5 Winter Bait Tricks You've Got To Try! ( The Baits We Really Use )

Do You Have The Winter Fishing blues? Try these tricks to start catching fish again! Winter fishing can be tricky when the weather doesn't cooperate, but we have some hacks we use to stand out to the fish and get bit, even on the tough days. Give one of these 5 tricks a try the next time you're at the lake, and need to get a bite.

Most anglers that struggle with Winter fishing don't realize how different it is than the rest of the year. They tend to throw the same baits in the same places, even though they're not catching fish. This year you need to mix it up and try some new techniques! From strange color combinations to unique bait actions, these tricks will get bit, even in the coldest water of Winter!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've even included our favorite colors, sizes, and some great budget rod and reel combos that will help you throw these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


MODIFIED NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Mood Ring, Meat Dog


Head– ZMan Ned Lockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Color: Chartreuse

Size: 1/10 oz


STANDARD NED RIG...

Bait– Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret


Head– BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/10 oz, 1/0 Hook


TUBES FOR WINTER FISHING...

•Netbait STH Baitfuel Tubes: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Sizes: 2.5", 4"

Color: Green Pumpkin, Dark Melon Purple


Head for 2.5" Tube– Great Lakes Fitness: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Size: 3/16 oz


Head for 4" Tube: Xzone 60 Degree: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz


BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

Largest– Tactical Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Medium– Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Smallest– Tactical Micro Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK


ALABAMA RIG SUBTLE SWIMBAITS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


•Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


CHARTREUSE JIG TRICK...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Purple Copper

Senko– 5" Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Firetiger, Chartreuse Black Flake, Watermelon Lemon


DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8


•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl


BUDGET NED/DAMIKI COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Models: 6'10" Medium Light Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Miravel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Size: 2500HG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

Models: 6'10" Medium heavy

Reel– Shimano Caius B: https://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

Speed: 7.2:1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BUDGET TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Model: 7'3" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Size: 2500D–XH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


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

These Baits Catch Fish When The Bite Is Terrible! ( Winter Bass Fishing )

Come along for a fun Winter day on the water! We're throwing the new Tactical Micro Flex Rig, plus a bunch of other great cold water baits! The conditions aren't perfect but we know exactly what it takes to get these bass to bite. If you've wondered how to catch bass consistently in the cold, especially on the tough days, this one is for you!

We love to focus on the good days, when the conditions are cooperating and the bass are biting. However, those aren't always the conditions we face. Sometimes its clear skies, post frontal conditions, heavy winds, and cold water. When bass don't want to bite, these are the baits we turn to! If you haven't heard about our Micro flex rig yet, this is what it's made for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included all the Rig components, swimbaits, colors, and any other relevant details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


MICRO FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc


MICRO FLEX BAITS AND HEADS...

Rig #1

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook


Rig #2

Swimbait–3" Zman Slim Swimz: https://bit.ly/41BAQfr

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal

Head– Zman Finesse Eyes Minnow: https://bit.ly/3RCkJtx

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook


MINI FLEX RIG AND BAITS...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

Baits– G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Jukucho Shad


MID STROLLING...

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait– Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard


MAIN MICRO FLEX COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BACKUP MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://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

Top 5 Baits For January Bass Fishing!

Winter bass fishing is here! If you want to catch bass in January, you need to fish differently than you do the rest of the year. These are the top 5 baits we rely on to consistently catch bass during the coldest part of the year! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often laying right on bottom. Finesse is the natural approach for these fish but the right reaction baits can trigger a feed response as well, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction and finesse baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components, to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NEW TACTICAL BASSIN MINI FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0


MINI FLEX COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


ALABAMA RIG STORAGE...

•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH


SPEED CRANKING...

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

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad


•Spro RkCrawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon


BIG SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


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

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover Trout, Hitch


FOOTBALL JIG…

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


NED RIG...

•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz


•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby


•Yamamoto Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Bama Bug


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://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

3 Mistakes That Hurt Your Fishing! (And How To Fix Them)

Don't keep making these mistakes! We're bound to make a mistake or two, but falling into these pitfalls over and over again is really hurting your chances to catch fish! If you're the guys who can't catch fish this Winter and you're wondering why others can, its likely one of these problems that's keeping you from success. The good news is, they're easy to fix!

The biggest issue with bass fishing in Winter is apathy. We just keep doing the same things we did the rest of the year and believe its going to keep working, despite the unique conditions we're now facing. Experience has shown that isn't the case and you absolutely need to adapt to Winter conditions if you want to be successful. From time of day, to the retrieves you use, right down to the colors of your lure, Winter demands a whole new approach to fishing on your lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SPEED CRANKING...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Clear Water Minnow, Mirrored Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu


BLADE BAIT...

•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


NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, PB&J


•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Margarita Mutilator


•XZone Lures Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: Violet Secret


NED HEADS...

•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Color: Chartreuse


•ZMan Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Color: Chartreuse


FOOTBALL JIG TRICK...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Super Matt Brown


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinnamon Purple Black


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

Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Firetiger


BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

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

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


BUDGET FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

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


BUDGET NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" M Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

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

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: 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