SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Hard Baits (Crankbaits, Swimbaits, Jerkbaits, Topwater, Lipless)

Welcome to video #3 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're looking at all the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits, swimbaits, even topwater... we're simplifying every major category to help you catch more fish this Spring!

Spring is the best time of year to learn new techniques. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. If you're going to branch out this year, we have some recommendations that will save you a lot of time and money. These are our best confidence baits from each major category we use in the Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including 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. 

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)

Color: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

•Strike King Red Eye Shad (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Color: Chili Craw, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

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

Color: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch

•Baitsanity Antidote (Slow Sink): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS…

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

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

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill

MID CRANKS...

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw, Gillko, Kasumi Ito

•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Color: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green

•Jackal MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Spicy Red Craw, Kawashima White Bone

TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad

•Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3vDlzv6

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

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

Color: Blue Pearl Shad, SG Threadfin

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

Color: Clown, Pink Smelt, Pro Blue

•Megabass Vision 110+1 JR: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Kasumi Ito

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Bone, Phantom Shad

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chrome, Lime Ice, Bone

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

Color: Blueback Herring, Skeleton Chartreuse 

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

Color: Mat Shad, Gill 

•Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Color: Phantom, Spayu

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS

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

Swimbait Tips For Early Spring Bass Fishing!

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! If you've ever wanted to give it a try, we're going to show you everything you need to know. Most anglers want you to believe its difficult but besides a few little tricks, there isn't much to it. Understanding when and where to fish these baits, as well as which baits to throw in different situations, will make it even easier to catch a giant bass!

Today Tim breaks down the differences between lure designs and actions, and how they fit different conditions. Once you've got the basics it really does come down to just going fishing. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year if you commit to it! 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors where applicable. We've also included some great rod and reel combos to help you land that trophy fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS...

•Matt's Full Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/2CKYzINfDuI

•Underwater Swimbaits Compared: https://youtu.be/S3KLFqZ-2_k

SOFT TROUT AND KOKANEE BAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Huddleston Deluxe 8" (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Color: Trout, Holdover

•Huddleston 68 (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Color: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard

•Hawg Hunter Magnum Trout: https://bit.ly/3WuwJ0P

Colors: TW Gizzard, TW Hatchery

BIG TROUT AND KOKANEE GLIDES...

•Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Shad

•River2Sea S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Rainbow Trout

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: http://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

Colors: TW Mirror Trout, Butch Brown Phantom Shad

BAITFISH PROFILE SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Bacca Burrito (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Color: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin

•Osprey Line Through: http://bit.ly/2laKeWD

Colors: TW Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Light Hitch

WEEDLESS SOFT BAITS...

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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

•Scottsboro Tackle 6" Line Through: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Color: Natural Light, Ol Smokey

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

•All American Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Just Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear 4" Pulse Tail RTF: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Matt Lures Hammer Tail: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, TW Bluegill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Little Creeper Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT

Colors: Female Bluegill, Male Bluegill

SMALL PROFILE SWIMBAITS...

•X Zone Mega Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

COVER GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout

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

Color: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, GP Hitch

HARD BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Spawn Gill, RT Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Gill Explorer: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid, Ito Wild Gill

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro 35 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GREAT SWIMBAIT RODS (BUDGET TO MID PRICED)

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•13 Fishing Omen Black 8’ Heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

•St Croix Bass X 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

•St Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Dobyns Fury 795 and 806: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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 Choose The Right Swimbait! (Underwater Swimbait Footage)

Come underwater and watch how different swimbaits move in the water! Paddle tails, wedge tails, and glide baits, are all fish catchers in cold water, but not on every lake. Here are the details you need to know so you choose the right baits for your fishing. 

We spend the majority of our time in Winter talking about Wedge tail swimbaits. This style of bait is the most effective in the majority of situations... but that's just the surface of the subject. Today we're going in-depth and looking at how glide baits and paddle tails can also benefit you in the cold water months. 

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, have included our favorite colors for each, as well as any rigging components you may need to fish them effectively. 

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Golden Shiner, Hitch

•Huddleston 68 Weedless: https://bit.ly/3GnqbuF

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Size: 168 and 200

200 Colors: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, Trout

168 Colors: Lite Trout, I Know It, Bluegill

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

Colors: Light Trout, Hitch, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout

BOTTOM CONTACT PADDLE TAILS...

•Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring

Hook– Owner Beast 10/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 3/4 oz

•Little Creeper 6" Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Chartreuse Shad

Hook– Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 1/2 oz

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

MID COLUMN PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Size: 6" and 8"

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

•Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

Hook– Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 1/2 oz

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

1X Treble: Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 2,1, 1/0

3X Treble: Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2,1,1/0

WEIGHTING...

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Suspendots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

•Tungsten Putty: https://bit.ly/3GYcQe5

•Lead Wire: https://bit.ly/3VQZN21

MATT'S FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro 35 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR SOFTBAITS...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR HARDBAITS...

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

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

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

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Swimbait Fishing | Hard Swimbaits, Glide Baits, Wakebaits, Bluegill Baits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about hard swimbaits!! Which glide baits are best? Which Wakebait should you try? Is there a bluegill swimbait that's better than the rest? And finally, what rod should you use to fish these baits? Let's find out!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! We know we aren't alone because has exploded with new swimbaits the past few years! With so many choices, how do you know which baits to trust? We're here to help! These are our top picks from all the major categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Color: TW Steelhead, Trout, Shad

•Explorer Hatch Match Tail: http://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

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

Color: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

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

Color: Adult Trout, Hitch, Light Trout

MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7" or 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Southern Blue Herring, Bone, Trout

•Mike Bucca's Bull Shad (6" or 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

BIG TOPWATER BAITS...

•River2sea Tactical Wake 210: http://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad, Copper Carp

•PB Rat 2 Piece: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•SPRO 8" Floating Trout: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Color: Flat Rainbow, Hitch

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill, RT Crappie

•Mike Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Color: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

•Baitsanity Gill Glide: http://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

HOOK AND RING UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–36 (1X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1 or 1/0

•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0

•Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 5,6,7

•Owner Ultra Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3, 4, 5

SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 25, 30, 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30 40 lb

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel–  Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300K (HG): http://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

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

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: http://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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