The BEST Way To Catch MORE Bass This Spring! (Schooling Bass)

Come along as we head out on the water to uncover the BEST way to catch Bass in the Spring! You can spend your time searching for a bite or you can specifically target schools of fish and catch multiples from each location. We use very specific lures to trigger schools of bass into a feeding frenzy, then catch the big ones while they're caught up in the excitement!

This method of targeting big bass in schools works all over the country. We discovered this method over a decade ago and have put it to work countless times. By triggering the smallest bass in the school to feed, you can get even the largest fish to engage without having to fool them into believing your lure is real. Forget trying to catch Spring bass on slow moving baits, its time to learn how to trigger entire schools!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt had on deck. We've included the exact colors, sizes, and hook upgrades for each. We've also included the rods and reels he was using to maintain such a high hook up to land ratio despite using treble hooks. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see photos and descriptions of each item. 


CHATTERBAIT... 

Bait- ZMan Evergreen Jackhammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad


BLADE BAIT... 

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

Color: Real Shad, Black Holo


DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADE... 

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

Sizes: 2 and 3

Hooks- Owner STX-38: http://bit.ly/2oNIeCD

Size: 6


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500: https://bit.ly/3HGwNnV

Color: Chartreuse Shad


LV-500 HOOK UPGRADE... 

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

Size: 3

Hooks- Owner STX-58: http://bit.ly/2fXGkLc

Size: 4


SQUAREBILL... 

-13 Fishing Scamp 60: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Color: MudBug Punch


A-RIG...

Rig- Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

Main Baits- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad


BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Med Lt: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 (16 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB


BUDGET BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


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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

Lipless Crankbait Buyer's Guide - Best Baits For The Price

The Buyer's Guide series continues with a look at our top lipless crankbaits. Whether you're looking for a budget-friendly option, the perfect bait to burn over grass, or a balanced option for slow fishing the depths, we've got you covered.

With so many lipless crankbaits on the market its hard to know which baits to invest your time into. With these 6 baits you can cover every application.

Lipless crankbaits have a reputation for losing big fish at the worst times. Stock baits often deserve the bad rap but with a few simple modifications these baits have a great hookup to land ratio! Add in a dedicated rod and you have a recipe for big bass success.

Below is a breakdown of the baits we recommend as well as rod, reel, and hardware upgrades to increase your hook up to land ratio. We'll also include our confidence colors for each bait.

The baits...

-Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap: http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Recommended colors: Blue Blood Shad, Ghost Minnow, Rayburn Craw Red, Silverado.

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

Recommended Colors: Royal Red, Foxy Shad, Foxy Momma.

-Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT

Recommended Colors: Ayu, Chrome Sexy Shad, Japanese Shad, Royal Red, Sexy Shad.

-Jackall TN-70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Recommended Colors: RT Scale Minnow, Super Shad, RT Holo Bluegill, Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad.

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Recommended Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Phantom Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow.

Megabass Vibration X Jr: http://bit.ly/2zOeSdB

Recommended Colors: GG Gill, M Sliver, Sexy French Pearl.

Hook and Split Ring Upgrades...

Owner ST-56 Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Gamakatsu EWG Treble (Size 4): http://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Owner Hyperwire Size 3 Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Favorite Lipless Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Other Budget Friendly Lipless Rods...

G Loomis E6X 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2G5Bc86

Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Shimano Curado 7' Medium Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2E9gktQ

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10 Bass Weighed 81 lbs?!?! The REAL Story Behind This EPIC Photo!

You've seen this photo but you've never heard the story! Heart wrenching, painful, and epic, all at the same time! If you want to hear the heart and soul behind TacticalBassin, you've got to check this out!

Tim was as low as you could be. After more than a week in NICU with his youngest son struggling for life, Tim hit rock bottom. There was no where left to go but to the lake. He just wanted to clear his head... he had no idea he was about to begin the most epic week of fishing he'd ever experienced! When have you ever heard someone say they were hooking 6-10 lbers on every cast? Its almost unimaginable but that is exactly how it happened!

Here are all of the baits the fish were eating that week...

LV-500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Yumbrella Flash Mob Junior: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Owner #3 Split Ring: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Medium CPS Springs: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Keitech 4.8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

3/4 oz Prayer Jig: http://bit.ly/2rCrl2s

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

Lipless Crankbait Setup...
Rod- G Loomis 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

A-Rig Setup...
Rod- 7'8" 4 power: http://bit.ly/2ab2kRX
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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10 Pounder on the Lipless Crankbait!

Tim hit Clearlake between storms and got rewarded with a MONSTER BASS! In this video he explains exactly what went in to catching this 10 lb trophy bass!

For years we've preached how effective lipless crankbaits like the LV-500 are at catching trophy size bass. In this video Tim explains how he targeted a school of prespawn bass and was able to catch the biggest bass in the school by triggering her with the crankbait. 

Gear Used...
Rod - G Loomis CBR 845: http://bit.ly/2c58qD3
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Lure- LV 500 Lipless Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Hooks- Owner ST-56 3x Treble Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

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Wondering how to fish the lipless crankbait for monster bass? Watch this video... https://youtu.be/UeSTLDKN55c