The Best Bait Finesse (BFS) Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

You have to try these first couple tricks! Whether you prefer spinning tackle, or bait finesse gear, these ultra light baits work like magic in the Spring! Bass can't resist these downsized finesse lures, especially on tough lakes with a lot of fishing pressure. If you haven't tried BFS fishing yet, you're missing some of the best bass fishing there is!

The bait finesse system is a method of casting ultra light lures with baitcasting rods and reels. This isn't trying to fish lighter line on your existing setups, this is a completely different method of fishing. These casting combos are more capable than most spinning rods, when it comes to throwing the micro baits. But what you really need to understand is this fishing method will put the FUN back in bass fishing for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, rods, reels, and gear we use for Spring BFS fishing. We've linked them in the exact order Matt talked about them, and even included our favorite colors for the baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BUDGET COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Series: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Model: 6'10" Medium Light

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Speed: 8:1

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC: https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

Size: 7 lb

THE HARD BAITS...

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

Colors: HT Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Moroko KS

•Shimano 39F Tiny Crankbait: https://bit.ly/45Pj3Dd

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad

•Megabass Griffon SRX BFS Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3qOyDj6

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Mat Craw 2, Crack Sand

MATT'S BUZBE STORAGE BOXES...

Karshi Box– Buzbe Colony 15: https://bit.ly/3sr7aVn

Hook Box– Buzbe Colony 28 Terminal: https://bit.ly/3QxM6V1

CRAW BAITS...

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

CRAW RIGGING...

•ZMan NedLockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz

•Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner Rig N Hook: https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1/0

WACKY SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Thin Senko: https://bit.ly/43d1Tgn

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Baby Bass

•Hayabusa Wacky Hook: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Jackall 3.5" Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Golden Shad, Prism Shad

•BKK Chimera Hook: https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Size: 1/0

MATT'S KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

HIGH END COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Pop X Stick: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

Targeting Spring Bass During Unstable Water Conditions (Storms, Flood, Dropping Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water as the guys target bass between storms. The lake is being lowered in preparation for another Spring storm and it has the bass on the move! These fish want to spawn but there's no opportunity with the water levels constantly fluctuating. Come along as Tim explains their movements and catches quality fish!

We love to power fish and cover water in Spring, but when we finally locate them it's time to slow down. Tim explains how he's using his Raptors (shallow water anchors) to creep along a shallow edge to catch more fish. Once the fish are located you can throw a variety of baits, as displayed by the guys catching them on both a glide bait and a dropshot from the same area. The key is locating an area where those fish can stabilize, regardless of which way the water is moving.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

S WAVER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

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

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

4 Fishing Mistakes We All Make! ( And How To Change Them )

Don't be the guy who misses his shot at a big bass this year! These mistakes are costing you fish! If you change these habits you'll begin catching more fish right away. Subtle details make a huge difference, especially around shallow water. Bass are coming up from deeper water and they're leery of the shallows. Make these adjustments and see the difference for yourself.

From accidentally slamming locker lids to choosing the wrong lure, we all make mistakes in the Spring. This video is about learning better ways to operate so you can begin catching more fish on your next trip. Matt highlights the negatives, then provides a solution for each, and even includes some baits that will help you along the way.

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

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Best Lense For Clear Water: Amber

Best Lense For Stained Water: Copper

Best Daily Lenses: Green or Grey

BAITS FOR TARGETING SHALLOW FISH...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad

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

Colors: Prism Smelt, Ghost Minnow

BAITS FOR ERRATIC RETRIEVES...

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

•ZMan 1/2 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT Crankbait: https://bit.ly/46t66yR

Model: 7' Medium Heavy Glass

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Model: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

These Tricks Are Why Some Anglers Catch ALL The BIG BASS In Spring! (Spring Sight Fishing)

The truth is, most anglers are terrible at sight fishing! If you aren't paying attention to subtle details, you're almost wasting your time trying to sight fish in Spring. Pay attention to these tricks because they make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave, has a huge impact before you even make a cast!

Most anglers just go down the bank without a care in the world, and it shows. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass every Spring. This year you need to pay attention to how you dress, how quickly you move, and which baits you present first to bass in shallow water. If you want to catch a BIG bass this year, this is your chance!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. We've included our favorite apparel to stay concealed, as well as our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Ocean Bound Long Sleeve: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

NED RIG…

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/10 oz

HIDDEN HOOK DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Timid Bluegill

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

Size: 2/0 Hook

•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/8 oz

EXPOSED HOOK DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Colors: Baby Bass, Smokey magic

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin

Hook– BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Chart Pepper

MICRO JIG...

•MissileBaits Micro Jig: https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Size: 3/16 oz

Color: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 2" Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Bream

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Donko

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

MID PRICED JIG/SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Seaguar InvizX 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/43NRERK

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line–Seaguar InvizX 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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