How To Catch Bass In Spring! (Where They Go, Which Lures Work, Tricks To Get Bit)

Spring is the best time to catch big bass! Fish are moving shallow to feed and spawn and they're easy to catch. That is, if you know where to look and what lures to use. You can catch the biggest bass of your life RIGHT NOW and we're showing you how to do it!

Consistency in Spring is all about understanding bass behavior. Fish are motivated by the spawn and will do whatever it takes to reach they areas they like to spawn in. Weather will impact how quickly they move and water temperature and clarity will impact what you fish with. Once you have the basics, its really easy! The key to success on any day is to keep moving!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits that Matt uses throughout the Spring. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for each category, along with a few budget friendly combos to throw these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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


MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads– Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Stellhead, TW Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch


JERK BAITS...

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

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin


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

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Ghost Ayu


CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

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

Colors: Hematoma, Electric Shad, Blow Torch


Bait– ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad

Trailer– Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Olive Crush


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad


•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Moondust, Green Weenie Laminate


•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Tatula CT 100 HS: https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

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


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 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

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

Fluke Rigging Tricks From Shallow To Deep! (You Need To Try The Nose Hook)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! If you know how to adjust your rigging you can fish a fluke as a topwater, just below the surface, or 20+ feet deep. You can fish it in the deepest cover on heavy tackle, or in open water on your lightest spinning rod. These baits are incredibly adaptable and will catch fish in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is its adaptability. In today's video Tim shows how you can use different rigging and different brands of soft jerkbaits to achieve different actions and reach different depth ranges. There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks, and rigging components for each method. We've also included our favorite gear for fishing these baits in different scenarios. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


ZOOM FLUKES...

-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad


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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad


OTHER SOFT JERKBAITS...

-Yamamoto D Shad: https://bit.ly/3lG1b7T

Colors: Smoke Shad, Pearl White, Olive Shad


-ZMan 5" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Bad Shad, Smelt, The Deal


-Strike King Caffeine Shad: http://bit.ly/2jjyvzr

Colors: Pearl Blue, Smokey Shad, Pearl White


BIG SOFT JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


-Zman 7" Jerk Shad: https://bit.ly/3yRocN0

Colors: Smokey Shad, Pearl


NOSE RIGGING HOOKS AND COMPONENTS...

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

Weedless- Owner Jungle Wacky (1/0): https://bit.ly/2VKZl9U

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


TEXAS RIGGING HOOKS...

Small Flukes- Owner 2/0 Rig N Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

5" or Super Flukes- Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

7" or Magnum Flukes- 6/0 Owner Jungle Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z


NAIL WEIGHTS AND KEEPERS...

-Gamakatsu Silicone Stoppers: https://bit.ly/3Nrrtqs

Size: Large or XL

Lead Nail- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten Nail- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW


TEXAS RIG FLUKE COMBO...

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

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

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

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


NOSE HOOK SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

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

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


NOSE HOOK BFS COMBO...

Rod- Dobyns Sierra BFS 7' Light (700): https://bit.ly/3C4PWgc

Reel- Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FLUKE FISHING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: 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

RELATED VIDEOS...

-Fluke Rigging (with Donkey Rig): https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

-Double Fluke Rig Tricks: https://youtu.be/_fnSwwJoDsM