Catching Big Bass On Little Baits

Matt and his Dad hit the water for some fun fishing but ended up locating a school of big bass! Come along for the ride as they catch quality spotted bass and largemouth on finesse tackle. 

The key to success this day was locating aggressive schooling bass, then keeping them biting by cycling through a variety of baits and cast angles to continue to trigger their feeding mentality. 

When targeting agressive prespawn fish its important to fish quickly and aggressively while the fish are actively feeding. All feeding periods come to an end so catch as many fish as possible during the bite window. Once the fish "cool off" give them a break for a few minutes then try to reactivate the school once more before moving on in search of a new school. 

Gear Shown In the Video...

Revenge Darthedz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Coolbaits Underspin: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Keitech 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Alabama Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Skinny Dipper Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Finesse Casting Setup...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldabaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Spinning Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 742: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb Braided: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

How To Catch Bass With Spybaits

What have you been missing? What's the deal with spybaits? Do they really work? Will they work for you? Matt answers these questions and more in this detailed "how to" video on spybait and spinbait fishing. 

For those that are unfamiliar, spybait fishing is a japanese technique that is slowing taking off in the American market. It relies on the aggressive nature of bass to hunt down the bait based on the vibration of two small blades. If you want a bait that will catch reaction fish and finesse fish at the same time, look no further than the spybait.

Gear Shown In This Video...

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Jackall iProp: http://bit.ly/2bPkTJj
Spinbait 80: http://bit.ly/2oeVG1m
Spinbait 90: http://bit.ly/2nhw56N

Replacement Hooks...
Owner St-36 Size 8 and 6: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Spinning Combo for Spybait Fishing...

Rod- zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 10 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 8 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Casting Combo for Spybaits...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Spring Clearlake Fishing With A-Rigs

Come along with Matt as he throws Alabama Rigs on Clearlake during the Prespawn for hungry Spring Bass! 

The Alabama Rig is an amazing way to catch Springtime bass as they bulk up for the spawn. The A-rig lets you cover water quickly while picking off both big bass and small bass at once. There are very few lures that appeal to all sizes of bass like the Alabama Rig does. 

Gear Shown In The Video...

Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Flash Mob Jr. A-Rig: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Our favorite custom 6 wire Rigs (bladed or standard): Email pandabaits@gmail.com for pricing
Main Baits - Keitech: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits - Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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Alabama Rig Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Price Point A-Rig Setup...
Rod- Exage 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Casitas: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Positioning The Boat To Catch More Fish

Matt explains how boat positioning plays a major part in catching bass. He breaks down when to fish uphill vs. downhill and how bass forage determines which method is more effective.

The key to knowing how to position a bass boat to catch more bass is to know the bass' main forage. If bass eat crawdads, bluegill, or other panfish then you typically position the boat out deep, cast shallow, and work your bait downhill.  If bass are eating trout, kokanee, gizzard shad, etc... you typically position the boat shallow, cast deep, and work the bait uphill. 

Some of Our Favorite Baits for fishing Uphill...

Huddleston Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Deep Diving Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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Some Of Our Favorite Baits for Fishing Downhill...

Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Medium Diving Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Matt's Trolling Motor- Fortrex 112: http://bit.ly/2nXJn9i