How To Catch Bass During The Spawn! (Underwater Footage Of Bass Behavior)

Finally! Some REAL information about bass fishing during the spawn! Fishing this time of year isn't about chartreuse grubs and white jigs! Come along for a deeper dive into the world of bass fishing this time of year. From fish care, to bass behavior, to unique baits that help catch fish both on and off their beds, there is a whole world of information waiting for you!

Whether you enjoy sight fishing or not, you're fishing around spawning fish in the Spring. Understanding their mannerisms will help you adjust and catch fish. Today Tim breaks down a variety of misunderstood concepts. He focuses in on effective boat positioning, sunglass lense colors, bait selection and color, just to name a few!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, along with some great rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FAST MOVING BAIT...

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

Colors: Hot Snakes, Bama Bream

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

Colors: TW Sunfish Magic, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Best Lenses By Water Color...

Clear Water: Amber

Tanic, Pollen, Sediment Water: Copper

High Sun Daily Wear: Green or Grey

CLOTHING...

•Aftco Adapt Sun Mask Hoodie: https://bit.ly/44hMz6d

Color: Niagara Mist Acid Camo

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

•Aftco All Day Pant: https://bit.ly/3Yqatsz

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•MissileBaits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Watermelon Violet

•Big Bite Scentsation CliffHanger Worm: https://bit.ly/3XSQO4q

Colors: Tilapia, Natural Magic

•ZMan Trick Shotz: https://bit.ly/2TqJwAR

Color: TW Bluegill, The Deal

•Xzone Stealth Minnow: https://bit.ly/3yAOQfo

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Bass Candy

DROPSHOT TERMINAL...

•Owner Mosquito Light: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

•Xzone Tungsten Weight: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 3/8 oz

•Tim's SPRO Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: X Large

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: The Go To, Green Pumpkin Craw

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia

•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pump Blue, Green pump Chart

•MissileBaits Micro DBomb: https://bit.ly/4diuUwv

Color: Magic Craw Swirl, Super Bug

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

EXCELLENT DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light Fast: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

EXCELLENT JIG COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Shimano SLX (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC 12 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

These Tricks Are Why Some Anglers Catch ALL The BIG BASS In Spring! (Spring Sight Fishing)

The truth is, most anglers are terrible at sight fishing! If you aren't paying attention to subtle details, you're almost wasting your time trying to sight fish in Spring. Pay attention to these tricks because they make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave, has a huge impact before you even make a cast!

Most anglers just go down the bank without a care in the world, and it shows. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass every Spring. This year you need to pay attention to how you dress, how quickly you move, and which baits you present first to bass in shallow water. If you want to catch a BIG bass this year, this is your chance!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. We've included our favorite apparel to stay concealed, as well as our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Ocean Bound Long Sleeve: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

NED RIG…

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/10 oz

HIDDEN HOOK DROPSHOT...

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

Colors: Blueback Secret, Timid Bluegill

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

Size: 2/0 Hook

•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/8 oz

EXPOSED HOOK DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Colors: Baby Bass, Smokey magic

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin

Hook– BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

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

Size: 1/4 oz

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Chart Pepper

MICRO JIG...

•MissileBaits Micro Jig: https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Size: 3/16 oz

Color: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 2" Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Bream

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Donko

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

MID PRICED JIG/SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

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

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

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/43NRERK

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line–Seaguar InvizX 10 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

5 Sight Fishing Mistakes You Need To Avoid! (Spring Bass Fishing)

Bass are spawning around the country and every boat on the lake has a white jig tied on. Guys are prowling the shallows in search of big bed fish and really, who can blame them? This is a great time of year to catch a giant bass, the issue is that most anglers are going about it completely wrong. If you get frustrated when bed fishing season comes, this video is for you!

Fishing for spawning bass is a hot button issue. We're not jumping into the debate today, instead we're encouraging anglers to do it properly. We want you to have the tools you need to be successful, and the knowledge to know how to treat the fish properly when you catch them. The list of mistakes anglers make when targeting spawning bass is endless! Today we're only covering the top 5 and its still a full-length video. 

