The Best Hard Baits For Spring Bass Fishing! (Cranks, Topwater, Chatterbait, Spinnerbait)

Welcome back to our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Today we're covering the best hard baits for Spring bass fishing! Blade baits, crankbaits, swimbaits, jerkbaits, topwater, and wire baits... we're taking all the major Spring categories and showing your our favorite baits! No matter what you face on the water, you can go confidently know exactly what we'd throw in your situation this Spring!

Spring is a great time to learn a new technique. Bass are moving shallow and you can target them with a variety of lures. Whether you're looking to dial in a technique, or you just want to fish with more confidence, these recommendations will save you a lot of time and money. These are our favorite baits from each major category we use in the Spring, so you don't have to second guess your choices when you're out fishing.

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

SHALLOW 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

•Spro Little John: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Matte Shad

MID DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•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

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: DD Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Color: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust

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

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

Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin, Crawfish

•Nomad Swimtrex Max Series: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Sizes: 1/2 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: Red Craw, Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin

JERKBAIT...

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Kasumi Ito, Elegy Bone

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

Colors: S Hasu, Clown, Macchiato

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Clown, Macchiato

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Blueback Herring, Full Metal

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Megabass Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

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

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

POPPERS...

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

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

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Shadow Boxer, Holo Ghost Shad

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

•Spro SpinJohn 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad

BLADE BAITS...

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

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad

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

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad

TAIL SPINS...

•Damiki Axe Blade: https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad

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

Color: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

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

Color: Black and Chrome, Clown

WAKEBAIT...

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

Color: Copper Carp, Hitch, Chrome Gill

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

GLIDE BAITS...

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Threadfintastic, Gizzard Magic, Matte Shad

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Bone, Gizzard Shad, Hitch

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Hottest JDM Baits And Trends For Bass Fishing!

Many of the hottest bait trends in fishing have originated in Japan. Today we've identified 5 new JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) trends that are making huge waves in both US and international bass fishing! Some you may have seen, some are likely to be brand new to you, but you don't want to miss any of them!

Historically the Japanese market has brought a lot of very refined techniques. They've also accounted for many of our current swimbait designs and concepts. Today we're seeing huge waves in the "dice" and "appendage" category, as well as topwater, minnow baits, spinnerbaits, and more. These trends are catching fire in the US because they're working, so today we're making sure you're aware of them.

Below you'll find links to every bait in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each lure, as well as any other pertinent information. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber (Non Salt): https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Invincible Shrimp

•OSP Dice Rubber (Max Salt): https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Fred's Candy, Green Pumpkin Pepper, Invincible Shrimp

COIKE BAITS...

•HideUp Coike 17MM: https://bit.ly/3QyUgwU

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon, Green Pumpkin

•HideUp Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Watermelon, Green Pumpkin

•HideUp Coike Shrimp: https://bit.ly/4ifxWUP

Colors: Watermelon, Ayu, Green Pumpkin

RAID 2 WAY...

•Raid 2Way Wacky Creature: https://bit.ly/4aSRQTc

Sizes: Green Pumpkin Seed, Smoke Shrimp

STROLLING BAITS...

•Deps Sakamata Shad (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shiner, Reservoir Shad

•Deps Sakamata Shad Heavy Weight (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/4hS56KD

Colors: Smoke Pepper, Silver Shiner, Electric Shad

•Raid Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3GMrpAg

Colors: Zako, Inakko, Live Fish

•Raid Super Fish Roller: https://bit.ly/3Xi5B8p

Colors: Stealth Fish, Pearl Wakasagi

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

Colors: Seguro Katakuchi, Rikyu

FINE WIRE SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Ayu, Hasu, Wakasagi

•Nories Deeper Range: https://bit.ly/3XhSGDe

Colors: Live Wakasagi, White Crystal

•Deps Mini Bros Finesse Double Willow: https://bit.ly/4kw8lJt

Colors: Baby Gill, Ayu

LARGE TOPWATERS...

