5 Fishing Mistakes We All Make! (And How To Avoid 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 muddying up the shallows, we all make mistakes in the Spring. This video isn't about bashing the mistakes, its about showing you 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 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. 

SENKO... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG (3/0): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

SHAKY HEAD... 

Worm- Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia, Bama Bug, Junebug

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

FINESSE JIG... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Magic Craw Swirl

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia Magic

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

SQUAREBILL... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw

TOPWATER POPPER... 

Bait- Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Secret Gill, Pumpkinseed

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LIPLESS CRANKBAITS - Everything You Need To Know! (Beginner To Advanced)

Lipless Cranks are awesome! These crankbaits catch great numbers of fish and they catch giant bass too! They can be hopped, ripped, or steady retrieved in open water, around cover, or right on the bottom. With so many variables, where do you even start?! We're here to help... 

The lipless is one of our favorite bass fishing techniques. It shines in the Spring and Fall but can catch fish any time of year. Our two main methods are hopping the baits on bottom and steady retrieving them in the middle of the water column. The two methods utilize completely different baits and today we're explaining why. 

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

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

BAITS FOR HOPPING...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Spring Craw  

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow, Ghost Minnow

SMALLER BAITS FOR HOPPING... 

-Lucky. Craft LV-150: https://bit.ly/3xh7Z38

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow

-Jackall TN-50: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow 

BAITS FOR COVERING WATER...

-Strike King Red Eye Shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5

Colors: Delta Red, TN Shad 2.0, Chrome Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Chrome Blue, Rayburn Red, Royal Red

-Bill Lewis Rattle Trap 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow

-6th Sense Quake 70: http://bit.ly/2Kxt4zm

Colors: 4K Shad, Shad Hammer, Delta Craw

HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES...

-Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

-Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Owner STX-45: http://bit.ly/2FNnZwR

-VMC Bladed Treble: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

-Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 or 3

LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod #1: G Loomis IMX PRO 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Rod #2: G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

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

SMALLER LIPLESS COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 72MH Moderate: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

BUDGET LIPLESS COMBO... 

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

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

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

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Underwater Spinnerbait Footage! Everything You Need To Know About Spinnerbait Fishing!

Come underwater and learn to fish a spinnerbait! Look at the bass’ perspective as we compare different baits and trailers under water! The spinnerbait is a staple in bass fishing but many anglers don’t know how to use them effectively. Come below the surface and learn how subtle differences between baits and trailers can be the difference between catching bass and just going fishing. 

Spring spinnerbait fishing can be amazing! Some anglers swear they’re the greatest baits ever made, while others insist they can’t get bit with them. How can different anglers have such different experiences? Matt insists the keys are in the subtle differences between baits. Pay close attention as Matt discusses bait size, color, trailer selection, and so much more in this in-depth look at spinnerbait fishing. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and trailers discussed in the video. The guys have included their favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some of the gear they use to throw them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

PAINTED BLADE SPINNERBAITS… 

Orange- Blade Runner Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

Chartreuse- Terminator P1 Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Nashville Sexy

White Blend- Nichols Pulsator Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG

Color: ColeSlaw

All White- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

FAVORITE FULL-SIZE NATURAL SPINNERBAITS… 

Reflective- Nichols Hologram Hammered (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Color: Green Crystal, Silver, Blue Shad

Natural- Terminator P1 Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Color: Green Gizzard, Silver Shiner

Subtle- Damiki TOT Type 1 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly, Snow Shad

SPINNERBAITS THAT DON'T NEED TRAILERS... 

-Megabass SV-3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi

-War Eagle Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Sexy Mouse

FAVORITE MID-SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

-Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly, Snow Shad

-Megabass SV-3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi

FAVORITE FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

-Nichols 33 Mini: https://bit.ly/3jb763A

Colors: Blue Crystal Shad, Green Crystal Nickel

-Z Man Sling Bladez Power Finesse: https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Colors: MouseRat, GreenBack Shad

DIPPED/GLITTER BLADE SPINNERBAITS... 

-Nichols Metal Flake Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: DB's Sungill, The Best Color Ever, Bombshell Bass

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS... 

-Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

-Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

TRAILER HOOKS... 

-Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

Size: 3/0

-Gamakatsu G Power Stinger Trailer: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1

MATT'S FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

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Swim Jig and Chatterbait Tips For Prespawn Bass In The Shallows

Want to see how we approach heavy cover and shallow grass? Come along for a day on the water as Tim targets fish around cover in Florida! He’s using Swim Jigs and Chatterbaits on a windy day to consistently catch fish in the shallows. 

There are two approaches to shallow water fishing with reaction baits. The first approach is to fish close to the cover and draw fish out to bite. The second is to plow through the thickest cover and draw a reaction strike from the fish without ever getting them to move from their protected location. With the wind blowing all day, Tim is able to switch between a swim jig and chatterbait to catch quality fish with both of these methods. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and trailers Tim used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact weights and sizes for each lure as well as some of the gear he used to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

CHATTERBAIT… 

-ZMan 3/8 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS... 

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

Color: Zako

-13 Fishing 4.5" Pleasure Shad: https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Color: Black and Tan

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Rainbow Shad

SWIM JIG… 

Bait- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz No-Jack: http://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Black and Blue

Trailer- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

FROG…

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Color: Hot Mess

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SWIM JIG COMBO... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 746: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

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

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

FROG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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... 

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