BUYER'S GUIDE: SWIMBAITS, GLIDE BAITS, AND SWIMBAIT RODS

Today's Buyer's Guide is all about swimbaits. From Soft swimbaits to hard swimbaits, glide baits, and even wakebaits. We're covering the best of the best to help you catch more fish! If you're tired of throwing money away on experiments, these are baits you can rely on. 

Finding the right swimbait for your fishing style can be really expensive and frustrating. Our goal today is to eliminate all the headaches and let you learn from our experiences. The baits in this video are proven fish catchers and very affordable for their categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits. We've included color recommendations for each as well as any rigging components you may need. We've also included some of our favorite rods and reels as well. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SOFT SWIMBAITS... 

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Brownie

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

-Bacca Burrito 6": https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad, Pearl White

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout

-Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

HARD SWIMBAITS... 

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Trout

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

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch

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

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Hitch

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

Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6" and 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

TOPWATER... 

-SPRO 8" Trout Floater: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch

-PB Rat 3-Piece Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Color: Brown Black, Bone Brown, Black

OUR FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

BUDGET RODS/REELS... 

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

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

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

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS... 

-Swimbait Fishing For Bass (Full Seminar): https://youtu.be/mtOwKJaz1vg

-How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg

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Swimbait Fishing For Bass - Full Seminar! (Beginner To Advanced)

Have you ever wanted to throw swimbaits for bass? Today Matt shares all his hard earned knowledge! From baits, to gear, to modifications, he lays out all the details so you can catch more, and bigger swimbait fish!

Below are links to every item in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BAITS FOR BEGINNERS... 

 Bait #1- Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Bait #2- River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, Light Trout, Warden Hitch

Bait #3- Savage Gear Line-Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill

PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass MagDraft (8" and 10"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad

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

Colors: Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad

-Scottsboro Paddle Tail 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

-Keitech Swing Impact (6.8 and 7.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

-Mattlures Tournament Series: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n

Colors: Blue Back Herring, Threadfin Shad

-Osprey Tournament Talon 6" and 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad

-Little Creeper 6" Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring

-Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors: LC Hitch, Just Shad, KC's Ghost

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS... 

-Savage Gear Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl 

Colors: White, Shad, Green Back

-Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Blue Threadfin

-Huddleston 68: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard

-Huddleston 8" ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover, Silver Blue

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout

-Savage Gear RTF 10": https://bit.ly/3lsKP0t

Colors: Kokanee, Ghost Trout, Trout

-JSJ Hitch Silicone: https://bit.ly/3vxPgw3

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS... 

-Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill

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

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Line-Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS... 

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

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

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

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid

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

Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

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

Colors: Bluegill

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

Colors: Bluegill, Green Gill

MULTI-JOINT HARDBAITS... 

-Triple Trout (7" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Blue Violet Shad, Bone

-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6" and 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

OPEN WATER GLIDES... 

-Gancraft Magnum 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Colors: Dark Rainbow

-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: Kokanee, TW Steelhead

-G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Adult Trout

-R2S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch

COVER GLIDES... 

-G RATT Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Oikawa Mesu

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

Colors: Summer Shad, Shad

-Gancraft 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Colors: Kokanee

NORTHERN BAITS... 

-G Ratt Pistol Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: JP Hitch, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear 4-Play: https://bit.ly/3j97oWc

Colors: Hitch, Yellow Perch

HOOK/SPLIT RINGS... 

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

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

-Owner HyperWire Split Rings (Size 4-6): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

-Owner UltraWire Split Rings (Size 4-6): http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

OUR FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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

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

MID-PRICED TREBLE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear BattleTek 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3pYvM45

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

BUDGET RODS/REELS... 

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

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. 

Tactical Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Fall Kayak Fishing! This POND Has GIANT Largemouth!

We're exploring a new pond and it doesn't take long to find out there are BIG BASS lurking in these waters! When you pull up to a new lake (pond) and they're eating swimbaits, frogs, and punch rigs, you know you've found a special place! Come along for a day in the kayak as we break down a new fishery, adapt to changing conditions, and catch some really nice bass!

Matt starts the day with a big rat wake bait when he sees the flooded shoreline but soon realizes he's missed the window for this bite by a couple days. He falls back to some of his reliable favorites (frog and chatterbait) to build momentum, then switches back to a swimbait in search of a kicker fish. It works!! Once the bite comes to a halt you see the wheels turning as Matt adapts and finds a final method to get the leery midday bass to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the day. We've included the colors, sizes, as well as the rods and reels he had on the kayak. We'll also include links to his life jacket and kayak so you're prepared when you head back out on the water. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RAT... 

-PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown

CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- Jackhammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Brett's Bluegill

Trailer- Big Bite Swimon 4.25: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Color: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse Swirl

FROG... 

-Snagproof Phat Frog: https://bit.ly/3vCrnTv

Color: Bluegill

SWIMBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 6/0 (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

FLIPPING... 

Bait- Netbait Paca Slim 3.5: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Color: Black Shadow Flare

Hook- Owner Riggin Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Weight- Swagger Tungsten VADER 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sinker Stop- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

KAYAK... 

-Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120: https://bit.ly/32ySIuZ

LIFE JACKET... 

-Mustang Elite inflatable: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP

FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

ALL-AROUND COMBO... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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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

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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