Spring Swimbait Fishing Made Easy! (Seminar For Beginner And Advanced Anglers)

SPRING SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! You only need a few baits to consistently catch fish, no matter where you live! Most anglers act like catching big bass with swimbaits is difficult, but aside from some little tricks, there isn't much you need to know to start catching bass with swimbaits.

Matt breaks swimbaits into basic categories, including bluegill, baitfish, and trout profiles. Based on what bass are primarily eating in your lake, he covers which baits to focus on, and how to fish them effectively. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence with those key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors. We've also included some great rod and reel combos, as well as some other swimbait videos. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS…

•2024 Fall Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/bsCFgHHb7vg

•Spring Gear Review (Outlier/Tranx): https://youtu.be/RWMXcgxUNQw

3 SWIMBAITS THAT WORK…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

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

Color: Matte Shad

BLUEGILL BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Bream

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Female Bluegill, Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

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

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

SHAD SWIMBAITS…

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow

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

Colors: Borealis Shad, Silver Shad, White Back Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2gx3A54

Size: 8/0

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

SHAD GLIDE BAITS…

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

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad

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

Color: ThreadfinTastic, Matte Shad

SOFT SHAD GLIDES…

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: Golden Magic, Hustler

TROUT AND KOKANEE BAITS…

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead

•Baitsanity Explorer 9 Bones: https://bit.ly/415emDU

Colors: Hatchery Trout, TW Steelhead

•Baitsanity Hatch Match Hard Tails: https://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

•Baitsanity Hatch Match Shadow V Tail: https://bit.ly/3YA761B

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Rainbow

ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

SHIMANO SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy+:  https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300B HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

ST. CROIX SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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

BUYER'S GUIDE: BEST HARD SWIMBAITS!

Forget the hype! These swimbaits work and don't cost a fortune! From glide baits to wake baits, we're checking out the best baits from across the industry! Whether you're interested in trying swimbaits for the first time or you're a die hard swimbaiter, this guide will help you understand the differences between some of the most affordable baits on the market!

Let's take a quick dive into the world of hard swimbaits! You don't need every bait on the market and you don't need 10 different baits in a category. Today we're simplifying swimbait fishing and helping you cover all your bases, with just a handful of affordable baits. Let's go!!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits baits and equipment discussed in the video. We've included our favorite color for each, as well as any specific components you need to fish them properly. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAIT SEMINAR...

Swimbait Fishing For Bass: https://youtu.be/bsCFgHHb7vg

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: $100 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/2eCEb3G3VE0

Buyer's Guide: $200 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/AcrTDhtaSQg

Buyer's Guide: $500 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/WAgpVnuE800

Buyer's Guide: $$ High End Combos $$– https://youtu.be/obxNp48IALo

Buyer's Guide: Alabama Rigs– https://youtu.be/wPm3izTumxk

Buyer's Guide: Strolling– https://youtu.be/EVnMJWMtZhE

Buyer's Guide: Boating Accessories– https://youtu.be/nl73iuYQ2dg

Buyer's Guide: Spinning Reels– https://youtu.be/Ua7pEd04ikw

Buyer's Guide: Casting Reels– https://youtu.be/auHdSCwYaI0

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Chrome Gill, Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

COVER GLIDES...

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

Color: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill

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

Color: Gizzard Magic, Threadfintastic

SHAD GLIDES...

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

OPEN WATER GLIDES....

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Hatchery Trout

•Baitsanity Paddle Tail: https://bit.ly/30Jm1w7

•Baitsanity Soft/Hard Tail: https://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

•Baitsanity Shadow Fork Tail: https://bit.ly/3YA761B

•River2Sea S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Rainbow

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Female Bluegill, Bluegill

MULTI JOINT BAIT...

•Shimano Armajoint Slow Sink: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

TRAVEL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Valkyrie World Expedition 7'11" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3J1gchq

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

Swimbait Fishing Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers! Raw and Uncut!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits, in one place! The guys have spent a lifetime dialing in their swimbait fishing and today Matt is laying it all out, like he’s never done before. From fish positioning, to cast angles, soft baits to glide baits, Matt is sharing everything you’ll ever need to know about swimbait fishing!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits, gear, and rods and reels, as Matt discussed them in the video. We’ve even included favorite colors and sizes where applicable. All links below go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions.

EASY BAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Warden Hitch

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

BOOT TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard

•B6 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3bw7lWR

Color: Sunny Shad

WEEDLESS PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Natural Shad

•No Live Bait Needed K Tail (7"): https://bit.ly/4eG64Y9

Colors: Snow Bird

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•ZMan Diezel Eye Jighead: https://bit.ly/4db6LI2

Size: 6/0 Hook

•Owner Beast Hook: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 8/0

•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

SOFT BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Dirty Silver

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard

•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Owner HyperWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

•Frabill Extendable Retriever: https://bit.ly/2TLTJc6

SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Sufix 832 Braid: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Nylon Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

•Sunline Saltimate Tunageat: https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

•Seaguar Gold Label: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BLUEGILL HARD BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Female Bluegill, Bluegill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill

OPEN WATER GLIDES...

•Deps Slide Swimmer 250: https://bit.ly/2AfXQnF

Colors: Heavy Metal Trout

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead

•River2Sea S Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Rainbow Trout

COVER GLIDES...

•GanCraft Jointed Claw 178: https://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Color: Waka Ayu

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

Color: Light Trout

•Savage Gear Glide Swimmer: https://bit.ly/4eGJ5No

Color: Ghost Gill

•Bucca Trick Shad: Source Locally

Color: ThreadfinTastic

GIZZARD GLIDES...

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Clutch OG Glide: https://bit.ly/3ZJfeyS

Color: Natural Shad

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Color: Gizzard Shad

MULTI JOINTS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

WAKEBAITS...

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

•Spro 8" Floater: https://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

•Bucca Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

STORAGE…

•Eye Surrender Wrap: https://bit.ly/2h4IN6I

•Spro Surrpa Sleeves: https://bit.ly/3N3JEo4

•Lakewood Vertical Box: https://bit.ly/3ZueBXZ

•Plano Open Box: https://bit.ly/2WWIrU9

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Saltimate Shock (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

LIne– Sufix 832 Braid (80): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

SWIMBAIT RODS/REELS...

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

The Best Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing!

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! These are the best baits for Spring swimbait fishing! Most anglers want you to believe it's difficult but besides a few little tricks, there isn't much to throwing a swimbait. Understanding which baits work in different situations is all you need to know, to start fishing these baits effectively.

Today Matt breaks down the differences between lure designs and actions, and how they fit different conditions. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence in a couple key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors where applicable. We've also included some great rod and reel combos to help you land that trophy fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS...

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/_Ql6yo5iQWc

Swimbait Buyer's Guide – Best Hard Baits: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g

BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

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

6" Colors: Borealis Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Shad

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

New Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

Main Color: Tactical Shad

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Purple Back Shad, Grey Ghost, Tennessee Shad

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

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

Speed: Fast Sink

Color: Dirty Silver, Kokanee

BLUEGILL BAITS...

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

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Cali Shad, TW Lit Shad, Lite Trout

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad, Bone

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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

DEDICATED 8" MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

FAVORITE ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FAVORITE WAKE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Lexa 300 HG: https://bit.ly/46kTZnA

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

BUDGET ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff A 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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