100 Bass Challenge With A Lucky Subscriber!

Huge thanks to Alex Centner for coming all the way from Arizona to shoot this 100 fish challenge with us! It was a grind but we pulled it off! 100 bass plus some bonus crappie and bluegill! 

How many fish have you caught in one day? Catching huge numbers of fish requires focus and commitment but if you take the time to locate actively schooling fish it can be done. By covering water quickly with fast moving baits like the spinnerbait and chatterbait we were able to identify areas that had concentrations of fish. Once the fish were located we were able to slow down with finesse presentations and catch the numbers we were looking for. 

Here's what we used to catch them...

Lucky Craft Silent Squarebill Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2vmq67T
Bling Spinnerbait 3/8 oz Lemonade Twist: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Keitech Fat Swing Impact Trailer 4.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
1/2 oz. Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

ShakyHead 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2bTnoLO
Zoom Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2arWoA8

Dropshot Hook 1/0: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Dropshot Weight 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Roboworm 6" Fat MM3: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Zoom Trick Worm: http://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Matt's Spinnerbait Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Sufix 832 Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Tim's Worming Setup...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 20 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 10 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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Spring Spinnerbait Fishing Tips

Come along with Matt to do some spinnerbait fishing! He gives a bunch of tips and tricks along the way to help you become a better reaction fisherman. 

The spinnerbait is a staple in every angler's arsenal but there are some simple modifications than can really dial in the bait. From blade arrangements to different trailers, the spinnerbait is incredibly versatile. Put it to work for you this Spring and enjoy the results!

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Gear Used...

River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Z-Man Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
Revenge Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2bwYnaP
Keitech 4.8" Swimbait (Sight Flash Color): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Spare Spinnerbait Blades: http://bit.ly/2nLM6li

Spinnerbait Combos...

High End Combo:
Rod- G Loomis 894: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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Mid Range Combo:
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Citica: http://bit.ly/2dWFHA4
Line- Sufix 832 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Price Point Combo:
Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: COMING SOON!
Reel- http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- Sufix 832 65 lb braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Spinnerbait fishing is an awesome way to catch aggressive bass, especially in murky or stained water. If you don't do a lot of spinnerbait fishing its time to give it a try, you'll love it! 

Top 5 Spring Search Baits

Despite the freezing temperatures in much of the country the West is seeing record highs. The bass are already moving to the shallows in anticipation of Spring and the bite is turning on. The transition from Winter to Spring is one of the best times of the year to target both quantity and quality of bass. Learning to cover water and locate fish is the key to success.

This week Tim and Matt break down the top 5 baits they use in the Spring to quickly locate and catch schools of bass. In no particular order they are:

1) Squarebill: The Squarebill is a great bait for covering water and triggering reaction strikes from early-season bass. It can be fished in heavy cover but can also be ripped through grass, much like a lipless bait, resulting in violent strikes. We've found the River2Sea Biggie and the Strike King KVD to both produce extremely well in the early season.

2) Spinnerbait: The whole concept of a spinnerbait is to imitate a fast moving, compact school of baitfish. This is a perfect profile to present as bass are bulking up for the spawn. When the water is murky the spinnerbait will outperform virtually every other reaction bait. Our two favorite are the Revenge (Try the Deep Runner with its small blades for a burning presentation) and the River2Sea Bling.

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3) Jerkbait: In the West we call them Rip Baits but whatever you call them, they are deadly. A super slow retrieve in cold winter temps will give way to a fast, erratic retrieve as the bass start to spawn. Try the Staycee 90 as the bass are transitioning into the shallows and who could forget the Megabass Ito Vision 110? Throw the Ito whenever, wherever, its practically a fish magnet!

4) GlideBait: The Glidebait combines the benefits of the jerkbait with the drawing power of a big swimbait. These baits are the perfect transition bait to catch both numbers and size. Whether you're looking to win a tournament or catch the biggest bass of your life, you should have a glide bait ready to go this Spring. We throw the S-waver, GanCraft Jointed Claw, and the Slideswimmer. Look at your budget and take your pick, they've all produced GIANTS in the Spring!

5) Alabama Rig: Love it or hate it, its a producer! Rather than rambling about the A-rig we'll just point you back to The Alabama Rig Video

Whether you're wearing shorts and flip flops already or dreading shoveling the snow off the driveway again, Spring is coming. We hope these tips help you cover water quickly and find the biggest bass of your life. Good luck!