The Ultimate Post Spawn Swimbait Tricks!! (How To Target Big Bass Into Summer)

You still have time to catch a MONSTER Bass before Summer! Don't give up now!! Here's everything you need to know to catch bass with Swimbaits as we head into the prespawn and Early Summer. Whether your fish eat Shad, Trout, Shiners, or bluegill, you can still target big bass with Swimbaits and we're going to show you exactly how to do it!

Swimbait fishing isn't complicated. Most of the difficulties anglers face are in their heads. Once you've got the basics of which baits to throw, the rest comes naturally. However, Matt has very specific baits he focuses on depending on where he's fishing. Today he's sharing all his hard earned tricks of how to get these post spawn bass to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt Discussed in the video. He's included his favorite sizes, colors, and any additional information you need to be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SHALLOW WATER BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

(Hook)– BKK Titan Diver +: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0


•Magdraft 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Shad


•PB Rat (2 Piece): https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: Bone Brown, Grey Brown Black


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

Colors: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad


DEEP WATER BAITS...

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Gizzard, Shattered Glass Silver


•Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Gizzard, Shattered Glass Silver


TROUT AND KOKANEE IMITATORS...

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

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Shad


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

Colors: Trout, Hitch


•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow


NORTHERN BAITS...

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

Colors: Guida's Citrus Shad, Gizzard Shad, Light Trout


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

Colors: MSS, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard


•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Light Shad, Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard


SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65-80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832 Braid (65-80 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluorocarbon (30-35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Monofilament (30- 40 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


SWIMBAIT RODS...

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

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•St. Croix Victory 7'11" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT REEL...

•Shimano Tranx 300 (AHG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw


OTHER GREAT SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

•Daiwa Tatula 300: https://bit.ly/3InxUva


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

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

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

Fall Fishing On The CA Delta! (Tidal Fishing For Largemouth And Striper)

We’re on the CA Delta and the bite is wide open! From Striper to Largemouth, the guys have no trouble putting together a pattern and catching a bunch of quality fish! Come along as Matt explores this tidal system with topwater, swim jigs, and crankbaits!

Its easy to go to your local lake and fish your favorite spots but as Matt illustrates in this video, it can be very beneficial to run likely patterns, even on spots you’ve never been. If you find a lure or technique that is working you can repeat the pattern on other similar spots on your lake or river. Matt and Ninja fished a very basic pattern today, relying on fast moving baits and topwater to cover water and catch Striper, then they turned to a crankbait on rip rap banks to catch quality bass and a Senko to pick off any remaining fish. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and travel gear the guys were using throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


Travel Rod and Tackle Video: https://youtu.be/QEzHeFweerQ


WALKING BAIT...

-Megabass Megadog: http://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Favorite Colors: Shintaro Natural, Live Shiner, Sexy French Pearl


WAKE BAIT...

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

Favorite Colors: Chrome Gill, Hitch, Tactical Shad


GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Colors: Bone, Powder, Warden Hitch


SWIM JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Citrus Shad, Dirty Shad, Crappie

Trailer- Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn

Color: Sexy Shad, White Trash


CRANKBAIT... 

-Jackall MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Kawashima Red Black


SENKO... 

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Size: 1/0


WALKING BAIT COMBO (TRAVEL ROD)... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Dragoon: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

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

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

Leader- Sunline Saltimate System Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


CRANKBAIT COMBO (TRAVEL ROD)... 

Rod- Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition: JDM Rod (Non US)

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

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


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- 12 lb Sunline Fluorocarbon: 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