BUYER'S GUIDE: SPINNERBAITS, SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS, AND GEAR!

Today's buyers guide is all about spinnerbaits! We're eliminating 90% of this giant category and focusing on the baits that get bit most often! Size, blade type, color, and trailer are all important factors when choosing the right spinnerbait. Come along as we take a quick dive into some of the best spinnerbaits on the market!

Spinnerbait options can leave the most seasoned angler confused! Different shapes, sizes, and blade configurations all impact the effectiveness of your bait. Today we're focused on baits that run flat, track true, and fish well when paired with simple trailers. In other words, we're making spinnerbait selection EASY!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear in the order we discussed them. We've included our favorite sizes, weights, and colors for each and all the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

Buyer's Guide: Best Jigs And Jig Trailers– https://youtu.be/OQwFNTORnN4

Buyer's Guide: Best Chatterbaits And Trailers– https://youtu.be/14NqxFIWGgo

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: $300 Rod And Reel Combos– https://youtu.be/aFhefLwNHGQ

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

FULL FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Bombshell Bass, JT Chartreuse Shad

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Gizzard, Bombshell Shad

MID FRAME SPINNERBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Compact: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream, Chartreuse Shad

•Damiki TOT Type 1: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Size: 1/2 oz Double Willow

Color: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

•Shimano Swagy Double Willow: https://bit.ly/45E03ao

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

Color: Natural Bait, Tidal Killer

FINESSE SPINNERBAITS...

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

Size: 3/8 – 3/4 oz

Color: Gill, Hasu, Wakasagi

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle Nickel: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Size: 1/2 – 3/4 oz

Colors: Mouse, Spot Remover, Aurora

SPINNERBAIT STORAGE...

•Buzbe Fast Flatz (Half Large): https://bit.ly/3Tu2yac

SPINNERBAIT STINGER HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Trailer SP Hook: https://bit.ly/2IGCfg1

Size: 1/0 - 3/0

•Hayabusa WRM 929 Trailer Hook: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1, 1/0

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

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

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

HIGH END SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: https://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Model: 7'1" Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'3" Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

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

The BEST Finesse Trick For Cold Water Bass!! (Damiki Rig Fishing)

The Damiki Rig is an amazing technique for cold water bass fishing! Its slow, methodical approach can get wary bass to bite when nothing else will fool them. Fished properly (slowly), it can get bass to bite in the coldest temperatures you'll face all Winter. If you haven't given it a try, its time!

The concept behind the Damiki rig is very simple. Suspend a small baitfish imitating plastic above the fish in cold water and give them time to inspect it. As long as you can keep it sitting perfectly level and moving slowly, they'll usually eat it. This method rely's on the same concept as the float n fly to fool bass into biting but does it in a more manageable and angler–friendly way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we use for this technique. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, as well as the gear we use to fish the technique. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE DAMIKI RIG...

Head– Damiki Rig Head: http://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

Size: 1/4 oz , 1/0 Hook

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

Color: RP Blue Pearl

DAMIKI RIG HEADS...

•Damiki Rig Head: http://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

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

•VMC Moon Eye Jig: https://bit.ly/3O87vCS

DAMIKI RIG BAITS...

•Damiki Armor Shad (Fork Tail): http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Color: American Shad, Pro Purple, RP Blue Pearl

•Strike King Baby Z Too: https://bit.ly/3UzCkmf

Color: The Deal, Smoky Shad

•Zoom Super Fluke Jr: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad, Albino

PADDLE TAIL BAITS...

•Damiki Armor Shad (Paddle Tail): http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: American Shad, Pro Purple, RP Blue Pearl

•Keitech 2.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

HIGH END SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

HIGH END CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/3UFPcaO

Reel– Shimano Sedona FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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. See it here... 

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

How To Fish The Damiki Rig - Winter Bass Fishing

Have you used the Damiki Rig? Its a great technique to catch Winter Bass! When nothing else is working the Damiki Rig has a unique fall and appearance that lures bites in difficult conditions. If you're desperate for a bite you can rely on this rig to come through in a pinch. Come along as Tim shows exactly how to use it this Winter. 

The rig is designed with perfect balance. When fished vertically it sits perfectly level below the boat with a unique look that nothing else can mimic. When cast into deep water the bait has a spiral fall that bass simply can't resist! On a tight line it glides along with no motion at all but fish can't resist it! No matter how you fish it, it has a place in the arsenal. We'll follow this video up with a more in-depth fishing video down the road but we wanted to make sure you guys were aware of the technique during the cold water months. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and gear we use to fish the Damiki Rig. It was designed to be fished with its own bait as a trailer but there are some other great alternatives that we've listed as well. 

Heads...

-Damiki Rig Head: http://bit.ly/2tg1ajm

-Damiki Rig Underspin Head: http://bit.ly/2kcZmTU

Baits... 

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

-Damiki Armor Shad Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot: http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S

-Zoom Tiny Fluke: http://bit.ly/2MJmF2H

Tim's Spinning Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Destroyer Addermine: http://bit.ly/2B7NyFj

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

Line- Sunline XPlasma Braid 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2OR5i2j

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

Tim's Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- 20 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju