Why Metal Baits Crush Bass In The Fall (Spoons, Blades, & Tail Spins)

Heavy Metal Bass Fishing is awesome! Fall and Winter are prime time to fish a variety of metal baits. Blade Baits and tail spins were born out of necessity in the heart of Winter. Jigging spoons and flutter spoons have amazing fish catching abilities any time baitfish are around. If you're not putting these metal baits to work for you, you're leaving fish behind this Fall!

A lot of anglers misunderstand Metal baits. They look at these hunks of metal hanging on the pegs at their local tackle shop and can't believe bass would eat them. It's not until you see the action in the water that they'll begin to make sense. After the first few bites, you're shocked by the realization that fish can't resist these lures! Fall bass fishing with metal baits can be incredible! Now, not all baits are created equal and we definitely have a few favorites.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


FLUTTER SPOON...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Purple Threadfin


Stinger Treble Hook: Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 2


JIGGING SPOON...

•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz

Colors: Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV, Shattered Glass Silver


•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple


•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiau


HOOK UPGRADES FOR VAULT...

Split Rings– Owner Hyperwire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)

Hooks For 1/2 oz– Owner STX 38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6

Hooks For 1/4 oz– Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 10


TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad, Dera Shad


•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 – 1 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad


FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" MH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Curado 150 M: https://bit.ly/4odTDs7

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

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

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


JIGGING SPOON COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact–Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 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