Cold Water A-Rigs Tricks For Bass

Today we're adapting the A-Rig to catch deep cold water bass. Come along for a day on the water and see where these cold Winter fish are staging, how we target them, and what we do to the alabama rig to adapt to the colder conditions. Too many anglers focus on the shoreline during the cold months. Until we reach the prespawn, offshore fishing is an important part of Winter success. 

When probing deep water with an A-rig its important to adjust the sink rate of the rig. Changing from 1/8 ounce heads in shallow water to 3/16, 3/8, even 3/4 ounce heads will allow you to fish much, much deeper water with ease. You can take it a step further however if you're really paying attention. 

RETRIEVE SPEED is probably the single most important component to catching bass with A-rigs. With that in mind, you can fish an Alabama rig in 20 feet of water with 1/8 ounce heads as long as you go ultra slow. You can fish that same depth with 3/4 ounce heads and burn the bait along the bottom. Anglers understand the value of adjusting retrieve speed in shallow water but it is often overlooked in the depths. Pay attention to the speed you're getting bit at, adjust the swimbait heads on your rig to lighter or heavier models and you will be far more successful this Late Winter and early Pre Spawn. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of some of the best A-rigs available, an explanation of the two head styles we use, along with the gear we were using in the video to throw these rigs in deeper water. 

Lighter Wire A-Rigs... 

-Flash Mob Jr: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

-Yum Ultralight Rig: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ

-Hogfarmer Baits BFL Hitchhiker: http://bit.ly/36EcEuR

-G Funk Baits Cali Rig Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7

Swimbait Heads... 

-Matt Allen Swimbait Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-TacticalBassin Finesse Swimbait Heads: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Matt Allen heads have a heavier hook for big fish and stout gear. TacticalBassin finesse heads feature a lighter wire hook that is excellent for Winter fish, smallmouth, spotted bass, or mid-sized largemouth. 

Equipment Upgrades To Dial In Your A-Rig... 

-Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

-Owner CPS Springs (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

-Keitech 4.8 Swimbait (Main Baits): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Reaction Innovations Little Dipper (non-hook baits): http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

Favorite Keitech colors for A-rigs: Pro Blue Red Pearl, TW Pro Blue, Electric Shad

Favorite Little Dipper colors: Bad Shad Green, Purple Smoke

Matt's A-Rig Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 System 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Tim's A-Rig Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 System 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Simple Frog Modifications You Need To Try!

These tricks are EASY and they make a huge difference! Frog fishing doesn't have to be hard! You don't have to miss bites anymore. Start using these tricks today and your hookup ratio is going to go way, way up!

In the past there was a lot of work that had to be done before a frog could even be fished. Today's frogs have come a long way so the steps are much simpler. Below is a list of our favorite frogs for different applications and the components you'll need to make these frog modifications. 

Open Water Frogging... 
River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Snag Proof Bobby's Perfect Frog: http://bit.ly/2abpR40

Slop Frogs...
Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd
Ish's Phat Mat Daddy: http://bit.ly/2L7KgqC

Popping Frogs...
Spittin' Wa: http://bit.ly/29YS5g6
Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Our Preferred Frog Combo...
Rod #1: Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Rod #2 (More Flex): Zodias 7'5" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Rod #3 (Budget Friendly): Dobyns Fury 7'3" Mag Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel: Curado 200K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

The Modifications...

1) Shorten the legs

2) Bend the Hooks up/out

3) Add Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2J3wbtJ

4) Add Rattles: http://bit.ly/2H6WzRD

5) Add Split Shot: http://bit.ly/2rCn8WY

6) Boil The Frogs
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How To Fish A Chatterbait (Beginner Tips AND Advanced Tricks)

The Chatterbait is one of the best bass fishing lures of all time! Its easy to use, even beginners catch bass on them. So why is one guy consistently catching bigger fish on a Chatterbait than everyone else? Are you the guy that's catching them or the guy that's wondering why someone else is?

Matt takes us to the core of the Chatterbait technique in this in-depth seminar-style video on chatterbaits and bladed jigs. From the baits themselves to an underwater look at the Chatterbait trailers, we're going to examine every aspect of chatter bait fishing. 

We don't stop there, we're also going to discuss rods and gear for the technique. Matt examines both the finesse and power fishing approaches to Chatterbait fishing and explains the merits of both. 

The baits...
Evergreen Jack Hammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Z-Man Project Z Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2b9oqRs
Z-Man CUSTOM Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI
Picasso Shock Blade: http://bit.ly/2GAa00V
Picasso Undressed Shock Blade: http://bit.ly/2GAr4UA

The Trailers...
Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72
Strike King Rage Trailer: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA
Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Yamamoto Swim Senko: http://bit.ly/2Hcf20Q
Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Matt's Braid Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 50 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader: 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Fluorocarbon Setup...
Rod- Cashion 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2He0r4X
Reel- Bantam MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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Which Lure Colors Work Best In Spring?

Craws? Shad? Chartreuse? White? Red? Ever wonder what colors you should be fishing with? Here is what you need to know before Spring is in full swing!

Spring color selection is EASY. The best approach is to keep it simple and focus on key color patterns that work consistently across a variety of conditions. Don't get caught up in the little intricacies of color this early in the season. Focus on categories rather than specifics and you'll find more success. 

Here are Tim's personal favorite Spring baits and his preferred colors...

Roboworm 6" Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3
Colors... MM3, Prism Shad, Red Crawler, Aaron's Magic

Lucky Craft Staysee 90: http://bit.ly/2dBzMmz
Colors... Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, American Shad

River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors... Cold Blooded, TS Minnow, I Know It

River2Sea Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Colors... Abalone Shad, I Know It, Iced

Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors... Spring Craw, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, American Shad

JackHammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors... Clear Water Shad, White, Bhite Delight
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