SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Cheap Baits That Actually Catch Fish!!

Welcome to the first video of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Are you tired of wasting money on junk lures? We've got you covered! We've searched everywhere for the best fish–catching lures that won't break the bank. From crankbaits to worms, these baits will catch fish while leaving enough money in your account to fill the gas tank!

Not all baits are created equal. Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are hidden gems. We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to abuse. You'll be shocked at which baits make the cut, and which baits don't. These are our favorites from every major category you'll need this Spring!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and components, in the order we talked about them. We've included our favorite colors and sizes where applicable to make it even easier for you to get the right gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SOFT BAITS...

•ZMan Hella Crawz: https://bit.ly/3YQbUxK

Color: The Deal, Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug

•Yum Dinger 5" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic

•Yum Dinger Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3ZRlCRO

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Zoom Baby Brush hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia Magic

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Bass Patrol Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color: Brown Green Pumpkin

Size: 3/8 oz

•NetBait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

 Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 3" or 3/5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Haze, Wakasagi

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

BUDGET FRIENDLY HOOKS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Favorite Size: 4/0

•VMC Ike Approved Wacky: https://bit.ly/35Gtj31

•VMC Ike Approved Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3LuzxJg

Favorite Size: 1/0

•Big Bite Baits Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz

•BKK Basalisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Favorite Size: Size 1/0

HARD BAITS...

•Storm Chug bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Ghost Lavender

•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad

•Strike King 1.5 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3xLv526

Colors: Chili Craw, Summer Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red

•ZMan Custom Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Breaking Bream, Glimmer Shad

•Nichols 33 Mini Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3jb763A

Colors: Blue Crystal Shad, Bluegill

FISHING LINE...

•Seaguar Basix Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb

•Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Favorite Sizes: 20 lb, 40 lb, 65 lb

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

How To Catch Bass In Spring! (Where They Go, Which Lures Work, Tricks To Get Bit)

Spring is the best time to catch big bass! Fish are moving shallow to feed and spawn and they're easy to catch. That is, if you know where to look and what lures to use. You can catch the biggest bass of your life RIGHT NOW and we're showing you how to do it!

Consistency in Spring is all about understanding bass behavior. Fish are motivated by the spawn and will do whatever it takes to reach they areas they like to spawn in. Weather will impact how quickly they move and water temperature and clarity will impact what you fish with. Once you have the basics, its really easy! The key to success on any day is to keep moving!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits that Matt uses throughout the Spring. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for each category, along with a few budget friendly combos to throw these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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

MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads– Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Stellhead, TW Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch

JERK BAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Ghost Ayu

CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

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

Colors: Hematoma, Electric Shad, Blow Torch

Bait– ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad

Trailer– Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

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

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Olive Crush

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad

•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust

SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Moondust, Green Weenie Laminate

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Tatula CT 100 HS: https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

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

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Underspin Tricks You Haven't Tried Yet! (But You Need To)

Underspins work! Paired with a swimbait they bring more flash, more vibration, and unique colors that fool bass into biting. If you fish for bass in Spring and you don't have an underspin in the mix, you're probably getting out fished by someone who does! We have some little tricks we use to make our underspins even better and today Tim is giving it up!

First you have to understand the differences between the different underspins and what they're for. After that you get a feel for which swimbaits to pair them to in different situations. Once you've got that down you're a very proficient under spin fisherman and its time to start playing with blades and stinger hooks. 

Below you'll find links to the baits, heads, blades, and hooks that we use. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Size: 4.8" - 2.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Size: 3.5" - 4"

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Xzone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5", 4", 5.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad

•Damiki Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Size: 3"

Colors: American Shad, RP Blue Pearl

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

THE UNDERSPINS...

•Cool Baits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Favorite Size: 1/8 oz

•Gamakatsu Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Blade Runner Spintrix: http://bit.ly/2oocg0a

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz

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

Favorite Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Owner Flashy Beast: http://bit.ly/2gx3A54

Favorite Size: 8/0, 3/8 oz

STINGER HOOKS AND CUSTOM BLADES...

•Gamakatsu G Finesse Stinger Hook: https://bit.ly/3JJ0NCM

Size: 6-4

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 4-2

•Nichols Willow Leaf Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3Mdl8OJ

•Nichols Colorado Blades (Glitter): https://bit.ly/3JiCcmK

•Picasso Willow Leaf Blades (Small): http://bit.ly/2vePb5R

BAIT FINESSE COMBO FOR SMALL UNDERSPINS...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CASTING COMBO FOR MIDSIZE UNDERSPINS...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET FRIENDLY UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/3ZWPeho

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

This Is How We Catch Bigger Bass In Spring! (Shallow Water Tricks)

Come along for a day on the water and watch how we locate big bass in a giant reservoir! Matt runs the exact pattern that we teach for early season bass fishing and it plays out perfectly. First he catches a few fish, then he catches a whole school, then he catches a BIG one! Its the perfect script for early Spring bass fishing!

Matt is targeting early prespawn bass with a chatterbait, lipless, and squarebill. He's running secondary points in search of active fish and not wasting any time on unproductive water. When he locates a school he picks it apart then keeps moving in search of the bigger fish that are sure to follow. This is a pattern you can run on any lake around the country. We hope this gives you confidence to keep moving until you catch the fish you're searching for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout 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 Tim's recent "red bait" video to help you gain an understanding of the crawfish phenomenon in Spring. 

RELATED VIDEO...

•Tim's Red Bait Video: https://youtu.be/m5U7SGEvW1A

THE CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Golden Shiner, Fire Craw

Trailer #1– Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

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

Color: Blow Torch

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Crawfish, SS Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Fire Truck Craw

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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

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

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #1...

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

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #2...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

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

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

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