Spring Buyer's Guide: Crankbaits, Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, And Other Hard Baits!

Welcome to video #3 of our Spring Buyer's Guide series! Today we're looking at hard baits for Spring Bass Fishing. We're covering the best crankbaits, topwater, spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, jerkbaits, etc. With such a huge category to cover, we created a short list of our "must have" baits for Spring. 

We love reaction and power fishing in Spring! If you look on the decks of our boats, you'll find them littered with hard baits. From the outside its a huge category and incredibly overwhelming, but we can fix that. Today we're narrowing it down to one or two key baits from each category that we rely on as we travel the country. Focus your time on the key Spring time baits in the best colors and you'll find success!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, and even listed our top colors for each lure. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

-Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing On A Budget: https://youtu.be/VF0PVC2P1Po

-Best Rods And Reels For Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/icv2ymodbuk

UPCOMING BUYER'S GUIDES... 

-Soft Baits For Spring Bass Fishing

-Rain Gear/Sun Gear/Apparel

-Boat Electronics, Tools, and Equipment

DEEP/MID DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Mirrored Minnow, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Red River Craw, Red Bug, Phantom Green

-Rapala DT8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Delta, Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

SQUAREBILLS... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Gizzard Shad, Delta Craw

-13 Fishing Scamp 60: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Day Old Guac, Mud Bug Punch

FLAT SIDE SHALLOW CRANKS... 

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Western Craw, Chrome Olive

-Rapala Otts Garage Slim: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, American Shad

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, Ghost Minnow, Escape Craw

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

Colors: Royal Red, Rayburn Red, Chrome Blue

BLADE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Holo Ayu, Holo Cyber Purple, Real Shad

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

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jakucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

CHATTERBAITS... 

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad, Fire Craw

Bait- Zman Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Pearl Ghost, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

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

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Crystal Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold, Pearl

GLIDE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

-Jackall Gantarel Jr: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Colors: Scale Gill, RT Bluegill, Ghost Gill

SPINNERBAITS... 

-Megabass SV-3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi, Gill

-Damiki TOT Type 1: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Sharp Belly, Smelt Shad

-Terminator P1 Pro Series: https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Colors: Green Gizzard, Silver Shiner, Nashville Sexy

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER... 

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Super Shad

TOPWATER... 

-R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, I Know It, MunkyButt

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, Gill, PumpkinSeed

-River2Sea Bubble Walker 128: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Loon, Sooner, You Know It

ALABAMA RIGS... 

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

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

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad

-Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Chart Silver, Black Silver, Ghost Ayu

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: CHATTERBAITS, SPINNERBAITS, AND BEST TRAILERS

Are you interested in chatterbaits and spinnerbaits? Today's video is all about cutting through the hype to find the best baits and trailers so you can catch more fish. We've tried dozens of different lures and narrowed our selection down to the very best. These are the exact baits and colors we trust when we go fishing. 

When it comes to chatterbaits there are 3 main considerations. You need to look at the quality of the hook, the quality of the snap, and the time it takes for the blade to start vibrating. With spinnerbaits, its about the quality of hook, type of skirt, and diameter of wire. Subtle differences in material have huge repercussions with these baits. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and trailers. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the rods and reels we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAITS... 

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

-Z Man CrossEyez Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Mouse Rat, Waterbug, Shad Spawn

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

Colors: Bluegill, Glimmer Shad, Threadfin Shad

-Z Man Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Pearl Ghost, Bluegill

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

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

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Ghost Minnow, Natural Gill

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

Colors: Smoky Gold, Pearl, Flamethrower, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

SNAP UPGRADE... 

Nishine Original Snap: https://bit.ly/2T2ic1F

SPUNK SHAD SIZES BY BAIT... 

-Jackhammer- 5.5 or 4.5

-Crosseyes/Custom- 4.5

-Mini Max- 3.5

SWIMON SIZES BY BAIT... 

-Jackhammer/Crosseyez/Custom- 4.25

-Mini Max- 3.75

SPINNERBAITS...

-Terminator P-1 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Colors: Green Gizzard, Silver Shiner, Hot Olive

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

-Megabass SV-3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi, White Python

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

Colors: Aurora, Mouse, Blue Shad

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS... 

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

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

Sizes- 3.8 or 4.3

FAVORITE 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: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TIM'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The EASIEST Way To Catch MORE BASS!! Chatterbait, Spinnerbait, Crankbait Trick!

Matt catches a ton of fish while demonstrating how the early morning hours can be incredible with a spinnerbait, lipless crankbait, and chatterbait. He teaches as he goes so you can learn to use these baits as a system to maximize your time while bass are moved up for the shad spawn, and he does it all before breakfast! Come along for the chaos and see how easy it really is to catch fish after the spawn!

In the early morning hours the bass are patrolling shallow water in schools, searching for a meal. Any of these lures can catch those fish but there is a trick! By hitting the fish in quick succession and switching quickly between pre-rigged baits, you can keep a school of aggressive fish fired up for long periods of time. The key is continued action... if you let up, the fish will quit. 

This method works for small fish, big fish, and huge numbers of fish. If you're not getting out early and targeting schooling bass, you're missing some of the most intense action of the year! Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using. He's also included some of his other favorites, his favorite colors, and the gear he was using to fish the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Spinnerbaits... 

Bait #1- Terminator P1 Pro Series 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Silver Shiner

Trailer- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Bait#2- River2Sea Bling 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Abalone Shad

Trailer- Storm Largo Shad 4": https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino

Lipless Crankbait... 

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

Color: RT Scale Minnow

Hook Upgrade- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Chatterbait... 

Bait- Z Man Evergreen Jackhammer 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Spot Remover

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5": http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

Other Great Shad Spawn Spinnerbaits... 

-Megabass SV-3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

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

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

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

Colors: Blue Shad, Silver Shiner

Lipless Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro Lipless 855C: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Shimano Spinnerbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

St. Croix Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'3" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- 13 Fishing 7:1 Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 Braided Line 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis 883C Bladed Jig: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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

Matt's Jet Boat Rigging... 

-Humminbird Helix 9: https://bit.ly/35OP5Sm

-Minn Kota Ultrex 80 lb 45" Shaft: http://bit.ly/2NPTY6c

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz