Where Bass Go In Early Spring! (And How To Catch Them)
Catch MORE BASS this Spring! Spring fishing is here and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Let us help you get ahead of them so you aren't one of the guys who's struggling during the prespawn. We'll show you where the bass are headed so you can get there first and catch them as they arrive!
Before the spawn, bass are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different on reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. In today's video, Tim breaks different types of fisheries into 4 groups and explains how bass move in each scenario. Once you've identified which group your local lake, pond, or river fits into, you're ready to fish!
Tim relies heavily on reaction baits to quickly locate and catch Spring bass. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, including our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
HIGHLAND RESERVOIR BAITS
THE ALABAMA RIG...
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 1/8 oz
Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Vision 110+1: https://bit.ly/2iGYOCX
Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad
SPINNERBAIT...
•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Color: Ayu, Wakasagi
•Nichols Pulsator Hoosier Series: https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd
Colors: Coleslaw, Snow, Citrus Shad
CHATTERBAIT...
•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill
•ZMan Elite Evo (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Black Blue
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Hematoma
•Big Bite Baits Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Colors: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Orange Blue
FLIPPING JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN
Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma
•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo
Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin
POWER SHOT...
•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Missile Morning
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Color: TW Dark Junebug
•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv
Size: 1/4 oz
LOWLAND RESERVOIR, POND, AND RIVER BAIT ADDITIONS...
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG thread fin
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Sexy Shad, Red Craw
WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN...
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0 Hook, 1/4 oz
•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
NO JACK JIG...
•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Colors: Hematoma, The Go To
•Xzone 4.25" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Black Blue Flake, Green Pumpkin Black
SWIMBAITS...
•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow
•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad
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 Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Sunline FC (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Med Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq
Reel– Daiwa Tatula X: https://bit.ly/3IPdYDV
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7'9" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/4q6IjyQ
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 300: https://bit.ly/4pYubaE
Line– Sunline Big Bait (25 lb): https://bit.ly/46NMLv7
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 A (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5
Line– Seaguar Red label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
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