5 "Must Have" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Spring is right around the corner and its time to get your fishing tackle ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be fishing with? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler who wants to catch bass this Spring!

Like every "Top 5" video we do, this one is going to have a little wiggle room. We couldn't narrow it all the way down so we've included our top 5 reaction baits, as well as our top 5 slow moving/finesse baits. Depending on your fishing style you can take either set of 5 lures and be set for every situation you'll face this Spring.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw


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

Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It


•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad


CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite 


Bait– Zman 1/2 oz Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

Trailer– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse


JERKBAIT...

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

Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad


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

Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw


•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow


ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Color: Albino


SOFT STICK BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


SHAKY HEAD...

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

Color: Tilapia Magic

Head– Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


DROPSHOT...

Bait– Netbait Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin 

Head– Zman Ned Lockz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Missile Baits D Bomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue


BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

How To Catch Bass In EARLY Spring! (Everything You Need To Know)

IT'S TIME!! If you fish for bass, you need to go fishing NOW!! This is the time of year that giant bass are caught. If you don't have ice on the lake, you need to be fishing. Don't wait for warmer days, don't wait for everyone else, go now. Here's is everything you need to know for early Spring bass fishing. 

Bass will position in different locations on a natural lake, a lowland reservoir, a highland reservoir, etc... but the universal truth remains that the biggest bass are feeding now. Pay close attention as Tim describes the likely places to find these larger bass on each type of lake, and how weather can impact those locations. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some budget-friendly combos to fish those baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


DEEP CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw


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

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Gizzard Shad


•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawfish, Citrus Shad


•13 Fishing Scamp: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Epic Shad


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, I Know It


Large– Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout


SOFT SWIMBAITS...

•Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Cross Eyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Black Blue, Fire Craw, Shad Spawn


•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Lava Craw, Frosted Purple


SPINNERBAIT...

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

Color: Iced, I Know It


Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad, Pearl


BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Where Do Bass Go In Spring? (And The Tricks To Catch Them)

Ready to catch more bass?! Spring is coming and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Let us help you get ahead of them so you aren't one of the guys who's struggling during the prespawn. We'll show you where the bass are headed so you can get there first and catch them as they arrive! 

Before the spawn, bass are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different on reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. In today's video, Tim breaks different types of fisheries into 4 groups and explains how bass move in each scenario. Once you've identified which group your local lake, pond, or river fits into, you're ready to fish!

Tim relies heavily on reaction baits to quickly locate and catch Spring bass. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, including our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch


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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, John Pearl Hitch


CHATTERBAIT...

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

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

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Blow Torch, Hematoma


LIPLESS...

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

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Spring Craw


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

Colors: Rayburn Red, Royal Red, Royal Shad


SQUAREBILL... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw


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

Colors: Chartreuse Nasty, Nasty Shad, Blood Craw


A-RIG... 

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

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


A-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, Smokin Magic Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


RECENT SPRING FISHING VIDEOS... 

Raw and Uncut Fishing For Big Bass: https://youtu.be/ehRgck-5xMo

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy: https://youtu.be/g45A3ypR58w

Awesome Spring Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo


CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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


LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sufix 832 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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 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

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


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