Top 5 "MUST HAVE" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Early Spring fishing creeps up every year, this year you'll be ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water, here's how you need to prepare. These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler that wants to catch big bass this coming Spring. Power fishing is taking over soon and you won't want to be left behind!

Spring is all about covering water to locate schools of bass. If you're fishing too slowly, the odds of finding these mega schools drops significantly. With that in mind, all our top baits focus on fishing quickly. Aside from speed; flash, vibration, and sound, are all key components of successful Spring baits.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH AND GEAR...

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

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

TACTICAL A–RIGS...

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

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

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook (Bladed): https://bit.ly/429NWTK

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

TACTICAL MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Berkley Frittside 5: https://bit.ly/4gLRM98

Colors: Special Red Craw, Brown Craw

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw, Chartreuse Black

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

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

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

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw, Dirty White

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Natural Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

Bold Colors: Blow Torch, Blizzard Gizzard

UNDERSPINS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

SWIMBAITS...

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

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

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: HL Hasu, SG Threadfin

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

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

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline FC (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV

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

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

BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 A (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

BUDGET SWIMBAIT...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

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

Line– Sunline Big Bait (25 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

If you plan to do any shopping, using our affiliate links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

This Lure Can Save Your Day When Spring Bass Won't Bite!

We all love Spring bass fishing, but when it gets tough, this is the bait we turn to! There is something about an Alabama Rig that gets bites in Spring when nothing else will. Early Spring and prespawn bass are motivated to feed, and even in tough conditions they will react to a ball of baitfish swimming by. Tim capitalized on this today and caught a great limit of fish when he was struggling to get bit on traditional Spring patterns.

A few years ago we approached Hog Farmer to build our line of Tactical Flex Rigs. For years we used a close friend's hand made specialized rigs that were made of thinner wire, and had more arms than the average rig. They were so much more effective than traditional rigs that we knew we had to bring them to the public. Today Tim caught all of his fish on our Tactical 5 Hook, 4 Blade Rig. We also have an entire line of 6 wire, 3 hook rigs in both bladed and non bladed configurations to help you adapt to changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to the baits Tim fished with today, along with links to the rest of our A–Rig designs. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE RIG THAT CAUGHT THEM...

Rig– Hog Farmer TacticalBassin 5 Hook 4 Blade Rig: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Swimbait– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

THE OTHER TACTICAL RIGS...

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

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

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

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

RIG STORAGE...

•The Rig Rangler: https://bit.ly/3DqKUw2

UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 5/0 – 1/4 oz

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Hite's Hot Craw

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blow Torch

LIPLESS...

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

Today's Colors: RT Escape Craw

SQUAREBILL...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

TIM'S A–RIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

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

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

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Med Hvy BJR: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 A (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 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

4 Fishing Mistakes We All Make! ( And How To Change Them )

Don't be the guy who misses his shot at a big bass this year! These mistakes are costing you fish! If you change these habits you'll begin catching more fish right away. Subtle details make a huge difference, especially around shallow water. Bass are coming up from deeper water and they're leery of the shallows. Make these adjustments and see the difference for yourself.

From accidentally slamming locker lids to choosing the wrong lure, we all make mistakes in the Spring. This video is about learning better ways to operate so you can begin catching more fish on your next trip. Matt highlights the negatives, then provides a solution for each, and even includes some baits that will help you along the way.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear he discussed in the video. We've included favorite colors, sizes, and rigging for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Best Lense For Clear Water: Amber

Best Lense For Stained Water: Copper

Best Daily Lenses: Green or Grey

BAITS FOR TARGETING SHALLOW FISH...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

•Xzone 4" Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Megabass Pop X Popper: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Mat Shad

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Prism Smelt, Ghost Minnow

BAITS FOR ERRATIC RETRIEVES...

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

•ZMan 1/2 oz JackHammer Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

•Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT Crankbait: https://bit.ly/46t66yR

Model: 7' Medium Heavy Glass

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

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

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Model: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X LP: https://bit.ly/3wZ12ph

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don't miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish than April. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it's not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SHAKEY HEAD...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blue Back Secret

•Big Bite Baits FinTwist Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw

•Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

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

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Black Shadow Flare, Summer Craw

ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

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

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz

UNDERSPINS...

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

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

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

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

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost

•Duo Realis Vibration Nitro (5/9 oz): https://bit.ly/3wDutwS

Colors: Red Tiger, Burning Tiger

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Green Pumpkin, Sexy Shad

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

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

Colors: Hasu, Ayu, Gill

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

Reel– Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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