Cheap Lures That Actually Work! Save Money and Catch Fish!!

Fishing doesn’t have to be expensive! We love high-end tackle and JDM gear as much as the next tackle junkie but we also know there are some amazing budget options on the market. Many anglers can’t afford the top baits of today but with a little searching you can save money and still catch a TON of fish! Today we’ve comprised a list of our top 9 best budget-friendly baits for bass fishing. 

Most of our videos are about dialing in your equipment to maximize your time on the water. We often throw budget to the wind and focus on the “best of the best”. Today we’re going the other direction… We’ve scoured our tackle and come up with a list of wallet-friendly baits that we have a ton of confidence in! We’ve caught countless fish on all but one of these offerings, even catching 10 lbers on that cheap Storm Sunfish! 

Remember that a high price tag doesn’t always mean quality. Sometimes cheap prices reflect cheap quality but if you wade through the knock offs and mediocre baits, you’ll discover a handful of true diamonds in the rough. These baits have each proven themselves and should have a place in every angler’s arsenal. Below is a breakdown of the baits discussed in the video, including links direct to each product on Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close pictures and descriptions, we’ve even included the retail price for each offering so you know what you’re getting into. 

The Baits… 

-Yum Dinger Stick Bait (8 Pack $2.99): http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Shadow, Bream

-Zoom Super Fluke (10 Pack $3.49): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

-Bass Patrol Football Jigs ($2.49): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Favorite Colors: Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin

-Netbait Paca Chunk Jig Trailer (6 Pack $2.79): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw, Toledo Special

-Big Bite Double Tail Finesse Grub (10 Pack $2.99): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red, Tilapia

-Strike King 1.5 Squarebill ($5.99): http://bit.ly/2LlCEQX

Favorite Colors: Sexy Shad, Clear Water Minnow, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot ($3.99): http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Favorite Colors: Chrome/Blue, Rayburn Red, Royal Red

-Storm Wild Eye Live Sunfish (3 Pack $5.99): http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill ($12.99): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Light Gill

Awesome All-Around Budget Combo… 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7’ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Raw Fishing Footage! Spring Bass Fishing LIVE On Lake Berryessa!

Come along for an afternoon of uncut bass fishing on Lake Berryessa! We have a mix of prespawn and spawning bass with perfect conditions for a fun afternoon of fishing catching! With the virus causing lock downs, shelter in place orders, and quarantines, a lot of us just need to go fishing and clear our heads. Unfortunately not everyone is able get out right now so Tim headed to the lake and is bringing us along for the action. Forget your current circumstances, kick back, and just enjoy the time on the water. If you don't have time to watch the whole video, jump through the time stamps below for the highlights. Let's go fishing! 

Today's video is full of action! Tim catches a bunch of fish, sees some GIANT largemouth, and has a great time on the water. Here are the cut points to the highlights, click on the time stamps to jump to those points in the video.

-1st Fish Catch - 7:10 

-Talking About School Shut Downs - 9:00

-2nd Fish Catch - 15:30

-LOSES The Same Fish TWICE Then Catches Him - 21:40

-Tim spots A GIANT Bass! - 29:05

-4th Fish Catch - 36:15

-5th Fish Catch -1:00:20

-Lakemaster Chips and Suspending Bass - 1:03:45

-Backlash Removal Trick You need To Try! - 1:09:30

-Kicker Fish Catch On Keitech Swimbait 1:12:08

If you enjoyed this style of video let us know in the comments! We're here to help you through this tough time with a steady stream of distraction and fishing information! We will not let our videos lapse despite our own lakes being shut down. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video, in order of appearance to make it easy for you to follow along. See something you like or want to check out? All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included color recommendations where relevant.

Dropshot Rig... 

Bait- Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

Favorite Colors... Violator, Spring Break, Morning Dawn 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Tie-One Pencil Weight 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

Jig... 

