These 2 Baits Catch Big Bass In January! (Day On The Water With Matt)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome day on the water! Matt is exploring new water today and it doesn’t take long to start getting bit! He starts out strolling and throwing a jerkbait, then pivots and finds an amazing swimbait bite!

A lot of anglers mistakenly think that Winter bass fishing is tough. Today was cold, but the fishing was incredible! Watch how Matt uses different baits to fire fish up and keep them biting. Make sure you stick around to the end because Matt breaks down the retrieve differences between traditional glide baits and the emerging category of soft glide baits.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish the baits effectively. 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

STROLLING BAITS…

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow and Green Shad

Sizes: 4” and 5”

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

Size: 3/16 oz

JERKBAIT…

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

Color: GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

Hook Upgrade– Redline Finesse Treble: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Size: 5

GLIDE BAITS…

•Berkley 8” Chop Block Glide: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Shad

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

Color: Matte Shad

STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

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

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

CHOP BLOCK COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Beast 200 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

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

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TRICK SHAD COMBO…

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

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

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

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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January Bass Fishing! (Tim And JD On The Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water with Tim and JD! The boys are on a lake they haven't visited in years and they're feeling the pressure to find fish quickly. Tim begins on main lake structures but quickly works his way back into pockets, where he finds bass corralling baitfish. Despite the cold conditions, he's able to target these fish with reaction baits.

Spotted Bass can be very aggressive, even in cold water. In the background of some of the fish catches you can see fish breaking the surface. Tim uses a combination of finesse baits, strolling, spoons, and the A–Rig to quickly load the boat. Throw in some gorgeous brown trout for good measure and you've got an amazing day on the water!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear Tim and JD used throughout the day. We've also included the rod and reel combos they use to land their fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FUZZY NED...

•ZMan Fuzzy TRD: https://bit.ly/48y7rIA

Color: Green Pumpkin

•Zman Ned Lockz HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/15 oz

STROLLING BAIT...

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

Color: Green Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz

THE SPOONS...

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Size: 7/8 oz

•Nichols DUH 2.0 Spoon: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Color: Morning Dawn

Sizes: 3/4 oz

FLEX RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad

FINESSE JIG...

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

SPOON COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Kage SV 150: https://bit.ly/3JEBep4

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'10" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" M SB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Exsence 3000: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'4" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (18 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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 January Bass Fishing!

January bass fishing is totally different than the rest of the year! Catching bass in January is very different than the rest of the year! If you want to catch bigger fish consistently, these 5 baits (actually 6) will help you do it! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often lying right on bottom. Most anglers lean to finesse presentations, but that's not a requirement. The right reaction baits can trigger a feed response, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction, finesse, and metal baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FOOTBALL JIGS...

Jig– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

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

Colors: Cinnamon Purple, Green Pumpkin Black

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

Colors: Brown/Purple, Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

MINI FLEX RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Yamamoto Shad Shape: https://bit.ly/4hOE5al

Color: Natural Shad

MICRO FLEX RIG...

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

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

Swimbaits– Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: PB Silver

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Ito Tennessee Shad, Kasumi Ito

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 and 1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

JIG AND MINNOW...

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

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3/16 oz (1/0 Hook)

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Bad Shad, Smelt

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Green Craw, Phantom Green

BUDGET JIG AND RIG 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 CRANKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8

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

BUDGET STROLLING 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

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

Fishing A Frozen Lake!! Rain, Ice, And Bass Fishing!!

We found open water and the bass are biting!! Come along as the boys explore new spots after their main areas are frozen over. The ice cold water is causing them to adapt but it doesn't take long for them to find a pattern that works and start putting bass in the boat! These are the days we don't forget!

A recent cold snap has caused our home lake to freeze and it's been a struggle to even find a way to get the boats on the water. A little ice and snow won't stop us from chasing bass! We don't winterize our boats, and we don't put our gear away for the season. We adapt to changing conditions and figure out a way to keep catching fish! Come along for an awesome day as we explore the limits of bass fishing when it's cold!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were using. We've included the exact colors, sizes, as well as the rod and reel combos used. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

FINESSE SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

MICRO A RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

MINI A 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

Baits– Keitech 5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

MICRO RIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3RhFit1

Reel– Daiwa Steez ST TWS: https://bit.ly/2hNLdb2

Line– Seaguar InvizX 12 lb Fluoro: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MINI RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

RAIN GEAR...

•Aftco Barricade Rain Jacket: https://bit.ly/3eiR0mb

•Aftco Barricade Rain Bibs: https://bit.ly/3swFjRi

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

•Aftco Deck Boots: https://bit.ly/3OhVo7z

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