Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review - Top New Baits and Rods For 2020!

A TON of awesome new baits and gear have already hit the market this Spring! Between the Bassmaster Classic and the start of prime fishing season across the south, the influx of new offerings is crazy! Today we're wading through the new gear in search of the best of the best. We've tried a huge variety of baits and gear and compiled a short list of items that are worth taking a serious look at. 

Today's video is focused around baits and equipment that will have a tangible impact on your fishing. From the Hog Farmer Flex Rigs and their ability to draw drastically more strikes than stiffer rigs, to the Quiver worm's ability to shake and shimmy unlike anything we've ever seen before, every item in today's video has the ability to help you catch more fish. When it comes to rods, we looked at both ends of the spectrum. 

Crankbait rods are one of the most difficult selections an angler can make because different sizes and styles of crankbaits require such different equipment to maximize their potential. The Intenza comes in at a budget-friendly price and is probably the most adaptable crankbait rod we've used to date. On the higher end of the gear spectrum, both the St. Croix and the Poison Adrena bring incredible sensitivity within reach, and the Twin Power delivers ultra high-end performance at a reduced price. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of all the equipment from today's video in the order they appeared. We've included links that go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see the products in detail. For the baits, we've even included color recommendations and rigging advice. We hope you find this gear review helpful!

-Hog Farmer "FLEX" BFL Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK

-Hog Farmer "FLEX" Harvester Rig: https://bit.ly/2x7QPb4

A-Rig Components... 

Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Springs- Owner CPS Springs (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8 Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(TW Ghost Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Dummy Baits- Reaction Innovations Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I

(Bad Shad Green, Impact Gill)

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

(Goby Bite, PB and J, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core)

-River2Sea S Waver Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

(TW Phantom Trout)

-Baitsanity Antidote Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

(Summer Shad, Killer Shad)

-Megabass OneTen MAX LBO Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3dfhL9y

Matt's Favorite Color: HT-Ito Tennessee Shad

Other Great Colors: GP Pro Blue, Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

-Shimano Poison Adrena Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

(6'11" Medium +, 7'3" Medium Heavy, 7'4" Heavy)

-Shimano Intenza Casting Rods: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

(7'6" Medium heavy Glass)

-St Croix Legend Extreme Casting Rods: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

(7'4" Heavy)

-Shimano Twin Power FD Spinning Reel: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

(3000 size for most techniques)

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review!

Bass are starting to bite! Spring is just around the corner and the fishing industry has created all kinds of new gear for 2020. Take a look at some of our favorite crankbaits, ned rig worms, keitechs, terminal tackle, and tools in this early Spring gear review for bass fishing!

The criteria for this review is simple: If a product helps us catch a pile of fish, makes our life easier, or shows serious innovation, we're going to share it. Beyond that, any fishing related item could appear in our reviews. Its impossible to choose a "favorite" from today's video because of how important all of these items have become to our fishing. 

If you want to try something new this Spring, all of these are solid options. Big fish guys, check out the Owner Ultra rings and the Vatalion. Bank guys, be sure to try that Spro squarebill. Boaters, the T-H Propeller Stop is going to save you time and storage space. No matter who you are, these are items you can use with confidence this Spring. Below is a breakdown of all the items shown in the video including our favorite colors and sizes. 

The Gear…

-Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Favorite Colors- Gill, Gin Buna, Wild Gill

-Owner Ultra Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

( Compare to Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1 )

-Split Ring Pliers- Texas Tackle X-Large: http://bit.ly/2uf2Jio

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Favorite New Colors- Blutonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core

-Spro Baby Fat John 50 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Favorite Colors- Matte Shad, Citrus Shad, Honey Shad

-T-H Marine Prop Master Propeller Stop: http://bit.ly/2P1N64L

-T-H Marine Prop Master Prop Wrench: http://bit.ly/2gcaTk5

-Keitech TW Exclusive Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Color: TW Ghost Shad

-Keitech TW Exclusive Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

All New Colors: TW Ghost Shad, TW Pro Blue, TW Black Blue and Green Pumpkin, TW Green Pumpkin and Watermelon

-Swagger Tungsten Tie-On Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Favorite Sizes: 3/16, 1/4 oz.

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Spring Tackle Organization Tricks! Save Time and Money!

Overwhelmed with destroyed tackle after last season? Tim has some quick tips that will help you get organized and geared up for Spring fishing. Don't wait until the last minute, get your rods, reels, and lures in order before the bite starts and you're left at the dock. From waterproof boxes to line spooling hacks, Tim will help you cut your tackle preparation time in half. 

Getting your tackle organized is a huge job! If you have multiple anglers in your household, fish as a co-angler, or fish a variety of lakes, tackle prep and organization can seem like a never ending task. Getting ahead of the problems, keeping your gear fresh, and eliminating rust in your tackle, will save you headaches later. 

Tim has so many hacks and tips for how he preps his tackle, this video jumps around quite a bit. Below you'll find links to some of his favorite boxes for organization, key hooks we always keep stocked up, favorite lines, as well as some of the accessories that make fishing easier throughout the year. 

Favorite boxes and bags...

-Plano Edge 3700 Box: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

-Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

-Plano Waterproof Open Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

-Bass Mafia Money Bags: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

Favorite Lines... 

Fluorocarbon- Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Monofilament- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Heavy Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Light Braid- Sunline SX1: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader Material- Sunline FC100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Hooks and Protectors... 

Light Trebles (1X)- Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Heavy Trebles (3X)- Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rings- Owner Hyper Wire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Worm Hooks- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Treble Hooks Caps- http://bit.ly/2Q3GaTL

Line Spooler and Remover... 

Spooler- Spoolin Buddy: http://bit.ly/2YDUaZ3

Remover- Berkley Line Stripper Max: http://bit.ly/2US5zVw

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Side Imaging Tricks To Actually See Fish!

Is your depth finder too confusing? Not with Tim's help! He'll teach you everything you need to know so your unit reads with picture-like clarity. His quick tricks for adjusting your side imaging units will clear everything up and provide a picture with real detail so you can find fish and structure more easily. 

The tricks to side imaging are a combination of sensitivity, contrast, and frequency. Many anglers fail to understand the importance of changing frequencies in different environments. Tim goes in depth about the differences between the 455khz, 800khz, and Mhz (Mega) Frequencies and what each can do for your overall image quality. Regardless of the brand unit you're using, switching between 455 and 800 kHz will completely change your picture. 

For anglers looking for a starting point, Tim recommends setting both your sensitivity and contrast to 50%. This is an excellent starting point on virtually any unit. From there you can begin following his advice and making adjustments to get the most out of your unit. Below is a breakdown of the unit Tim uses as well as some of the other great options on the market at different price points. 

Tim's Electronics... 

-Humminbird Solix 15 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

-Humminbird Solix 12 Chirp/Mega/SI/GPS: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB

-Humminbird Waterproof Ethernet Switch Port: http://bit.ly/2zTArsD

-Ethernet Cable (2) 20 ft: http://bit.ly/2Df42jh

Smaller/Budget-friendly units...

-Humminbird Helix 7 G3: http://bit.ly/2SoFl8a

-Humminbird Helix 5 G2 (Awesome unit for the price): http://bit.ly/2fsOu1I

-Lowrance Hook 2 9 series: http://bit.ly/2kBj3l8

Our favorite Equipment For Mounting these units...

-BalzOut Mount: http://bit.ly/2HnxLtu

-Kong Electronics Mount: http://bit.ly/2MohNwS

-Kong Wave Tamer Mount: http://bit.ly/2wsJVbA