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

Post Spawn Bass Fishing On Lake Chickamauga!

Jump in the boat with Tim for an awesome day on the water! Tim targets fish with swimbaits, chatterbaits, and finesse baits, as conditions change throughout the day. Lake Chickamauga is a vast fishery that is ever-changing. At one end of the lake Tim is faced with clear water and finesse conditions, but at the other end, he power fishes in muddy water for big bass.

Lake Chickamauga is a world renowned lake for good reason. It's packed with bass! However, it's also packed with anglers, as most great fisheries are. As a result, you'll see Tim adapting his techniques throughout the day as he tries to fool these educated bass into biting. It doesn't take long for a successful pattern to emerge and Tim quickly loads the boat with quality bass.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Tim used through the day. We've included his exact colors, trailers, 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 GEAR...

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

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

MAGDRAFT...

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

Color: Ghost Shad Solid

NEKO RIG...

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

Color: MissileMorning

•Owner Weedless Sniper Finesse Hook: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Size: 1/0

•VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

•Gamakatsu Trigger Nail: https://bit.ly/48EMWtI

Size: 1/16 oz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: See Through Shad, HT Ito Wakasagi KS

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Colors: Electric Shad

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

Colors: Electric Shad

•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX

Color: The Deal, Electric Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion 6'6" Light: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Expada

Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

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

Spring Swimbait And Chatterbait Fishing Is EASY!

Jump in the boat with Tim and Matt for an awesome day of fishing on Lake Guntersville! The bass are spawning, but the guys are committed to power fishing instead of sight fishing. They use an 8" Glide and a Chatterbait to cover water and locate aggressive fish. They give key tips throughout the day while landing quality bass on a variety of baits.

Most anglers are focused on spawning bass in April, but it's not a requirement to have a fun day on the water. You can target pre spawners that are still moving in, and post spawn bass on their way back out. The guys did an excellent job of this throughout the day, focusing on offshore structures and steeper banks where bass would naturally gather after the spawn.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included the exact 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.

SWIMBAIT...

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

Colors: Burnt Bone, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

•Zman 1/2 oz Jackhammer: https://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

•MissileBaits 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Goby Bite

•Zman 3/8 oz Evo Elite Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Alabama Bream, Electric Shad

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic, Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SOFT JERBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: 6" Electric Shad, 5" Pro Blue Red Pearl

MEGABASS CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

FENWICK CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

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

MATT'S GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu García Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

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

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (30 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

TIM'S GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'11" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

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

The Best Hard Baits For Bass Fishing - Shallow, Deep, Reaction (SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE 2026)

Today we're covering the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! In our final Buyer's Guide of Spring, we're covering all the major categories for Spring Bass Fishing. From Blade baits to crankbaits, swimbaits to chatterbaits, these are the baits we personally fish in Spring. No matter what you face on the water, you can go confidently know exactly what we'd throw in your situation.

Spring is a great time to learn a new technique. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use in the Spring, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDE...

•Budget Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/3yxQzzPMxM0

•Bang For The Buck Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/zSpUeryIBoE

•High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/eN0jl8xIJR4

•Budget Baits: https://youtu.be/4_M0OoZK2Y8

•BFS Guide: https://youtu.be/BO3GbKkgobo

•Soft Baits: https://youtu.be/02vnmQ6dJzQ

JERKBAITS...

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

Colors: HL Silver Shad, SG Threadfin

•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7

Colors: AM Edge, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

•Berkley Frittside 5 Clickin: https://bit.ly/4rV0Kah

Colors: Ghost Red Craw, Special Red Craw, Kentucky Blue

MID/DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 12: https://bit.ly/4pSzbNU

Colors: Live River Shad, Crystal Craw, Citrus Shad

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin

•Rapala Snare 50: https://bit.ly/47hD5sq

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Craw, Lemon Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm

Colors: Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Rainbow Trout, Ghost Bone

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN...

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

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

TOPWATER...

•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Matte Shad, Pure Chrome

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Colors: STP, Kasumi Ito, Matte Shad

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

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Shadow Boxer, Holo Ghost Shad

WIRE BAITS...

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

Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Bruised Green Pumpkin

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic

•Dirty Jigs Compact Double Willow Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

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

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