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

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

As we enter the Prespawn, bass behave much differently than during the late Winter. They make drastic changes in both location and feeding patterns. If your fish have vanished, this video is for you! Tim explains how bass are moving, what conditions cause the shifts, and how you can get ahead of them. 

The early prespawn is one of the best opportunities to catch a trophy bass! If you're struggling to catch fish right now, don't worry. The bass are shifting from their Winter haunts toward spawning grounds and its a very predictable movement. The fish are moving up the secondary points as they make their way toward the backs of major coves. They'll stop on key pieces of structure on these secondary points and can be caught very easily. Once you've located them, you can repeat the pattern in cove after cove. 

The key to success this time of year is fishing baits that cover water quickly and draw reaction strikes. These fast moving baits help eliminate water and get consistently larger bites than slower presentations. Below you'll find links to our best confidence baits. We've also included some of our favorite gear for throwing them so you'll be prepared as we enter the prespawn. All of the links go directly to tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Related Videos... 

Where Do Bass Go In Early Spring: https://youtu.be/PxQ2yH1fFco

Where Do Bass Go In Winter: https://youtu.be/iF6n4nfyukQ

Glide Baits... 

-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Threadfin Shad

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

-S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden

Alabama Rigs... 

Rig- Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Crankbaits... 

Shallow- River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Rooster

Mid Diver- Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red Crawfish, Red River Craw

Deep Diver- Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Blood Craw, Green Pumpkin Craw

Jerkbaits... 

Subtle- Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

Flashy- Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Silver Shad

Favorite Alabama Rig Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Glidebait Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- 80 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz