BUYER'S GUIDE: DROPSHOT FISHING (Worms, Hooks, And Rods)

Today's Buyers Guide is all about dropshotting fishing! Dropshotting is a core technique that every serious angler should master. Today we're exploring the different worms, rods, and terminal tackle that shine with this technique. We're also throwing in some key tackle tips that will make a huge difference when you're fishing!

Dropshot fishing can be very simple. You suspend a worm above your weight and shake it to draw fish in. But that's just the beginning of this giant category! There are different worm shapes and styles, different hook shapes and wire sizes, and that's before we get into the rods and equipment. As time goes on you'll learn that subtle differences in the baits and hooks make a huge difference in your catch rates. Today the guys are breaking down their favorite baits for different situations and explaining how each one should be rigged.

Below you'll find links to the baits, terminal tackle, and rods we showed throughout the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM

•Spinnerbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/WboTfeT6t5Y


JDM BAITS...

•GeeCrack Bellows Gill: https://bit.ly/3PUJgbL

Size: 2.8" - 3.8"

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue, AJ's Juice


•Reins Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Size: 3.5 - 4"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Natural Pro Blue


PADDLE TAIL WORMS...

•Netbait Baitfuel Flat Sided Shad: https://bit.ly/3OBN9AW

Size: 3.5, 5.5

Colors: Dark Shad, Green Pumpkin


•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smoke Black Purple


•Xzone Finesse Slammer: https://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Size: 3.25"

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Spro Pintail Minnow: https://bit.ly/3ENKErf

Size: 3.75"

Colors: Ozark Craw, Nasty Shad


STRAIGHT TAIL WORMS...

•Missile Baits Mini Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: PB&J Time, Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret


•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Colors: Margarita Mutilator, MMIII, Oxblood Light


DROPSHOT HOOKS...

Light Wire– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Heavy Wire– Gamakatsu TGW Dropshot (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zGX441

Weedless– Owner Cover Shot (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Heavy Cover– Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf


TERMINAL BOX...

•Spro Terminal Box: https://bit.ly/3L9Y03F

Size: X-Large


DROPSHOT WEIGHTS...

•Xzone Tungsten Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Sizes: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


•Reins Tungsten Tie–On Skinny Weight: https://bit.ly/3trRvVU

Sizes: 3/16 - 3/8 oz


FAVORITE DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BANG FOR THE BUCK DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10"" ML: https://bit.ly/3AFcaFF

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


CASTING DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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BUYER'S GUIDE: SPINNERBAITS AND SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits! We're taking a simplified approach to this giant category and focusing on baits that get bit most often. Size, blade type, color, and trailer are all important factors when choosing the right spinnerbait. Come along as we take a quick dive into some of the best spinnerbaits on the market!

No two spinnerbaits are created equal, There are a plethora of shapes, sizes, and blade configurations that all impact the angle a spinnerbait follows as it passes through the water. Today we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired to different trailers. These subtle differences are what makes key spinnerbaits stand out from all the others and will help you get bit in more situations.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI

•Chatterbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/tRz6bTRPpxM


FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad


•Terminator P1 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3xUsekP

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Nashville Sexy, Green Gizzard


STAND OUT SPINNERBAITS...

•River2Sea Bling: https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Abalone Shad, Iced, I Know It


•Damiki TOT Type 1: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Size: 3/8 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly


•Nichols Hammered Shattered Glass: https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Blue Shad, Green Crystal


•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass


FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV-3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi


•Shimano Swagy Double Willow: https://bit.ly/45E03ao

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer


SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz (Half Large): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac


SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Size: 2/0 or 3/0


•Gamakatsu G Power Stinger Trailer: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1 or 1/0


•Hayabusa WRM 929 Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1, 1/0


SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


•Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad


MID PRICED SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

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


HIGH END SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Trigon: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Model: 7'1" Medium Heavy

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: CHATTERBAIT FISHING ( Best Bladed Jigs, Chatterbait Trailers, Gear )

Let's Talk Chatterbait Fishing! The best baits, trailers, and equipment for Bladed Jig Fishing all in one place! Chatterbaits continue to be one of the hottest trends in bass fishing with no sign of slowing down. New baits and trailers hit the market every year and the category continues to grow. So, which baits and trailers should you be investing your time in? Easy! Let us show you...

The chatterbait, or bladed jig, comes in dozens of versions but there are only a few that stand out from the crowd. The JackHammer leads the pack but it's not alone, there are a few key baits you should consider adding to your line up this year. When it comes to trailers, you have a ton of options! We've narrowed it down to 4 categories, and just a handful of key baits.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk

•Crankbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/AELQ1tVC-DI


THE CHATTERBAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin


•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Bama Bream, Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb


•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad


•ZMan Jack Hammer Stealth Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Colors: Clearwater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad


•ZMan CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Mouse Rat, Shad Spawn, Black Blue


•ZMan Naked Chatterbait Custom (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3bB7FTS

Colors: White, Black


STRAIGHT TAIL TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad


•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Bruiser Flash, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight


•ZMan Chatter Spike: https://bit.ly/47H6V7I

Colors: Bad Shad, Electric Shad, The Deal


SWIMBAIT TRAILER...

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad


CRAW TRAILER...

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin Red, Coosa Flare


GILL PROFILE TRAILER...

•Big Bite Baits 4.25 Kamikaze Swim On: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold


SMALL TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto 3" Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Pro Blue, Sexy Shad, Blue Craw


•Big Bite Baits 3.75 Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold


FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MID–PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9


HEAVY COVER CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Braillist: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A2: https://bit.ly/36XlOVs

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: CRANKBAIT FISHING ( Squarebill, Deep Diver, Lipless, Rods )

Today's Buyer's Guide is all about crankbaits! We're taking this giant lure category and breaking it down into segments that are easy to understand. From cold water speed cranking baits, to wide wobbling Summer baits, we’re showing you our favorite crankbaits for every season, at all the major depth ranges!

Crankbait fishing is a giant category, as witnessed by several of our recent seminar–style videos on the subject (linked below). You can stand in front of the crankbait wall at your local tackle shop and your head will spin as you try to figure out what to use. Or, you can simply watch this video and let us show you exactly how we’ve narrowed it down over the years. We’re eliminating all the guess work and showing you our favorite baits from each major category.

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•Casting Reel Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/EHi18PwH4mU

•Hard Swimbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

•Tackle Storage Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/m30hnkoqHBc

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/bEXFgo5YaRU

•Jerkbait Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/o8C9jW4Lxtk


CRANKBAIT SEMINAR VIDEOS...

•Speed Cranking Tricks For Fall And Winter Bass: https://youtu.be/j2WEBHrcsXI

•Everything You Need To Know About Squarebills: https://youtu.be/ISAGu--xg3g

•Lipless Crankbait Tricks You Need To Try: https://youtu.be/kLAIZu7OoMk


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


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

Colors: Bruised Citrus Shad, Red Crawdad


FLAT SIDED CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Chrome Olive, Matte Shad


•Shimano Macbeth Flat: https://bit.ly/3QNYS1g

Colors: Clear Green Craw, Sleeper Shad


SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad


•Shimano Macbeth Shallow: https://bit.ly/48m3ch1

Colors: Ghost Shad, Sleeper Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Lucky Craft LV 500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow


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

Sizes: 60 and 70

Colors: Ghost Minnow, RT Scale Minnow, SG Threadfin


•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap: https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Cali Craw, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Chrome


SPEED CRANKBAITS...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari


MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Rapala DT 8: https://bit.ly/40JmoBQ

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad, Delta


•Spro Rock Crawler 55: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Nomad D–Trak 80: https://bit.ly/3MRvMxz

Colors: Natural Threadfin, Brown Craw


•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Rootbeer Crawdad


BIG DEEP DIVERS...

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/3J05uHl

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox


•Azuma Z Boss 24: https://bit.ly/3oKifPk

Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess, Goldie Lox


•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Powder Blue Back Chart, Sexy Blue Back Herring


FAVORITE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC


FAVORITE FLAT SIDE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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