19 Degrees But The Bass Are Biting! Come Fishing With Us!!

Come along for a FREEZING day on the water! The air temperatures are 19 degrees, water temperatures are 40 degrees, but the bass are still feeding! If you've ever wondered how to fish in the cold, what to wear, and how to protect your boat, we're covering all of it!

We're focused on power fishing techniques today and it pays off, despite the cold! Frigid temperatures don't mean that you have to slow down. Reaction bites can still be had if you focus on key baits. The guys are throwing very specific baits, looking for very specific conditions, and it matters when temperatures begin to plunge.


Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were fishing with. We've included details about the exact sizes and colors for each bait, as well as the rod and reel combos we used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0


SWIMBAITS...

Tim's Bait– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Gizzard Shad

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/2 oz


Matt's Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook


TIM'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Swimbaits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

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

Color: Threadfin Shad


MATT'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

Swimbaits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl


BEST CLOTHING FOR LAYERING...

Beanie– Aftco Summit: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR

Jacket– Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/3tZn7TA

Hoodie– Aftco Tactical Reaper: https://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC

Midlayer– Aftco F2 Midlayer Pants: https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z


SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Casting: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Dark Sleeper (7'1" Medium heavy)

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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


MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Spinning: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Windbuster (7'2" Medium Medium Fast)

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TIM'S A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Seaguar InvizX (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y


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: SPINNERBAITS AND SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits! We're taking a simplified approach to this giant category and focusing on baits that get bit most often. Size, blade type, color, and trailer are all important factors when choosing the right spinnerbait. Come along as we take a quick dive into some of the best spinnerbaits on the market!

No two spinnerbaits are created equal, There are a plethora of shapes, sizes, and blade configurations that all impact the angle a spinnerbait follows as it passes through the water. Today we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired to different trailers. These subtle differences are what makes key spinnerbaits stand out from all the others and will help you get bit in more situations.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM


FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad


•Terminator P1 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Nashville Sexy, Green Gizzard


STAND OUT SPINNERBAITS...

•River2Sea Bling: https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Abalone Shad, Iced, I Know It


•Damiki TOT Type 1: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Size: 3/8 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly


•Nichols Hammered Shattered Glass: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Blue Shad, Green Crystal


•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass


FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV-3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi


•Shimano Swagy Double Willow: https://bit.ly/45E03ao

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer


SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz (Half Large): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac


SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Size: 2/0 or 3/0


•Gamakatsu G Power Stinger Trailer: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1 or 1/0


•Hayabusa WRM 929 Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1, 1/0


SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


MID PRICED SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


HIGH END SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy

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

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


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

Fishing Shallow Cover For Big Bass! ( Jigs , Spinnerbaits, And Flukes )

Jigs and Spinnerbaits! Wide Open Bass Fishing! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as we fish shallow, flooded brush for aggressive fish! These are the conditions we dream about!

This afternoon we're fishing a great big pond. The fish get a lot of fishing pressure but with the high water they've moved into shallow cover and Matt has a plan to get them out. Watch it unfold as he makes bait adjustments until he dials in a non-stop bass catching pattern!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the afternoon. We've also included the colors, rigging components, as well as the rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


SIGHT FISHING GLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Copper (Murky Water), Amber (Clear Water)


SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Junebug

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad


SOFT JERKBAIT...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0


THE JIGS…

Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Summer Craw


Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– MissileBaits DBomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug


Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz California Swim: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Crappie

Trailer– River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: PB Red


SHALLOW JIG COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Jungle Seven: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

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

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


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


FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'0" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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


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

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