Buyer's Guide: Creature Baits, Big Worms, and Craws

Do you have a favorite creature bait? Did it make the list? Today's video is about finding new creatures and worms for the upcoming year. With all the amazing options on the market today, Matt and Tim compiled their absolute favorite baits to share with you. If you want to try something different this year, look no further than this awesome list of creatures, worms, stick baits, and craws!

With 100's of brands making soft plastics and each brand offering at least a dozen different styles, how can you possibly know where to start? Each style of bait has a time and a place. We love the subtle baits in cold water, the aggressive flapping baits in warm water, and a compact profile in heavy cover. Its hard to beat a big worm dragged deep in Summer or a slow falling stick bait for shallow Spring bass. The good news is we've already done the hard work!

We've spent the last several decades trying 1000's of different baits from 100's of brands and we've found a handful of favorites that really stand out from the crowd. Today we're showing you the stand outs in no particular order. If you see something you might want to try, you'll find a link below that goes straight to that product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions. The baits are listed in the same order they appeared in the video to make it simple for you and we've included a handful of color recommendations for each one as well.

The baits...

-Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

-NetBait T-Mac Worm 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors- Bama Bug, Junebug, Kentucky Special

-Zoom Magnum Swamp Crawler: http://bit.ly/2eMxvXR

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors- Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors- Delicious, Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl

-Big Bite Baits Wacky Stick: http://bit.ly/2rrNT6g

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

-Jackall Archelon: http://bit.ly/2uo4sN5

Colors- School Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Black Blue Silver

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2jqIGEJ

Colors- Desert Craw, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin

-Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors- Castaic Choice, Green Pumpkin Blue, Watermelon Red

-Zoom Ol' Monster: http://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Red Bug

-Big Bite Flying Squirrel: http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Tilapia, Watermelon Red

- Strike King Bull Worm 8": http://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors- Black Blue, TW Green Pumpkin, Junebug

-Strike King Game Hawg: http://bit.ly/2pfGxir

Colors- Blue Craw, Candy Craw, TW Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors- Baby Bass, Natural Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

-Big Bite Baits Battle Bug: http://bit.ly/2R553l9

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw, Tilapia

Favorite Terminal Tackle For These Baits...

Wide Gap hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Tungsten- Swagger Vader Paintless Weights: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Peg- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk

Buyer's Guide: Big Swimbaits, Glide Baits, and Swimbait Rods

Which swimbaits work the best? Which big baits should you try? Is there one rod that will throw every swimbait? Today's Buyer's guide is here to make your bass fishing life easier! Don't waste time with mediocre baits, focus on the proven options that put big bass in the boat every day. Matt shows his favorite picks for soft baits, hard baits, rods, and reels in today's Big Swimbait Holiday Buyer's Guide.

When it comes to soft baits Matt and Tim prefer baits with a jig hook on top. When necessary they switch to a weedless offering around thick cover. Baits like the Huddleston and Trash Fish are great in cooler water while the more rigid boot tail style baits shine year round. Color selection should be focused on imitating the prey species in your local lake but we've included a few color recommendations with each swimbait to give you a starting point.

For hard baits, we focused on a variety of different profiles. We've selected great options that imitate trout, baitfish, and panfish. No matter where you are in the country, these hard baits will help you catch giant bass. Don't be afraid to upsize your offering this year. You may be shocked to find that larger baits actually get more attention from bass and will often draw them from great distances to inspect your swimbait.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and tackle Matt discussed in the video. You'll find direct links to each product on a Tackle Warehouse, links to the hooks and rigging components when necessary, as well as to the rods and reels. These buyer's guides are designed to keep everything simple so you can share these videos with your loved ones for the holiday season.

Soft Baits...

-Huddleston 8" Trout ROF 5: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

-Huddleston 8" Trout ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors- Trout, Ayu, Silver/Blue Back

-Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Reverse Hitch

-Little Creeper Trash Fish 8": http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors- Chartreuse Shad, LC Hitch, Just Shad, Rainbow Trout

-Owner Beast 10/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact 6.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Ghost Rainbow Trout

-Owner Beast 8/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Scottsboro Tackle 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2NpyLjU

Colors- Mullins Madness, ol Smokey, Payback Shad

-Owner Beast 8/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Hard Baits...

-Baitsanity Explorer Ver. 2: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors- Trout, Kokanee, Shad

-River2Sea S Waver 168 and 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors- Light Trout, Warden, Rainbow Trout

-Storm Arashi Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors- Oikawa Mesu, Green Gill, Threadfin Shad

-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors- Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

Replacement Hooks and Split Rings...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 4 or 5: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks for Baitsanity, S-Waver 200, Arashi- Owner ST-36 Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Hooks for Gantarel- Owner ST-36 Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Hooks for S-Waver 168- Owner 3X ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Favorite Rod/Reel Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Rod/Reel Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- 80 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Buyer's Guide: Best Rod And Reel Combos Under $100

There are some amazing budget combos this year! 3 brands have really stepped up and created amazing options for anglers looking to spend $50 on a rod or reel. We applaud these brands for making affordable gear for both entry level bass fisherman and anglers on a budget. If you're looking for the best "bang for the buck" in budget bass fishing, look no further than today's buyer's guide.

