4 Common Spring Fishing Mistakes! ( Don't Be This Guy )

We all make mistakes while fishing, and some are worse than others! If you want to catch more fish this Spring you need to avoid these mistakes! Pay attention to what you're doing out there and you'll see an instant change in your bass fishing for the better!

Tim is telling it like it is! We all make mistakes on the water, that's just part bass fishing. Focus on positive change and your fishing will improve. Here are the mistakes we believe you should watch out for this Spring!

THE MISTAKES...

•Fishing Too Slowly

•Sticking With Confidence Baits

•Failing To Add Cadence Changes To Reaction Baits

•Overworking Your Finesse Presentations

•Fishing History Instead Of Current Conditions

•Forcing A Pattern When The Conditions Don't Match

•Keep Everything In Perspective

Below you'll find links to Tim's key confidence baits this time of year. We've included his favorite sizes and colors for each, along with the rigging components he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos for working these baits properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAITS TO HELP YOU COVER WATER...

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

Bait– Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Alabama Craw

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pro Blue Red Pearl

TIM'S SPRING CONFIDENCE BAITS...

SWIMBAIT AND GLIDEBAIT...

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

Colors: Nude Rainbow, White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Berkley Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Favorite Size: 8"

Favorite Colors: CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

•Crush City 3" Mayor Swimbait: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Green Shad

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

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

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

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

SPINNERBAIT...

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

Colors: Ayu, Wakasagi, Gill

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Heavy (795): https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait FC (22 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Learning To Fish Coike Baits With Adam Hinkle ( Tactical Family )

Jump in the boat with Adam as he discovers the power of the Coike! The Coike category is the fastest growing trend in bass fishing, with baits selling out in minutes all around the country. What is it about this bait that has everyone going crazy?! Let's ask Adam as he discovers the power of the bait in real time.

Adam is fishing a lake he hasn't been to in years. He starts the day with a dropshot to get quick bites and ensure he has success. After catching a few bass, he sets his sights on learning the Coike category. These Urchin-style baits are sweeping bass fishing and it's for good reason. Watch as Adam fine tunes his rigging and begins catching big fish on this wild bait.

Below you'll find links to the gear Adam used throughout the day. We've included links to all of the available Coike-style baits on the market, as well as some great rod and reel options that are similar to Adam's selections. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TACTICAL FAMILY VIDEOS FROM THE PAST...

•Fishing The Desert Southwest (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/n_NRMfvcO1Y

•Big Bait Fishing Southern California (Adam Hinkle): https://youtu.be/W-tbHkA3emU

•Fall Transition Bass Fishing Tips (Jesse Kroetch): https://youtu.be/pKXSnsxYQnI

DROPSHOT...

•Roboworm 4.5" Worm: https://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: Aaron's Morning Dawn

•Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2

•Tungsten Skinny Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 3/16 oz

COIKE STYLE BAITS...

•Hideup Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

•Hideup Coike 17mm: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

•Hags Prickly Pear 19mm: https://bit.ly/4t07x3h

•Hags Prickly Pear Junior: https://bit.ly/4cd0YTR

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

COIKE RIGGING...

•Gamakatsu 3/0 EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

•VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

•VMC Tungsten BET Teardrop Weight: https://bit.ly/4gFECei

DROPSHOT/COIKE SPINNING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass 7'4" Enforcer: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Master Braid (5 lb): https://bit.ly/3Mt1iVf

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

COIKE CASTING COMBO (Most Similar)...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer 110 Special: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 6'11" Medium Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Spring Gear Review! The Hottest Bass Fishing Baits And Gear Of 2026!

This gear review is packed with incredible baits and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that's come to market for Spring! From a high end reel, to a new line of rods, and a whole lot of baits, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!

There were so many products launched around the Classic, it will make your head spin! How do you even know where to start? What is worth buying and what is a waste of money? We're here to help! We've put in the time to find the very best baits and gear that stand out from the crowd this Spring.

Below you'll find links to the exact gear discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, models, and sizes where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IMX PRO CASTING RODS...

•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/41Geqe9

Favorite Models...

•853C JWR (7'1" Medium Heavy)

•894C JWR (7'5" Heavy)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Mag Bass Rods: https://bit.ly/41lfbZW

Favorite Models...

•823C MBR (6'10" Medium Heavy)

•843C MBR (7' Medium Heavy)

•844C MBR (7' Heavy)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Bait Finesse Rod: https://bit.ly/4e9Lane

IMX PRO SPINNING RODS...

•G Loomis IMX Pro Dropshot Rods: https://bit.ly/4bYRVa3

Favorite Models...

•822S DSR (6'10" Medium+)     

•862S DSR (7'2" Medium+)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Jig And Worm Rods: https://bit.ly/4t1wBH7

Favorite Models...

•871S JWR (7'3" Medium Light)

•852S JWR (7'1" Medium)

•G Loomis IMX Pro Spin Jig Rods: https://bit.ly/4tyzfUv

•842S SJR (7' Medium)

SPINNING REEL...

•Shimano Vanquish Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Favorite Size: 2500 SHG

FISHING LINE...

•Berkley GinClear: https://bit.ly/4si6sCz

Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 20 lb

•Seaguar Carbon Ultra: https://bit.ly/4sl6s4G

Favorite Sizes: 12, 15, 17 lb

TACKLE MANAGEMENT...

•BKK OCD Tackle Management (SMALL): https://bit.ly/4ciKCsJ

•BKK OCD Fully Loaded Box: https://bit.ly/46ph2OI

•BKK Hook And Accessory Boxes: https://bit.ly/3Yl2TQN

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/4buE4qx

Favorite Sizes: 3.5" and 5"

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Smelt, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•BKK Armor Point Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/48hOoBq

Size For 3.5 Whiplash: 1/0

SWIMBAIT...

•Nomad Dozer Paddletail Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4cciSpA

Favorite Colors: Astro, Sandy Pearl

SPY BAIT...

•Great Lakes Finesse Stay Pinned Spybait: https://bit.ly/41mpM6J

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Ghost Perch, Morning Dawn

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Single Willow: https://bit.ly/4t1jYvN

Colors: Hasu, Pearl Shad, Wakasagi

SPOONS...

•Nichols Duh Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Favorite Sizes: 3/8 and 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Sierra, Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

EPIC Bass Fishing On A Secret Lake In East Texas!

Imagine Texas bass fishing in the prespawn and you're the only anglers on the lake. Its amazing! We've all grown up watching TV shows of guys catching giant fish from private waters and we've all wondered what it would be like to experience that kind of fishing for a day. The crew at Briar Lakes was gracious enough to let us visit their ranch and we got to have that experience!

The boys dialed in a variety of different patterns. Bass were moving shallow and feeding aggressively. Topwater proved to be king for the big bites, while an underspin and chatterbait were key on deeper structures. Bass could be caught on almost anything they threw, but key baits still caught the best fish.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear the guys used throughout their two days on the water. The links will take you directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included links to Briar Lakes Ranch's website, as well as to the video from our previous video on this amazing ranch.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

PREVIOUS VIDEOS FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•Fishing The BEST Lake You've Never Heard Of: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA?si=kEKRNC1f9IBgq_N4

•Fishing The Best Lake You've Never Hear Of (The Second Lake): https://youtu.be/oqhpjxw_EnA?si=VkBe0PLblck3H6AI

BRIAR LAKES RANCH WEBSITE...

•Briar Lakes Ranch: https://bit.ly/4t4X8D0

TOPWATER...

•Heddon One Knocker Spook: https://bit.ly/4lYmz6S

Color: Pearl Melon

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Gill

•Rebel Pop–R: https://bit.ly/4bH1oRS

Color: Silver Black

•Yo Zuri Pencil 125: https://bit.ly/4uWIm2G

Color: Bone

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Hornet

CHATTERBAITS...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bhite Delight

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

Color: Electric Shad

•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Hog Farmer 6" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Chartreuse Blue

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone 6" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Chartreuse White

•BKK Offset Worm HD Hook: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 4/0

SHAKY HEAD...

•Berkley Maxscent Magnum Hit Worm: https://bit.ly/4m3B9Ks

Color: Green Pumpkin

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

Size: 1/4 oz

KARASHI 80...

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: STP

TIM'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destoyer P5 "DAEMOS": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Med+ Fast.

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

Speed: 7:1

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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

SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "The X Bites": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 7'2" Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

KARASHI 80 COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 723C: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX: https://bit.ly/40ltb6s

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz