Top 5 Baits For Early Spring Bass Fishing!

Its time to fish for giant bass! Your best shot of the year at a new "Personal Best" has arrived, don't get left behind! The early spring transition to prespawn signals the move toward shallow water. Big fish are moving up, they're feeding, and you can catch them. This isn't the time to slow down and finesse, its time to use a few key baits to hunt the biggest bass of the year!

Early Spring and Prespawn is the time to cover water. You want to focus on baits that will move quickly and that can trigger a feed response from big fish. Even if you're a finesse fisherman the rest of the year, change gears and pick up a crankbait, chatterbait, swimbait, or A-Rig and start targeting those bigger fish. The fish are moving up shallow to feed, they haven't seen as many baits during the Winter, its prime time to catch them. 

Below you'll find links to the related videos Tim mentioned, as well as all the baits discussed in the video. With each bait we've included our favorite colors and any additional components you may need. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Related Videos... 

Where Do Bass Go In Early Spring: https://youtu.be/PxQ2yH1fFco

Top Baits For Late Winter Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/CnOxRnbMV3U

Glide Baits... 

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

Color: Lite trout

-Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, Trout

Alabama Rigs... 

Rig #1- HogFarmer BFL Flex: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

Rig #2- G Funk Bladed Cali: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7

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

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

Lipless Cranks... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw

-Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Color: Delta Red 

-Strike King Red Eye Shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5

Color: Delta Red

Deep Cranks... 

-R2S Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blood Craw

-Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Colors: Red Crawfish, Phantom Watermelon

Squarebills... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, TS Minnow

-Spro Little John 50 Type R: http://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Rayburn Red, Nasty Shad

Chatterbaits...

Bait- Z Man Jackhammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Tennessee Magic, Green Pumpkin

Jerkbaits... 

-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: http://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Moss Back Shiner

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Illusion Tennessee Shad

Favorite A-Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

**The Zodias Rod Can Be Backordered and should arrive soon**

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Budget Glidebait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'9" Medium Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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Top 5 Baits For Late Winter Bass Fishing!

Its still cold but the fish are getting aggressive! Late Winter is a special time full of big bass and exciting days on the water if you know how to adapt. Sure, you can stick to the same Winter baits you've been throwing these past months, but you're not doing yourself any favors. Its time to adapt, let us show you how. 

A lot of anglers get confused about the transitions between late Winter and the prespawn. We're definitely not in the prespawn yet, water temps are cold (mid-40's in most of the country and even colder farther North) but the fish can sense the change coming and are beginning to get active despite the cold temperatures. This is the time to set the finesse rods down, pick up the reaction baits, and catch the biggest bass of the year. 

We use a handful of very specific baits this time of year. We've broken the baits down by style and included some of our favorite models and colors for each category. Each bait is linked directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the item. We've also included some of our favorite gear for throwing these baits so you'll be prepared when the big one decides to eat your lure. 

Deep Cranks... 

-R2S TacticalBassin DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

A-Rigs... 

-Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

-G Funk Bladed Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7

-Yum Flash Mob Jr: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Small Underspin... 

Head- CoolBaits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Blade Baits... 

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

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Ayu, Holo Mossback

-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu, Ito Hiuo

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, I Know It

-Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: http://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Crystal Hot Texas Red, Wedge

-13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: http://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Day Old Guac, Epic Shad

GlideBait... 

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete 7.5": http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

Budget Blade Bait/Underspin Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Budget Squarebill/Deep Crank Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

Budget Glidebait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'9" Medium Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Buyer's Guide: Squarebills and Lipless Crankbaits For Every Season

Today's Buyer's guide is all about the reaction bite. In an effort to pack in as much information as possible, we've combined two of the largest crankbait categories into our final buyer's guide of the season. We're looking at shallow crankbaits for triggering a reaction bite, then switching gears to lipless crankbaits and exploring the best baits for fishing shallow grass flats, the best baits for deep water applications, and everything in between. 

Choosing the right crankbait is a combination of 3 variables. First, do you want sound? Second, how large are the baitfish or crawfish you're imitating? And finally, how deep (or shallow) do you need to reach? Answering these 3 questions will guide you to the best bait in your box, every time. From there, a small selection of colors is all you need to meet every situation. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits in every size and depth range. We've included our favorite colors, along with the rods, reels, and gear you'll need to be successful on the water. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Magnum Squarebills... 

-Lucky Craft BDS-6: http://bit.ly/2sRZby9

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw

-6th Sense Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC

Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad, Delta Craw

Standard Squarebills... 

-Lucky Craft BDS-3: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw, Ghost Minnow

-Lucky Craft 1.5 / 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Cold Blooded, I Know It

Small Squarebills... 

