Power Fishing Tips For Spring! (Spinnerbait, Swimbait, And Micro Baits)

What an awesome day on the water!!! Come along as Matt throws everything from micro baits in clear water, to spinnerbaits and swimbaits for big bass in murky water. Spring bass fishing is all about adapting to changing conditions and today was a perfect example of how to do it!

When the guys get on a spinnerbait or swimbait bite you'd better look out! Both Matt and Tim love a shallow water power fishing bite and today the fish were lined up and waiting to bite once Matt located them! Pay attention to the details Matt lets slip about dialing in his spinnerbaits, as well as about dialing in Multi–use rods. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt was using. We've included his favorite sizes and colors for each lure, as well as the rods he was using for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE SMALL BAITS...

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

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


•Jackall Pikupiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Wakasagi, Natural Ghost Wakasagi


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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad


•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/8 oz

Bait: Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


THE POWER FISHING BAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad


•Megabass SV–3 Spinnebait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ayu


•Gratt Pistol Pete Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: American Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Smelt Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad


MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Baby Plugging": https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 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

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

Top 5 Baits For February Bass Fishing!

The transition is about to begin! Power fishing is about to be in full swing! The water is still cold but the the very beginning of the Late Winter to Early Spring transition is here! Fish are about to. start moving, eating different lures, and getting really fun to fish for. Come along as we look at the top baits for February bass fishing! 

Despite the continued cold, the fish seem to know the end is in sight and they move no matter what the weather does. February is an awesome time to fish! You can forget the Winter struggles and start loading the deck of your boat with jerkbaits, crankbaits, A-Rigs, swimbaits, and other fun power fishing techniques! 

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 item.


TACKLE STORAGE BOX...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl


JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Elegy Bone, Tennessee Shad, Skeleton Tenn


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

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG Threadfin


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

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow


BLADE BAITS...

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

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


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

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Chrome Olive


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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Rooster


•Rapala OG Slim 06: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad, Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Chartreuse Black, Tuxedo Shad


SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Warden Hitch, I Know It, Light Trout


•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, MSS


ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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


ALABAMA RIG COMPONENTS...

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

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

Sizes: 4.8 (Full), 3.8 (Mini)

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


UNDERSPIN...

Hook–Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


SHAKY HEAD...

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

Color: Bama Bug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Big Bite 7" B2 Worm: https://bit.ly/2BfL51p

Color: Crime Scene

Hook– Owner All Purpose (3/0): https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3c28mks


OUR FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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


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


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