2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Hardbaits For Bass Fishing (Crankbait, Topwater, Jerkbait, and More!)
Today's Buyer's Guide is all about hard baits! We're covering the best topwater, jerkbaits, crankbaits, and more! We're covering all the major categories and showing you our favorite baits! No matter what you face on the water, you can fish confidently, knowing exactly what we'd throw in your situation this year!
Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as any specific components you need to fish them properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
WALKING BAITS...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Bone Python, Juvy Gill, Ito Tennessee Shad
•Evergreen Showerblows SB105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Bone, Full Metal
•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH
Color: Okie Shad
POPPERS...
•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Mat Shad, Gill
•Lobina Rico: https://bit.ly/2RGNx4x
Colors: Absolute, Tennessee Shad
•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ
Colors: Shadow Boxer, Holo Ghost Shad
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad
•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Matte Shad
•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad
•Strike King 1.5: https://bit.ly/3xLv526
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Delta Red
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, True Shad
•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M
Color: Sexy Shad, Gizzard Shad
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz
Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin
•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)
Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish
•Bill Lewis Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust
JERKBAITS...
•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz
Colors: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Ito Tennessee Shad
•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw
Colors: S Hasu, Clown, Macchiato
•Duo Realis Raz 105 SP: https://bit.ly/4foltw8
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt
SPOONS...
•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz
Colors: Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV, Shattered Glass Silver
•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Purple Threadfin
•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1
Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad
SPYBAITS...
•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Sizes: 80
Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait
•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad
BLADE BAITS...
•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple
•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiau
•Silver Buddy (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2AcTelj
Colors: Silver Plated
TAIL SPINS...
•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Silver, Clear Shad, Dera Shad
•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 – 1 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t
Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0
•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw
•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE
•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA
•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM
•Best "Enthusiast" Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/J7ikDrkx6fU
•Spinning Reels– https://youtu.be/vie_pr69cdI
•Casting Reels– https://youtu.be/QLsdeEaVLJg
•Swimbaits– https://youtu.be/nVS6r2V1LvM
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
