Where Do Bass Go In Spring?! (And The Best Baits To Catch Them)
Ready to catch more bass?! Spring fishing is here and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Let us help you get ahead of them so you aren't one of the guys who's struggling during the prespawn. We'll show you where the bass are headed so you can get there first and catch them as they arrive!
Before the spawn, bass are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different on reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. In today's video, Tim breaks different types of fisheries into 4 groups and explains how bass move in each scenario. Once you've identified which group your local lake, pond, or river fits into, you're ready to fish!
Tim relies heavily on reaction baits to quickly locate and catch Spring bass. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, including our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE ALABAMA RIG...
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Dummies– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Swimbaits– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
GLIDE BAIT...
•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad
•Baitsanity Tungsten Weights: https://bit.ly/4534Fpg
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Favorite Sizes: 1/8 oz, 1/4 oz
•Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Size: 3.5" – 4"
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Chartreuse Blue
JERKBAIT...
•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw
Colors: S Hasu, Black Silver, ST Chiayu
CHATTERBAIT...
•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Brett's Bluegill
•ZMan Elite Evo (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Color: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Black Blue
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Hematoma
•MissileBaits 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Colors: Frosted Purple, Super Bug, Bruiser Flash
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG thread fin
•Lucky Craft LV 500: https://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, American Shad
FLIPPING JIG...
•Dirty Jigs Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN
Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma
•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo
Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin
POWER SHOT...
•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Missile Morning
•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf
Size: 2/0
•Xzone Tungsten Dropshot: https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv
Size: 1/4 oz
THE SENKO...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Oxblood, Plum Apple
•Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp
Size: 3/0
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX A 150: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Seaguar Red Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET JIG AND A–RIG COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB
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
