Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing!

The post spawn means bass are on the move and there are some great new ways to catch them! Gone are the finesse baits of early Spring and in are the power fishing techniques of late Spring and early Summer! Here's what you need to know to catch them!

As bass settle into the post spawn they split into two distinct groups. Some fish go back into the shallows to eat shad and bluegill around cover, while the rest head out to deeper water. They'll gather on outside points, humps, and creek channels where rock and hard bottom is present. Both groups can be a blast to fish for if you understand which baits to use. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using this time of year. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks where applicable. We've also included some of the specialized gear we use to fish these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SHAKY HEAD WORM... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad


-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gizzard Blue Green


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

Colors: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow


CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES... 

6XD- Gamakatsu EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Azuma- Owner ST-36 (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Tactical- Owner ST-35 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj


SWIMBAIT... 

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

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


SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n


WOBBLE HEAD...

Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0


WOBBLE HEAD BAITS... 

-Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Color: Junebug


-Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: TW Dark Junebug, Junebug


TOPWATER... 

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, Green Frog


-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Gill, Pumpkinseed


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

Colors: Gill, Pumpkinseed, Mat Shad


-Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad, Full Metal


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad


-Spro Essential Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Copper Shad


WOBBLE HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

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


SQUAREBILL COMBO...

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

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (XG): https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36

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

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


BUDGET DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: 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

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

TOP 5 BAITS FOR FEBRUARY BASS FISHING!

Its time! If you love to power fish, February is your month. In most of the country the temperatures will remain cold but that won't stop the fish from beginning the transition from Winter to early Spring. Fish will begin positioning differently, eating different lures, and getting really fun to fish for! Come along as we look at the top baits for February bass fishing. 

February is an awesome time to be on the water! Despite the cold, the fish know the end is in sight and will make huge moves no matter what the weather does. This marks the end of the Winter struggle and the return of swimbaits, A-Rigs, Jerkbaits, Lipless, and so many more fun techniques. You don't want to miss the transition so pay close attention as Matt talks about baits for the beginning of the month and how they differ from baits you'll throw a few weeks later. 

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


GLIDE BAITS... 

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

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch


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

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS... 

-Rapala Ott's Garage Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad


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

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw


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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw


JERKBAITS... 

-Lucky Craft Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow


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

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad, Blue Pearl Shad


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

Colors: Pro Blue, Ghost Ayu, Chartreuse Silver


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Chartreuse Shad


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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow


BLADE BAIT...

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

Colors: Holo Ayu, Cyber Purple, Real Shad


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

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

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

Colors: Albino

Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl


FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT/BLADE COMBO...

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

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

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


BUDGET A-RIG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 20 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

BUYER'S GUIDE: CRANKBAITS - SQUAREBILLS, LIPLESS CRANKS, AND CRANKBAIT RODS

Welcome to the final buyer's guide of the year! Today we're talking shallow crankbaits and lipless for year round fishing. We're covering which baits stand out from the crowd, which ones have unique actions, and which ones you should make room for in your arsenal. You don't want to miss this!

Crankbaits are some of our favorite lures! Next to swimbaits, we've caught more double digit fish on crankbaits than any other lure category. Understanding how to use these baits and which ones are actually worth putting time into, will cut your learning curve dramatically. From the largest square bills, to the smallest lipless, we're breaking it all down in this final review so you can go out and fish with confidence. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear in the video. We're listing them in the order they appeared and including important details like size, weight, and favorite colors, for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS…


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

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, BP Golden Shiner


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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Abalone Shad, TS Minnow


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

Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive, Matte Shad


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

Colors: Olive Crush, Epic Shad, Day Old Guac


-Megabass Super-Z Z1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Craw 2, Wild Craw


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

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Green Gizzard Shad


-Ott's Garage Tiny: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Live River Shad, Red Crawdad, Green Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Matte Shad, honey Shad, Citrus Nasty


LARGE SQUAREBILLS... 


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

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, TO Craw


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

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


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS... 


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

Colors: American Shad, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad


-Lucky Craft LV-100: https://bit.ly/3HGwNnV

Colors: Ghost Minnow, BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad


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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin


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

Colors: Sprinkle Wakasagi, RT Scale Minn ow, SG Threadfin


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

Colors: Cali Craw, Silverado, Diamond Dust


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

Colors: Royal Red, Chrome Black, Chrome Blue


LARGE LIPLESS... 

-Spro Aruku Shad 85: https://bit.ly/37seMJN

Colors: Red Crawfish, Clear Chartreuse, Chrome Shad


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

Colors: Shad Scales, 4K Shad, American Shad


FAVORITE CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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


DEDICATED LIPLESS COMBO... 

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

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (8.3:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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


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

PREVIOUS BUYER’S GUIDES… 

-Jerkbait guide: https://youtu.be/bBxQGiHfQjM

-Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Guide: https://youtu.be/eoYj1XH2dbc

-High End Combo: https://youtu.be/WF5ncz-UWy8

-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/duCPOzl2u50