The Best Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing!

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! These are the best baits for Spring swimbait fishing! Most anglers want you to believe it's difficult but besides a few little tricks, there isn't much to throwing a swimbait. Understanding which baits work in different situations is all you need to know, to start fishing these baits effectively.

Today Matt breaks down the differences between lure designs and actions, and how they fit different conditions. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence in a couple key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors where applicable. We've also included some great rod and reel combos to help you land that trophy fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS...

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/_Ql6yo5iQWc

Swimbait Buyer's Guide – Best Hard Baits: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g


BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

6" Colors: Borealis Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

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


•Bacca Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

New Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

Main Color: Tactical Shad


•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Purple Back Shad, Grey Ghost, Tennessee Shad


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Speed: Fast Sink

Color: Dirty Silver, Kokanee


BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: TW Cali Shad, TW Lit Shad, Lite Trout


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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad, Bone


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


DEDICATED 8" MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR


FAVORITE ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


FAVORITE WAKE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Lexa 300 HG: https://bit.ly/46kTZnA

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


BUDGET ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz


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

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits in one place! From glide baits to soft baits, wake baits, to multi joint baits, Matt is covering it all! He's going over retrieves for each bait, showing underwater footage of how they swim underwater, and giving gear recommendations too!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about swimbait fishing, this is the video for you! All the baits and equipment are linked in the description below. The links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•2022 Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/2CKYzINfDuI


BEGINNER BAITS...

•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout


•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad


GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


•River2Sea S Waver 200/168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

200 Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Rainbow

168 Colors: I Know It, Light Trout


•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee


BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill


•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone


•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid


MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Bone


•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Green Lightning Shad, Blue Violet Kokanee


•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad


•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout


•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black


•PB Mouse: https://bit.ly/3RuJDwD

Colors: Brown White, Brown Black


PADDLE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

6" Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad


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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad


•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Shad


BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill


•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish


WEDGE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Phantom Silver/Black


•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver


•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin


WEEDLESS BAIT HOOKS...

•Owner 8/0 Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz


•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0


TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw


•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW


•Owner HyperWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6


•Owner UltraWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5


•Single Strand Stinger Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb


•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf


LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q


SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Spro KGB Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

•13 Fishing Defy Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/48pM0XS

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs


SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Calcutta MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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

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

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

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 


THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard


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

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad


•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad


THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz


Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad


MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: 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