2025 BUYER'S GUIDE! Best Spinnerbaits, Trailers, Alabama Rigs, and Gear!

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits and A–Rigs! We're streamlining two of the largest categories in bass fishing to help you fish with confidence! Come along as we take a quick dive into some of the best spinnerbaits and rigs 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. The same can be said for A–Rigs, but not after today! With spinnerbaits, we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired with simple trailers. With A–Rigs we're focused on reliable baits with great movement!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. 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/KVy_HzsNdv4

Buyer's Guide: Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/NaLpakzewTs


FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

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

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad


•Nichols Dirty Flake: https://bit.ly/427QocQ

Colors: Alabama Bream, Tactical Shad, Moon Shiner


MID FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

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

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Chartreuse Shad


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

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly


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

Colors: Mouse, Spot Remover, Aurora


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

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi


FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

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

Color: Mouse, Sexxy Mouse


•Zman Sling Bladez Power Finesse: https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Color: Mouserat, Greenback Shad


KICKER BLADE SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Red Colorado: https://bit.ly/46Mxmtz

Colors: Coleslaw, Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Coleslaw, Snow, Citrus Shad


TRAILERS AND STINGER HOOKS...

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

Size: 1/0 - 3/0


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

Size: 2, 1


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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


•Nomad 4" Spectre Minnow: https://bit.ly/48MOyle

Colors: Arkansas Shiner, Blueback Herring


SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

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


TACTICAL BLADED 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

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


TACTICAL NON BLADED RIGS...

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

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

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


SWIMBAIT HEADS (Largest To Smallest)...

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

Recommended Size: 1/8 – 3/8 oz


•ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Recommended Size: 1/8 oz


REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS AND TOOLS…

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 4


•Owner CPS Spring: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium


SWIMBAITS FOR MICRO RIG…

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

Size: 3”

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 2.75"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


SWIMBAITS FOR MINI AND FLEX RIG...

•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5 - 4.75”

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


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

Sizes: 3.8" - 4.8"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


RIG STORAGE...

•Rig Rangler: https://bit.ly/3DqKUw2


•Rod Glove XL Sleeve: http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R


•TW Alabama Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH


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


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


ALL AROUND RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7’5” Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 M (HG): https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi


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 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

Spinnerbait Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing! ( Everything You Need To Know )

Spinnerbaits are amazing if you know these tricks! Spinnerbaits can catch fish all Spring, no matter the weather. From prespawn to shad spawn, there is a place for a spinnerbait if you know how to adapt. 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 rely on in varying conditions. 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, Wakasagi, Hasu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0


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


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

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer


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

Color: Mouse, Blue Shad, Silver Shiner


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

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream


FULL SIZE SPINNERBAITS...

•Damiki TOT: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Sharp Belly


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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad


•River2Sea Bling: https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It


SITUATIONAL BAITS...

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

Color: Hot Tiger (Bold) , Gill (Black Blades)


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

Dark Colors: JT's Best Color Ever

Light Colors: Bombshell Shad, Clent's Shad Spawn

Red Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad


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

Colors: Green Crystal, Blue Shad


TRAILER HOOKS...

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

Sizes: 2, 1/0


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

Size: 1/0 - 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


FINESSE SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer JDM Casting: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Dark Sleeper (7'1" Medium heavy)

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

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


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


BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium 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

BUYER'S GUIDE: SPINNERBAITS AND SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits! We're taking a simplified approach to this giant category and focusing on 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!

No two spinnerbaits are created equal, There are a plethora of shapes, sizes, and blade configurations that all impact the angle a spinnerbait follows as it passes through the water. Today we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired to different trailers. These subtle differences are what makes key spinnerbaits stand out from all the others and will help you get bit in more situations.

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...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM


FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

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

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad


•Terminator P1 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Nashville Sexy, Green Gizzard


STAND OUT SPINNERBAITS...

•River2Sea Bling: https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Abalone Shad, Iced, I Know It


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

Size: 3/8 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly


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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Blue Shad, Green Crystal


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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass


FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

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

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi


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

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer


SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

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


SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Size: 2/0 or 3/0


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

Size: 1 or 1/0


•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" or 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


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


HIGH END SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy

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

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