Swimbait Fishing For Bass! ( Beginner To Advanced Seminar – Everything You Need To Know )

This is everything you need to know about swimbait fishing! Soft baits, Hard baits, Rigging, and gear! Matt covers swimbaits, techniques, and tactics in a 3-Hour Seminar, forged through decades of swimbait fishing.

Dive deep into the world of swimbait fishing with us! Matt has been tossing these baits at trophy bass for decades and today he’s pouring out his knowledge to help you become a better angler. If you throw swimbaits, are curious about swimbaits, or need help with specific baits, this video breaks it all down in easy-to-understand terms.

Here are the baits, rods, reels, and gear, with links directly to Tackle Warehouse.

BUDGET BAITS…

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

Color: White Back Shad

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

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Matte Shad

•Berkley 6" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Shad

•Duo Realis 7" Versa Shad: https://bit.ly/4iL0nxh

Color: Bluegill Flash

•Owner Beast 10/0 Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

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

Colors: Bad Shad

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

Size: 3/4 oz

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

•Berkley Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard, Burnt Bone

SOFT GILLS...

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

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Colors: Male Bluegill

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

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass 5" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: White Back Shad, Gillkko

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Zman Swag LT: https://bit.ly/3Kpz6l3

Colors: Sight Flash, Perch

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

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

SOFT WEDGE TAILS...

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

Colors: Light Gizzard

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

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

•Savage Gear 8" Pulse Tail Pro: https://bit.ly/4wBzKzh

Colors: Light Trout, American Shad

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

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

Colors: Bluegill

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

Colors: RT 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

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

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

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

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

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 230: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

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

COVER GLIDES...

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

•Baitsanity 8" Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

•Savage Gear Shine Glide Pro 185: https://bit.ly/4qQQFLY

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

•Clutch Eco: https://bit.ly/4bsZX9q

MULTI JOINT...

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

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

•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Megabass Magdraft Head: https://bit.ly/45kyIvz

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

•Owner Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

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

•BKK Hyperlatch 71SS: https://bit.ly/4gsP6kj

•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

LINE/LEADER...

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

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

•Seaguar Grand Max: https://bit.ly/46eb98G

•Sunline Big Bait FC: https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

•Seaguar Brawlr: https://bit.ly/4g5NwnJ

SWIMBAIT RODS...

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

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

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

•Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

•Fenwick World Class 7'8" MH: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

•Abu Garcia Beast 200: https://bit.ly/49BAQlE

•Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

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

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

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

•Seviin Lunex 300: https://bit.ly/4w3iZMd

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

Two Baits That Everyone Overlooks In August!

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome afternoon on the water! He's been on an amazing jig bite and it looks like he's picking up where he left off. As the bite begins to fade, he switches gears to the swimbait, another overlooked bait, and loads the boat again!

August can be a difficult month for bass fishing. A lot of anglers struggle to understand how bass position in the heat. Today Matt is explaining exactly how the fish are positioned, what cover is holding the fish, and why these baits are so effective to catch them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the jig colors, trailers, swimbaits, as well as the rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH...

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

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

THE FINESSE JIG...

•Nomad Lures Wee Bit Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43oHE1E

Color: Ring In

•MissileBaits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Color: Green Pumpkin

THE PITCHIN JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black

SWIMBAIT...

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

Color: Nude Rainbow

ST. CROIX JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7'1" Med Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ

Reel– Seviin Reels GX (7:1): https://bit.ly/4octPMZ

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

DOBYNS JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 755: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Mag Heavy

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4klsOju

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

HIGH END SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 7'4" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Oath 7'6" Med Hvy XFast: https://bit.ly/4xXeuVJ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 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

The Next Big Trend In Swimbait Fishing For Bass! (Soft Glide Baits)

Soft glide baits are the hottest trend in swimbait fishing! These baits catch giant bass, are cost effective, and widely available. If you haven't started throwing soft glidebaits, you're missing a huge opportunity! The swimbait community needed these baits, and now they're here.

We've been throwing big baits for decades. We've seen trends come and go, shifts in bait popularity, and the rise and fall of many swimbait anglers. Through it all, we've learned to spot trends that are going to matter. The soft glide bait solves real world problems for swimbait anglers. These baits are very natural and will get bit in conditions when traditional glide baits often fail.

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, along with some of 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.

WANT TACTICALBASSIN MERCH??

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

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

GROW DESIGN WORKS...

•Grow Designs Flag 255: https://bit.ly/3YYjHMK

Favorite Colors: Real Rainbow Trout, Albino Purple Shad

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

Favorite Colors: Phantom, Frost

BERKLEY SWIMBAITS...

•Berkley Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Favorite Size: 8"

Favorite Colors: CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard, Shad

•Berkley Nessie: https://bit.ly/4qJfE35

Favorite Size: 7"

Favorite Colors: Rainbow Trout, Hickory Shad

RAID SWIMBAIT...

•Raid Osakana Slide 170: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Favorite Colors: TW Shad, The Bait, Hustler

SAVAGE GEAR SWIMBAIT...

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

Favorite Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad, Bluegill

MATT'S DEDICATED SOFT GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Beast 200 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

OUTLIER SOFT GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'9" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (25 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

MATT'S ST. CROIX SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

MATT'S FENWICK SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET SMALL GLIDE COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Seaguar Red Label Fluoro (20 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

SPRING SWIMBAITS FOR BASS! Best Baits, Techniques, Full Seminar!

SPRING 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. Focus on key baits, fish with confidence, and the rest will come naturally.

Tim 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

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

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

3 CONFIDENCE BAITS...

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

Color: White Back Shad

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

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Matte Shad

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS…

•Swimbait Fishing For Bass Made Easy: https://youtu.be/mAuslfbxtBk

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

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

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Color: Gill, Gillkko, Glitter Wild Gill

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

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

Color: GG Gill, GG Wild Gill

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

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

SHAD SOFT BAITS...

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Megabass 5” Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: Borealis Shad, Silver Shad, White Back Shad

•Megabass 6" Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Owner Weighted Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

•Megabass 5" Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3NqWRel

Colors: White Back Shad, Aurora Shad, Brownie

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

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

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

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

SHAD GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

•Savage Gear Scandal 200: https://bit.ly/48q7MNJ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Rainbow Trout, Ghost Bone

•Berkley 8" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Colors: Shad, Chrome Gizzard, Golden Shiner

TROUT AND KOKANEE BAITS...

Megabass 8" and 10" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Nude Rainbow, Stealth Rainbow

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

DOBYNS SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 806 Heavy: https://bit.ly/2aivwYX

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

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

ST. CROIX SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SHIMANO SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 8' Extra Heavy:  https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Conquest MD: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

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

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Heavy (795): https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE

Line– Sunline Big Bait FC (22 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7

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

If you plan to do any shopping, using our 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!