Top 10 Bass Fishing Baits Of 2025!
Here are the best baits of 2025! 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 clearly stand out from the rest. 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 2025, and if you're not using them yet, it's probably worth giving them a try.
Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim showed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as any relevant rigging components. We've also included some great "budget friendly" rods and reels to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
1) THE RIG...
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 1/4 oz
Baits– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad
Dummy Baits– 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad
2) STROLL SHAD...
•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI
Color: Green Shad
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 3/16 oz – 1/0 Hook
3) THE SENKO...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate, Green Pumpkin Black Flake
•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL
Size: 3/0
4) THE MAGDRAFT...
•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: Borealis Shad
5) THE KARASHI...
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Color: Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill, See Through Shad
•Megabass Tinsel Treble: https://bit.ly/4ltPizz
(Replacement Treble For Karashi)
6) STRAIGHT TAIL WORM...
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: MissileMorning, Blueback Secret
•Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
Size: 1/4 oz
7) TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill
8) SPARK SHAD...
•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Color: Real
•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Size: 1/8 oz
9) SPUNK SHAD...
•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Ghost Minnow
•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Size: 1/4 oz
10) JIGGING SPOON...
•Nichols DUH Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd
Colors: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass
Size: 3/4 oz and 1 3/4 oz
•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1
Size: 7/8 oz
BUDGET RIG/MAGDRAFT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX
BUDGET STROLLING/FINESSE COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER/SENKO COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX
Model: 733 C
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 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
