Swimbait Buyer's Guide: Glide Baits, Hardbaits, and Topwater

Today we're exploring big swimbaits! The buyer's guide series continues with an in-depth look at glide baits, multi-joint hardbaits, and even a few topwater options. You can go broke buying swimbaits and they're not all created equal so today we're sharing some of our favorite baits that consistently produce BIG bass!

If you're wondering which baits you should try or which baits to buy for a loved one, look no further. Today's focus is hard swimbaits but tomorrow we'll follow up with a BONUS video on soft swimbaits. From budget friendly to extreme, we're covering all the bases and making it as easy as possible for you.

Below you'll find a breakdown of the baits by category, recommended colors, as well as our rod and reel choices for various baits. If you have any questions be sure to leave them in the comment section and we'll help you make your selection.

Glide Baits...

-Gan Craft 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

(Dark Rainbow, Ghost Chart Shad, Se Ayu, Stocker Rainbow)

-S-Waver 168 and 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

(Lite Trout, Rainbow Trout, Warden Hitch, Bone)

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/2DcI1yM

(Trout and Carp)

-Baitsanity Tails: http://bit.ly/2R0yP7x

(Holdover Trout Hard PVC, Dark Carp Hard PVC)

Topwater Baits...

-Spro BBZ 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

(Any color for topwater)

-Johnny Rat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2q9CNA8

(Either color but overall we prefer the larger Johnny)

Multi-Joint Baits...

-Jackall DowzSwimmer 220: http://bit.ly/2OqDNMM

(RT Spawn Gill, RT Trout, Ghost Scale Minnow)

-Bucca's Bull Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

(Prefer 5" and 6" Sizes)

-Bucca's Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

(Bluegill and Dirty Bone)

Big Glidebait Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 AHG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- 80 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Small Bait Rod...

Rod- IMX Pro 904 SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Metanium MGL HG 150: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Combo...

Rod- Dobyns 795 Fury: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- 65 lb Power Pro: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 25 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide!

The Holiday Buyer's guide officially kicks off with this 2018/2019 Jig Fishing Buyer's Guide! For this video we combined the Buyer's Guide with actual jig fishing instruction focused on the Late Fall and Winter Jig bite. Whether you flip, pitch, swim, or stroke a jig, you're going to learn some tactics that will help your jig fishing.

We begin by breaking the Fall/Winter down with 4 jigs. We want you to analyze your lakes and decide which of the jigs best fits your style. After that we throw in 2 other "must have" jigs for year-round fishing.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of the jigs, trailers, color selection, even rod/reel recommendations that you should take a look at. Regardless of your budget, there is something for everyone here and we've laid it out as simply as possible.

The 4 Jigs For Cold Water...

-Finesse Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

-Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

-Compact Pitching Jig: http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

-Casting Jig: http://bit.ly/2ayUXnE

We typically throw these jigs in 3/8, 1/2, or 9/16 oz

Color Recommendations...

Supermat Brown, Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw, Definite Watermelon

Two Additional "Must Have" Jigs...

-California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad, Crappie, Citrus Shad

-Pitchin' Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Hematoma, Molting Craw, Go To, Supermat Brown

Swim Jig Trailers...

Keitech 4.8 Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Jig Trailers...

Twin Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Mermaid Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ODEorh

Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Beaver (Regular Size): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Rage Baby Menace: http://bit.ly/2DSrZK3

Full Size Jig Combo...

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- 17 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Jig Combo...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Med/Hvy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Great Jigs Rods From High End To Budget...

G Loomis NRX 853C JWR (Finesse to All Around): http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Megabass Orochi XX Extreme Mission Type F (All Around): http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy (Heavier Jigs): http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Daiwa Tatula 7'3" Medium Heavy (All Around): http://bit.ly/2Q4NgKA

Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy (All Around): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy (Finesse Jigs): http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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A Day On The Water With TacticalBassin : Late Fall Bass Fishing

The Buyer's Guides are coming! The Holiday Season has arrived and with it, the need to understand what gear is worth purchasing and what should be avoided. With all the craziness ahead Tim and Matt took a break and just went fishing. A warm November afternoon is a rare sight and they took full advantage!

The guys started off with a plan. They brought a few key baits and expected to hit a couple quick spots that had been holding good groups of fish. As often happens, the fish had vanished and the boys had to adapt. With only a handful of rods in the boat they made key adjustments in lures, locations, and depths, and finally caught some really nice fish.

The key to this day was adaptation. The plan was to take a lipless crankbait and a jerkbait, targeting fish in less than 3' of water. The guys ended up adding an underspin, and a worm, in water ranging from 3 to 25 feet deep to find the success they were after.

The baits...

LV-500 Lipless (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Owner Flashy Swimmer (3/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact Swimbait (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Megabass Vision 110 (Ito Clear Laker): http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Yamamoto Kut Tail Worm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2iXlzPu

Favorite Lipless Combo...

Rod- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 40 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Alberaran MGL: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- 12 lb Assassin Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

The Buyer's Guides are coming! We'll give you recommendations from inexpensive to top of the line on rods, reels, tackle, gear, and more! We've got you covered this Holiday Season so be sure to check back in Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the next few weeks!

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4 Crankbaits That Keep Catching Bass In Fall and Winter

Fall is prime time for the crankbait! Even if your water is in the 40's you can catch bass with these tips. As water temperatures drop we keep it very simple. Instead of throwing a dozen different baits focus on key baits in key colors and you'll see way more success.

Even as the water cools we fish all ends of the spectrum. We'll use a squarebill crankbait, deep diving crankbait, and a lipless crankbait for different presentations. Despite the variety, we keep the actual baits and colors very simple.

The first bait is the LV-500 lipless crankbait. The second bait is the Lucky Craft 1.5 Squarebill. Third is the River2Sea Biggie and last is the Strike King 6XD. By using these baits as a system you can cover virtually any situation without owning an entire tackle box of crankbaits. Simplify colors as well, focusing on a ghost color, a Flashy Color, and a solid or white color for your best chance at success.

The Baits...

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

Lucky Craft 1.5 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

River2Sea Biggie Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Strike King 6XD Silent: http://bit.ly/2TcuSyi

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades...

Gamakatsu EWG Black: http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Gamakatsu EWG Red: http://bit.ly/2dmxXK8

Owner Hyperwire Split Rings Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks sizes...

LV-500: Size 4

Lucky Craft 1.5: Size 4

River2Sea Biggie: Size 2

6XD Silent: Size 2

Lipless Crankbait/Squarebill Setup...

Rod- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Squarebill Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Lipless Line- 40 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Lipless Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Deep Crankbait Setup...

Rod- Curado 7'4" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2zCjAtd

Reel- Curado K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Friendly Crankbait Combo...

Rod- Dobyns Colt 7' Medium Heavy Crank: http://bit.ly/2lU0LfV

Reel- Shimano SLX 150HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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