Top 5 Baits For Early Spring Bass Fishing! ( How To Fish Them )

These baits catch giant bass every Spring! If you learn how to use them to cover water and locate feeding bass, your catch rate will sky rocket as we enter the prespawn. Consider this different approach this year and you'll begin to specifically target the bigger bass you've dreamt of catching.

Many anglers make the mistake of fishing slowly in the Spring. As bass begin to move, anglers often lack the confidence to pursue them and instead settle for finesse fishing familiar areas. If your goal is to catch a giant bass this Spring your success hinges on your willingness to move. If you missed our previous video go back and watch it again to understand how and why the bass are moving. Once you're confident in their movements quickly cover likely areas until you find bass that are actively feeding. 

The combination of glide baits (amazing drawing power, crankbaits, jerkbaits, and A-rigs (drawing reaction strikes), and the finesse underspin (still gets bit, even when the going gets tough) will cover every circumstance you'll face in the Spring. Below is a breakdown of our favorite baits for this time of year as well as our confidence colors in each category. 

Glidebaits... 

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

(Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch)

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide (version 2): http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

(Trout, Shad, Kokanee)

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

(Bluegill, Oikawa Mesu, Threadfin Shad)

Jerkbaits... 

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Ghost Wakasagi, RT Hollow Minnow, HL Silver Shad)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, American Shad)

Lipless Crankbaits... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

(Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad)

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

(Super Shad, Escape Craw, Scale Minnow)

Deep Crank... 

-Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

(DD Minnow, Glass Minnow, Natural Gill)

-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

(Biwako Clear Gill, Fire Craw, Sexy French Pearl)

-Spro Rock Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

(Red River Craw, Red Crawfish)

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

(Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Abalone Shad)

-Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

(American Shad, Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow)

Underspins...

-Cool Baits Down Under 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

(Black/Silver, Ol' Faithful, Silver Shad)

-2.8 Keitech Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(TW Pro Blue, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Alabama Rig... 

-Rig: Hogfarmer Baits BFL Hitchhiker: http://bit.ly/36EcEuR

-Heads: Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Dummy Baits: Big Bite Finesse Swimmer 3.4: http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

-Main Baits: Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Dummy Anchors: Owner CPS Springs Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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Winter Jerkbait Fishing - Tricks To Get More Bites

Matt finds a group of cold water bass and is catching them on a jerkbait! Between catches he's showing tricks to catch more jerkbait fish in cold water. He also covers which baits work the best, how to change your retrieve for different baits, and which gear will help you put more jerkbait fish in the boat during Winter. If you want to throw a jerkbait this Winter, there is a ton of great information in this video!

The trick to catching jerkbait fish in cold water is retrieve speed. The bass are lethargic but will still react to a suspending jerkbait worked very slowly. Most of the baits on the market simply do not work in cold water because they don't suspend consistently. Today Matt is using the Megabass Vision 110, 110+1, and 110+2 to cover a variety of depth ranges. The key to these baits is their balance and ability to perfectly suspend which allows Matt to leave the baits paused above the fish for long periods. 

The jerkbait is a deadly bait  from Fall all the way through Spring. If your water has at least a foot of visibility and your bass are shallower than 18-20 feet, there is the potential for a jerkbait bite. Below is a breakdown of the baits, colors, and equipment that Matt was using to catch the fish in today's video. 

The Baits... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(Killer Kawaguchi, Ito Clear Laker, GP Pro Blue)

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(GP Pro Blue 2, Mat Shad)

-Megabass Vision 110+2: http://bit.ly/2BLQIBA

(MB Gizzard, Elegy Bone)

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Other Great Jerkbait Rods... 

-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

-Megabass Orochi XX 6'11" Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

-G Loomis IMX Pro 812 JBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

-St. Croix Bass X 6'8" medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

-Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Buyer's Guide: Jerkbaits and Blade Baits For Winter Bass

In today's Holiday Buyer's Guide we take a look at Jerkbaits and Blade Baits. Both are great Winter time producers but have great year round applications as well. A jerkbait is one of the best ways to catch a big bass in cold water but with dozens of models to choose from, it can be difficult to build confidence. When it comes to blade baits, not all lures are created equal. Matt and Tim have done the leg work for you so you can get out and fish with confidence all Winter long.

If you're in search of a quality jerkbait there are no shortage of great options on the market. The key is to understand when to throw each style. Winter jerkbaits require precision balance and increased diving depths, while Spring and Summer jerkbaits focus around flash and aggressive action. In addition to the baits themselves, a quality jerkbait rod is CRITICAL to consistent success.

Blade baits come in a plethora of shapes and sizes. The key with blade baits is finding the baits that have immediate action as soon as you move them. Baits that vibrate with minimal motion will out fish the rest of the offerings throughout the cold months. When you can combine that action with a great color selection, you've got the perfect combination.

Below is a breakdown of the various baits that we recommend from each category. We included live links to the baits on tackle warehouse for ease of shopping and even recommended a few of our favorite colors to make it as easy as possible. If you're searching for the related videos we mentioned in the video they're at the bottom of the list.

Deeper Jerkbaits...

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(GP Pro Blue 2, Tennessee Shad, M Shad)

-Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz

(Crystal Pro Blue, Nishiki, MS MJ Herring)

Shallower Jerkbaits...

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Blue Pearl Shad, Ghost Wakasagi, Holo Minnow)

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(GP Pro Blue 2, Tennessee Shad, M Shad)

-Megabass Vision 110 Silent: http://bit.ly/2mqOuiA

(Gp Pro Blue, Ito Clear Laker, MB Gizzard)

-Rapala Rip Stop Size 12: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf

(Carbon, Silver, Speed Monkey)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 100 and 115: http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow, Crystal Pro Blue)

Jerkbait Hook Upgrade: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

(Size 5 and 6 will fit all of the baits)

Blade Baits...

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

(Black Holo, Holo Ayu, Holo Cyber Purple)

-Blade Runner 1/4 -1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

(Chartreuse White, Natural Shad)

-Jackall Keeburn: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

(Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver)

Favorite Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget-Friendly Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

In-Depth Videos…

Jerkbaits In-Depth Video: https://youtu.be/jug12fc0eaI

Blade Bait In-Depth Video: https://youtu.be/kPBIGD7tZEo

Fall Jerkbait Fishing: Everything You Need To Know

Underwater footage shows us which jerkbaits look the best but can you replicate it on your own? Today Matt teaches when to use each style of jerkbait, which colors to try, and some tricks to get the best action out of the baits. If you're ready to catch bass this Fall on a jerkbait, this video will help you do it!

Fall is prime time for a jerkbait. Bass are aggressively targeting baitfish and will continue to do so into the Winter. While some lures may fade away as the water cools the jerkbait will continue to work throughout the Winter months. The key is understanding the cadences for cool water as well as which baits will give the best action.

TacticalBassin keeps it simple with 5 jerkbaits that offer consistent actions at a variety of depths. To further simplify it, they focus on 3 color profiles to meet every circumstance. Make sure you stick around for the tips about replacement hooks and the line trick to get the best action out of every jerkbait! It doesn't take boxes of lures to catch a jerkbait fish, you can do it!

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video. Below each bait you'll find color recommendations that meet each of the 3 color profiles that work nationwide.

The baits...

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100 H3: http://bit.ly/2PuaFpw

(Ghost Minnow, Aurora Black, Chartreuse Shad)

-Lucky Craft Flash Pointer SP (100 and 115): http://bit.ly/2aHz588

(Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Crystal Pro Blue, American Shad)

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

(Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Matte Pearl White)

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

(French Pearl, GP Pro Blue, M Shad, Wakin React)

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

(Pm Twilight Chart Back, GP Pro Blue 2, Deadly Black Shad, French Pearl)

Hooks, Split Rings, and Line...

Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 4,5, and 6): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon (10-12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Jerkbait Rods From High-End To Budget Friendly...

-St. Croix Legend X 6'8" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2r3Wskp

-Megabass Destroyer Oneten Special: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

-Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

-St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Jerkbait Reels...

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

Mid Range- Shimano Curado DC 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Budget Option - Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Underwater Jerkbait Video: https://youtu.be/8ZDrXlEuAXY