-Megabass Super Z Z-1 Shallow Crank: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Craw 2, GG Gill

-SPRO Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Copper Shad, Natural Herring, Fire Craw, Blood Craw

-SPRO Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Colors: Matte Shad, Citrus Nasty, Nasty Shad

-Evergreen CH-1: http://bit.ly/2MrsOCG

Colors: Ayu, Fire Craw, Damonde Shad

Large Lipless Crankbaits... 

-6th Sense Quake 80: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm

Colors: Shad Scales, American Shad, Crackle Craw

-Spro Aruka Shad 85: http://bit.ly/37seMJN

Colors: Red Crawfish, Spooky Shad, Clear Chartreuse

Primary Lipless Baits... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

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

Colors: RT Scale Minnow, RT Escape Craw, Ghost Minnow

Little Lipless... 

-Jackall TN-50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow, Sprinkle Wakasagi

Budget Lipless... 

-Bill Lewis Rattle Trap 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC 

Colors: Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow, American Shad

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: royal Red, Chrome Black, Chrome Blue

Crankbait Storage... 

-Plano Edge 3700 Deep Box: https://bit.ly/3dbdbby

Our Favorite Lipless/Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Mid-Priced Lipless Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Reel- Shimano SLX XT XG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Lipless Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Previous Buyer's Guides... 

-Best Jigs and Trailers: https://bit.ly/38cc8XX

-Tackle Storage and Gear Protection: https://bit.ly/2IF0kVf

-Best Jerkbaits: https://bit.ly/3qPPOLY

-Spinnerbaits and Chatterbaits: https://bit.ly/2Lj4hjk

-Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2KgBr2w

-Craws and Creatures: https://bit.ly/3lU4vLe

-Best Ned Rig Baits and Gear: https://bit.ly/3fo75GV

-Deep Diving Crankbaits: https://bit.ly/3kXuH6h

-Big Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/395vTT6

-High End Rod/Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/35PNOeu

-$500 Rod/Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/3lW1o5I

-$400 Rod/Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/3lSfwwz

-$200 Rod/Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/2USSCJv

-$100 Rod/Reel Combos: https://bit.ly/37aupED

Squarebill Crankbait Tricks You Haven't Tried (But Your Friends Have!)

Want to catch more fish this Fall? Squarebill crankbaits are an awesome way to catch bass as temperatures cool. Which baits? What speed? Are there special colors that get bit more than others? Of course! Come along as we dive in-depth with squarebill crankbaits and cover everything you need to know as you head out on the water to catch Fall bass!

The squarebill crankbait should have a place in every angler's arsenal. Whether you fish on the bank or from a boat it has an innate ability to come through shallow cover and trigger a feed response in lurking bass. Today's video is all about learning how to fine-tune the technique to perfectly match your conditions.

You need to start paying closer attention to speed, adding bite triggers into your retrieve cadence, adjusting diving depth by switching between baits in your arsenal, and which colors get more bites this time of year. You can go down the bank chucking and winding or you can take it to the next level and start triggering BIG bites consistently. Its totally up to you!

Below is a breakdown of all the baits and equipment in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included our favorite baits, colors, hook upgrades when applicable, as well as the exact rods and reels we use. We even included a budget-friendly combo that excels for the price.  

Matt's All-Around Favorite Crankbait... 

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

Color: Abalone Shad

Tiny/Shallow Squarebills... 

Bait- Spro Baby Fat John 50: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Favorite Colors: Citrus Nasty, Honey Shad, Matte Shad

Bait- Lucky Craft 0.7, 1.0: https://bit.ly/32PbkGI

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, Pearl Threadfin

**50 Runs the shallowest, followed by 0.7, then 1.0**

Silent Squarebills... 

Bait- Lucky Craft 1.5 and 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Favorite Colors: Golden Shiner, American Shad, Gizzard Shad

Bait- 6th Sense Crush Silent 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2BGUQlS

Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad-Treuse Scales

**1.5 runs shallower than 2.5 and 50 runs shallower than 100**

Rattling Squarebills... 

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

Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, T-1000, TS Minnow

Bait- 6th Sense Crush 50 and 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT

Favorite Colors: Shad Scales, Shad Burst, ChromeTreuse Shad

**Smalls runs shallower than Poppa**

Large Squarebills... 

Bait- Lucky Craft BDS 6: http://bit.ly/2sRZby9

Favorite Color: BP Golden Shiner

Bait- 6th Sense Cloud 9 Mini Mag: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad Scales, Ghost Threadfin Shad, Shad Scales

Hook Upgrades... 

Light Wire Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Heavy Wire Hook- Owner ST-56 Treble (Size 2 and 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rings- Hyperwire Size 2 or 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Favorite All-Around Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam 150 XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Mid-Priced Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Reel- Shimano SLX DC XG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

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

Budget Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

Ultra-Budget Combo... 

Rod- Denali Ryker 7' Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/31bKfgp

Reel- Daiwa CC 80 HS: http://bit.ly/34ltqP9

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G