From choosing the right lense color for your glasses, to boat positioning, to subtle colors that get more bites, we've got you covered. Below you'll find links to all of the gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors, weights, etc, to help you make the best decision possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Sunglasses... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber (Clear Water), Copper (Suspended Particles)

Dropshot Bait (Underwater) In The Intro... 

STH Crush Worm 3": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Color: Naked Perch

Main Dropshot Worm... 

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Chart/White Lam

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Ned Rig... 

Bait- Savage 3" Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Color: Mojito

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10 oz): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Creature Baits... 

-Netbait Baby Paca Craw (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Magic Craw Swirl): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

-Big Bite Baits BFE (Tilapia): https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

-Big Bite Flying Squirrel (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Exposed Hook Jigheads... 

Ball Head- Owner Round Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Football Head- Owner Ultra Football (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2t1bY4y

Jigs and Trailers... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Warmouth, Bluegill 

Trailer #1- Netbait Paca Chunk (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Trailer #2- Big Bite Double Tail (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Bluegill Swimbaits...

-Savage Gear PulseTail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

-Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Matt's Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

line- Power Pro Braided 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Jig Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Levante Braillist: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 20 lb Sunline FC100 Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Dropshot/Ned Rig Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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

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

Underwater Sight Fishing - How To Catch More Fish!

Want to catch more fish? Come underwater and watch how these fish interact with our lures around their spawning beds! The fish are biting a jig, dropshot, texas rig, ned rig, and a variety of swimbaits! Whether you're a beginner or advanced angler, pay close attention to the details about how to avoid short strikes and false bites if you want to become a better angler overnight. 

During the spawn, bass are less motivated to feed than other periods. If you haven't spent much time sight fishing start with this recent Sight Fishing Video to help you avoid common mistakes: https://youtu.be/3pJsNGdv9QM

 Because bass are focused on spawning rather than feeding their habits change. They become more protective and aggressive but rarely fully engulf your lure. Knowing how to adapt color, size, and retrieve goes a long way to catching more fish. This is the time of year to catch a new personal best so pay close attention to the details in this video and apply them the next time you're at the lake. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits (in order of appearance) used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and lure descriptions.

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb (Fishaliscious): http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Roboworm Ned Worm 3" (Hologram Shad): http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Bass Patrol Football Jig 3/8 oz (Brown/Orange): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

*Trailer- Z Man TRD Crawz (Green Pumpkin Orange): http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

-Mattlures 6" Tournament Series Swimbait (Blue Back Herring): http://bit.ly/2de1x2n

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

*Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

-Big Bite Baits Warmouth (Chartreuse Bluegill): https://bit.ly/3bl46wd

*Rigged- Yamamoto 4/0 Football Head: http://bit.ly/2dQmqyS

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot (Snow Pig): http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S

*Rigged- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-River2Sea Stand'n Yabbie (Pearl): http://bit.ly/2DfkxuQ

-Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill (Female): http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

-Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

*Rigged on Revenge Dart Hedz 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm

-Xzone Ned Zone (Minnow Magic): http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

*Rigged On- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/6 oz Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

-Strike King Half Shell OPT (Edge): http://bit.ly/2iR9awm

*Rigged on- Owner Cover Shot 1/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

-Netbait Contour Worm (Am Dawn): https://bit.ly/2VkIGda

*Rigged on- Gamakatsu EWG 1/0 hook: http://bit.ly/2d07gvp

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Straight Tail Worm (Desert Craw): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

*Rigged- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Strike King Dream Shot Worm (Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

*Rigged- Owner Mosquito Light Size 1: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Mattlures Bluegill Hammer Tail (Female Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

-Storm Wildeye Sunfish 3": http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" (Haze): http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

-Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz (Molting Craw): http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd

*Trailer- Yamamoto Double Tail Grub 5" (Cinnamon Blk Purp): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G