GIANT Georgia Bass! Swimbait, Senko, and Texas Rigs For Pre-Spawn Bass

We're on a new lake and there are BIG BASS in the shallows! It doesn't take long for CC to get a big one to commit to the glide bait! Come along as we adapt to changing conditions and build a pattern on a brand new fishery with a combination of big baits and Texas-Rigged plastics. 

When visiting new fisheries, swimbaits are one of our confidence baits because of their ability to draw fish out of cover. You can learn more in a few hours watching what follows behind your swimbait than you can in weeks with traditional lures. Its an added bonus when those big fish start biting! Today was one of those days when a big one committed to the bait and our very first fish on a new lake was a giant! 

As the sun began breaking through we turned to more traditional methods to get consistent bites. Our fish came on a combination of 6" senkos and curly tail worms. Below you'll find links to all the baits we used in the video. We've included the exact colors we were throwing, the hooks and rigging we used, as well as some of our gear.  

CC's Glide Bait... 

Bait- S Waver 168 (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Hooks- Owner ST-56 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Our Other Swimbaits... 

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

-Jackall Gantarel (RT Ghost Gill): http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

-Bucca Bull Gill (Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Senko...  

Bait- Yamamoto 6" Senko (Wtrmln/Grn Pump Red Flk): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Curly Tail Worm... 

Bait- Keitech Mad Wag Long Worm 8" (Blue Fleck): https://bit.ly/3dkFMLl

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap (Size 4/0): http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Weight (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Sinker Stop- VMC Sinker Stops: http://bit.ly/38XLQd4

CC's Glide Bait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 151 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Senko Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'3" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs 

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt's Texas Rig Combo...

Rod- Megabass Levante Tour Versatile: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- 25 lb Sunline FC100 Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Small Glide Bait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Bass Eat Bluegill! Top Bluegill Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing

Bluegill and panfish are a huge part of a bass' diet. Whether you fish small ponds or huge lakes, knowing how to imitate bluegill will help you catch bigger bass in Spring. While visiting his childhood fishery, Tim was inspired to shoot this quick video about applying Bluegill swimbaits to your Spring bass fishing. 

The bluegill swimbait category has exploded in recent years. Where we used to talk about one or two baits, there are now dozens of options on the market and it seems to grow every years. With every company jumping on the bandwagon, its more important than ever to have a little insight into which baits have proven themselves. To help narrow down the selection, Tim is walking us through his favorite soft baits, Hard Baits, and Bluegill-Imitating Glidebaits. 

All of the baits discussed in the video are linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included some of our favorite combos for fishing these baits. While most bluegill baits can be thrown on a stout jig rod, the heavier soft baits and GlideBaits should be thrown on a dedicated swimbait combo. 

Soft Bluegill Baits... 

-Mattlures U2 Bluegill (Shown By Tim): http://bit.ly/2s1dqyf

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill

-Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF (Jig hook): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail LB (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-All American Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT

Colors: Male Bluegill, Bream

Hook- Owner 4/0 Weighted Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Hard Bluegill Baits... 

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

Colors: GG Gill, GG Wild Gill

-Jackall Gantarel Jr: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Colors: RT Ghost Gill, RT Spawn Gill

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

Colors: RT Ghost Gill, RT Bluegill

-Mike Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

Bluegill Glidebaits... 

-R2S S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, New Bluegill

-Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Green Gill

Our Favorite Large Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (80 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (35 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Large Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Small Bluegill Bait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Tim's BIGGEST Florida Bass EVER! Flipping Heavy Cover!

We got a break in the weather and the giants are coming out to play! Come along for an awesome day on the water and watch Tim pull a GIANT bass out of the thick stuff! We're on a brand new lake in Florida but it doesn't take long to get bit. Tim's first bite is a BEAST! 

Its amazing what happens when the air temps rise a few degrees! We're exploring a new fishery and have no idea what to expect. Since its been cold we start out with the flipping sticks and it doesn't take long for Tim to set the hook on an almost 9 lb bass. After the excitement subsides we start moving around and exploring more of the fishery, catching fish on the senko and ultimately  weedless swimbait. 

While we know very little about the actual lake we're on, the bass fishing concepts still apply. By adapting to the changing conditions we were able to catch a giant bass as well as build a pattern to get consistent bites. All of the baits we used in today's video are linked in the description below. We've included the specific hooks, colors, etc... where applicable, as well as the rods and reels necessary to get these fish out of heavy cover. 

Tim's Punch Gear... 

Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia

Hook- Owner Jungle Flippin' Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2G5aQTk

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Senko... 

Bait- Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Watermelon Laminate

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Swimbait... 

Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

Other Colors: Killer G, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Beast 4/0, 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Tim's Punch Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'11" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium MGL 150B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Matt's Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Extreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt's Senko Combo... 

Rod- Poison Adrena 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B: https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Spring Swimbait Fishing For Bass: Everything You Need To Know!

Early Spring is prime time to throw the big baits! As we begin the transition into the prespawn, a swimbait is a key player in every serious bass fisherman's arsenal. Whether you're trying to catch better quality fish or you're hunting for the biggest bass of your life, swimbaits need to be part of your plan. Come along as we take an in-depth look at swimbait fishing for Spring bass!

"Swimbaits" is a giant category of lures and can be incredibly overwhelming. In order to simplify the conversation we've separated the baits into soft baits and hard baits. In the soft bait category we further divide the baits into Wedge-tail baits and boot-tail baits. For hard baits we separate them into multi-joint baits, open water glide baits, and cover glide baits. By doing this we can focus in on the handful of baits in each category that produce consistent results through the country. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits in today's video. We've also included a favorite color or two with each. Additionally, we included our favorite swimbait combo as well as some great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Soft Wedge tail Swimbaits...

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" ROF 12 - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Trout **PRE-ORDER** (Trout, Hitch): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

-MattLures Hammer tail Shad - (Purple Gizzard, Threadfin): http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Soft Boot Tail Swimbaits... 

-Osprey Tournament Talon 6” - (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

-Megabass Magdraft - (MB Shad, Biwako Shad): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

-Little Creeper Trash Fish Fat 6”  - (LC Hitch, Shiner): http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

-Little Creeper 8” Trashfish  - (LC Hitch): http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

-Scottsboro Tackle 6”  - (Natural Light, Mullins Madness): http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Multi-Jointed Hard Swimbaits...

-Bull Shad Slow Sinking 7” - (Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

-Spro BBZ Slow sink 8” - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/3rDbKcT

-Sebile Magic Swimmer 145FSK, 165FSK - (Natural Shiner): http://bit.ly/3a6wofE

-Jackall Gantarel - (RT Spawn Gill): http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

-Jackall Gantarel Jr - (RT Spawn Gill): http://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Open Water Glides...

-Gan Craft 230 - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

-Baitsanity Explorer - (Shad, Carp): http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

-R2S S-Waver 200 - (Warden, Lite Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Cover Glides...

-R2S S-Waver 168 - (Warden, Lite Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

-Baitsanity Antidote - (Trout, Summer Shad): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

-Storm Arashi Glide - (Rainbow Trout, Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete - (Hitch, Gizzard Shad): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

-Ima Glide Fluke - (Bluegill, Natural): http://bit.ly/2xrMwo4

Line...

-Power Pro Maxcuatro 65-80lb braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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

Our Favorite Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (80 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (35 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Mid-Priced Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb Mono): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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