Bass Fishing: Top 10 Baits Of 2021

What were the best baits of 2021? Which baits caught the biggest fish? Which baits caught the most? We were blessed with a bunch of great fish catches this year as we traveled around the country. Come along as we look back on some of the best catches of the year and the great baits that fooled the fish into biting. 

Some of our best baits continue to produce year after year. Others are brand new, but stood out from the crowd this year. Some of these baits made the list because they consistently caught big fish while others made the list because we could rely on them to get bit when nothing else was working. We constantly try new gear, new baits, and new patterns. These are the best of the best of 2021 that are worth a try the next time you're on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the baits shown in the video. We've included exact sizes and colors where applicable. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BAIT #1

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia

Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin 4/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1.5 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV


BAIT #2

Bait- R2S Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


BAIT #3

Bait- JackHammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Natural Gill


BAIT #4

Bait- Evergreen SB 105 Topwater: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal


BAIT #5

Bait- River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Loon, Chrome Black


BAIT #6 (Frogs)

-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: White, Chart Strike Gill


-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu


-Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Bluegill, Shad


BAIT #7

Rig- Tactical Bladed Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


BAIT #8

Bait- Zoom Ol Monster Worm: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug

Hook- Owner All Purpose 5/0: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV


BAIT #9

Bait- Dark Sleeper 3” Swimbait (1/2 - 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Wakasagi


BAIT #10 (Tubes)

-Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper


-STH Finesse Tube 2.5: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple


“BANG FOR THE BUCK” FLIPPIN COMBO… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7’11” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

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


“BANG FOR THE BUCK” FROG COMBO… 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3” XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200 (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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


BUDGET ALL-AROUND COMBO… 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’4” Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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Underspin And Screw Head Tricks For Bass Fishing!

The underspin is a lure every bass fisherman should own! When bass are chasing smaller baitfish, an underspin paired with a swimbait outfishes virtually every other lure. Today we're showing you the differences between these heads, and when you should be fishing each style. 

With all the different swimbaits and underspins on the market, how do you know which models to use? Matt breaks them down into categories and gives you the best of the best for each situation. By the time you reach the end of this video you'll know exactly when to reach for a full size option, or when the little 2.8 keitech is your best bet. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits and heads in the video. We've also included some of our favorite rod and reel combos for this technique, including a great budget option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


UNDERSPIN HEADS (In Order Of Appearance)...


-Blade Runner Spintrix (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Hog Farmer War Pig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2pcQnRP


-VMC Spin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3381fEf


-Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Upgrade: Owner CPS Spring (Large): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf


-Blade Runner Spintrix (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2oocg0a


-Picasso Single Barrel (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3py2s0v


-Cool Baits Down Under (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2boS7QA


-Megabass Okashira Screw Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA


SWIMBAITS (In Order Of Appearance)... 


-Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Other Colors: Electric Shad, TW Pro Blue


-Storm Largo Shad (4 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Sexy Shad

Other Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Damiki Armor Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill

Other Colors: RP Blue Pearl, American Shad


-Storm Largo Shad (3 inch): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Tennesse Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


-Keitech Easy Shiner (4 inch): http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Goby

Other Colors: Electric Shad, Tennessee Shad


-Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Other Colors: Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


-Megabass Spark Shad (3 inch): http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color: Albino

Other Colors: Neon Pepper, Purple Haze, Real


LARGE UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MEDIUM UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 832 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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


TINY UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO... 

Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

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


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Simple Trick To Catch Bass When Its Cold!

When cold snaps hit, fishing can be brutal! Here's a quick trick we use to get fish to react and bite when they won't touch anything else! Whether they've suspended, gone deep, or just developed lock jaw, cracking a tube is a great way to catch bass in the cold. 

We all love to power fish in the Fall but when cold weather comes in, that bite can shut down in a hurry. Turning to baits like the dropshot, Neko rig, Ned rig, or slow dragging a tube are all great ways to get a bite. But if you still want to get them to react, try cracking the tube. Instead of using your standard tube head, grab a 1/2 - 3/4 ounce head. Let the bait fall to bottom then use a sharp double snap of the rod to get the bait to hop up off the bottom and fall back down on a semi-tight line. Something about these erratic movements draws a reaction strike, even during these tough conditions. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Tim used throughout the day. We've also included some of our other favorite baits for this technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TODAY'S BAITS... 

Tube- Big Bite Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Colors: Green Pump Orange Firetail, Green Pump Purp Copper

Tube Head- Bite Me Tube Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2CV3o7S


Dropshot- Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Tennessee Shad

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx


OTHER GREAT TUBES... 

-Netbait STH 4" Finesse Tube: https://bit.ly/3aU0oeU

Colors: Frosty Pumpkin, Ten Point


-Savage Gear 4" Goby Tube: https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Brown Pump Copper Purp, Watermelon Copper Purple


-Dry Creek 3.5" Double Dip: https://bit.ly/38BgQ15

Colors: Watermelon Craw, Bama Craw


TIM'S TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- G-Loomis NRX+ 854C: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq

Reel- Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


TIM'S DROPSHOT SETUP... 

Rod- Expride 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q 

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET TUBE CRACKING COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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Swimbait Fishing For Bass - Full Seminar! (Beginner To Advanced)

Have you ever wanted to throw swimbaits for bass? Today Matt shares all his hard earned knowledge! From baits, to gear, to modifications, he lays out all the details so you can catch more, and bigger swimbait fish!

Below are links to every item in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BAITS FOR BEGINNERS... 

 Bait #1- Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


Bait #2- River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch


Bait #3- Savage Gear Line-Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill


PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass MagDraft (8" and 10"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad


-Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad


-Scottsboro Paddle Tail 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light


-Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


-Keitech Swing Impact (6.8 and 7.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


-Mattlures Tournament Series: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n

Colors: Blue Back Herring, Threadfin Shad


-Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad


-Little Creeper 6" Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring


-Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors: LC Hitch, Just Shad, KC's Ghost


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Savage Gear Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl 

Colors: White, Shad, Green Back


-Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Blue Threadfin


-Huddleston 68: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard


-Huddleston 8" ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover, Silver Blue


-Savage Gear RTF 8": https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


-Savage Gear RTF 10": https://bit.ly/3lsKP0t

Colors: Kokanee, Ghost Trout, Trout


-JSJ Hitch Silicone: https://bit.ly/3vxPgw3

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow


BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS... 

-Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill


-Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


-Savage Gear Line-Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


BLUEGILL HARD BAITS... 

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone


-Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid


-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill


-R2S S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill


-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Green Gill


MULTI-JOINT HARDBAITS... 

-Triple Trout (7" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Blue Violet Shad, Bone


-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6" and 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


OPEN WATER GLIDES... 

-Gancraft Magnum 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Colors: Dark Rainbow


-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: Kokanee, TW Steelhead


-G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Adult Trout


-R2S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch


COVER GLIDES... 

-G RATT Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad


-Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Oikawa Mesu


-Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, Shad


-Gancraft 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Colors: Kokanee


NORTHERN BAITS... 

-G Ratt Pistol Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad


-Jackall Gantarel Jr: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


-Savage Gear 4-Play: https://bit.ly/3j97oWc

Colors: Hitch, Yellow Perch


HOOK/SPLIT RINGS... 

-Owner Weighted Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Owner ST-56 Treble Hooks (3X): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Owner HyperWire Split Rings (Size 4-6): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

-Owner UltraWire Split Rings (Size 4-6): http://bit.ly/3bQgswL


OUR FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


MID-PRICED TREBLE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear BattleTek 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8


BUDGET RODS/REELS... 

-Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

-Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

-Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. 

Tactical Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz