Two Baits That Catch February Bass! (During Tough Conditions)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an exciting afternoon on the water! The post-frontal morning was 19 degrees, but the afternoon bite is hot! Matt has set his sights on dam fishing the TVA and the fish are ready to feed, despite the tough conditions.

Matt chose to fish a dam today because the fast current positions the fish in predictable locations. He used two main baits (an A–Rig and a paddle tail swimbait) because of their drawing power in the fast moving water. Listen to the details about color and fish positioning as Matt catches fish one after another on what should have been a very tough day.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the afternoon. We've also included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as any upgrades he made to his gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

MINI FLEX RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

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

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

FULL SIZE FLEX RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Color: Frosted Purple

PADDLE TAIL...

•Zman 5" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Color: Sexy Mullet

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Color: Naked

UNDERSPIN...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

MATT'S APPAREL...

Hat– TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp

Jacket– Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA

Hoodie– Aftco Mid Layer Full Zip: https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo

Bibs– Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O

ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl

Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

PADDLE TAIL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'0" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

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

Top 5 Baits For February Bass Fishing!

Come along as we look at the top baits for bass fishing in February!  February is awesome because you can start power fishing again! Yes, the water is still cold. Yes, it's still Winter, but the the fish can sense that the very early Spring transition is right around the corner! Fish are about to start eating different lures, using different spots, and getting really fun to catch!

Despite the continued cold, the fish seem to know the end is in sight and they start moving, regardless of weather. February is an awesome time to fish! You can forget the Winter struggles and start loading the deck of your boat with jerkbaits, crankbaits, A-Rigs, swimbaits, and other fun power fishing techniques!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including 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.

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

BLADES AND LIPLESS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

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

Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost, Sexy Shad

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6

Colors: HL Hasu, Blue Pearl Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

•Xzone 2.75" – 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass 4" Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Silver Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Berkley Frittside HD 5: https://bit.ly/4hcwfXJ

Colors: HD Brown Craw, HD Green Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad, Chartreuse Black

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

MICRO FLEX RIGS...

Bladed– HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

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

Size: 1/8 oz

MINI FLEX RIGS...

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

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Swimbait– X Zone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Bait– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC

Color: Fishaliscious

Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Magic, Threadfintastic, Glimmer Bone

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Moderate: https://bit.ly/493hwNy

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

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– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

No Electronics Needed! Old School Bass Fishing!

Come along as we go bass fishing in an aluminum boat with no electronics! Forget all the hype, let's prove you can still catch fish without all the bells and whistles! Jigs, crankbaits, and blade baits are all on the menu today and despite rain and snow, we catch a bunch of fish!

Modern electronics are incredibly useful tools, but they're not a requirement for a fun day on the water. Listen closely as Matt explains his decision making throughout the day, the clues he uses to locate fish, and how he builds a pattern. Even as conditions go from bad to worse, he's able to adapt, and keep catching fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used through the day. We've also included the rod and reel combos he landed his fish with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: Hematoma

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Black Blue Flake

THE BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Mossback

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 (hooks), 3 (Line Tie)

•BKK EWG Spear: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 6

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Color: French Pearl

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: RT Escape Craw

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Classic Craw

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Color: Live River Shad

JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

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

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

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

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

19 Degrees But The Bass Are Biting! Come Fishing With Us!!

Come along for a FREEZING day on the water! The air temperatures are 19 degrees, water temperatures are 40 degrees, but the bass are still feeding! If you've ever wondered how to fish in the cold, what to wear, and how to protect your boat, we're covering all of it!

We're focused on power fishing techniques today and it pays off, despite the cold! Frigid temperatures don't mean that you have to slow down. Reaction bites can still be had if you focus on key baits. The guys are throwing very specific baits, looking for very specific conditions, and it matters when temperatures begin to plunge.

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

SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0

SWIMBAITS...

Tim's Bait– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Gizzard Shad

Head– Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/2 oz

Matt's Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

TIM'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

Swimbaits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MATT'S TACTICAL RIG...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 oz

Swimbaits– Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

BEST CLOTHING FOR LAYERING...

Beanie– Aftco Summit: https://bit.ly/3vLCEGR

Jacket– Aftco Crosswind Puff Jacket: https://bit.ly/3tZn7TA

Hoodie– Aftco Tactical Reaper: https://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

Bibs– Aftco Insulated Hydronaut: https://bit.ly/3FS21bC

Midlayer– Aftco F2 Midlayer Pants: https://bit.ly/3tXLIbr

Boots– Aftco Deck Boot: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Casting: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Dark Sleeper (7'1" Medium heavy)

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MATT'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Spinning: https://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

Model: Windbuster (7'2" Medium Medium Fast)

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

TIM'S A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Seaguar InvizX (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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