Bait- Bass Patrol Football 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Favorite Colors... Brown/Purple, Brown/Orange, Brown/Green Pumpkin

Trailer- Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Small PaddleTail Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Glide Bait... 

Bait- S-Waver 168 (TW Phantom Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Hook Upgrade- Owner ST-56 3X (size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Ring Upgrade- Owner Hyperwire Size 5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Larger PaddleTail Swimbait... 

Bait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact (Goby): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz (Naked Shad): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Tim's Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

"Bang For The Buck" Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7' Medium Light Spinning: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- 8 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Sight Fishing Mistakes You've Been Making - How To Catch More Bass!

LOVE IT or HATE IT, bed fishing is here to stay! This is always a controversial topic but sight fishing for spawning bass in Spring is legal in nearly every state so today we're going to teach you how to do it more effectively and with respect to the fish. Sight fishing is its own animal... you can be an excellent bass fisherman and a horrible sight fisherman. Its an art and if you learn to do it properly, the result is some of the best memories you'll ever have on the water. Come along as we catch a bunch of fish and cover some of the biggest mistakes that anglers make during the spawn. 

If sight fishing isn't for you, there are plenty of ways to catch bass during the spawn that don't involve sight or bed fishing. But for anglers that are interested, this one is for you. Matt covers important topics like lure selection and color. How to blend in to the environment. How to choose the best sunglasses for fishing. How to position the boat so you don't scare the fish. How to find the sweet spot on the bed. And finally, how to do all of this while still respecting the fishery. 

Below is a breakdown of the different baits, glasses, and equipment that Matt used in today's video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close photos and descriptions of each item. The baits are linked in order of appearance to help you identify them. 

Sunglasses... 

-Eye Surrender ESE Glasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN

Amber Lense- Clear Water

Copper Lense- Suspended Sediment

Grey Lense- Year Round Eye Protection

The Jig...

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 5/16 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Trailer- Z Man TRD BUGZ (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Ned Rig... 

Worm- Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Super Bug): http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Dropshot... 

Worm- Big Bite Smallie Smasher (Chart White Laminate): http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Other Color- Green Pumpkin Purple Flake

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 2: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Bluegill... 

Bait- Imakatsu Javallon Gill 110 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2IvM1jj

Hook- Magnum Shaky 3/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3b3DbVn

Amazing Finesse Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Finesse Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Spring Fluke and Jerkbait Tricks To Catch More Bass!

Learn how to adapt to changing conditions during a day of fishing a clear water reservoir with Matt. He starts out with a Zoom Super Fluke on a Texas Rig but is soon mixing it up with traditional jerkbaits and the nose-hook rig (Banjo Minnow Rig) as he adapts from a cold morning to a slick calm, warm afternoon. 

A jerkbait is incredibly versatile if you know how to adapt it to changing conditions. We were able to catch fish on a cold morning with a slow retrieve around this cover then switched to a Vision 110 Jr. to match the size of baitfish being ambushed by schooling bass. Ultimately it required a drop to 8 lb fluorocarbon and a small nose-hook rig to catch fish in clear water that were ambushing on an aggressive retrieve. Few baits are as adaptable as the jerkbait. 

Below is a breakdown of all the gear Matt was using throughout the day. We've included direct links to Tackle Warehouse for the baits, hooks, and gear. We also included links to some of our previous underwater and fluke rigging videos that will help you adapt traditional jerkbaits and soft jerkbaits to the conditions.

The Baits... 

-Zoom Super Fluke (Electric Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Other Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smoking Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. (GP Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Other Colors: Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad

-Keitech 2.8 Fat Swimbait (TW Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Texas Rig Hooks... 

Faster Sink- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Slower Sink- Gamakatsu EWG 4/0: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Nose Hook Rig... 

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Weedless Hook- Gamakatsu Weedless Finesse Wide Gap 1/0: http://bit.ly/2i57dOP

Nose Screw- Owner CPS Spring Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Texas Rig Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

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

Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium (Backorder Available): http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Nose Hook Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX 872S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sunline XPlasma Asegai 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G