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
