Two Overlooked Baits For April Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat with Matt as he explores a new lake! April Bass Fishing brings unique challenges as Bass move into the shallows. The fish begin spreading out, often holding tight to cover, making it more difficult to target them with Spring power fishing techniques. Today Matt had planned to target fish with fast moving baits, but he quickly realized it wasn't going to happen and he needed to adapt.

When the going gets tough, the guys at TacticalBassin have a handful of baits they rely on to consistently catch fish. In April, there are two that Matt has been turning to, to ensure he catches fish. The first is a shaky head and the second is a new version of the senko. A shaky head worm is no secret, but he's relying on a much smaller worm than usual. The senko is a bait we've all trusted or years, but the new Fuzzy version is getting bites when nothing else will.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. From the exact rigging components (they matter), to the rod and reel combos Matt used to work his baits effectively, everything is listed below. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

THE FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

THE SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Green Pump Orange

Hook– BKK Armor Point Offset Worm: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 2/0

SHAKY HEAD...

•Berkley 4.75" Bottom Hopper: https://bit.ly/2Q9Qhdt

Color: Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits Warlock Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

SOFT JERKBAIT...

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX 1 Braid (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 745: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 7'4" Mag Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

AFFORDABLE SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

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! In 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 focus on details that make our baits stand out. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, it's all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

TACTICAL A–RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

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...

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

•Rapala Snare 50: https://bit.ly/47hD5sq

Colors: Red Crawdad, Green Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT AND SPINNERBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Alabama Bream

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, TW Sunfish Magic

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

Colors: Ayu, Wakasagi, Gill

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Flipping Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Hematoma

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Black Blue Flake

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: Missile Morning, Blueback Secret

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

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

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

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 Spinnerbait Fishing! Underwater Footage + Beginner AND Advanced Tips!

These Spinnerbait Tricks Catch More Fish! Spinnerbaits are an amazing option for Spring bass, but you need to know the tricks! From prespawn to shad spawn, there is a place for a spinnerbait if you know how to adapt. Different blade combinations, colors, and trailers all impact your catch rate. Here is everything you need to know to be successful!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, and colors. While it doesn’t need to be complicated, it does pay to understand the differences and have several baits on hand to meet changing conditions. Today we're going to show you how to use these baits this Spring to catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to our confidence spinnerbaits. These are the baits we personally rely on to catch fish. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait combos for fishing these baits effectively. 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

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

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

Color: Ayu and Wakasagi

SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz: https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

Size: Half Large

FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu, Gill

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Color: Mouse, Blue Shad, Silver Shiner

•War Eagle Finesse: https://bit.ly/4246JxU

Color: Spot Remover, Sexxy Mouse, Shimmer Blue

FULL SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Glitter Blades: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Dark Colors: JT's Best Color Ever

Light Colors: Bombshell Shad, Clent's Shad Spawn

•Nichols Hammered Shattered Glass: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Green Crystal, Blue Shad

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Magic Shad

•Berkley Power Blade Compact Double Willow: https://bit.ly/4kV63E3

Colors: E5 Magic, Shad Spawn, Herring

MURKY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•War Eagle Painted Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/4hR9998

Colors: Coleslaw

•Nichols Pulsator Red Blades: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad

•Nichols Pulsator Hoosier Series: https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Colors: Coleslaw, Snow, Citrus Shad

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

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

Sizes: 2, 1/0

•Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 2/0, 3/0

SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Nomad 4” Spectre Minnow: https://bit.ly/48MOyle

Colors: Sexy Shad, Tennessee Shad, Blueback Herring

•Keitech 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

HIGH END COMBO…

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

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID PRICED COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7’3” Med Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3P1CbGz

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

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

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

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

Spring fishing is here and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why 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 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 focus on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, they make key stops along the way. These stops differ slightly 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 one. 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, GP Skeleton Tenn

THE ALABAMA RIG...

Bladed Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

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

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIMBAITS...

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

Favorite Size: 8"

Favorite Colors: CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

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

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

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG threadfin

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

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw

PITCHING JIG...

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

Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Black Blue

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

Colors: TW Sunfish Magic

THE SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Oxblood, Plum Apple

•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Hook: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

SHAKY WORMS...

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: Missile Morning

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

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

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

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 SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'1" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

Reel– Shimano Nasci 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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