Lipless Crankbait Tricks and Spring Bass Fishing Tips!

Come along for a crazy day on the water! We start off with a school of bass that are fired up and ready to eat! After sticking a pile of them on a lipless crankbait, we move on, in search of bigger bass. Let's go!!

Spring is an awesome time to be on the water! Come and learn as Matt targets schooling fish, then adapts and locates big prespawn fish sitting on outside structure. Pay close attention to the details as he explains how and why he catches each fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors where relevant, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

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

Color: SS Shad

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Threadfin Shad

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

•Xzone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7' Medium Regular

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

LIPLESS 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 (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Best Baits To "Free Rig" For Spring Bass!

Have you tried the "Free Rig" yet? The subtle action of the Free Rig has been outperforming both the Texas Rig and Carolina Rig in a lot of situations! It's a fish catcher that's it's here to stay, and these tips will help you use it effectively. Not all baits are created equal, but Tim has been exploring this technique for several years and has some key tips to help you catch fish.

The Free Rig isn't new, but is continuing to gain popularity! It shines around stumps, laydowns, docks, and grass. Bass that have become conditioned to traditional presentations continue to fall for this subtle approach. The benefit of this rig is it allows your bait to fall very slowly, while still keeping great contact with the bottom.

Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite baits for free rigging, along with the gear he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included our favorite colors for each bait to help you get started. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

HOOKS AND WEIGHTS...

Light Wire Hook– Hayabusa Round Bend: https://bit.ly/3Zbo8Ty

Sizes: 2/0 for small profiles, 4/0 for large

Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Sizes: 1/0 - 3/0

Wide Gap Hook– Gamakatsu Offset EWG: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Sizes: 3/0 - 4/0

Heavy Weight– Reins Heavy Tungsten: https://bit.ly/47iSN4V

Size: 1/2 oz

Standard Weight– Swagger Tungsten Casting Pencil: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/8 - 3/8 oz

Light Weight– Zappu Pinfree Shot Tungsten: https://bit.ly/48750Kw

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

CRAW BAITS...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw Jr (3.5"): https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flake, Tilapia

•OSP DoLive Beaver: https://bit.ly/3ECnepu

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon Pepper

•Crush City Bronco Bug: https://bit.ly/4aUfkGv

Colors: Black Blue Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin

CREATURE BAITS...

•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: https://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

SHAD/GILL PROFILES...

•GeeCrack Bellows Shad: https://bit.ly/3E4zVdl

Colors: Electric Shad, AJ's Juice

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Baitfish, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad

TIM'S FAVORITE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Light+ Fast: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Seaguar SmackDown Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/43KGHQH

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 6'9" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Spring Gear Review! New GLX, Metanium DC 70, Physyx, BFS, and Baits!

This gear review is loaded with incredible rods, reels, and tackle! With the Bassmaster Classic behind us, it's time to explore all the awesome new gear that has come to market! From high end rods and reels, to new baits, colors, and storage, this gear review is packed with awesome gear for bass fishing!

There were so many awesome products launched around the Classic that we've had to break it into more than one review. For rods and reels, the stand outs were Cashion's new BFS rod, St. Croix's Physyx rods, G Loomis' new GLX rods, and Shimano's Metanium DC 70. Add a variety of baits and terminal to that mix and we're loaded down with awesome new options as we head through Spring!

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

CASHION BFS ROD...

•Cashion Icon Series 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

ST. CROIX PHYSYX…

•St. Croix Physyx Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3TQcYT7

Favorite Models: 7'3" Med Light XFast, 6'8" Medium XFast

•St. Croix Physyx Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3xeqpn2

Favorite Models: 7'2" Heavy Mod, 7'4" Heavy, 7'6" MHMF

G LOOMIS GLX...

•GLX Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

Favorite Models: 892 (7'5" Medium), 891 (7'5" Medium Light)

•GLX MBR Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Favorite Models: 844C MBR (7' Heavy), 843C MBR (7' Medium Heavy)

•GLX Bladed Jig Rod: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Favorite Model: 7'3" Medium Fast

SHIMANO REEL...

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

Favorite Speed: HG (7:1)

STORAGE...

•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG

Preferred Sizes: Medium Deep, Large Deep

•Original Buzbe Quick Qubes: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

Preferred Sizes: Large Deep, Large, Medium Deep

FISHING LINE...

•Sunline Almight Sinking Braid: https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Favorite Color: Pink

SPINNERBAIT...

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

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

HOVER HEADS...

•MissileBaits HoverMissile: https://bit.ly/3TtygVi

Favorite Sizes: 1/8, 3/16 oz

ARMOR SHAD...

•Damiki 7" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Pro Blue

MEGABASS COLORS…

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: GP Chart Back

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

Color: Aurora Reaction

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Color: Aurora Reaction

HOG FARMER COLORS...

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

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Sunfish Magic

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Spring Fishing Tips For Bass! ( Dropshot, Chatterbait, Glide Bait )

Spring bass fishing is awesome... if you're willing to adapt! One minute you've got a dropshot in your hand, the next minute you're slinging a glide bait. As conditions change, you have to adapt with them if you want to consistently catch fish. Come along for a fun day with Tim and the boys. Watch how they adapt to changing conditions and learn as Tim teaches them about Spring bass fishing.

The guys started out with a plan to power fish but quickly realized they had to adapt. The dropshot and shaky head saved the day until the conditions began shifting. Once the light got a little lower, the power fishing techniques came back into play, with multiple fish on chatterbaits and glide baits. Keep an open mind, be willing to adapt, and you'll take your Spring bass fishing to new heights!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors and sizes, and even the rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE DROPSHOT...

Worm– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: PB & J

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

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

THE SHAKEY HEAD...

Worm– Netbait Baitfuel Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/43iBmzX

Color: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin

Hook– Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

THE CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: Electric Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Warden Hitch

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST 56 Treble: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

TIM'S POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

JD'S BUDGET POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Basix (12 lb): https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix 832 (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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