Top 5 "Must Have Baits" For Spring Bass Fishing!

Early Spring fishing creeps up every year, make sure you're ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be gearing up in preparation? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler that wants to catch big bass this coming Spring.

Spring is all about covering water to locate schools of bass. If you're fishing too slowly, the odds of finding these mega schools drops significantly. With that in mind, all our top baits focus on covering water. Aside from speed, flash, vibration, and sound, are all key components of successful Spring baits.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MINI 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

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

MICRO RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Sexy Shad, Hematoma

•MissileBaits 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight, Super Bug

•Big Bite Baits 3.75" Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pump Chartreuse, Smoky Gold

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•XZone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin

JERKBAITS...

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

Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Pro Blue

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Clown

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

Colors: ST Chiayu, Clown, Chart Silver

MICRO RIG 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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 A (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

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

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium Moderate: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline FC (12 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

Cold Muddy Water Fishing Tips! (On The Water)

Has your water turned cold? Don't give up! Cold and muddy water is a Winter angler's nemesis, but you can still catch fish! Come along for a day on the water as Tim faces these difficult conditions but finds unique areas where the mud works to his advantage.

Muddy water is great in Spring but it can make fishing really tough in Winter. If the entire lake has turned to mud, there isn't much you can do about it. Thankfully, on this day the muddy water was still pumping into the lake and Tim was able to find clear water/muddy water seams. These are prime areas to target quality fish under tough conditions and Tim took full advantage.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TUBE...

•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: https://bit.ly/32e23VR

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Xzone Goby Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz

ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

Colors: Threadfin 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

UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: TW Pro Blue

TUBE COMBO...

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

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

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

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– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

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

Reel–Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– 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

Free Rig Fishing For Fall Bass! (On The Water How To)

Come along on the boat as we fish the "Free Rig" for Fall bass! Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? This is a great time of year to use this presenation! Think of this rig as a finesse version of a Texas Rig or Carolina Rig. It's a fish catcher and you should give it a try!

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity, especially as grass begins dying back in the Fall. This rig really shines around lay downs, docks, and other hard cover.  The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, allowing a natural presentation, while still keeping great bottom contact.

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

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FREE RIG...

Bait– XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Reins Slim Dropshot: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Size: 1/4 oz

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

WEIGHTED SENKO...

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

Color: Green pumpkin

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5

Hook– Reins Tungsten Wacky: https://bit.ly/46NmgCS

Size: 1/8 oz

FREE RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

BFS FREE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS (HG): https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 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

Fall Transition Bass Fishing On Lake Chickamauga

Come along for a day on the water! Tim is on Lake Chickamauga for the first time in a few weeks and the Fall transition is in full swing! Cooler nights have brought falling water temperatures. Add the lake level dropping in anticipation of Fall/Winter and the bass are really on the move!

Tim's plan is to target active fish and he's hoping to find frog fish as main lake grass begins to be exposed by the dropping water levels. It doesn't take long for him to start catching fish! Come along for a fun day on the water as he puts the pieces together and starts catching fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he threw throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

BLADE BAIT...

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

Color: Black Holo

FROGS...

•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

•Jackall Kaera S2 Beat: https://bit.ly/3q6aAvF

Colors: White

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu

•Teckel Honker: https://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Camp

CRANKBAIT...

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: https://bit.ly/3sKcpPC

Color: American Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" XH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

FINESSE CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FRIENDLY FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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