The Best Hard Baits For Bass Fishing - Shallow, Deep, Reaction (SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE 2026)
Today we're covering the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! In our final Buyer's Guide of Spring, we're covering all the major categories for Spring Bass Fishing. From Blade baits to crankbaits, swimbaits to chatterbaits, these are the baits we personally fish in Spring. No matter what you face on the water, you can go confidently know exactly what we'd throw in your situation.
Spring is a great time to learn a new technique. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use in the Spring, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've even included our favorite sizes and colors. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.
TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDE...
•Budget Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/3yxQzzPMxM0
•Bang For The Buck Rods and Reels: https://youtu.be/zSpUeryIBoE
•High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/eN0jl8xIJR4
•Budget Baits: https://youtu.be/4_M0OoZK2Y8
•BFS Guide: https://youtu.be/BO3GbKkgobo
•Soft Baits: https://youtu.be/02vnmQ6dJzQ
JERKBAITS...
•Jackall Rerange 95: https://bit.ly/3JCi7f6
Colors: HL Silver Shad, SG Threadfin
•Duo Realis 100 SP: https://bit.ly/45LDkf7
Colors: AM Edge, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad
•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad
•Berkley Frittside 5 Clickin: https://bit.ly/4rV0Kah
Colors: Ghost Red Craw, Special Red Craw, Kentucky Blue
MID/DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
•Rapala DT 12: https://bit.ly/4pSzbNU
Colors: Live River Shad, Crystal Craw, Citrus Shad
•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz
Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin
•Rapala Snare 50: https://bit.ly/47hD5sq
Colors: Classic Craw, Red Craw, Lemon Shad
SWIMBAITS...
•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R
Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill
•Bucca Brand 5" Bull Shad: https://bit.ly/4aYEpTm
Colors: Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad
•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
SPY BAIT...
•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi
BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN...
•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Color: Black Holo, Real Shad
•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver
TOPWATER...
•Rapala PXR Jowler: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs
Colors: Matte Shad, Pure Chrome
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS
•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK
Colors: STP, Kasumi Ito, Matte Shad
•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ
Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow
•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ
Colors: Shadow Boxer, Holo Ghost Shad
WIRE BAITS...
•Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Bruised Green Pumpkin
Bluegill Trailer - Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: TW Sunfish Magic
•Dirty Jigs Compact Double Willow Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD
Colors: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream
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
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