How To Catch BIG BASS In Spring! (Its Not Random)

Sure, Spring is "big bass time", but only if you know where to fish! Today Tim explains exactly what motivates big bass in Spring. He explains their movements, what they eat, and how factors like water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns, can impact them. He also shares the key baits that will help you begin targeting these big bass!

If you've struggled to catch bigger fish in Spring, you aren't alone. This time of year presents an amazing opportunity to target the biggest fish in the lake, but not everyone knows how to do it. When the same anglers continually catch big bass, it's not random, and it's not by accident. Listen closely to Tim's tips about how fish are positioning, then focus all your attention on baits that specifically target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget–friendly gear that will help you fish effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Biwako Shad

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Bacca Burrito 5" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

SENKO...

•Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Size: 5" or 6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, BHite Delight,

•ZMan Crosseyez Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Shad Spawn, Mouse Rat

•ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad, Hot Snakes, Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Electric Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Molting Craw

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 765 Flip: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model: 7'6" Medium heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Packing For A Fishing Trip + Travel Tips! (Travel Rods, Baits, And Gear Storage)

Whether you're going down the road to climb on a friend's boat, or headed around the globe to an exotic destination, packing tackle is a pain! We've developed a system now that makes it much easier to grab our tackle and go, no matter the destination. If you've ever wondered what we pack when we head out on the road, today we're opening up and letting you see it all!

The specific tackle can vary by location, but the staples remain the same. We have a basic set of terminal (hooks, weights, jigheads) that always travel with us, and some specific hard baits and soft baits that go on every trip. With that in mind, we've developed a packing list of our favorite travel gear.

In addition to baits and terminal we rely on travel rods to catch fish wherever we go. We have chosen each of these rods for a specific purpose and would recommend them without hesitation. The key to traveling is using the strongest rods you can afford (strength beats sensitivity during travel) because if you break a rod deep in the mountains or across an ocean there probably isn't going to be a replacement.

Below you'll find links to the exact rod and reel combos, as well as all the baits Matt discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CASTING COMBO #1...

Rod– Dobyns Kaden Travel 741C: https://bit.ly/4aTLcvN

Model: 7'1" Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

CASTING COMBO #2...

Rod– Megabass Triza Stym Palides: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Model: 7' Heavy

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

CASTING COMBO #3...

Rod– Megabass Triza Sparna: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

Model: 6'6" Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

CASTING COMBO #4...

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

Model: 6'8" Medium

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

SPINING COMBO #1...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/414SSrX

Reel– Shimano Stradic FM 2500: https://bit.ly/4hkHxdn

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (22 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

STORAGE CONTAINERS...

•Buzbe Quik Qube (Large): https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7

•Meiho 2010NDDM: https://bit.ly/40I9SCM

LEADER LINE...

•Seaguar Gold Label Flurocarbon leader: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Sizes: 8, 10, 15 lb

•Sunline Saltimate FC Leader: https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Size: 20 lb

TERMINAL TACKLE...

•Hog Farmer TacticalBassin Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hooks: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Sizes: 2/0, 3/0, 4/0

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Sizes: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Sizes: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

HARD BAITS...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: GLX Frozen Pink, KS Kasumi Ito

•Jackall TN Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Clear Water Minnow

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Rootbeer Craw, Green Gizzard

•Rapala Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Rootbeer Crawdad

•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Phantom Green Craw, Phantom Smoke Craw

SOFT BAITS...

•Duo Realis Wriggle Crawler 5.8: https://bit.ly/3TFXocE

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Nories Flip Dom Worm: https://bit.ly/45aSojs

Color: Castaic Choice

•Raid 2 Way (2"): https://bit.ly/4aSRQTc

Color: Green Pumpkin Pepper

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Color: Fall Webworm, Green Pumpkin Pepper

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Color: Prism Shad

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Grass Craw

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Color: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Color: Moon Dust

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 5 Baits For March Bass Fishing!

March is awesome! These baits will help you catch bigger fish! Big bass are transitioning into the shallows to feed and the fishing can be amazing! We spend March focused on faster, more aggressive presentations all month long and you should too. If you want to catch a monster bass this year, you need to go fishing right now!

March is some of the best bass fishing of the year! Bass are feeding and you can catch them on many different baits. We focus on a handful of key baits and colors to get consistent bites wherever we go, and you can apply that same information to your local lake. From chatterbaits, to crankbaits, to swimbaits, this is the month to try to catch a big bass!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, as well as those that weren't. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Blow Torch, Ghost Minnow

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw, Chartreuse Black

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

TACTICAL RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

•Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook (Bladed): https://bit.ly/429NWTK

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 A (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Early Spring Bass Fishing! Building Patterns To Catch More Fish!

Come along for an awesome day of early Spring bass fishing! Conditions have cooled, bass have backed off, but Matt is going to figure out how to catch them! Watch how he dials in a pattern throughout the day and catches some really nice fish on a variety of baits!

The key today was adapting to changing conditions instead of forcing a pattern. Once Matt analyzed where each successful bite came from, he was able to isolate a pattern that worked with a variety of different baits. From the Underspin, to the A–Rig, to the jerkbait, he was able to catch some really nice bass and have a great day on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included details on bait sizes, colors, as well as the rod and reel combos Matt used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Sexy Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 115 SP: https://bit.ly/4hlah4R

Color: ST Smelt

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr + 1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Kasumi Ito

5 HOOK RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook 4 Blade: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait:

Size: 1/4 oz

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

MICRO RIG..

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Head– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: PB Silver

Baits– Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Model: 722

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Premier: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

5 HOOK RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4gWR5uE

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Inshore LP: https://bit.ly/3YDNsSu

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz