This EASY Trick Catches BIG Bass In Spring!

Red baits and Orange baits catch BIG bass in Spring! Don't worry about why, just worry about how to use it to your advantage the next time you're at the lake. With 100's of options to choose from, Matt breaks down his favorite Chatterbaits, Spinnerbait, Squarebills, and Lipless crankbaits for Spring bass fishing, and includes tips for both beginner and advanced anglers. 

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish-imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Why are some transparent red while others are day-glow orange? Are they for different fisheries or can all of these work on your lake depending on the conditions? Matt answers every question in today's video as he explains how to adapt between colors, when to make the switch, and why he always starts with "Cold Blooded". 

With so many baits to choose from we've narrowed it down to a small handful of our favorites. All of the baits are linked below and include our favorite colors by model. We've also included some of the gear we use to throw these baits and any hook or hardware upgrades that you may need. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Matt's Favorite Squarebills... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Cold Blooded): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

-Spro Little John 50 (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Squarebills... 

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Orange Crawfish, Hot Texas Red, Delta Craw, Crystal Crawdad

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

Colors: MudBug Punch

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

Colors: Rooster, Delta Craw

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

Colors: Fire Craw, Western Craw, Delta Craw

Deep Diving Crankbaits...

-River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Fire Craw, Tora Zari

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

Colors: Red Crawfish, Red Bug

Lipless... 

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

Colors: RT Escape Craw, Crawfish

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

Colors: TO Craw, Aurora Craw, Wakin

-Booyah One Knocker: http://bit.ly/3kyOoD5

Colors: Rayburn Red, Tiger Craw, Toledo Gold

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

Colors: Royal Red, Rayburn Red

Blade Baits... 

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

Color: Red Hot Craw

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

Color: Holo Red Craw

Chatterbait... 

-Z Man Cross Eyes: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Fire Craw, Chili Dog

-Z Man JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Hites Hot Craw, Spring Craw

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Big Bite Baits SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: FlameThrower, Green Pumpkin FlameThrower, Sweet Potato Pie

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange Red Laminate

Spinnerbait...

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

-D&M Sniper: http://bit.ly/3b3TPHa

Color: Delta Red Crawler

Budget Squarebill/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

Budget Deep Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

Budget Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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How To Catch Bass In Muddy Water Spinnerbait, Crankbait, and Jig Fishing Tips!

Fishing muddy water is fun! All of the bass lures from your childhood suddenly come into play when the water turns dark. Fish are eating jigs, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and a variety of other aggressive offerings. Muddy water doesn't have to intimidate you, let us show you exactly what it takes to be successful when the clear water vanishes and "chocolate milk" takes its place. 

The first step to successful muddy water fishing is determining if your lake is always murky, has been muddy for more than a few days, or just became muddy. Depending on which of these scenarios you fit into, the exact baits and colors you should use will change. But in general, muddy water is all about bright colors, loud sounds, and aggressive movement. 

If your fishery is actively rising with muddy water pouring in, this is one of the best scenarios in bass fishing. The fish are ultra shallow, feeding heavily, and willing to crush a bright-colored moving bait. Below you'll find links to all of our favorite muddy water baits. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Flippin Jig... 

- Dirty Jigs Flippin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Hematoma, Blackend Blue

Jig Trailers... 

-Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

-Kinky Beaver: http://bit.ly/2XQ1kJ1

-Rage Craw: http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Toledo Special, Hematoma

Lipless Crankbait... 

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

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, TO Craw

Shallow Water- Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Colors: Rayburn Red, Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy shad

Ultra-Shallow Squarebills... 

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

Colors: Chartreuse Black Back, Citrus Nasty

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap 1/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Firetiger Crystal, Crystal Chart Blue, Hot Texas Red

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

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

Colors: I Know It, Delta Craw

-Rapala Big Brat: http://bit.ly/3r8WZOW

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Hot Dang, Delta

-13 Fishing Scamp 2.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Regurgitated Shad 

Painted-Blade Spinnerbaits... 

