Spring Fishing Tips For Bass! ( Dropshot, Chatterbait, Glide Bait )

Spring bass fishing is awesome... if you're willing to adapt! One minute you've got a dropshot in your hand, the next minute you're slinging a glide bait. As conditions change, you have to adapt with them if you want to consistently catch fish. Come along for a fun day with Tim and the boys. Watch how they adapt to changing conditions and learn as Tim teaches them about Spring bass fishing.

The guys started out with a plan to power fish but quickly realized they had to adapt. The dropshot and shaky head saved the day until the conditions began shifting. Once the light got a little lower, the power fishing techniques came back into play, with multiple fish on chatterbaits and glide baits. Keep an open mind, be willing to adapt, and you'll take your Spring bass fishing to new heights!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors and sizes, and even the rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE DROPSHOT...

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

Color: PB & J

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

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

THE SHAKEY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait Baitfuel Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Color: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

THE CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

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

Size: 2

TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

JD'S BUDGET POWER SHOT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Basix (12 lb): https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

Leader– Sufix Advance (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

Shakey Head Worms - Tricks To Catch More Fish!! ( Underwater Footage!! )

The shaky head worm is an awesome technique for Summer Bass! The technique catches BIG fish but it catches a lot of fish too! Most anglers have a few heads and a favorite worm or two but never realize just how effective this technique can be. When you start to understand the differences between worms, head designs, and hooks, you'll immediately start catching more fish!

Whether you throw a shaky head every trip, or just occasionally pick up a plastic worm, this video is going to help you hone your fishing skills. Subtle differences in plastic composition and worm shape make huge differences in the actions of the worms and how bass react to them. 

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

SUMMER WORM VIDEO: https://youtu.be/l3f7PEKf_tg

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug

STANDARD WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Sprayed Grass

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape, Bama Bug

FINESSE WORMS...

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

Colors: PB&J Time, Junebug Dream, Blueback Secret

•Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: https://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, MMIII, People's Worm

•Netbait Flex Worm: https://bit.ly/334C9pG

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

MAGNUM WORMS...

•Strike King 8" Bull Worm OPT: https://bit.ly/2Iqhy3w

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug, Magic

•Magnum Baits Wormser: https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Sizes: 11.5", 8.5"

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin, Kush

SHAKEY HEADS...

Light– Owner Shakey Ultrahead: https://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

Medium– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz - 1/4 oz

Large– Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz

Magnum– Owner Magnum Shakey: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 1/2 - 5/8 oz

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MAGNUM SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

SPINNING SHADY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Leader (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

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

Big Worms for Summer Bass Fishing! (Texas Rig, Carolina Rig, Shaky Head)

Big Summer Bass love eating big worms! There are a ton of ways to present big worms and they all work! Texas Rigs, Carolina Rigs, Shaky Heads, even wacky rigged, they all work! Best of all, worm fishing doesn't require specialized gear you probably already own a rod that can do it! Come along as we take an in-depth look at the different styles of plastic worms and how to apply them to your bass fishing this Summer. 

How do you choose the right plastic worm for the job? What makes a good shakey head worm? What about the right worm for a texas rig? What about colors? Its all so overwhelming! Your local shop has dozens, if not hundreds of options to choose from, but today we're going to narrow it down to a few key shapes and colors. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite worms and the gear we use to fish them. We've included color recommendations for each worm and favorite rigging options as well. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CURLY TAIL WORMS...

•Zoom Magnum Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2P5QZbq

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

•Zoom Ol Monster: https://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Candy Bug, Junebug, Plum

Netbait Baitfuel C Mac: https://bit.ly/43AETJ9

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Plum Apple

Xzone 11" Blitz: https://bit.ly/422SaJA

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Green Pumpkin

STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Missile Morning

•Netbait Baitfuel T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Bama Bug, Black Grape, Junebug

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Plum, Sprayed Grass

•Magnum Baits Wormser: https://bit.ly/2XM1naf

Colors: Delta Dark Purple, Green Pumpkin

WACKY WORMS...

•Magnum Baits 10" Soft Stickbait: https://bit.ly/2KBhPWU

Colors: PNW, Junebug, Delta Dark Purple

CAROLINA RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner Offset Shank Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Carolina Barrel: https://bit.ly/3f14FNn

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: https://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 4

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Flipping: https://bit.ly/2X35Jtl

Size: 3/8 - 3/4 oz

Stopper– VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

POWER SHOT COMPONENTS...

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

Size: 1/0 - 2/0

Weight– Swagger Vader Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

WACKY RIG COMPONENTS...

Weightless– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 4/0 - 5/0

Weighted– Big Bite Baits Gamakatsu Wacky: https://bit.ly/3CowxbF

Size: 3/8 oz

Swinging– Frenzy Wack A Sack Jig: https://bit.ly/2oFduEq

Size: 4/0 

SHAKEY HEADS...

Small– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Medium– Owner Shakey Ultrahead: https://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 1/4 oz

Magnum– Owner Magnum Shakey: https://bit.ly/2VlgJBA

Size: 5/8 oz

TEXAS/CAROLINA RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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

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

SHAKEY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

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

MAGNUM SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'6" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 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

Post Spawn Transition – Shakey Head Worms And Crankbaits!

This time of year is awesome! Let's catch some fish!! There are bass in all phases of the spawn but in most places, there are some post spawners already transitioning into Summer patterns. We're getting ahead of those fish and targeting them with worms and crankbaits. Let's go!!

Today is a relaxed day as we get ahead of the transition and catch bass that are shifting toward Summer patterns. We're catching them on offshore structure (rock piles and points) with a shaky head, dropshot, and texas rig. Color is key, and paying attention for those subtle bites can completely change the course of your day!

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

TIM'S SHAKY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Bama Bug, Black Grape

Head– Dirty Jigs Pivot Point: http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S SHAKY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait Baitfuel T Mac: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug

Head– Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED WORM...

Worm– Netbait C Mac 11" Worm: https://bit.ly/2OxtIzR

Color: Junebug

Weight– Gamakatsu G Shield: https://bit.ly/3iQVnLl

Size: 3/8 oz

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 5/0

DROPSHOT WORM...

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

Color: MissileMorning

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

Size: 2/0

Weight– Tungsten VMC Cylinder Weight: https://bit.ly/43Lun2f

Size: 3/8 oz

THE CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Summer Minnow

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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