•Tomo's Glide Topwater: https://bit.ly/4h7Uje8

Sizes: 8" and 10"

•Teckel Kicknocker BD: https://bit.ly/3XecHdR

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Vanilla Ice, Chrome

•Teckel SlashKicker: https://bit.ly/4bkNy7k

Colors: Bone, Chrome, Threadfin Shad

SMALL SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 5" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: White Back Shad, Celeste, Silver Shad

•OSP HP Fish Swimbait: https://bit.ly/41xf3Hn

Colors: Neon Wakasagi, Reservoir Bait, TN Smoke Lady

•Duo Realis Snappy Crappie: https://bit.ly/43dIeQY

Colors: Baby Gill ND, Black Crappie, White Crappie

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Best Budget Baits For Bass Fishing! (Plus Hooks and Fishing Line)

Are you tired of wasting money on junk lures?!  Welcome to the first video of our Spring Buyer's Guide Series! Wouldn't it be nice to know the inexpensive baits that actually work?! We've got you covered! We've searched high and low for the best lures to catch a ton of fish, and also won't break the bank!

Not all baits are created equal... Some expensive baits are junk and some cheap baits are amazing! We're always looking for budget friendly lures that catch fish and hold up to the rigors of bass fishing. 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.

HARD BAITS...

•Spro Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Fire Craw

•Strike King 3XD: https://bit.ly/2oSMj8s

Colors: Delta Red, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red

•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH

Colors: Okie Shad, Bone

•Damiki D Pop: https://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Spayu

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Hollow Ghost Shad, Shadow Boxer

WIRE BAITS...

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Blue Herring

•ZMan Original Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3abzGOb

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Smokey Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Haze, Wakasagi

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

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Size: 3" or 3.5"

Color: Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

•Bucca Brand Baby Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/3Xi88iY

Colors: Violet Brim, Ruby Gill

SOFT PLASTICS...

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Tube: https://bit.ly/43eGkzS

Colors: Tilapia, Chick Magnet

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

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite

•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

•Big Bite Baits Flying Squirrel: https://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic

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

Colors: TW Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Blue Gizzard, Green Shad, Ghost Minnow

•MissileBaits DBomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper

HOOKS AND TERMINAL...

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

Size: 3/16 oz

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

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

Favorite Size: 1/0

•Owner Mosquito Light Hook: https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0

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

Favorite Size: 3/0 - 4/0

FISHING LINE...

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

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb

•Sunline Model FC Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/47bYQIm

Favorite Sizes: 12 lb, 15 lb

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

Favorite Sizes: 40 lb, 50 lb

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Make Your Own Finesse Jig! (And Save A Lot Of Money)

Matt is always modifying jigs, but today he's taking it a step further! He's found a football head and skirt combination that are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and they'll save you a lot of money if you put them together yourself! Finesse jigs and micro jigs are taking over bass fishing for good reason, give it a try!

Matt and Tim are always testing new gear, tweaking existing baits, and dialing in their techniques. It should come as no surprise that Matt has been building some jigs along the way! With the boom in the finesse and micro jig categories, prices are constantly moving up. Given how many jigs he loses during a day of fishing, it was time to find a solution. Matt set out to find a cost effective solution, and in doing so, stumbled on a skirt and jighead combination that isn't just cheaper, it catches more fish!

Below you'll find links to the components Matt uses to build this jig, some of his favorite finesse and micro jig trailers, as well as the rod and reel combos the guys use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

JIG COMPONENTS...

•Dirty Jigs Finesse Cut Replacement Skirt: https://bit.ly/4i3SYpo

Colors: The Go To, Supermatt Brown, Alabama Craw

•VMC Finesse Football Jighead: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Preferred Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

PREFERRED JIG TRAILERS...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Grass Craw

•Zman TRD Crawz: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Yamamoto Covert Craw: https://bit.ly/4dgmxBK

Colors: Green Pump Purple Copper, Green Pump Amber Lam

MID PRICED MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BAIT FINESSE MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Seviin GF Series (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 10 lb: http://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz