5 Fishing Hacks For Winter Bass Fishing!

These hacks will make your Winter fishing much easier! Any Winter trip has its challenges, but these keys will open the door to a whole different way to fish. From time of day, to line adjustments, to baits that will make all the difference, this is what you need to know... and no one else is talking about it!

Jump in the boat with Matt as he gives away 5 key tips that help him and Tim catch fish throughout Winter. There are a few key baits they rely on throughout Winter that help them be more successful than the anglers around them, but they also focus on key bite windows and locations. If you're ready to take your Winter fishing to the next level, this is for you!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact sizes, colors, and components so you know exactly what the guys are using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FISHING LINE...

•Sunline FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Favorite Sizes: 10 – 15 lb

•Seaguar Grand Max Fluoro Leader: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

Favorite Sizes: 10 – 12 lb

MINI RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

Main Baits: Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

Dummies: Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

MICRO RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex 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: American Shad

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Favorite Colors: Albino, Ghost Minnow, Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/4nfOJtT

Size: 3/16 oz

GRAPH SHADZ...

•Zman Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad Smelt

FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Black Purp

NED WORMS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Meat Dog

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret

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

TOP 5 BAITS FOR DECEMBER BASS FISHING!

December is the Season of BIG BASS!! If you want to catch a giant bass, it's time to go fishing! You'll often catch less fish in December, but the bites you get are bigger. Keep in mind, there is always a shot at the fish of a lifetime! Here are the baits we rely on to get bit during the cold month of December.

There are two very different approaches to bass fishing in December. Many anglers turn to finesse presentations and slow retrieves to catch lethargic bass. This can be very effective but it's also mundane when you're struggling through cold temperatures. This Winter, try focusing on baits that get reaction strikes, despite the cold, and you'll be surprised by the results. No matter what you choose, December gives you a great opportunity to catch a giant bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, in the exact colors and sizes that we trust to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included several some key budget friendly rod and reel combos to fish these presentations effectively.

MINI FLEX RIG...

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

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 3.3" and 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Threadfin Shad, Electric Shad

MICRO FLEX RIG...

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

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

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

Recommended Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

SPEED CRANK...

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

Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin Shad

•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Brown, Phantom Green

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad

•Megabass Visino 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Mat Shad, Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Trout, Holdover Trout, Shasta Trout

•Savage Gear 8" Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Trout, Dirty Silver

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Ayu, Real

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

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

Size: 1/4 oz

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Size: 1/2 - 5/8 oz

Color: SuperMatt Brown, The Go To, Alabama Craw

•Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pump Purple Copper

MICRO JIGS...

•Keitech Tungsten Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

•Beast Coast OW Jig: https://bit.ly/4gFj0yq

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

Colors: MB Pumpkin, Stealth PBJ, Dirtbag

MICRO JIG TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Grass Craw, Green Pumpkin Black

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Double Tail Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper

•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Size: 1/4 oz

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 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

STROLLING BAITS...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Green Shad, Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 7'3" MH Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 X: https://bit.ly/4ffgUVe

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

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

MID PRICED STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 6'10" Light (6101): https://bit.ly/3Kdkg19

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND MERCH)

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

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

Winter Reservoir Fishing In The South! ( Swimbaits and Spoons )

Come along for a fun day on the water as Tim targets bass in a huge reservoir! Most of the country has been frigid cold lately but bass in the South are still active. Watch as Tim breaks down a fishery, finds feeding fish, and dials in a really fun pattern to catch them!

The day starts off strong but once the sun is up, Tim quickly realizes the bite has shut down. No matter what he does the fish just won't bite. We've all been there, the difference is Tim didn't quit. After hours of grinding, he turns the corner when it picks up a spoon and starts targeting bass that are feeding on small baitfish. From jigging spoons to flutter spoons, the bite is on!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout they day. We've included the exact combo he was spooning with, as well as a great budget–friendly alternative for the price conscious angler. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Clear Silver Glow

SPOONS...

•Jackall Counterback Spoon: https://bit.ly/3ymOngI

Color: Stealth Smoke Shad

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel

TIM'S SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPOON COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

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

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: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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

Top 5 Baits For December Bass Fishing!

December is cold but the BIG Bass are feeding!! If you want to catch a giant bass, it's time to go fishing! We typically catch less fish in December but the bites we get are bigger, and we always know there's a shot at the fish of a lifetime! Here are the baits we rely on to get bit during the cold month of December...

There are two very different approaches to bass fishing in December. Many anglers turn to finesse presentations and slow retrieves to catch lethargic bass. This can be very effective but it's also mundane when you're struggling through cold temperatures. This Winter, try focusing on baits that get reaction strikes, despite the cold, and you'll be surprised by the results. No matter what you choose, December gives you a great opportunity to catch a giant bass!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, in the exact colors and sizes that we trust to catch these fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included several of the key rod and reel combos we use to consistently catch fish with these presentations.

MINI ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

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

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

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

MICRO ALABAMA RIG...

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

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

SPEED CRANKS...

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow, True shad

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Clear Laker, Tennessee Shad

SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear 8" Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Trout, Dirty Silver

•Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Trout, Holdover Trout

WINTER JIGS...

Jig– Keitech Football Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Color: Green Pumpkin

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

STROLLING BAITS...

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

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

JIGGING SPOON...

•Nichols Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn, Sierra

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad

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: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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