Spring Bass Fishing Gear Review!

Bass are starting to bite! Spring is just around the corner and the fishing industry has created all kinds of new gear for 2020. Take a look at some of our favorite crankbaits, ned rig worms, keitechs, terminal tackle, and tools in this early Spring gear review for bass fishing!

The criteria for this review is simple: If a product helps us catch a pile of fish, makes our life easier, or shows serious innovation, we're going to share it. Beyond that, any fishing related item could appear in our reviews. Its impossible to choose a "favorite" from today's video because of how important all of these items have become to our fishing. 

If you want to try something new this Spring, all of these are solid options. Big fish guys, check out the Owner Ultra rings and the Vatalion. Bank guys, be sure to try that Spro squarebill. Boaters, the T-H Propeller Stop is going to save you time and storage space. No matter who you are, these are items you can use with confidence this Spring. Below is a breakdown of all the items shown in the video including our favorite colors and sizes. 

The Gear…

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

Favorite Colors- Gill, Gin Buna, Wild Gill

-Owner Ultra Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

( Compare to Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1 )

-Split Ring Pliers- Texas Tackle X-Large: http://bit.ly/2uf2Jio

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Favorite New Colors- Blutonium Green Pumpkin Core, Watermelon Red Core

-Spro Baby Fat John 50 Squarebill: http://bit.ly/2V03giW

Favorite Colors- Matte Shad, Citrus Shad, Honey Shad

-T-H Marine Prop Master Propeller Stop: http://bit.ly/2P1N64L

-T-H Marine Prop Master Prop Wrench: http://bit.ly/2gcaTk5

-Keitech TW Exclusive Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Favorite Color: TW Ghost Shad

-Keitech TW Exclusive Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

All New Colors: TW Ghost Shad, TW Pro Blue, TW Black Blue and Green Pumpkin, TW Green Pumpkin and Watermelon

-Swagger Tungsten Tie-On Dropshot Weights: http://bit.ly/37AVcrx

Favorite Sizes: 3/16, 1/4 oz.

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Spring Tackle Organization Tricks! Save Time and Money!

Overwhelmed with destroyed tackle after last season? Tim has some quick tips that will help you get organized and geared up for Spring fishing. Don't wait until the last minute, get your rods, reels, and lures in order before the bite starts and you're left at the dock. From waterproof boxes to line spooling hacks, Tim will help you cut your tackle preparation time in half. 

Getting your tackle organized is a huge job! If you have multiple anglers in your household, fish as a co-angler, or fish a variety of lakes, tackle prep and organization can seem like a never ending task. Getting ahead of the problems, keeping your gear fresh, and eliminating rust in your tackle, will save you headaches later. 

Tim has so many hacks and tips for how he preps his tackle, this video jumps around quite a bit. Below you'll find links to some of his favorite boxes for organization, key hooks we always keep stocked up, favorite lines, as well as some of the accessories that make fishing easier throughout the year. 

Favorite boxes and bags...

-Plano Edge 3700 Box: http://bit.ly/2t3uHMR

-Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

-Plano Waterproof Open Deep Box: http://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

-Bass Mafia Money Bags: http://bit.ly/2P059cO

Favorite Lines... 

Fluorocarbon- Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Heavy Braid- Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Light Braid- Sunline SX1: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

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

Hooks and Protectors... 

Light Trebles (1X)- Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

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

Split Rings- Owner Hyper Wire: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Worm Hooks- Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Treble Hooks Caps- http://bit.ly/2Q3GaTL

Line Spooler and Remover... 

Spooler- Spoolin Buddy: http://bit.ly/2YDUaZ3

Remover- Berkley Line Stripper Max: http://bit.ly/2US5zVw

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Bass Fishing: Top 10 baits of 2019

In 2019 we fished more than 25 states and 3 countries. We had the opportunity to test lures against bass in every situation imaginable! During our travels a handful of baits stood out from the rest. These lures were the true "best of the best". They caught numbers of quality fish everywhere we went but they also caught the BIG bass we all dream of catching. 

When traveling everything familiar fades away. You know longer have "spots" to fish. You rely 100% on clues given by the fish to develop patterns. In addition to developing patterns on the water, patterns in the gear will emerge as well. By the time our 2 month road trip around the country ended, a handful of baits had proven themselves from coast to coast. Add in a few catches North and South of the border this Spring and Fall and its easy to identify this year's Top 10 Baits for consistently catching bass.

Below is a breakdown of the baits (in order of appearance) along with a few color recommendations for each lure. If you're looking for baits that you can trust to consistently get bit regardless of where you fish, look no further than this list. 

The baits... 

-6th Sense Mini Mag Squarebill: http://bit.ly/31KGyeC

(Ghost Threadfin Shad, Ghost Shad Scales)

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

(Haze, Donko, Wakasagi)

-Blade Runner 1 3/4 oz Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

(Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken)

-River2Sea 1/2 oz Bling Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

(Abalone Shad, I Know It, Iced)

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

(Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White)

-Big Bite Baits Smallie smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

(Green Pumpkin Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Smoke Purple Flake)

-Keitech 4.8 Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Tennessee Shad)

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

(Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill)

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

(Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Watermelon/Green Pumpkin, Natural Shad)

-Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(Supermatt Brown, Go To, Brown Craw)

Buyer's Guide: Dropshot Gear For Bass Fishing

In today's Holiday Buyer's Guide we're exploring Dropshot Tackle. Tim shares his favorite worms, hooks, weights, and gear. Whether you dropshot out of necessity or because its your favorite technique, there is something in here for every bass fisherman. In addition to gear, Tim gives away a couple of his favorite tricks to catch more fish while losing less gear. Don't miss the part about tie-on weights!

Dropshot fishing has been around for nearly two decades but its effectiveness hasn't waned at all. Bass simply cannot resist a suspended worm when it is being worked properly. Learning how to work it properly is the key; don't fall into the trap of working your bait the same year round. As a rule of thumb, baits should be worked much more aggressively in warm water than in cold. When it comes to color, natural is almost always best with a couple of odd exceptions. The colors "Morning Dawn" (Pink) and "Margarita Mutilator" (Bright Purple) work shockingly well despite looking like nothing in nature. These are the kinds of tricks that come with time but Tim is sharing them readily in this video.

Below is a breakdown of the baits (including color recommendations) that Tim has confidence in. You'll also find links to his favorite hooks and weights, as well as rods and reels. Each link goes directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see up close pictures. Whether you're watching this video for yourself or for a loved one, we've made it as easy as possible to find the products you need.

Dropshot Worms...

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tailed Worm: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

(Morning Dawn, Margarita Mutilator, Oxblood Light Red)

-Roboworm 4.5" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

(Morning Dawn, Margarita Mutilator, Oxblood Light Red)

-Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J

(Lickity Split, Spanish Fly, Violator, Green Pumpkin)

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

(Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake)

-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

(American Shad, PB Silver, RP Blue Pearl, Pro Blue)

Dropshot Hooks...

Tim's Favorite- Owner Mosquito Light 1 or 1/0: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

-Owner Cover Shot Dropshot Hook: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Dropshot Weights...

Tim's Favorite- Swagger Tungsten Pencil Tie-On Weight: http://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

-Swagger Tungsten Teardrop Weight: http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

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

-West Coast Quick Drops Lead Weights: http://bit.ly/2BjFCp3

Tim's Favorite Combo...

Rod- G Loomis NRX 822S DSR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: http://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget-Friendly Dropshot Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Power Pro 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9