Swimbait Fishing For Bass Made Easy! Full Seminar (Beginner To Advanced)

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! You only need a few baits to consistently catch fish, no matter where you live! Most anglers act like catching big bass with swimbaits is difficult, but aside from some little tricks, there isn't much you need to know to start catching bass with swimbaits.

Matt breaks swimbaits into basic categories, including bluegill, baitfish, and trout profiles. Based on what bass are primarily eating in your lake, he covers which baits to focus on, and how to fish them effectively. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence with those key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors. We've also included some great rod and reel combos, as well as some other swimbait videos. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SIMPLE BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: White Back Shad

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

Color: Matte Shad

•Big Bite Baits B6 Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Colors: Blue Gizzard

•Zman 6" Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi

Colors: Bad Shad

•Zman Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 3/4 oz

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

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

Colors: RT Bluegill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

•Bucca Brand 3.75" Baby Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/3IBscss

Colors: Violet Brim

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill

SHAD GLIDES...

•Clutch Eco: https://bit.ly/4bsZX9q

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

•Shimano Gravitator: https://bit.ly/43HbYpQ

COVER GLIDES...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

•Savage Gear Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

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

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

•Savage Gear Scandal 250: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

•Baitsanity 11.5" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/3U1em4P

•Savage Gear 8" Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

MULTI JOINT...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

WAKEBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

•Spro 8" Floater: https://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

•Bucca Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

SOFT BLUEGILLS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

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

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

SOFT GLIDES...

•Grow Design Flag 170: https://bit.ly/46LrrVS

Colors: Albino Purple

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: TW Shad, Hustler

•Savage Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Colors: Gizzard Shad

WEDGE TAILS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout

•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

PADDLE TAILS...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Zman Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sight Flash

•Big Bite B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 6/0 Hook

•Owner Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Gamakatsu 2X Big Bait Trebles: https://bit.ly/42ot615

•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Zman Rattle Snaker: https://bit.ly/48q8mLp

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

STORAGE...

•Plano Flex Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG

•Savage Gear Bag: https://bit.ly/4mCGC9x

•Spro Surppa: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4

SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Megabass Valkyrie 8' XH: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

•Shimano Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•Shimano Outlier: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Models: 7'9" MH, 7'11" H

•Shimano Curado 300: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

•Fenwick Elite 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

•Abu Garcia Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

•St. Croix Victory 8' H: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Tranx 300 HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

•Savage Squad 8' H: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

•Abu Garcia Beast 300: https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

•Dobyns Fury 8' H: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

•Daiwa Tatula 200: https://bit.ly/4ig0woA

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•Cardiff 300 A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

If you plan to do any shopping, using these affiliate links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!

Big Bait Fishing Southern California With Adam Hinkle! – Tactical Family

Come along or an awesome day on the water with Adam Hinkle! Adam has a long history of big bait fishing, and today he's catching big bass with glide baits, wake baits, and topwater. Before its over, he pulls out some of his hand made baits and catches the biggest fish of the day!

We're continuing to expand in 2025 with bonus content featuring some of our closest friends! Meet Adam Hinkle, a serious bass angler from the San Diego area in Southern California. Adam brings a unique perspective to the Tactical Family, having grown up in California's "Big Bass Era", and constantly adapting both power fishing and finesse presentations to the clear, pressured waters of Southern California.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Adam was using, as well as some widely available options that are very similar to his custom gear. All the link go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ADAM'S WAKEBAIT...

•Discontinued Rago Top Trout: Unavailable today

TACTICAL'S FAVORITE WAKEBAITS...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

•Bucca Bull Shad Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone

ADAM'S POPPER...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Pagani Raigyo

ADAM'S GLIDE BAIT...

•86 Baits Fail Safe: Source Directly When Available

TACTICAL'S FAVORITE SHAD GLIDES...

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

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

Color: ThreadfinTastic, Matte Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad

TACTICAL'S FAVORITE BUZZBAITS...

Full Size– Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Loud– Damiki MTB Noisy Buzz: https://bit.ly/2P8PWnd

Subtle– D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

THE FLUKE...

•Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Gamakatsu Superline Hook: https://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 3/0

SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns 7'9" Champion XP 795: https://bit.ly/2aivwYX

Reel– Curado 300K (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line– Maxima Ultragreen (25 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Med Mod Glass: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano SLX DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUZZBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 7'5"  EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 DC (XG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

Line– Seaguar InvizX (17 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

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

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

These Unique Baits Catch Fish All Spring!

Come along with Tim for a day of bass fishing! Tim is fishing the Tennessee River for the first time in a while, and has to build a pattern as he goes! Watch how he starts with the big bait, then drops down to a midsize, and ends with finesse. He utilizes key confidence baits to get bit throughout the day, and you'll be surprised which bait catches the big ones!

The key to Spring bass fishing is being willing to adapt. With everything from a Karashi to a Magdraft on deck, Tim is ready to adjust to the conditions. Pay close attention to not only what he caught fish on, but what he was prepared to switch to, as this paints a clear picture of Tim's Spring confidence baits.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors he was using, 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.

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Bone

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Ghost Minnow

UNDERSPIN...

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

Color: Tennessee Shad

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

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

Color: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: 7'10" Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 754: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 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

Top 5 Baits For March Bass Fishing!

March is awesome! These baits will help you catch bigger fish! Big bass are transitioning into the shallows to feed and the fishing can be amazing! We spend March focused on faster, more aggressive presentations all month long and you should too. If you want to catch a monster bass this year, you need to go fishing right now!

March is some of the best bass fishing of the year! Bass are feeding and you can catch them on many different baits. We focus on a handful of key baits and colors to get consistent bites wherever we go, and you can apply that same information to your local lake. From chatterbaits, to crankbaits, to swimbaits, this is the month to try to catch a big bass!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, as well as those that weren't. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAITS AND TRAILERS...

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5 and 5.5): https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Blow Torch, Ghost Minnow

JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw, Chartreuse Black

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

TACTICAL RIGS...

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

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

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

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

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

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

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

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

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

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

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

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

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

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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