Post Spawn Bass Fishing! Chatterbait, Neko, and Dropshot Tips!

Jump in the boat with Tim and JD for an amazing day on the water! Multiple giant bass were caught, and not on the baits you'd expect. From chatterbaits, to swimbaits, to dropshot and neko rigs, the fishing was on fire! bass fishing is amazing this time of year if you know where to look!

The key today was targeting bass around isolated offshore structure. The guys were using the wind to their advantage, drifting outside flats, and casting to visual cover and structure. While the reaction bite was absolutely on fire, the biggest bass came on the finesse presentations. Together, it made for a really fun day on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim and JD used throughout the video. We've included the bait colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos they 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.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Custom

Hook– Owner Sniper Finesse Neko (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band– VMC Crossover (Size 5): https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Weight– Xzone Pagoda: https://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Size: 3/32 oz

DROPSHOT...

Bait– Berkley Lab Series Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/3OYhSOr

Color: Violet Morning Dawn

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 1/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Ayu

THE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

NEKO RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4farXAh

Model: LXTS71MF

Reel– Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3WYpX75

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/34R5Mfe

Leader– Seaguar Gold label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 6'8" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 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

4 Common Spring Fishing Mistakes! ( Don't Be This Guy )

We all make mistakes while fishing, and some are worse than others! If you want to catch more fish this Spring you need to avoid these mistakes! Pay attention to what you're doing out there and you'll see an instant change in your bass fishing for the better!

Tim is telling it like it is! We all make mistakes on the water, that's just part bass fishing. Focus on positive change and your fishing will improve. Here are the mistakes we believe you should watch out for this Spring!

THE MISTAKES...

•Fishing Too Slowly

•Sticking With Confidence Baits

•Failing To Add Cadence Changes To Reaction Baits

•Overworking Your Finesse Presentations

•Fishing History Instead Of Current Conditions

•Forcing A Pattern When The Conditions Don't Match

•Keep Everything In Perspective

Below you'll find links to Tim's key confidence baits this time of year. We've included his favorite sizes and colors for each, along with the rigging components he uses to fish them effectively. We've also included some great budget friendly rod and reel combos for working these baits properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BAITS TO HELP YOU COVER WATER...

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

Bait– Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig: https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Favorite Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Favorite Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Alabama Craw

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pro Blue Red Pearl

TIM'S SPRING CONFIDENCE BAITS...

SWIMBAIT AND GLIDEBAIT...

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

Colors: Nude Rainbow, White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

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

Favorite Size: 8"

Favorite Colors: CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

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

Color: Green Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Ayu, Wakasagi, Gill

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB

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

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Heavy (795): https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait FC (22 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

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

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

Shallow Water Bass Fishing! Flipping, Topwater, Old School Spring Bass Fishing!

Jump in the boat for an exciting day of bass fishing! Matt is on the road and today he's dropped into a lake where the fish are in an old school mood. Today is all about a flipping stick, a frog rod, and shallow water. He's not chasing suspended fish, probing open water, or even using modern electronics!

This is the bass fishing we fell in love with as kids. Bass are up on the bank, they're not line shy, and you can hammer the hook sets. Matt isn't getting a ton of bites, but they're the right caliber of fish. He identifies 3 unique patterns to catch them, and quickly gets to work putting fish in the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact bait colors, rigging components, as well as the rod and reel combos that he used to work the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

THE FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7

Colors: Green Pump Orange

THE FLIPPING BAIT...

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Bruiser Flash, Ballistic Bruiser

•Owner Jungle Flipping Hook: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Size: 4/0

•VMC Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3G0WGCg

Size: 3/4 oz

•6th Sense Sinker Stoppers: https://bit.ly/32aJG6J

FROG COMBO #1...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 745: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 7'4" Mag Heavy

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

FROG COMBO #2...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'3" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (15 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

FLIPPING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Extra Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

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

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

How To Catch BIG BASS In Spring! ( It's Not Random And You Can Catch Them )

Spring is Big Bass Season, but only for select anglers. If you want to catch bigger bass this year, you need to understand that its not random and you need to fish with intention. Today Tim explains exactly what motivates big bass in Spring. He explains their movements, what they eat, and how factors like water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns, can impact them. He also shares the key baits that will help you begin targeting these big bass!

A few days ago Matt gave us an in–depth video on building patterns to target quality fish. There is a distinct mindset difference between catching more fish, and catching bigger fish. If you've struggled to catch bigger fish in Spring, you aren't alone. This time of year presents an amazing opportunity to target the biggest fish in the lake, but not everyone knows how to do it. When the same anglers continually catch big bass, it's not random, and it's not by accident. Listen closely to Tim's tips about how fish are positioning, then focus all your attention on baits that specifically target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget–friendly gear that will help you fish effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

RELATED VIDEOS...

•The #1 Secret To March Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/csUmc3c9BkY

•Where Bass Go In Early Spring: https://youtu.be/i-xXt40T0kw

BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Biwako Shad

•Megabass 6" Freestyle Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: Ghost Shad Solid, White Back Shad, Brownie

•Owner Beast Hook (6/0): https://bit.ly/2ancP66

•Bucca 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic

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

Colors: Chrome Gizzard, Shad, CA Hitch

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad, Black Blue, Bama Bream

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Hematoma Swirl, Electric Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Colors: The Go To, Molting Craw

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue, Bama Craw

STICK BAIT...

•Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Size: 5" or 6"

Favorite Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flk, Black Blue Flake

HIGH END SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (25 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 765 Flip: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model: 7'6" Medium heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 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

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