-Terminator P1 Painted Blades 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Nashville Sexy, Chartreuse White Shad

-War Eagle Painted Blade 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Colors: ColeSlaw, White/Chart

Gold-Bladed Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Powder, Lemonade Twist

Swim Jigs... 

Jig- California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Citrus Shad, Crappie

Trailer- River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: Pearl, Iced White

Flipping Jig/Swim Jig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Squarebill/Lipless 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

Budget Crankbait Combo... 

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

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

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

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Buyer's Guide: Chatterbaits and Spinnerbaits for Every Situation

In today's Buyer's Guide we're going in-depth with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and a variety of trailers. We're looking at the best baits at each price, the best trailers to create the profile and action you need, and the knowledge to put it all together. Chatterbaits and Spinnerbaits are both giant bait categories worthy of individual videos but today we're rolling them into one knowledge-packed buyer's guide.

When it comes to bladed jigs the most important factor is how quickly the bait begins to vibrate. Often the difference between success and failure on a cast takes place in the first moments when your bait lands beside its intended target. If the bait is working instantly, you'll catch the fish, if not, its out of the strike zone before the blade even begins to wobble. Of course, weight, color, and profile are all important, but none of that matters if the bait isn't functioning when it passes in front of the fish. 

With spinnerbaits its all about drawing a reaction strike. While large blades can draw vicious strikes in murky water, many anglers overlook the advantages of smaller, more subtle blades. In today's video we explore the best of both worlds to help you dial in you spinnerbait selection. 

Below you'll find links to all of the baits, trailers, and gear, discussed in the video. We've included favorite weights and colors where applicable. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen Jack Hammer (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Spot Remover, Bhite Delight

-Evergreen Stealth Blade (3/8-1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Colors: Clear Water Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, Spot Remover

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom (3/8-1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Green Pumpkin, Bhite Delight

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Electric Shad, Tenn Shad, Green Pump/White Lam

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 - 5.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin

-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact (upside down): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pump Red Watermelon

Full-Size Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It, Powder

-Revenge Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2bwYnaP

Colors: Blue Shad, Chartreuse Shad

-Revenge Heavy Duty (1/2 - 3/4): http://bit.ly/2b7GBrs

Colors: Shad, Bluegill

Finesse/High-Speed Spinnerbaits... 

-Megabass V-9 Double Willow (3/8 - 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Bluegill

-Damiki TOT (3/8 - 1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Brown Shad, Sharp Belly, Smelt Shad

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Aurora, Blue Pearl Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailers/Trailer Hooks...

-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8 / 4.3): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

-Zoom Split Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors: Chartreuse Pearl, Silver Rainbow, White Pearl

-Owner Spinnerbait trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line- Sunline Sniper 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

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

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

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

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Catch Shallow Bass Right Now - Shad Spawn And Shallow Water Tricks

Shallow water bass are EASY to catch if you know what to do! Whether you're on a pond or a giant lake, some very big bass move shallow in the post spawn and we can help you catch them. Some lakes have an incredible shad spawn that you don't want to miss, others just have fish ambushing bluegill. Today we're covering the best techniques to target all of these fish!

Pond and bank fishermen can really simplify their fishing this time of year. You can narrow down your arsenal to two baits that will maximize your time on the water. Get up early and hit the water with a fluke and a weedless underspin, you'll be amazed by the results. 

Anglers on larger lakes should focus their attention on the shad spawn. Its critical that you be on the water at or before first light, armed with key baits that these fish are susceptible to. It doesn't matter where you live, if there are shad in your lake these techniques will work! 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment that we recommend for fishing during the post spawn and early Summer when targeting shallow water bass. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed video descriptions. 

Pond and Bank Fishing Gear... 

Soft Jerkbait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Amazing Chartreuse

-Megabass V-9 Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Pearl Shad

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Colors: Aurora, Hot White Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailer... 

-Keitech Fat Swimbait (4.3 or 3.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Weedless Underspin... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

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

Colors: 4K Shad, Chrome Treuse Shad

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

Colors: I Know It, T-1000, Abalone Shad

Lipless Crankbaits... 

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

Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Gold Black

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Golden Shiner

All-Around Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

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