Where Bass Go In Early Spring! (And How To Catch Them)

Catch MORE BASS this Spring! Spring fishing is here and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the 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 who's 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 are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different 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 scenario. 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.

HIGHLAND RESERVOIR BAITS

THE ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi

•Nichols Pulsator Hoosier Series: https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Colors: Coleslaw, Snow, Citrus Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill

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

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Hematoma

•Big Bite Baits Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Orange Blue

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN

Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma

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

Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

POWER SHOT...

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

Color: Missile Morning

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Color: TW Dark Junebug

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

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Size: 1/4 oz

LOWLAND RESERVOIR, POND, AND RIVER BAIT ADDITIONS...

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG thread fin

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Red Craw

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0 Hook, 1/4 oz

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

NO JACK JIG...

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

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

•Xzone 4.25" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin Black

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline FC (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait (25 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Early Spring Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks With Matt And Tim!

The first wave of fish are already moving into the shallows, and most people have no idea! Jump in the boat with Matt and Tim for a fun day of Early Spring fishing! The guys are on a mission to target early Spring pre-spawn fish, despite frigid air temperatures! When everyone else is thinking about slowing down, the guys quickly dial in a chatterbait and lipless crankbait bite!

This is the time of year that you get to choose your fishing style. Most guys on the lake are finesse fishing, but you don't have to join them! Move shallow, grab faster moving baits in bold colors, and dial in an awesome early season pattern! As Matt explained in the end of the video, the exact color of "bold" bait has to do with the water color on your lake. If it's stained, throw the really bright stuff, if its clearer, throw the see-through tones.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt and Tim used throughout the day. In addition to the exact colors they were fishing with, they've included recommendations for different water conditions. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Jackhammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Fire Craw

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

Color: Blow Torch

TIM'S CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Jackhammer Chatterbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Hite's Hot Craw

•MissileBaits 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Lava Craw

MATT'S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Color: Red Craw

•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 6

•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

MATT'S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT 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 (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TIM'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Medium Heavy BJR: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

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

The EASIEST Trick To Catch More Bass In Spring! (And The Mistakes To Avoid)

RED and ORANGE baits catch BIG bass in the Spring! When water temperatures reach 50 degrees you should be reaching for a red bait to catch bigger bass! Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk, bass will attack red baits as they head into the pre-spawn. It can work with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, squarebills, and more!

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Some baits are neon orange, others are transparent red. So how do you know which ones to try? It all comes down to water color and conditions. Pay close attention as Tim explains how to use each color to your advantage and when to switch between them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and sizes Tim discussed in the video. We've also included links to our favorite trailers and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each lure.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND LURE DESIGNS

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

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

SHALLOW CRANKS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Red Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw

•Rapala OG Tiny: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Fire Craw, Fire Craw Orange, Hite's Hot Craw, Spring Craw

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

Colors: Lava Craw

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Blow Torch, Green Pumpkin

•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Lava Craw

•Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flame Thrower, Red Ghost, GP Flamethrower

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Fire Craw, Strawberry Craw

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Fire Craw, Baton Rouge

•Jackall TN Lipless (60 and 70): https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Marroon Gill, RT Escape Craw, Crawfish

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Color: Red Craw

BLADE BAITS...

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

Color: Holo Red Craw

CRANKBAITS...

•Megabass Super Z–1: https://bit.ly/2Y9dkHB

Color: Wild Craw, GP Spawn Killer

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw

•Spro RkCrawler 55: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red River Craw, Electric Craw

SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad

•Nichols Hoosier Series (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Color: Citrus Shad

FAVORITE SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

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

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

FAVORITE 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 (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4h9DHmn

Reel– Seviin GF Series 7.3:1: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

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

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 Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Top 5 "MUST HAVE" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Early Spring fishing creeps up every year, this year you'll be ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water, here's how you need to prepare. These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler that wants to catch big bass this coming Spring. Power fishing is taking over soon and you won't want to be left behind!

Spring is all about covering water to locate schools of bass. If you're fishing too slowly, the odds of finding these mega schools drops significantly. With that in mind, all our top baits focus on fishing quickly. Aside from speed; flash, vibration, and sound, are all key components of successful Spring baits.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND GEAR...

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

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

TACTICAL A–RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

•Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook (Bladed): https://bit.ly/429NWTK

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

TACTICAL MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4gLRM98

Colors: Special Red Craw, Brown Craw

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw, Chartreuse Black

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

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

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw, Dirty White

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Natural Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

Bold Colors: Blow Torch, Blizzard Gizzard

UNDERSPINS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Crush City 3" Major: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: HL Hasu, SG Threadfin

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline FC (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SWIMBAIT...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait (25 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

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