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

Catching Bass With Metal: The Trick Behind Spoons, Blade Baits, And Tail Spins!

Why do big bass eat these crazy things?! What is it about a hunk of metal falling through the water that actually fools fish into biting? And why can't you get them to work for you?! Today Matt is taking you out for a first hand look at the proper retrieves for each of these lure styles so you can start catching fish!

Metal baits catch a ton of fish in the Fall and Winter. The colder the water the more effective they become at fooling sluggish fish. The key to any of these baits is understanding their specialized retrieves. Once you've mastered how to work them, the rest is easy. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, including Matt's 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. 


JIGGING SPOONS...

•Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 1 3/4 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn, UV Fried Chicken


FLUTTER SPOONS...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Gizzard Shad


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

Size: 2.5 oz

Colors: Silver Shattered Glass, Gizzard Shad, Super Shad


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu 


TAIL SPINNERS...

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

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver


•Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Size: 1 oz

Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream


BLADE RUNNER UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST 56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW 

Size: 2

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 2


VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6


HIGH END SPOON COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


MID PRICED SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


MATT'S MINI MAG COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (25 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 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

INSANE FISHING! So Many Giant Striper!!!

Come along for the craziest multi-species fishing we've done in a long, long time! Matt decided to go chase Striped Bass for a change of pace and had no idea what he signed up for! He landed on a MEGA SCHOOL of GIANT Striper and the bite was so good he finally had to quit!

These fish were dialed in on big baits! Matt downsized a few times and it just wasn't happening. He focused his attention on a combination of jigging spoons, flutter spoons, and swimbaits to get the big fish in the school fired up. The bigger the bait, the more likely the big fish would eat it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he was using, along with some of the gear he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE BAITS...

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Color: UV Sierra


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

Color: Bombshell Shad


-Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


Bait- Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

Head- Blade Runner Weedless Head: https://bit.ly/3AJMida

Size: 1 oz


JIGGING SPOON COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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


BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

Leader- Sunline Saltimate (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (20 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

Blade Bait And Spoon Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass

Blades and spoons are amazing fish catching lures! The trouble is, you have to know how to use them. As bass corral shad and other baitfish, these baits become major players. While the spoon is typically focused around deep water fishing, with modern advances the blade bait can be used both deep and shallow. Here are the details you need to know... 

Blade baits have come a long way in recent years. With more advanced baitfish shapes and lifelike color patterns these baits have become shallow water slayers during the cool and cold water  months. When it comes to spoons, we use both jigging and flutter spoons. Jigging spoons are best fished quickly and aggressively around deep schooling bass that are on the move, while flutter spoons can be used more methodically. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits from each category, including our favorite weights and colors for each. We've also included relevant hook and hardware upgrades where applicable. Finally, we've included our exact rod and reel combos for each style, as well as a budget-friendly alternative. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BLADE BAITS...

-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad


-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


-Jackall Keeburn 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad


-Damiki Vault Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2or9wlu

Colors: Black Holo, holo Ayu, Real Shad


-Blade Runner Blade: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

Colors: Natural Shad, Chartreuse White


SPOONS... 

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: Electric Chicken, Morning Dawn, Sierra


-Nichols Flutter Spoon 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome


DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADES... 

-Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3

-Hooks- Owner STX-38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

-Bladed Hook- VMC Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi


DUH SPOON HOOK UPGRADE... 

-Owner ST-56 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


FLUTTER SPOON HOOK ADDITION... 

Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Treble- Owner ST-36 Feathered (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx


TIM'S BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET BLADE BAIT 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/2h4LNjm


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" SPOON FISHING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: 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