Top 10 Bass Fishing Baits Of 2025!

Here are the best baits of 2025! Which baits caught the biggest fish?! Which baits caught the most?! We were blessed with a bunch of great fish catches this year as we traveled around the country. Come along as we look back on some of the best catches of the year and the great baits that fooled the fish into biting!

Some of our best baits continue to produce year after year. Others are brand new, but clearly stand out from the rest. Some of these baits made the list because they consistently caught big fish while others made the list because we could rely on them to get bit when nothing else was working. We constantly try new gear, new baits, and new patterns. These are the best of the best of 2025, and if you're not using them yet, it's probably worth giving them a try.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim showed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as any relevant rigging components. We've also included some great "budget friendly" rods and reels to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

1) THE RIG...

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

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

Baits– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad

2) STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz – 1/0 Hook

3) THE SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

4) THE MAGDRAFT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Borealis Shad

5) THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill, See Through Shad

•Megabass Tinsel Treble: https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

(Replacement Treble For Karashi)

6) STRAIGHT TAIL WORM...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: MissileMorning, Blueback Secret

•Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

7) TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

8) SPARK SHAD...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Real

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/8 oz

9) SPUNK SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

10) JIGGING SPOON...

•Nichols DUH Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Colors: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass

Size: 3/4 oz and 1 3/4 oz

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Size: 7/8 oz

BUDGET RIG/MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

BUDGET STROLLING/FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER/SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 733 C

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Bass Fishing Fall Gear Review!! The Best Rods, Reels, And Baits For 2025!

This new gear is amazing! Let's check it out! From the best rod and reel additions to hit the market this season, to the best senko we've seen in years, as well as fuzzy baits and dark sleepers, this video is jam packed with incredible baits and gear that will have positive impacts on your bass fishing! We've put a ton of time on the water exploring all the new tackle to hit the market and today we're bringing you the best of the best!

I can't remember the last time we had a gear review that was packed with this many "must have" baits! When Matt reveals a senko color and says "it's the best color to launch in the last 10 years", that carries a lot of weight! Add in the Zman fuzzy baits, a new dark sleeper, the smallest glide bait on earth, and so many other great offerings that its hard to keep track, you've got a serious video in front of you!

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

EXPRIDE ROD...

•Shimano Expride B: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 7'4" Medium +

ABU GARCIA REEL...

•Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

DARK SLEEPER...

•Megabass 4.5" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/42xdRnN

Colors: Haze, Numa Chichibu

FUZZY BAITS...

•Zman Fuzzy Nuggetz: https://bit.ly/3KFn2Mv

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•Zman Fuzzy Bugz: https://bit.ly/46T7AVH

Colors: The Deal, Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

•Zman Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Colors: Green Pumpkin Goby, Green Pumpkin

FLUOROCARBON...

•Seaguar JDM Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Favorite Sizes: 7, 8, 10 lb

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Sungill

SLING SHAD...

•Megabass Sling Shad: https://bit.ly/41tgaaT

Colors: G Bluegill, Hasu, Wakasagi

BAITSANITY MICRO SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Simple Bait 2" Glide: https://bit.ly/4od827Y

Colors: Bluegill, Baby Shad, Chrome

•Baitsanity Simple Bait 2" Glide Crank Minnow: https://bit.ly/4mOdXz7

Colors: Bluegill, Minnow, Baby Shad

KARASHI REPLACEMENT HOOK...

•Megabass Tinsel Hook: https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

Size: 10

DROPSHOT HOOK...

•Owner Jungle Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Size: 4, 2, 1

TUNGSTEN GUPPY...

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

NAIL WEIGHT...

•Gamakatsu TG Trigger Nail: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Sizes: 1/16 – 1/8 oz

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TOP 5 BAITS FOR SEPTEMBER BASS FISHING!

