Where Do Bass Go In Spring? (And The Tricks To Catch Them)

Ready to catch more bass?! Spring is coming 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. 

GLIDE BAIT... 

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

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, John Pearl Hitch

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad, Fire Craw, Black Blue

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Blow Torch, Hematoma

LIPLESS...

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Spring Craw

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Rayburn Red, Royal Red, Royal Shad

SQUAREBILL... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw

-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Chartreuse Nasty, Nasty Shad, Blood Craw

A-RIG... 

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

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

A-RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

RECENT SPRING FISHING VIDEOS... 

Raw and Uncut Fishing For Big Bass: https://youtu.be/ehRgck-5xMo

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy: https://youtu.be/g45A3ypR58w

Awesome Spring Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo

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 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sufix 832 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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

Chatterbait Tricks! (Beginner To Advance) + Underwater Footage!

Chatterbaits are one of the best lures ever made! If you don't use them, you're missing fish! Its a great lure because you can pair it up with a simple chatterbait trailer and go down the bank catching fish, but you can also take it to a whole different level! Today we're jumping down the Chatter bait rabbit hole and exploring different retrieves, trailers, colors, and how to adapt the bait to changing conditions. 

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers to imitate different prey species. We also adapt our retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, depending on conditions. Learning these subtle nuances will take the chatterbait from a "good option" in your tackle bag, to a "must have" lure that goes everywhere you do. 

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

IF I COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Bait- Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS... 

-EverGreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

-ZMan Big Blade 5/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3hjvGid

-ZMan CrossEyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

-Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

-ZMan Mini Max 3/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

-Jack Hammer Stealth Blade 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS...

-Green Pumpkin Shad

-Clear Water Shad

-Fire Craw

-Brett's Bluegill

-Black Blue

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

-Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam

-Netbait Paca Slim 4": http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Favorite Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin Red, Coosa Flare

-Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Favorite Colors: Hematoma Swirl, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

FAVORITE 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 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MID-PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline Super FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

RELATED VIDEOS... 

Chatterbait Trailers Underwater- https://youtu.be/V9lJ960e1YI

Underspins and Chatterbaits (Florida Fishing) - https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo

Chatterbait and Swim jig Tips- https://youtu.be/uQUmOXZDp2I

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

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

Muddy Water - Tips To Catch Bass In Spring

The lake came up 5 feet overnight! The water turned to chocolate milk and completely changed the pattern. Come along as Matt figures out how to catch bass in these crazy conditions! Every Spring we get hit with cold, muddy water, learning how to fish through it will make you a more consistent angler. 

The first step in catching bass in muddy water is knowing what "normal" is on your lake. Its easy to go overboard with the bright, obnoxious colors on a lot of lakes. On the flip side, if your lake went from crystal clear to really dirty, its hard to find baits that are obnoxious enough! Once you've established a base line for your lake, you can easily choose the right colors and begin catching fish. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt had tied on today, as well as some of his favorite colors depending on water clarity. We've also included his exact Chatterbait combo and a couple budget options for the other baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Z Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Today's Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Other Great Colors: Fire Craw, White

Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Today's Color: Sexy Shad

Other Great Colors: Blue Gizzard, Blizzard Gizzard, Natural Gill

MATT'S OTHER MUDDY WATER BAITS... 

Squarebill- 13 Fishing Scamp 60 (1.5): https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Color: MudBug Punch, Natty Light

Lipless- Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Spring Craw

Flat Side- Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Color: Chartreuse Nasty, Nasty Shad, Blood Craw

Spinnerbait- Terminator P1 Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Silver Shiner, Nashville Sexy, Chart White Shad

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: French Pearl, Chartreuse Shad, Sexy Shad

MATT'S 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 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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

Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review!

Let's see what's new! We've tracked down the hottest new rods, reels, and baits! After putting a ton of new gear through the paces, the best of the best made it into today's gear review. We're covering everything from finesse baits to swimbaits, apparel to boat accessories, and of course the latest rods and reels!

These gear reviews are some of our favorite videos. It lets our inner tackle junkies go wild as we discover gems from every corner of the sport. In today's video we really spread it out, with something for everyone. We also took a few minutes to follow up on our previous gear review and gave an in-depth analysis of the new Expride B rods, after getting to spend more time on the water with them. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and equipment, in the order it appeared in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to our previous Gear Review so you can see Tim's initial impression on Expride B and a handful of other great items. 

RODS AND REELS... 

-Shimano Bantam MGL A Reel: https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36

-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3hzK2ee

-Gamakatsu JDM Luxxe Avenge Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3tom6A2

-Shimano Expride B Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

-Shimano Expride B Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

APPAREL... 

-Aftco Reaper Soft Shell Jacket: https://bit.ly/3puhk2U

SWIMBAITS... 

-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Shad: https://bit.ly/3MiBXsj

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 12/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-13 Fishing Coalition Wedge Tail Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Preferred Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

BLADE BAIT...

Bait- Spro Carbon Blade Tungsten: https://bit.ly/35orACQ

Favorite Colors: Nanko Reaction, Nasty Shad, Gold Black

BLADE BAIT HOOK UPGRADE...

Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook Upgrade- Owner STX 45 (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

CRANKBAITS...

-Megabass Super Z Z-3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Favorite Colors: Phantom Green Craw, GP Skeleton Craw, Green Craw

-Imakatsu IK-800 R2: https://bit.ly/35ku05z

Favorite Colors: Biwako Legend Classic, Baratanago, Power White

ATTRACTOR... 

-Cat 3 Bladed Teaser: https://bit.ly/3vAGmRN

BOAT ACCESSORY... 

-Moto Stop Steering Stabilizer: https://bit.ly/348CQm7

PREVIOUS REVIEWS...

Tim's January 2022 Review: https://youtu.be/i2JQ1_fpAc8

Fall Gear Review 2021: https://youtu.be/sIy0M5_n3qs

ICAST Gear Review: https://youtu.be/5gBkLLM7BpA

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

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