The 3 Worst Winter Fishing Mistakes! ( And How To Avoid Them )

Don't be caught making these mistakes! Winter bass fishing is really simple, but if you're making these mistakes you're ruining your own fishing. Subtle details like time of day, lure speed, and movement, are often overlooked. These details have huge impacts on your catch rate! If you successfully avoid these mistakes, you're going to catch more bass this Winter!

Anglers (us included) are constantly making mistakes that hurt our fishing. But if you can avoid these 3, you're going to have a lot more fun this Winter! Focus on fishing during low light periods, especially early morning. Next, stop trying to be comfortable. Forget about your "go to" baits and focus on fishing the extremes. And finally, pay attention to the way you're working your bait. This isn't the time of year for aggressive shaking or hard hopping along the bottom.

Below you'll find links to the baits Matt discussed in the video, in the order they appeared. We've also included a few key budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


BAITS FOR FISHING THE EXTREMES...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Real, Albino


•Megabass 8" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad


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

Colors: TW Cali Hitch, Lite Trout, I Know It


SPEED CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad


SUBTLE NED RIG...

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

Color: Mood Ring, PB&J


•ZMan NedLockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/10 oz


ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hogfarmer Tactical Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/38xd1es

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0


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

Heads– Screwed Up Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx


SUBTLE BAITS FOR A–RIGS...

•G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt


•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad


JERKBAIT…

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito


BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu


•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu


FOOTBALL JIG...

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk


BUDGET NED RIG 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 ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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

Cold Muddy Water Fishing Tips! (On The Water)

Has your water turned cold? Don't give up! Cold and muddy water is a Winter angler's nemesis, but you can still catch fish! Come along for a day on the water as Tim faces these difficult conditions but finds unique areas where the mud works to his advantage.

Muddy water is great in Spring but it can make fishing really tough in Winter. If the entire lake has turned to mud, there isn't much you can do about it. Thankfully, on this day the muddy water was still pumping into the lake and Tim was able to find clear water/muddy water seams. These are prime areas to target quality fish under tough conditions and Tim took full advantage.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


TUBE...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper Flake

•Xzone Goby Tube Head: https://bit.ly/3hV3cPE

Size: 3/8 oz


ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

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

Colors: American Shad


UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: TW Pro Blue


TUBE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


A RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC (HG): https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel–Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://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

Strolling For Bass: Why This Trend Is Suddenly Taking Over Bass Fishing!!

This trend is taking over the sport! You might have heard of the Hover Rig, the Damiki Rig, moping, mid strolling, bottom strolling, or hover strolling... if you haven't, you will soon! This fishing method is taking over bass fishing and you need to catch up if it's not yet on your radar! Come along for a quick dive into the world of strolling for bass!

Today we're focusing on mid strolling and bottom strolling. We're talking about what these methods are, why they're gaining popularity, and how you can apply them to your fishing. The good news is, you probably already own most of the gear so getting into the next big trend won't be hard to do! The baits are basic, the technique is simple, you don't want to miss this.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors, heads, sizes, and rods. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


DAMIKI RIG...

•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8


•Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Size: 2.5 - 3"

Colors: Pro Blue, American Shad, RP Blue Pearl


OUR FAVORITE BAIT...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


•Hog Farmer 3.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard


HEAD SHAPES...

•Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook


•TacticalBassin Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz


•Damiki Rig Jig Head: https://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/8 - 3/8


•VMC Hybrid Swimbait Jig: https://bit.ly/3OshD9c

Size: 3/16 oz


•Owner Round Head Lockdown Keeper: https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Sizes: 1/4 - 3/8 oz


•Duo Realis BR Head: https://bit.ly/3MV2y0C

Size: 3/16 - 1/4 oz


SMALL BAITS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 3.5, 4.5

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard


•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 3.5

Colors: Bombshell, Frosted Purple


•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Shirasu Pearl, Seguro Katakuchi


•Yamamoto Scope Shad: https://bit.ly/3MVUjBH

Colors: Natural Shad, Sexy Shad


•Deps 4" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad


•Jackall Rhythm Wag: https://bit.ly/3NT6OvF

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Golden Shad, SS Shad


LARGE BAITS...

•Deps 5"-6" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shad, Reservoir Shad


•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard


•MissileBaits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Sizes: 4.5

Colors: Bombshell, Frosted Purple


•Crush City FreeLoader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Albino Shad, Green Shad


FINESSE MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


LARGE BAIT STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa STEEZ AGS 7'6" MLL: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC 8 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

Top 5 Baits For January Bass Fishing!

Winter bass fishing is here! If you want to catch bass in January, you need to fish differently than you do the rest of the year. These are the top 5 baits we rely on to consistently catch bass during the coldest part of the year! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often laying right on bottom. Finesse is the natural approach for these fish but the right reaction baits can trigger a feed response as well, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction and finesse baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components, to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


NEW TACTICAL BASSIN MINI FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0


MINI FLEX COMPONENTS...

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill


ALABAMA RIG STORAGE...

•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH


SPEED CRANKING...

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

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow


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

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad


•Spro RkCrawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon


BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout


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

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover Trout, Hitch


FOOTBALL JIG…

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To


Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper


NED RIG...

•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz


•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby


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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Bama Bug


BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix


AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (HS): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://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