The EASIEST Trick For SPRING Bass Fishing!

RED and ORANGE catch BIG bass in the Spring! When water temperatures reach 50 degrees you should be reaching for a red bait to catch bigger bass! Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk, bass will attack red baits as they head into the pre-spawn. It can work with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and more!

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish-imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Some baits are neon orange, others are transparent red. So how do you know which ones to try? It all boils down to water color and conditions. Pay close attention as Matt explains how to use each color to your advantage and when to switch between them. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and sizes Matt discussed in the video. We've also included links to some of our favorite gear for fishing these different baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each lure. 

MATT'S KEY SQUAREBILLS...

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

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

CHATTERBAITS...

-Evergreen Jackhammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Fire Craw, Hite's Hot Craw, Spring Craw

-Big Blade Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

Colors: Fire Craw, Hot Craw

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Big Bite Swim On (4.25): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Green Pumpkin Flame Thrower

-13 Fishing Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors: Moldy Orange

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

Color: Fire Craw, Black Cherry

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

Colors: Blow Torch

RED/ORANGE SPINNERBAITS...

-Blade Runner Double Willow (5/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

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

Color: Cold Blooded

-Nichols Metal Flake Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad

LEMONADE TWIST SPINNERBAITS... 

-Nichols Hoosier Series (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Color: White and Chartreuse

-River2Sea Bling Indiana (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

Color: Lemonade Twist

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

-R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw

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

Color: Fire Craw, Tora Zari

-Rapala DT 14: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Delta, Red Crawdad, Rusty

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

-Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Red Crawdad, Rusty

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

Colors: Red Bug, Red River Craw

-Megabass Super Z Z-2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, GP Spawn Killer

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Rooster, Delta Craw

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: http://bit.ly/2fyC098

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

-13 Fishing Scamp 70: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: MudBug Punch, Day Old Guac

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Western Craw

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Dark Brown Crawdad, Red Crawdad

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

-Jackall TN-60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, Escape Craw

-13 Fishing Magic Man Multi-Pitch: https://bit.ly/3ABgQv8

Colors: Mud Bug Punch, Day Old Guac

-Spro Wameku Shad 80: https://bit.ly/3v7tFgX

Colors: Crawfish Gold, Delta Craw, Red Bug

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

Colors: Delta Red, Orange Craw

OUR FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX PRO 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX Glass 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

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

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

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MUDDY vs CLEAR - Tips For Catching Bass Right Now!

Come along for a day of fishing on a brand new lake where Matt is faced with muddy water at one of the lake, and crystal clear water at the other! Muddy cold water is every angler's nemesis, and clear cold water isn't much better! Many anglers shy away from Winter fishing because they can't figure it out but today Matt is giving away the keys to having confidence and catching fish in these challenging conditions. 

While the conditions aren't the best for exploring a new lake (notice Matt's icy beard during the intro) Matt makes the best of it and even catches a few fish along the way. Pay close attention to his clear water tips about using light weights for a slow fall and the pendulum technique for fishing varying depths with ease. Then pay even more attention to his details about muddy water fishing. From key water temperatures, to cover, to his favorite lure colors, Matt pours out the information throughout the video. 

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt used in clear water, followed by the baits he had rigged up for muddy water. He's included his favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some of the gear he trusted to catch his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TODAY'S CLEAR WATER BAITS

FINESSE KEITECH...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head- Dirty Jigs 1/0 Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

ALABAMA RIG... 

Bladed Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Non Bladed Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

ALABAMA RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino

Main Baits- 13 Fishing Churro 4.25: https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Colors: Moonlight Clan

GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Color: Light Trout

TUBE... 

Bait- STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Color: Brown Pumpkin Copper

JERKBAIT... 

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: HT Ito Tennessee Shad

TODAY'S MUDDY WATER BAITS

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Clear Water Shad, Fire Craw

Trailer #1- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

Trailer #2- Big Bite Kamikaze (4.25): https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Flame Thrower

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Nichols MotherLode 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2ynNe6n

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Ghost Rainbow

SQUAREBILL... 

-R2S Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Delta Craw

FLAT SIDE... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Color: Hot Copper Green Shad

MATT'S A-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'7" heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 832 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- Sufix Advance 12 lb: https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MATT'S 2.8 KEITECH COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Jerkbait and Fluke Fishing Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

Flukes and Jerkbaits can be amazing lures for bass in the spring. In both the prespawn and post spawn, bass congregate and feed in schools. These baits do an amazing job of "triggering" a feed response in these fish. If you learn how to use both baits to complement each other, you can trigger larger bass into feeding in almost every situation you'll face during Spring. 

Jerkbaits are an amazing lure in Spring. The way bass attack these baits at full speed is incredible! Their only fault is they can't be fished in heavy cover or ultra shallow water. That's where the fluke comes in to play. Once you learn to modify your fluke rigging for different situations, these baits can be used in tandem to adjust to changing conditions throughout the day, or across the seasons.

If you haven't been using these baits to their fullest, its time to give it a try. Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, including favorite colors for each. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos Matt relies on for success. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Full Size Jerkbaits... 

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

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, M Shad, GP Skeleton Tennessee

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, M Shad

Smaller Jerkbaits...  

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

Soft Jerkbait... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Soft Jerkbait Rigging... 

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Nose Ring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Texas Rig- Gamakatsu Superline EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

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

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

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

Matt's Nose-Hook Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 WindBuster: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 10 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Texas-Rig Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

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

Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

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

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

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

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How To Catch Bass In Shallow Water | Spring Bass Fishing

Spring is here! The bass are moving into the shallows and you should be out catching them. The prespawn period before the bass begin bedding is an amazing opportunity to catch both numbers of fish and giant fish. Don't let the shallow water intimidate you; you can catch these fish! Today Tim is demonstrating his favorite lures for shallow water and showing exactly how he fishes them. 

This is the time of year to expand your fishing arsenal. If you've ever wanted to build confidence in a new bait, this is the time. Try a glide bait, a crankbait, Spinnerbait, etc... because the fish are moved up and they're feeding. If the weather changes and the bite gets tough, adapt to a slower presentation and you'll continue to catch fish. 

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite techniques and the exact baits he uses in each category. We've included his favorite colors, along with some universal rod and reel combos to help you succeed on your next trip. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GlideBait... 

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

Colors: Warden, Bluegill, Light Trout

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

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

Sunglasses (For spotting followers on your glide bait)... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Color: Grey, Amber, Copper

Squarebills...

-Rapala BX brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Delta, Hot Dang

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Abalone Shad

Chatterbait... 

-EverGreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Brett's Bluegill, Fire Craw

-Z Man Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Hodge Knocker

Spinnerbait... 

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner

Weedless Underspin... 

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

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Flippin Jig... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin' Jig 5/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: Go To, Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl

Creature Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp, Hematoma

Chunk Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk Sr: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Black Blue, Magic Craw, Toledo Special

Texas-Rigged Bait... 

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE Creature: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Favorite Finesse Worms...  

Shakeyhead- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: JuneBug, Texas Craw, Green Pumpkin

Neko Rig- Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

Dropshot- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pump Org Black Purp Prl, GreenPumpkin Purple

Texas Rig/Flipping Jig Combo... 

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

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Spinnerbait/Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget All-Around Finesse Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Assassin 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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