The past year has shown a real swing in the market. More and more brands are recognizing the influx of junior high through college anglers and are building equipment geared toward them. 3 of these brands really stand out with excellent gear for the price. In today's video we did not pair up each combo. Instead, we focused on 3 casting rods, 2 spinning rods, 2 spinning reels, and 1 casting reel.

As more companies come on board with high quality gear at an entry level price our selections will grow but for 2019, these are the items that are worth investing in. Below you will find links to all of the gear. The links go direct to Tackle Warehouse where you can find detailed descriptions of each item. Additionally, we included some of our favorite models from each line of rods.

Casting Rods...

-13 Fishing Defy Black: http://bit.ly/2Ak3F3M

Favorite Models- 7'1" Medium, 7'3" Medium heavy

-Daiwa Aird-X: http://bit.ly/2Z2JfYG

Favorite Models- 7' Medium Heavy, 7' Heavy

-Shimano Sellus: http://bit.ly/2XNYB3h

Favorite Models- 7' Medium, 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'6" Heavy

Casting Reel...

-Daiwa CC80: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9

Spinning Rods...

-Shimano Sellus: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Favorite Models: 7'1" Medium, 7'1" Medium Heavy

-Daiwa Aird-X: http://bit.ly/2P7Z3Vu

Favorite Models: 7' Medium, 7' Medium Heavy

Spinning Reels...

-Daiwa Revros LT 2000: http://bit.ly/34nCGCj

-Shimano Sedona FL 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Favorite Braided Line...

Budget- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Mid-Range- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Buyer's Guide: Ultra High-End Rods And Reels!

The best rods and reels money can buy! If you've ever wanted to see the craziest, most outrageous combos a bass angler can buy, look no further than today's in-depth look at high-end rods and reels for bass fishing! We're talking the best rods from G Loomis, Shimano, St Croix, Daiwa, Megabass, and more! From Spinning to Casting, reasonably affordable to just plain outrageous, this video is going to be fun!

Are you looking for a new combo? Have you always wanted a top-tier rod but didn't know what to buy? Are you looking to upgrade your entire arsenal? Maybe you just want to see what's out there. Matt and Tim have acquired a wide variety of high-end gear through the years and today they're showing you their favorites. They aren't just showing off combos without explanation though, each angler explains why they own them, what they use them for, and how that rod has improved their fishing.

High-end tackle has a wide range of advantages. Obviously sensitivity will be second to none with these combos but they can actually increase your enjoyment and ease of fishing with seamless use. Additionally, there can be health benefits for injured anglers that need to avoid repetitive movement with heavy equipment. Regardless of your reason for wanting a high-end combo, Matt and Tim will help you choose the best option for you.

Below is a breakdown of all the combos discussed in the video. They're shown in order of appearance and include live links to each model on Tackle Warehouse where you can see the exact specs on each rod and reel model.

Spinning Combos...

Combo#1...

Rod- G Loomis GLX: http://bit.ly/2A6HH3O

Favorite Models- 822S DSR, 852S JWR, 853S JWR

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Combo #2...

Rod- Megabass Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Favorite Models- Addermine and Flyssa

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Combo #3...

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite: http://bit.ly/2pjJWMA

Favorite Models- 6'10"Medium, 7' Medium, 7'6" Medium

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Combo #4...

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy: http://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Favorite Models- 7'2" medium Light, 7'5" Medium Light, 7'5" Medium

Reel- Daiwa Certate LT 3000: http://bit.ly/35Kclij

Combo #5...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest: http://bit.ly/2BiGUNi

Favorite Models- 7' Medium, 7'6" Medium

Reel- Shimano Stella FJ 2500: http://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Combo #6...

Rod- G Loomis NRX: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Favorite Models- 822S DSR, 852S JWR, 872S JWR

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Casting Combos...

Combo #1

Rod- G Loomis GLX: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Favorite Models... 852C JWR, 843C MBR, 844C MBR

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Combo #2...

Rod- Megabass Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Favorite Models- Oneten Special, Otomat, and Daemos

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Combo #3...

Rod- Daiwa Steez SVF AGS: http://bit.ly/2OLog8r

Favorite Models- 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'6" Heavy

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Combo #4...

Rod- Dobyns Xtasy: http://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Favorite Models- 7'2" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Medium Heavy, 7'5" Heavy

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Combo #5...

Rod- G Loomis NRX: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Favorite Models- 852C JWR, 853C JWR, 894C JWR

Reel- Shimano Antares A 70: http://bit.ly/2Vz0TRx

Swimbait Combos...

Combo #1...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Combo #2...

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 A: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Favorite Braided Lines...

Spinning- Sunline SX1 Hi-Vis 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Casting- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Swimbait- Power Pro Macuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Protect Your Investment...

Casting Rod Sleeve- http://bit.ly/2TJSF8X

Spinning Rod Sleeve- http://bit.ly/2AoTECD

Casting Reel Cover- http://bit.ly/34k7ow1

Spinning Reel Cover- http://bit.ly/2sfSiJT