5 "Must Have" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Spring is right around the corner and its time to get your fishing tackle ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be fishing with? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler who wants to catch bass this Spring!

Like every "Top 5" video we do, this one is going to have a little wiggle room. We couldn't narrow it all the way down so we've included our top 5 reaction baits, as well as our top 5 slow moving/finesse baits. Depending on your fishing style you can take either set of 5 lures and be set for every situation you'll face this Spring.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...

•Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw


•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It


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

Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite 


Bait– Zman 1/2 oz Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill

Trailer– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse


JERKBAIT...

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad


•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw


•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Color: Albino


SOFT STICK BAIT...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


SHAKY HEAD...

Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Color: Tilapia Magic

Head– Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz


DROPSHOT...

Bait– Netbait Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B

Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz


NED RIG...

Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Green Pumpkin 

Head– Zman Ned Lockz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/10 oz


PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Missile Baits D Bomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue


BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


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

How To Catch Bass In EARLY Spring! (Everything You Need To Know)

IT'S TIME!! If you fish for bass, you need to go fishing NOW!! This is the time of year that giant bass are caught. If you don't have ice on the lake, you need to be fishing. Don't wait for warmer days, don't wait for everyone else, go now. Here's is everything you need to know for early Spring bass fishing. 

Bass will position in different locations on a natural lake, a lowland reservoir, a highland reservoir, etc... but the universal truth remains that the biggest bass are feeding now. Pay close attention as Tim describes the likely places to find these larger bass on each type of lake, and how weather can impact those locations. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some budget-friendly combos to fish those baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


DEEP CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: True Shad, Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow


•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, PM Kisyu Ayu, FireCraw


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

Colors: Ito Wakasagi, MB Gizzard, Tora Zari


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawfish, Citrus Shad


•13 Fishing Scamp: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Epic Shad


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

Small– River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, I Know It


Large– Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout


SOFT SWIMBAITS...

•Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout


CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Cross Eyez 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Black Blue, Fire Craw, Shad Spawn


•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Bruiser Flash, Lava Craw, Frosted Purple


SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced, I Know It


Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad, Pearl


BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC


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

Fishing The BEST Lake You've NEVER Heard Of!!! (The 2nd Lake)

We're back down in Texas fishing on Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch with our friend Aaron Lewis! These private lakes are trophy managed and the fishing is incredible! Yesterday kicked off the trip with a 42 lb limit in a matter of minutes, we'll see what day two holds! Let's go!!

We're facing much tougher conditions on day two... We've got heavy winds and a major change in air pressure but plenty of new private water to explore! The guys start on a new lake and have no trouble catching fish but after a couple hours the decision is made to return to the scene of yesterday's incredible fishing. Its the right call and the big ones start loading into the boat again!

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 

THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI

PREVIOUS VIDEO FROM BRIAR LAKES RANCH...

•42 Lbs At Briar Lakes: https://youtu.be/MCzykY0roWA


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0


CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1 – Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

Trailer #2– Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad 


JERKBAIT...

•Shimano World Diver: https://bit.ly/3o1BwrR

Color: Black Silver


BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Color: HL Aurora Black

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST–35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 4


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Red Crawdad


MATT'S TRAVEL BOX...

•Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

•Buzbe Swarm 28 Modular Tackle Bag: https://bit.ly/3JyGtnA


THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9


TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG):  https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Maxima 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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

Fishing The BEST LAKE You've Never Heard Of!! Incredible Bass Fishing!!

Aaron Lewis invited us to join him in Texas for some of the most incredible bass fishing you can imagine!! Come with us as we fish a trophy managed lake full of giant bass!! We've all wondered what a place like this would be like and we finally got the chance to find out! You don't want to miss this!

We've all said things like "This lake would be amazing if someone managed it better!" It turns out, there is a ranch in Texas where they're doing exactly that. Jack Brittingham's Briar Lakes Ranch is known for incredible trophy White Tail deer hunts, but in the middle of the ranch lies several of the best kept secrets in Texas. These lakes have been meticulously managed to produce trophy bass and it shows! 

Below you'll find links to the baits we were fishing with, as well as the rods and reels we used to land these giant bass. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. Additionally, we've included a link to the Briar Lakes Ranch Website where you can get information on visiting these fisheries yourself. 


THE RANCH…

•Briar Lakes Ranch Website: https://bit.ly/3JtuFTI


ALABAMA RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Baits– Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad


UNDERSPIN...

Bait– XZone 5.5 Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 6/0


BURRITO SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Mirrored Minnow

Hook Upgrade– Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Size: 2


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Chartreuse Shad

Hook Upgrade– Gamakatsu EWG: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Size: 4


THE SCALE...

•Brecknell Electro Samson: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9


TIM'S RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


MATT'S BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG):  https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


TIM'S LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

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

Leader– Maxima 18 lb Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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