Top 5 Baits To Catch BIG Smallmouth Bass!
Which baits catch the BIGGEST fish? That's what we all really want to know! When it comes to smallmouth (as well as spotted bass and largemouth) there are a handful of baits that really stand out from the rest. We've narrowed it down through countless hours on the water to a few key baits that can be fished in unique ways when you really want to catch a big one.
During the prespawn you want to cover water quickly. Smallmouth school together, leaving huge parts of the lake virtually barren. The baits we use not only catch big bass, they help you find them quickly. After that the baits begin to fit niches. Swimbaits cover a ton of water, jerkbaits draw a core feed response, and the tube can elicit a strike from the wariest clear water bass.
Below you'll find links to all the baits, rods, and equipment Matt discussed in the video. We've included his favorite colors, hooks, etc... to really help you dial in your gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
A-Rig...
-Hog Farmer Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es
-Hog Farmer Tactical Non-Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez
Tube Baits...
-Netbait STH Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU
Colors- Dark Melon Gold Purple, Juvenile Goby, Ten Point
-Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR
Colors- Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper
-Savage Gear 3D Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy
Colors- Brown Purple Copper, Goby, Light Pumpkin
Tube Heads...
-Blade Runner Inhaler Jighead: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr
2.5" Tube- 1/8 oz with 1/0
Standard Tubes- 1/8 - 1/4 oz with 2/0
Hair Jigs...
-Andy's Custom Maribou: https://bit.ly/3uYqDsw
-Outkast Feider Fly: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj
Sizes: 3/32 - 1/8 oz
Color: Black
Swimbaits...
Bait- Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors- Wakasagi, Donko, Haze
Sizes- 3" 1/2 oz and 3" 3/4 oz
Bait- Keitech Fat Swing Impact (3.8"): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors- Smallmouth Magic, Green Pumpkin Fire, Electric Bluegill
Head- Tactical Finesse (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Bait- Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Colors- Crystal Shad, Dark Sculpin, Electric Bluegill
Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Jerkbaits...
-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Colors- Matte Skeleton Shad, Matte Pro Blue, Matte Shad
-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf
Colors- GP Pro Blue 2, Elegy Bone, Ito Clear Laker
Matt's Hair Jig Combo...
Rod- Megabass P5 Spinning (Baby Plugging): https://bit.ly/31Pt839
Reel- Shimano Vanford 1000: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB
Alternate Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 1000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Sunline 5 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Tube Jig Combo...
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 872S JWR (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/3y0Ss5m
Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500 FD: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Keitech/Dark Sleeper Rods...
High End- Megabass P5 Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb
Mid Range- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Budget- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Keitech/Dark Sleeper Reels...
High End- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Mid Range- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Budget- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
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TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
