Easy A-Rig Mods For Spring Bass Fishing

If you're not using the A-Rig for pre-spawn bass you're making a huge mistake! We break down modifications that work in EVERY state, regardless of your local laws. The A-rig is an incredible tool when used effectively, here is what you need to know. 

The key to effectively using the Alabama rig is setting it up properly. Once you've achieved this, combining it with proper equipment and the right retrieves makes all the difference. 

Swimbait Heads...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Stefan Finesse Guppy Head: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

A-Rig Components...
Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3 & 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
CPS Springs (Size Small & Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper: http://bit.ly/2bf1uEn
Reaction Innovations Little Dipper: http://bit.ly/2brnU5I
Keitech Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Keitech Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Necessary Tools...
Our Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Our Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Wire Snips: http://bit.ly/2EwDbOg

A-rig Storage...
Red One A-Rigger: http://bit.ly/2nymWrO
Eye Surrender Bait Wrap: http://bit.ly/2idps7n
8' Rod Sleeve: http://bit.ly/2GFOT9R
Plano A-Rig Box: http://bit.ly/2DUvbJN

Our favorite A-Rigs...
Light Wire Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
Light Wire: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Standard Bladed: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Standard Wire: http://bit.ly/2nuruR5
Heavy Wire Bladed: http://bit.ly/2FCQ74A
Finesse: http://bit.ly/2j6F1Nz

5 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rYw8eF
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2cq4pJQ
Budget Friendly Option: http://bit.ly/2DU469U

3 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
Budget-Friendly option: http://bit.ly/2DTAjOx

2 Hook A-Rigs...
Bladed: http://bit.ly/2s4DPjI
Non-Bladed: http://bit.ly/2s3m7Ne

A-Rig Setup #1...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Maxcuatro braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

A-Rig Setup #2...
Rod- Dobyns Champ Extreme 784: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse Rig Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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TacticalBassin On The Great Lakes!

We headed North before the big freeze set in. Water temps were frigid, conditions were miserable, but the fishing was fantastic! We had 8 days to fish and only 2 of them were even calm enough to film. Despite the weather the trip was epic! 

No lecturing in this video, just an awesome time sticking Smallmouth, Largemouth, and Pike on a handful of Northern Michigan's best fisheries!

The Gear...

Reaction Innovations Vixen (Bone, Chartreuse Shiner): http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Upgraded Vixen Hooks (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Upgraded Vixen Split Rings (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Jackall TN70 Lipless Crankbait (RT Scale Minnow, Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Keitech 3.8 and 4.8 (Electric Shad, Chartreuse Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8

Dropshot Worm: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Dropshot Weight: http://bit.ly/2oy7i24
Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Dropshot Combo...
Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Stella 2000: http://bit.ly/2zT8C66
Line- Power Pro 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 5 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Keitech Combo...
Rod- G-Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Lipless Combo...
Rod- St. Croix Big Cranker (7'8" Moderate): http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran (AMAZING finesse cranking reel): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb AbrazX Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Vixen Combo...
Rod- Daiwa Zillion 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2yOGpdh
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT: http://bit.ly/2zT6tDZ
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

Budget Friendly Combo that could do all 3...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 30 lb MaxCuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Blade Bait Basics: Winter Fishing Made Easy

The blade bait has been around since the early 80's but recent innovations have taken the technique to the next level. This technique could not only save your Winter, it could make it a lot more fun!

If your lakes aren't iced over, there is still time to throw these lures. Blades come in a variety of shapes and sizes but below you'll find a list of some of our favorites. 

Silver Buddy: http://bit.ly/2AcTelj
Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Binsky Blade: http://bit.ly/2mR2Vwe
Sebile Vibrato: http://bit.ly/2rlZmDW

If you enjoy throwing blade baits you'll probably also enjoy ice jigs and jigging spoons. Here are our favorite of each. 

Rapala Jigging Rap Ice Jig: http://bit.ly/2EWiSsF
Lunkerhunt Ice Jig: http://bit.ly/2FVv52b

BladeRunner 3/4 and 1 3/4 oz spoons: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Tim's Blade Bait Combo...
Rod- 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Blade Bait Combo...
Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Most blade baits come with hardware that leaves something to be desired. We recommend cutting the hardware off and starting fresh.  We will replace the snap and hook hangers with Owner Hyperwire Split Rings to eliminate potential failures, then upgrade the hooks to maximize our effectiveness. Sizes vary based on the weight of the blade but most blades will have size 6 and 8 hooks, we recommend replacing them with size 4 and 6. For split rings we recommend either size 2 or 3. This is not an aggressive technique, you can slow play the fish so bend outs shouldn't be an issue once the gear is upgraded. 

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Gamakatsu EWG Treble: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner ST-36 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
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This Finesse Fishing Trick Will Save Your Winter!

Struggling this Winter? Tried Everything and just can't catch a fish? There is a reason! This simple technique is going to make your life so much easier! 

If you're struggling to catch bass this Winter, odds are you're fishing too aggressively. The water has cooled down now, the baitfish are moving slower, and you need to follow suit. The key to Winter success if fishing SLOW. Slow is good, slower is better! 

In today's video we break down one of the most mentally taxing methods of bass fishing; dragging bottom. We explain the benefits of dragging and show a few fish catches from this past week to show its effectiveness. We're not trying to catch the biggest bass of the Winter with this technique but if you're struggling to get a bite, this will help. 

The baits...
Dry Creek 3.5" Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
2.8 Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J
Z-Man TRD Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

The Hooks...
Matt's Preferred Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
Revenge Dart Hedz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Owner Dart Head: http://bit.ly/2dR6e5N
Shaky Head: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Ned Head: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Matt's Spinning Setup In This Video...

Rod- Zodias 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Casting Setup for Dragging...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget-Friendly Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury Spinning 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 15 lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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