The Best Hard Baits For Bass Fishing - Shallow, Deep, Reaction (SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE 2026)

Today we're covering the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! In our final Buyer's Guide of Spring, we're covering all the major categories for Spring Bass Fishing. From Blade baits to crankbaits, swimbaits to chatterbaits, these are the baits we personally fish in Spring. No matter what you face on the water, you can go confidently know exactly what we'd throw in your situation.

Spring is a great time to learn a new technique. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use in the Spring, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDE...

•Budget Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/3yxQzzPMxM0

•Bang For The Buck Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/zSpUeryIBoE

•High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/eN0jl8xIJR4

•Budget Baits: https://youtu.be/4_M0OoZK2Y8

•BFS Guide: https://youtu.be/BO3GbKkgobo

•Soft Baits: https://youtu.be/02vnmQ6dJzQ

JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Colors: HL Silver Shad, SG Threadfin

•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Colors: AM Edge, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

•Berkley Frittside 5 Clickin: https://bit.ly/4rV0Kah

Colors: Ghost Red Craw, Special Red Craw, Kentucky Blue

MID/DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 12: https://bit.ly/4pSzbNU

Colors: Live River Shad, Crystal Craw, Citrus Shad

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Craw, Lemon Shad

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm

Colors: Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Rainbow Trout, Ghost Bone

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Matte Shad, Pure Chrome

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS

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

Colors: STP, Kasumi Ito, Matte Shad

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Shadow Boxer, Holo Ghost Shad

WIRE BAITS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Bruised Green Pumpkin

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

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

If you plan to shop, using these affiliate links before shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

Best High End Rod and Reel Pairings For Bass Fishing! (SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE 2026)

Let's explore the best rods and reels that money can buy! Whether you're a tackle enthusiast, an angler thinking about investing in your first high end combo, or a newer fisherman who's just wants to see what's out there, this video is packed with information for you. Come along as we check out the best of the best for all of our favorite Spring techniques!

There are many reasons to purchase high end rods and reels. Some anglers purchase them for the durability, others for sensitivity, and still others for the feather light weight. Today we’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our personal favorite models for Spring bass fishing, separated by technique. You can see both angler's unique fishing styles come out in the gear they choose as well as in the information they share about the pairings.

Below you’ll find links to every combo the guys showed in the video. We’ve listed them in the order they were discussed by the anglers, to help you find the exact combo you’re searching for. 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

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDE...

•Best "BUDGET" Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/3yxQzzPMxM0

•Best "Bang For The Buck" Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/zSpUeryIBoE

JERKBAIT COMBO...

•Megabass P5 Destroyer "OneTen Stick": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: 6'5" Medium Slow

•Shimano Aldebaran 50 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Speed: 7:1

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Med+ Fast.

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

Speed: 7:1

TOPWATER COMBO...

•G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 7' Medium Heavy

•Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Speed: 7.1:1

FINESSE BAITCASTING COMBO...

•St. Croix Legend Elite: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Model: 6'10" Medium XFast

•Daiwa STEEZ CT SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Speed: 7.1:1

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

•Shimano Outlier: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Model: 7'10" Heavy+ Moderate

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

Speed: 7.5:1

POWER FISHING COMBO...

•St. Croix Legend X2: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Model: 7'4" Heavy Fast

•Daiwa Tatula Elitę Flip and Pitch: https://bit.ly/41SJ2tJ

Speed: 7.1:1

FLIPPING AND PITCHING COMBO...

•Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Model: 7'5" Extra Heavy Fast

•Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Speed: 7:1

REACTION COMBO...

•Daiwa Steez AGS 7'2" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Model: Moving Bait Versatile

•Daiwa Zillion SV TW G: https://bit.ly/3xobPDM

Speed: 7.1:1

JIG FISHING COMBO...

•Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

•Bates Salty Hundo 100: https://bit.ly/4ueBBcj

Speed: 7.1:1

ALL AROUND CASTING COMBO...

•Fenwick World Class: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy

•Abu Garcia Zata Tact Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Speed: 7.1:1

JIG AND MINNOW SPINNING COMBO...

•Shimano Poison Adrena: https://bit.ly/4rlIi9Y

Model: 6'10" Medium+ Extra Fast   

•Shimano Sustain FK: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Size: 2500

ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...

•Daiwa Steez AGS "The One": https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: 7'6" Med Med Light

•Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Size: 2500–XH

FINESSE SPINNING COMBO...

•Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 701: https://bit.ly/29OVnDa

Model: 7'0" Light Fast

•Daiwa Luvias ST: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Size: 2000 – 2500

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

If you plan to shop, using these affiliate links before shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!