The Most Overlooked Bait Of 2025! (You Should Try This Spybait Again)

Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water is remarkable. There aren't many baits that are this good, that go unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your box!

It's amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. They don't look like much in the water, but they catch a ton of fish! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them 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...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: River Bait

RELATED VIDEO...

•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

STORAGE BOX...

Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

MAIN SPY BAITS...

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

Sizes: 70, 80

Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold Colors: Neo Pearl, TW Ghost SX Shad, AM Edge

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

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS...

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

Sizes: 90, 100

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

UNIQUE SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, Half Mirror Ayu

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi

80 Size: 8

90 Size: 6

100 Size: 5

Alpha 72: 6

Alpha 62: 8

MATT'S SPY BAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MATT'S SPY BAIT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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

Early Summer Bass Fishing Tricks! (Incredible Swimbait Fishing!)

Come along for a fun day on the water! Tim is on a road trip through the North and picked a random lake off the map. Watch how he builds several unique patterns and catches a ton of beautiful largemouth and smallmouth on everything from a swimbait to a spy bait!

This is such a fun time of year to be on the water! You can catch fish a variety of ways, as illustrated by Tim's fishing today. When the conditions dictated, Tim caught a bunch of quality fish on the Megabass Magdraft. After a front blew through, he turned to a jerkbait and a spy bait to keep his bite alive. It just goes to show you, if you keep a rod in your hand, you never know what will bite!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and bait modifications, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FINESSE SWIMBAIT...

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Ayu

Head– Dirty Jigs Tungsten Guppy: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAIT...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Color: S Hasu

MAGDRAFT...

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

Color: Borealis Shad, White Back Shad

Hook Upgrade: Owner ST–56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Weight Upgrade: Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/43pxM7o

Size: 3/64 oz

SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Shiner

FINESSE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Mark 56: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD   

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 M (HG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer USA Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Daiwa Exist G LT 2500: https://bit.ly/453vyds

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 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

Fall Fishing Tricks To Keep Catching Fish! (Finesse And Reaction)

Come along for a day of Fall fishing! Tim is on the water with bluebird skies and slick calm conditions. He intends to catch them on reaction, but quickly realizes the fish aren't in the mood. Learn as he adapts and puts together a quality limit of fish with a variety of power and finesse presentations.

We all love to power fish in Fall, but some days fish aren't in the mood. When Tim was faced with slick calm conditions, he turned to bait finesse rods and spinning rods to keep catching fish. From a dropshot to a Neko, finesse jig to shakey head, he adapted to changing conditions and kept catching fish. You can do this too!

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

REACTION BAITS...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: BK Ayu

•Duo Realis Spin: https://bit.ly/2QKeL9X

Color: Black Smokey Shad

THE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

NEKO RIG...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Weight– Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 oz

Rings– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 7

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

Size: 1

DROPSHOT...

•Xzone Hot Shot Minnow: https://bit.ly/3NgPDXv

Color: 309

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

Size: 2

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

Size: 3/16 oz

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: Dark Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate

•Canterbury Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

SPYBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Model: 7'2" Medium Light

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Speed: 8:1

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

JIG COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 853C JWR

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Spy Bait Fishing: Everything You Need To Know (And Why You Should Give Them Another Try)

Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water, makes them a staple in our bass fishing line up. There aren't many baits that are this good, that go relatively unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your tackle box.

It's amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. And honestly, we get it. To the eye, they don't look like they have much action, and unless you've given them a fair shot, you don't realize that big fish devour them. But now you know, and you really need to put time in with these little gems, because you better believe the competition is going to! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them 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...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: Ghost Minnow

RELATED VIDEO...

•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

MAIN SPY BAITS...

•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

LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS...

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

Sizes: 90, 100

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

•Nishine Baby Abino 70S: https://bit.ly/3sb4xDe

Colors: Ghost Shad, Wakasagi, Pink Back

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi

80 Size: 8

90 Size: 6

100 Size: 5

Alpha 72: 6

Alpha 62: 8

MATT'S SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BFS SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 6'8" Ultralight: https://bit.ly/4aurFAO

*This Rod Is a Tackle Warehouse Exclusive

Reel– Daiwa Tatula BF 70 BFS: https://bit.ly/4b7UbYM

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

LARGER SPY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain C3000HG: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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