Underwater Footage of Spawning Bass and Sight Fishing Tips

Bass fishing during the spawn can be amazing! For anglers that understand bed fishing, its one of the most exciting times of the year! If you struggle, it can be very frustrating. Apply these tips about bass behavior and you'll see more success this Spawn!

Matt and Tim take you right down into the bed with spawning bass with this underwater bass fishing footage and give you a quick glimpse into the world of the spawn. Expect a lot more of this footage in the coming months!

Gear Shown In This Video... 

Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (Crappie): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig (Molting Craw): http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Sweet Beaver Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Mattlures Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5
Little Creeper Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT
Keitech 4.8 (Sight Flash Color): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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We know that its early for a sight fishing video in most of the country. Here on Clearlake we aren't even in the prespawn and many of you  are still iced in but in other parts of the country the spawn is in full swing and anglers are already sight fishing. 

We hope you can use these tips to catch more fish this Spring!

Which Swimbait Should You Try First?

With all the swimbaits on the market, you have to wonder which swimbaits work the best? Which swimbaits should you buy and which should you ignore? With Winter coming to an end, Matt and Tim give 5 recommendations for swimbaits that you should start fishing right away to begin catching active prespawn bass.

With Winter coming to an end, Matt and Tim give 5 recommendations for swimbaits that you should start fishing right away to begin catching active prespawn bass. Spring bass fishing is prime time to catch GIANT largemouth bass so don't miss your chance! Put down the finesse rods, pick up the swimbait rod and starting throwing one of these big baits with confidence. 

Baits discussed in this video...

-River2Sea S-Waver 168 (Try Lite Trout or Warden): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
-Osprey Tournament Talon 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
-Basstrix 6" and 7" Paddetail Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR
-California Swim Jig (Try Crappie or Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
-Keitech Fat Swimbait 4.8" and 5.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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Best Price Point Rod for these medium swimbaits...
Rod- 795: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Curado: http://bit.ly/2bqtNx8
Line- Sufix 832 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 25 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Video on How To Fish The S Waver

Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide

The Holiday Buyer's Guide series continues with this video on JIG FISHING! We cover the jigs, trailers, and gear but keep it really simple so both fisherman and their loved ones can benefit from the information. 

The purpose of this video is for you to share it with your loved ones to make it easier for them to get you the gifts you really want this Christmas. Below is a break down of the jigs, trailers, rods, and reels shown in this video. Please use the links provided before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse so they know you came from us. Thank you for the support and enjoy the gear! 

Jigs...

No Jack Flippin Jig:
Try the 5/8 oz. in colors "Alabama Craw", "Pay Day", or "Green Pumpkin Candy"

Pitchin' Jig: 
Try the 1/2 oz. in colors "The Go To", "Super Matt Brown", "Molting Craw", and "Norcal Craw"

Finesse Football Jig:
Try the 3/8 oz. in colors "Super Matt Brown", "Okeechobee 420", or "Big Texan"

Compact Finesse Jig: 
Try the 3/8 oz. in colors "Green Pumpkin Craw", "Okeechobee 420", or "Alabama Craw"

California Swim Jig:
Try the 3/4 oz. in colors "Alabama Bream", "Tactical Shad",  and "Tactical Chartreuse Shad"

Jig Trailers...

Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver
Try colors "Dirty Wizard", "Black/Blue Flake", or "Watermelon Red"

Yamamoto Double Tail Grub
Try colors "Cinnamon Bk & Pr Flake" or "Grn Pumpkin Bk Flk"

Strike King Rage Bug
Try Colors "Green Pumpkin" or "California Craw"

Keitech 4.8 Swim Jig Trailer
Get the 4.8 size in "Crystal Shad" or "Green Pumpkin"

Rod and Reel Combos...

Lighter jig combo:
Rod- 7'2" Medium Zodias
Reel- Curado 200I

Medium Jig Combo:
Rod- 7'8" 4 Power (784)
Reel- Curado 200I

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Heavy Jig Combo:
Rod- 7'6" Flipping (765 Flip)
Reel- Curado 200I

We have done much more detailed jig videos in the past so if you would like more information on fishing a jig for bass check out the following videos:

Winter Jig Fishing: https://youtu.be/2e9LkMgTQwc
Jig Modifications: https://youtu.be/pCfL2ZuhBrQ
Simplifying Your Jig Selection: https://youtu.be/SyR4fiWuMag
Simplifying Your Jig Trailers: https://youtu.be/FLeTxQFGQkY

Jig fishing is an amazing way to catch giant bass. Whether you're just purchasing jigs for the bass fisherman in your life as a Christmas present or you're a serious bass angler trying to catch bigger bass, the jigs, jig trailers, and the rod and reel combos in this video will make a huge difference on your quest for a trophy bass!

Chatterbait Trailer Tips to Save $$$

Matt gives two quick tips that will help you improve your chatterbait fishing. Bladed swim jig trailer options are endless but these two stand out from the crowd! 

Using paddletail swimbaits as a trailer on a bladed swim jig is no secret. However, running your swimbait upside down or running it with a modified tail will set you aside from all the other anglers. 

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Matt explains how to use each of these methods to maximize the effectiveness of your chatterbait the next time you're on the water. Forget the traditional trailers and put one of these tricks to work for you!  

Baits Shown In this video...

-Chatterbait
-Revenge Bladed Jig
-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swimbait
-Rage Swimmer