These are the baits we trust to catch bass in September! Bass are transitioning to Fall patterns as water temperatures drop, and they're actively feeding on baitfish. If you're not paying attention, the fish can disappear so it's important that you rely on baits that can cover water quickly to locate them.Throw these baits with confidence and you'll catch fish all month long!

September can be amazing fishing! When you get around schooling fish the bite is like nothing else! Topwater, crankbaits, swimbaits, they're all viable options. We spend very little time finesse fishing in September, instead leaning on fast moving, power fishing techniques to get consistent bites. The best part about September is that as you build patterns toward the end of the month, those patterns are likely to last all the way through the Fall and into the beginning of Winter.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure so you can fish them with confidence. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Color: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, American Shad

•Big Bite Baits Buzz (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Ayu Flash, Nasty Shad

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Gill, Glitter Hasu

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman Elite Evo Tungsten Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Color: Electric Shad, The Deal

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

•Zman Elite Evo Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3EahpTT

Color: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

•ZMan 3.5" Chattershad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: Bad Shad, The Deal

SQUAREBILL...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Mossy Shad, Threadfin Flash

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

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

Size: Size 4

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•XZone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Baby Bass, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

UNDERSPINS...

•Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

•Xzone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Gizzard Shad

SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•Spro Surppa Swimbait Holder: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4

PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•MissileBaits Chunky D: https://bit.ly/3LcLmDK

Color: Green Pumpkin

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET UNDERSPIN/SOFT JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

ICAST GEAR REVIEW: The Best Rods, Reels, And Baits of 2025!

Here are the "best of the best" from ICAST 2025! These rods, reels, and baits, stole the show! From high end rods to budget reels, micro craw baits to big glide baits, there was a ton of exciting new gear to check out! Let's take a look!

It's easy to be overwhelmed by all the new gear at ICAST. It's hard to tell what will help your fishing, and what will just empty your wallet. Instead of risking your hard earned money on mystery gear, let us cut through the hype and show you the real stand outs! Expect a 2nd review video in the coming months to cover additional baits and gear as they become available for purchase and testing.

Below, You'll find links to all the baits and equipment in today's video, listed in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TATULA RODS...

•Daiwa Tatula Cork Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/45setg4

•Daiwa Tatula Cork Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4f8RRV2

ST. CROIX RODS...

•St. Croix Legend X2 Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

•St. Croix Legend X2 Spinning Rods: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

SPINNING REELS...

•Shimano Exsence Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3UHL2jP

Favorite Size: 2500

•Daiwa Luvias ST Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/459jXLv

Favorite Size: 2000

CASTING REELS...

•Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

Favorite Speed: 7.1:1

•Shimano Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Favorite Speed: 7.4:1

•Seviin GX: https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

Favorite Speed: 7.3:1

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman Micro Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/4odPVyC

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Bluegill, Spot Remover

DUO REALIS HARDBAIT...

•Duo Realis Mido Pico: https://bit.ly/45ao366

Favorite Colors: Ghost Pearl, Ivory Halo, Morning Dawn

Great Lakes Finesse Micro Baits...

•Micro Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4lOsTgf

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

•Micro Juvy Craw Tube: https://bit.ly/4fdTgKd

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Motor Oil

•Mini Pro Tube Head: https://bit.ly/41C1W6g

Hook Size: 1

KARASHI COLORS...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Ghost Color: See–Through Shad

Solid Color: Glitz Shad

Bluegill Color: Juvy Gill

GIANT DOG X COLORS...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Chrome Color: Spot Light Shad

Bone Color: Bone Python

Bluegill Color: Juvy Gill

MEGABASS SOFT BAIT...

•Megabass Haze ST: https://bit.ly/4l1S2Tq

Colors: Moroko, Live Wakasagi, Tennessee Shad

GLIDE BAIT...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad 11.5": https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hatchery Trout, Gizzard Shad

DIRTY JIGS...

•Weekender Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/3HbHUtx

Colors: Alabama Bream, Tactical Shad

•Weekender Casting Jig: https://bit.ly/40GfPRE

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz