How To Catch Bass In EARLY Spring! (Everything You Need To Know)

IT'S TIME!! If you fish for bass, you need to go fishing NOW!! This is the time of year that giant bass are caught. If you don't have ice on the lake, you need to be fishing. Don't wait for warmer days, don't wait for everyone else, go now. Here's is everything you need to know for early Spring bass fishing. 

Bass will position in different locations on a natural lake, a lowland reservoir, a highland reservoir, etc... but the universal truth remains that the biggest bass are feeding now. Pay close attention as Tim describes the likely places to find these larger bass on each type of lake, and how weather can impact those locations. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some budget-friendly combos to fish those baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

DEEP CRANKBAIT...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw

•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawfish, Citrus Shad

•13 Fishing Scamp: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Epic Shad

ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, I Know It

Large– Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout

SOFT SWIMBAITS...

•Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Cross Eyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Black Blue, Fire Craw, Shad Spawn

•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Lava Craw, Frosted Purple

SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced, I Know It

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad, Pearl

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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

Fishing The BEST Lake You've NEVER Heard Of!!! (The 2nd Lake)

We're back down in Texas fishing on Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch with our friend Aaron Lewis! These private lakes are trophy managed and the fishing is incredible! Yesterday kicked off the trip with a 42 lb limit in a matter of minutes, we'll see what day two holds! Let's go!!

We're facing much tougher conditions on day two... We've got heavy winds and a major change in air pressure but plenty of new private water to explore! The guys start on a new lake and have no trouble catching fish but after a couple hours the decision is made to return to the scene of yesterday's incredible fishing. Its the right call and the big ones start loading into the boat again!

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 

THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI

PREVIOUS VIDEO FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•42 Lbs At Briar Lakes: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1 – Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

Trailer #2– Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad 

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Color: Black Silver

BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: HL Aurora Black

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 4

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Red Crawdad

MATT'S TRAVEL BOX...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Buzbe Swarm 28 Modular Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA

THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– 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 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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

Fishing The BEST LAKE You've Never Heard Of!! Incredible Bass Fishing!!

Aaron Lewis invited us to join him in Texas for some of the most incredible bass fishing you can imagine!! Come with us as we fish a trophy managed lake full of giant bass!! We've all wondered what a place like this would be like and we finally got the chance to find out! You don't want to miss this!

We've all said things like "This lake would be amazing if someone managed it better!" It turns out, there is a ranch in Texas where they're doing exactly that. Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch is known for incredible trophy White Tail deer hunts, but in the middle of the ranch lies several of the best kept secrets in Texas. These lakes have been meticulously managed to produce trophy bass and it shows! 

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 

THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI

ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0

BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Mirrored Minnow

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Chartreuse Shad

Hook Upgrade– Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Size: 4

THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– 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 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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

TACTICALBASSIN vs Kids - KIDS WIN! (Post Spawn Bass Fishing)

He taught them right and now these kids are hammers! Tim is out on the water with his boys and his youngest catches the biggest fish of the trip! Its a junk fishing evening with a mix of topwater, dropshot, shaky head, and frogs. You can tell these kids know their stuff as they talk about skipping under docks, how big their PB's are, and cast angles while catching post spawn fish.

This is a great time of year to be on the water. There are still a lot of bass shallow and they can be caught on a mix of slow moving and reaction baits. Tonight the guys relied on a slow moving dropshot and shaky head (note the worm colors, that part is key!) and a faster moving popper and frog.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits the guys were using, including colors and sizes. We've also included links to some of the rod and reel combos they were using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

POPPER...

-Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Color: T Smelt

FROG...

-Spro Bronzeye Blade Frog: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Color: Albino

SHAKY HEAD...

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

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Black Grape

Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

DROPSHOT...

Bait- Roboworm Fat 6" Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Color: MMIII

Hook- Owner CoverShot HD 1/0: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Casting 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

POPPER COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 802 TWR Topwater: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG COMBO...

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

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

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

JOSIAH'S SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Sellus 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2ro5vQu

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 3000: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Power Pro 20 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

AFFORDABLE POPPER COMBO...

Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black 6'7" Medium: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: 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...

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