Spring Spinnerbait Fishing! Everything You Need To know + Underwater Footage!

Spinnerbaits catch a ton of bass in Spring, but you need to know the tricks! From prespawn to shad spawn, there is a place for a spinnerbait if you know how to adapt. Different blade combinations, colors, and trailers all play a huge factor in your catch rate. This is everything you need to know!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, colors, and configurations. Most anglers have a favorite bait or two and hope for the best. Today we're going to show you how to adapt your spinnerbaits to changing conditions throughout the Spring so you can catch more fish!

Below you'll find links to our confidence spinnerbaits. These are the baits we personally rely on to catch fish. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

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

Color: Ayu and Wakasagi

SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz: https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

Size: Half Large

FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu, Gill

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Color: Mouse, Blue Shad, Silver Shiner

•Damiki TOT Type 1 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Color: Sharp Belly, Snow Shad, Smelt Shad

•War Eagle Finesse: https://bit.ly/4246JxU

Color: Spot Remover, Sexxy Mouse, Shimmer Blue

FULL SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Magic Shad

•Nichols Pulsator Glitter Blades: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Dark Colors: JT's Best Color Ever

Light Colors: Bombshell Shad, Clent's Shad Spawn

•Nichols Hammered Shattered Glass: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Colors: Green Crystal, Blue Shad

MURKY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•War Eagle Painted Double Willow: https://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Colors: Coleslaw, White/Chart

•War Eagle Painted Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/4hR9998

Colors: Coleslaw

•Nichols Pulsator Red Blades: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad

•Nichols Pulsator Hoosier Series: https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Colors: Coleslaw, Snow, Citrus Shad

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu G Power Stinger: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Sizes: 2, 1/0

•Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 2/0, 3/0

SWIMBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

MATT'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID PRICED SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'1" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

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

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

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: SPINNERBAITS, SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS, AND GEAR!

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits! We're eliminating 90% of this giant category and focusing on the baits that get bit most often! Size, blade type, color, and trailer are all important factors when choosing the right spinnerbait. Come along as we take a quick dive into some of the best spinnerbaits on the market!

Spinnerbait options can leave the most seasoned angler confused! Different shapes, sizes, and blade configurations all impact the effectiveness of your bait. Today we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired with simple trailers. In other words, we're making spinnerbait selection EASY!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: High End Combos– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer'S Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Bombshell Bass, JT Chartreuse Shad

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad

MID FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Chartreuse Shad

•Damiki TOT Type 1: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

•Shimano Swagy Double Willow: https://bit.ly/45E03ao

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer

FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle Nickel: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Size: 1/2 – 3/4 oz

Colors: Mouse, Spot Remover, Aurora

SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz (Half Large): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Trailer SP Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 1/0 - 3/0

•Hayabusa WRM 929 Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1, 1/0

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

HIGH END SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7'1" Heavy Fast

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

MID PRICED SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://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

These Baits Catch Fall Bass!! (Subtle Tricks To Get More Bites)

Come along with Matt and Tim for an awesome day on the water! The fish are aggressive, the conditions are perfect, and the guys waste no time catching a pile of fish on different techniques! This is what makes Fall bass fishing so special!

We love this time of year! The bass are feeding and we're able to catch them almost any way we want. From crankbaits and underspins, to spinnerbaits and A–Rigs, the fish are biting! Pay attention to the details as the guys explain their thoughts on lure color, stinger hooks, and more.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

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

Color: Chartreuse Blue

MICRO RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•ZMan Trout Eye Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/47TKMnT

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

Color: Chartreuse Blue

CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Citrus Shad

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Northern Special

SPINNERBAITS...

•War Eagle Gold Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3zPd7Ps

Color: White Chartreuse Blue

•War Eagle Nickel Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Color: Hot White Shad

•Gamakatsu Stinger Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 1/0

SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/2 oz

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Blue/Chartreuse

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Model: 7' Medium Moderate

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7' Heavy

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

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

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier LP: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

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

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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

This Simple Lure Trick Makes Fall Bass Fishing Easy!

Want to catch more fish this Fall? It's much easier than you think! If your bass are chasing baitfish, the addition of a blade to your favorite lure will have a shocking impact on your catch rate! The biggest issue in Fall is distracting bass away from the 1000's of real baitfish, to get them to focus on your lure. A small blade does an amazing job of getting their attention!

Whether you throw swimbaits, Alabama Rigs, crankbaits, or any other soft bait, adding a blade is simple to do. The Tactical duo loves throwing swimbaits, but this time of year they focus almost entirely on underspins. Now you know why!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, heads, and terminal upgrades that Tim recommends. We've also included some great budget rod and reel options for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS...

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

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

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

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

SWIMBAITS FOR UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 3.3" - 4.75"

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 2.8 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

BLADED ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

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

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

SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Ayu, Wakasagi

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle Nickel: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Spot Remover

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 70, 80

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

OKASHIRA SCREW HEAD...

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz

•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

size: 3"

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad

TAIL SPINNERS...

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

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

•Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Size: 1 oz

Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream

•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Size: 3/4 oz

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad

TERMINAL UPGRADES...

•VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble: https://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Favorite Sizes: 4, 5, 6

•Xzone Blade Spins: https://bit.ly/3A6Rzhv

Preferred Shape: Willow

BUDGET A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

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

BUDGET SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET UNDERSPIN/ SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'1" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://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