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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How To Interpret Side Imaging Sonar

Do you know how to read side imaging? Do you know what its for or how to use it to catch more fish? Understanding side imaging takes some getting used to so today Tim is going to explain the basic functions, show examples of fish, and even talking about how to tune it for your situation.

Most moderately priced units today include side imaging as an option. Its a great tool, saving you valuable time on the water if you know how to use it to your advantage. Its great for locating structure, hazards, schools of fish, and more.

The unit we use is the Humminbird Solix 15. We chose this unit because of its unbelievably clear picture and incredible detail. The first day we used it we were locating sunken boats, rock piles, and other structure in places we fish every day but had never been able to see those objects before.

The Solix is the best of the best for side imaging but there are some other great units on the market as well. Below we will link the unit we're using along with the items needed to link the front and back unit together for waypoint sharing, as well as several other great imaging units at different prices.

Our Equipment...

(2) Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2pAkXr2

Humminbird Waterproof Ethernet Switch Port: http://bit.ly/2zTArsD

Ethernet Cable (2) 20 ft: http://bit.ly/2Df42jh

Smaller or more budget friendly units...

Humminbird Helix 7 G2: http://bit.ly/2vM2rhk

Humminbird Helix 5 G2 (Awesome unit for the price): http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I

Lowrance Hook 2 9 series: http://bit.ly/2kBj3l8

Garmin Echo Map 73SV US LakeVu HD: http://bit.ly/2DfTnVG

Our favorite Equipment For Mounting these units...

BalzOut Mount: http://bit.ly/2HnxLtu

Kong Electronics Mount: http://bit.ly/2MohNwS

Kong Wave Tamer Mount: http://bit.ly/2wsJVbA

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3 Tricks To Get Wayyy More bites with a HydroWave

Does the HydroWave really work? Is it easy to use? Savvy anglers have been using the Hydrowave to catch more bass for years! There are a few tricks that make it even more effective and today we're finally letting those secrets out.

Tim just picked up the HydroWave H2. This unit has more sound options than previous models and is very user friendly. In a matter of minutes we'd found the best sounds for the school of bass we were sitting on and were immediately catching fish.

The best time to use a sound stimulator like the hydro wave is when bass are schooling together. It will work on individual fish as well but you lose the multiplying effect of the bass triggering each other to feed. We've also noticed that "less is more" when adding sound to the water. Start off with lower volumes and levels of aggression and work up until the fish react.

Below is a breakdown of the units, sound modules, and gear we were using during this video.

HydroWave H2: http://bit.ly/2BCrdVx

Hydrowave Sound Expansion Packs: http://bit.ly/2PcvBRo

The Baits...

Megabass Vision 110 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

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

Hooks- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

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

Jerkbait Combo...

Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- 20 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- 10 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Lipless Combo...

Rod- IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

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

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