SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Hard Baits (Crankbaits, Swimbaits, Jerkbaits, Topwater, Lipless)

Welcome to video #3 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're looking at all the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, blade baits, swimbaits, even topwater... we're simplifying every major category to help you catch more fish this Spring!

Spring is the best time of year to learn new techniques. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. If you're going to branch out this year, we have some recommendations that will save you a lot of time and money. These are our best confidence baits from each major category we use in the Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN Series: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Size: TN70 (3/4 oz), TN60 (1/2 oz)

Color: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish


•Strike King Red Eye Shad (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Color: Chili Craw, Chartreuse Sexy Shad


•Bill Lewis Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Color: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


GLIDE BAIT...

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

Color: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch


•Baitsanity Antidote (Slow Sink): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad


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

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS…

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

Color: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

 

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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad


WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill


MID CRANKS...

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Color: Wild Craw, Gillko, Kasumi Ito


•Spro Rock Crawler: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Color: Red Crawfish, Phantom Green


•Jackal MushBob MR: https://bit.ly/3AYyKcB

Color: Spicy Red Craw, Kawashima White Bone


TAIL SPINS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver


•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad


•Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin: https://bit.ly/3vDlzv6

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown


DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Metallic Shad


•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


•Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad


JERKBAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Color: Blue Pearl Shad, SG Threadfin


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

Color: Clown, Pink Smelt, Pro Blue


•Megabass Vision 110+1 JR: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Color: Mat Shad, Elegy Bone, Kasumi Ito


TOPWATER...

•R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bone, Phantom Shad


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chrome, Lime Ice, Bone


•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Blueback Herring, Skeleton Chartreuse 


•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad, Gill 


•Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Color: Phantom, Spayu


•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Kasumi Ito, HT Ito Wakasagi, HT Moroko KS


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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Soft Baits And Plastics For Bass Fishing!

Welcome to video #2 of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're check out the best soft plastics for Spring bass fishing! From senkos to Flukes, big swimbaits to Bait Finesse, we're talking all about soft baits!

The goal of today's video is to get you started on the right foot as we head into Spring. We've taken all the major soft bait categories (dropshot worm, creature bait, shaky head worm, ned rig, etc...) and chosen our favorite bait or baits for each category. 

All the baits the guy's discuss are linked in the description below, in the order they appeared in the video. We've taken it a step further and included our favorite colors and sizes for each bait as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TUBE BAITS...

•NetBait STH Tube: https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Color: Juvenile Goby, Green Pumpkin Blue


•Head For the 2.5 Tube: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook


•Big Bite Baits Tour Tube: http://bit.ly/32e23VR

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia


DROPSHOT WORMS...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Bully


•Missile Baits Bombshot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Color: Fishaliscious, Candy Bomb


•Roboworm 6” Straight Tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Color: MMIII, Aaron's Morning Dawn


CRAWS AND CREATURES...

•Netbait 4” Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Tilapia Magic, Black Shadow Flare


•Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia Magic


•Missile Baits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Color: Copper Chopper, Super Bug


SHAKY HEAD WORMS...

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

Color: Tilapia Magic, Bama Bug


•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blueback Secret, PB&J Time


STICK BAIT...

•Yamamoto 5” Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake 


SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad, Albino, Electric Shad


BAIT FINESSE...

•ZMan TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: Sprayed Grass, Green Pumpkin


•ZMan TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Color: Canada Craw, Mud Bug


•Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Color: Green Pumpkin, The Deal


•Micro Finesse Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Size: 1/15th


NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin


•Yamamoto 3” Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Colors: Electric Shad, Watermelon Moondust


•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper


SMALL SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 3.8" or 4.8"

Colors: Smokin Blue, Electric Shad


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

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


•XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Size: 3.5", 4", 5.5"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Chart Blue


•Basstrix Paddle Tail: http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR

Size: 6"

Colors: TW Candy Shiner, TVA Killer


•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Haze, Wakasagi


LARGE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Sizes: 6” & 8”

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad


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

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

•Owner 8/0, 1/2 oz Beast hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66


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

Size: 5" and 6"

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Savage Gear RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Size: 8"

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout


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

SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Cheap Baits That Actually Catch Fish!!

Welcome to the first video of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Are you tired of wasting money on junk lures? We've got you covered! We've searched everywhere for the best fish–catching lures that won't break the bank. From crankbaits to worms, these baits will catch fish while leaving enough money in your account to fill the gas tank!

Not all baits are created equal. Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are hidden gems. We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to abuse. You'll be shocked at which baits make the cut, and which baits don't. These are our favorites from every major category you'll need this Spring!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and components, in the order we talked about them. We've included our favorite colors and sizes where applicable to make it even easier for you to get the right gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


SOFT BAITS...

•ZMan Hella Crawz: https://bit.ly/3YQbUxK

Color: The Deal, Green Pumpkin


•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin


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

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug


•Yum Dinger 5" Stick Bait: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Bama Magic, Elders Magic


•Yum Dinger Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3ZRlCRO

Colors: Elders Magic, Green Pumpkin


•Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad


•Zoom Baby Brush hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Tilapia Magic


FOOTBALL JIG...

•Bass Patrol Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color: Brown Green Pumpkin

Size: 3/8 oz


•NetBait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

 Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake


SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 3" or 3/5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad


•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Haze, Wakasagi


•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


BUDGET FRIENDLY HOOKS...

•Owner All Purpose Bait Hook: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Favorite Size: 4/0


•VMC Ike Approved Wacky: https://bit.ly/35Gtj31

•VMC Ike Approved Bulk Pack: https://bit.ly/3LuzxJg

Favorite Size: 1/0


•Big Bite Baits Shakey Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH

Size: 3/16 oz


•BKK Basalisk Hook: https://bit.ly/3ZRtt1M

Favorite Size: Size 1/0


HARD BAITS...

•Storm Chug bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Norman Deep Little N: http://bit.ly/2acSLUd

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Ghost Lavender


•Rapala DT 8: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Live River Shad


•Strike King 1.5 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3xLv526

Colors: Chili Craw, Summer Sexy Shad


•Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red


•ZMan Custom Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Colors: Breaking Bream, Glimmer Shad


•Nichols 33 Mini Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3jb763A

Colors: Blue Crystal Shad, Bluegill


FISHING LINE...

•Seaguar Basix Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/38c1HHr

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb


•Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Favorite Sizes: 20 lb, 40 lb, 65 lb


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 Spring! (Where They Go, Which Lures Work, Tricks To Get Bit)

Spring is the best time to catch big bass! Fish are moving shallow to feed and spawn and they're easy to catch. That is, if you know where to look and what lures to use. You can catch the biggest bass of your life RIGHT NOW and we're showing you how to do it!

Consistency in Spring is all about understanding bass behavior. Fish are motivated by the spawn and will do whatever it takes to reach they areas they like to spawn in. Weather will impact how quickly they move and water temperature and clarity will impact what you fish with. Once you have the basics, its really easy! The key to success on any day is to keep moving!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits that Matt uses throughout the Spring. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for each category, along with a few budget friendly combos to throw these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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


MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads– Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Stellhead, TW Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch


JERK BAITS...

•Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin


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

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Ghost Ayu


CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

Trailer– Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Hematoma, Electric Shad, Blow Torch


Bait– ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad

Trailer– Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard


SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad


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

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad


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

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Olive Crush


LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad


•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust


SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Moondust, Green Weenie Laminate


•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw


BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Tatula CT 100 HS: https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

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


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 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