Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don't miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish than April. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it's not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SHAKEY HEAD...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blue Back Secret

•Big Bite Baits FinTwist Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw

•Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

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

Color: Black Shadow Flare, Summer Craw

ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Swimbait– X Zone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jig Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Albino Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost

•Duo Realis Vibration Nitro (5/9 oz): https://bit.ly/3wDutwS

Colors: Red Tiger, Burning Tiger

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin, Sexy Shad

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Ayu, Gill

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://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

Where Do Bass Go In Spring? ( And How To Catch Them )

Ready to catch more bass?! Spring fishing is here and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Let us help you get ahead of them so you aren't one of the guys who's struggling during the prespawn. We'll show you where the bass are headed so you can get there first and catch them as they arrive!

Before the spawn, bass are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different on reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. In today's video, Tim breaks different types of fisheries into 4 groups and explains how bass move in each scenario. Once you've identified which group your local lake, pond, or river fits into, you're ready to fish!

Tim relies heavily on reaction baits to quickly locate and catch Spring bass. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, including our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TODAY'S ELECTRONICS...

•Humminbird Apex 13 Fishfinder: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q

•Humminbird LakeMaster VX Charts: https://bit.ly/3VOJ68y

ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

GLIDE BAIT...

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

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

•Baitsanity Antidote: https://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

HOOK UPGRADE FOR GLIDES...

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

Waver 168 Size: 2

Baitsanity Size: 1

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 5

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: S Hasu, Clown, Black Silver

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu

CHATTERBAITS...

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

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

•ZMan CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Black/Blue, Shad Spawn, Water Bug

•ZMan Elite Evo (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Hematoma

•MissileBaits 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Frosted Purple, Super Bug, Bruiser Flash

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Helsinki Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 60: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad,

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap: https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Fire Craw, Silverado, Rayburn Red Craw

3 MUST HAVE SOFT PLASTICS...

•Netbait BaitFuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Junebug

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

HIGH END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MID PRICED LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET WORM FISHING COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 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

Spring Bass Fishing Is Awesome! (Catching Them On Everything In The Boat!)

The guys are going fishing and they're taking you along for the ride! Spring bass fishing is all about adapting to changing conditions. Watch as the guys catch fish on deep diving crankbaits and square bills, underspins and spinnerbaits, and do it while wearing down jackets to start, and shorts by the end of the day! If you're not ready to adapt, you might as well stay at home!

We love Spring bass fishing! These post spawn fish were aggressive and we found several viable patterns. We found fish holding on current seams and pinch points, as well as moved up on flooded flats. Because of the changing conditions we threw almost every bait we had in the boat!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rods, and reels the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and trailers where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions.

CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Northern Special, Blood Craw

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Color: Red Glitter Craw

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/40JmoBQ

Color: Delta

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 oz
•Xzone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color:

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Dirty White:

•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu

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

Size: 1

MATT'S SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7' Medium Regular

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TIM'S FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 6'8" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 FMJ: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'3" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (50 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Seaguar Premium (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3uoqaVr

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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: BFS ( Bait Finesse System: Rods, Reels, Baits, Tackle )

Bait Finesse continues to sweep the nation! If you haven't experienced BFS fishing yet, now is the time! In today's Buyer's Guide we're covering our favorite BFS baits, rod, reels, and tackle, for casting ultralight presentations without the need for spinning tackle.

If you're not familiar with BFS, anything you've done with a spinning rod can now be done with a bait caster! Plus, it's a lot of fun! BFS has been around for decades but has exploded into the US Market in the last few years. Even if you prefer spinning tackle, you can benefit from the new baits being designed for this category, so don't sleep on the BFS category!

Below you'll find links to all the rods, reels, and baits discussed in the video. We've included favorite sizes and colors where applicable to make it as easy as possible for you to find the items you want. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NED RIGS...

•Reins RND Fat Worm: https://bit.ly/2m4Y26y

Colors: Smokey Madness #2, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Fishaliscious

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Green Pump Purp Cop, Green Pumpkin

NED TERMINAL...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

DROPSHOT BAITS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Natural Pro Blue, Watermelon Seed

CRAW BAITS...

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red

•ZMan TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

CRAW BAIT TERMINAL COMPONENTS...

•Hayabusa Weedless Round Head: https://bit.ly/3P0iC2k

Size: 1/13 oz

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

•Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

WACKY PRESENTATION...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•ZMan TRD Gobyz: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant

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

Size: 1/8 oz

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

BFS TOPWATER BAITS...

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Bahama Milk Pearl, Downsizing Wakasagi

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Moroko KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Clown, Gold Chrome

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: MG Sexy Stream, Mat Shad

BFS JERKBAITS...

•Megabass X80 Jr: https://bit.ly/3KFaLoz

Colors: GG Shad, HT Ito Tennessee Shad

•Duo Realis Rosante 60 SP: https://bit.ly/3EFMLOY

Colors: All Bait, Komochi Wakasagi

BFS CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Griffin SR-X: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: GP Kawamatsu, Phantom Green Craw

•Shimano Macbeth 39 Tiny: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Craw

•Damiki Disco 40 BFS: https://bit.ly/432XZaY

Colors: Mossy Shad, Real Shad

•Bill Lewis Gnat: https://bit.ly/3URb85s

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Ghost Minnow

FISHING LINES...

•Sufix 131 Braided Line: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Sizes: 6 lb - 10 lb

•Daiwa J Fluoro Samurai Hidden: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 6 - 8 lb

•Sunline Super FC: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Size: 6 - 8 lb

BFS TERMINAL BOX...

•Buzbe 28 Terminal Tackle Box: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

BFS REELS...

•Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

•Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

•KastKing Kestrel Elite: https://bit.ly/3Or8X4W

BUDGET BFS ROD...

•St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

FAVORITE BFS RODS...

•Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

•Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

•Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

•Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight