Blade Bait And Spoon Fishing Tricks For Fall Bass

Blades and spoons are amazing fish catching lures! The trouble is, you have to know how to use them. As bass corral shad and other baitfish, these baits become major players. While the spoon is typically focused around deep water fishing, with modern advances the blade bait can be used both deep and shallow. Here are the details you need to know... 

Blade baits have come a long way in recent years. With more advanced baitfish shapes and lifelike color patterns these baits have become shallow water slayers during the cool and cold water  months. When it comes to spoons, we use both jigging and flutter spoons. Jigging spoons are best fished quickly and aggressively around deep schooling bass that are on the move, while flutter spoons can be used more methodically. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits from each category, including our favorite weights and colors for each. We've also included relevant hook and hardware upgrades where applicable. Finally, we've included our exact rod and reel combos for each style, as well as a budget-friendly alternative. All the links to directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


BLADE BAITS...

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

Colors: Holo Ayu, Flash Gill, Cyber Purple, Real Shad


-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Gill OB, Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad


-Jackall Keeburn 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2or8sy0

Colors: Silver, Clear Shad


-Damiki Vault Tail Spinner: http://bit.ly/2or9wlu

Colors: Black Holo, holo Ayu, Real Shad


-Blade Runner Blade: http://bit.ly/2XMNoQj

Colors: Natural Shad, Chartreuse White


SPOONS... 

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon 1 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Colors: Electric Chicken, Morning Dawn, Sierra


-Nichols Flutter Spoon 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Blueback HD, Silver Chrome


DAMIKI VAULT HOOK UPGRADES... 

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

Sizes: 2 and 3

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

Size: 6

-Bladed Hook- VMC Bladed: http://bit.ly/2oqWODi


DUH SPOON HOOK UPGRADE... 

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


FLUTTER SPOON HOOK ADDITION... 

Stopper- VMC Sinker Stop: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel (Size 4 or 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Treble- Owner ST-36 Feathered (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx


TIM'S BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" BLADE BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Curado 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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


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


"BANG FOR THE BUCK" SPOON FISHING COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


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Fall Jerkbait Fishing! Beginner To Advanced! **Underwater Bait Footage**

We're going all in! Everything you need to know about jerkbaits in one video! Whether you're brand new to jerkbaits and want to learn about the technique, or you're a seasoned pro looking for exact hook weights to balance out your Megabass, we've got you covered!

We're fanatical about jerkbaits! They're one of the best baits ever made for triggering a feed response in a lethargic bass and we think that's worth getting excited about! In today's video Matt covers budget options that will get the beginning angler on the water and catching fish but he also talks fine details about actions, dive angles, and color selection. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. You'll also find links to our favorite jerkbait combos, related videos, as well as hook upgrades and color recommendations. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


RELATED VIDEOS... 

Soft Jerkbaits with Tim: https://youtu.be/Pja8h3Q3wsA

Hook Upgrades For Jerkbaits: https://youtu.be/Xm7r1usoW2w


JACKALL RERANGE... 

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

-Jackall Rerange 110 MR: https://bit.ly/2CbWr6X


Favorite Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu

Bold Colors: Secret Shad 2, Matte Pearl White


MEGABASS VISION SERIES... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

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


Favorite Colors: Pro Blue, Matte Shad, Tennessee Shad

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Wakin React, Kohoku Reaction


DAMIKI...

-Damiki Slim Jack: https://bit.ly/2Y3QCUl


Favorite Colors: Black Shiner, spay

Bold Colors: White, Real Shad


RAPALA... 

-Rapala Shadow Rap: http://bit.ly/2yjK7fO

-Rapala Shad Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

-Rapala Rip Stop: http://bit.ly/2Vs7HBf


Favorite Colors: Ghost Shiner, Silver, Elite Blue

Bold Colors: Clown, Gone, Bud


13 FISHING... 

-13 Fishing Whipper Snapper: https://bit.ly/3okRcrq


Favorite Colors: Olive Crush, Gizzard of Oz, Lucky Charm

Bold Colors: Rainbow Shad, Casper Shad


MEGABASS VISION 110 HOOK UPGRADES... 

Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


Alternative Reel: Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa


MEGABASS JERKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Jerkbait Special: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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Fluke Fishing Tricks For Every Situation! (Beginner AND Advanced)

Soft jerkbaits are amazing! When you know how to adapt the baits the same fluke can be fished in the heaviest cover on straight braid or finessed in clear, open water. A single pack of soft jerkbaits can be fished in every lake around the country! If you're not taking advantage of the Fluke's ability to catch fish this time of year, you're missing out!

The power of the fluke is truly its adaptability. In today's video Tim broke down the multiple ways to rig this bait. From texas rigging to nose hook, from single rigs to donkey rigs, and from surface to 20+ feet deep! There are dozens of brands that make soft jerkbaits and a variety of hooks that can work, but today we're providing you with our EXACT components so you can fish with confidence when you head to the lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits (including our favorite colors), exact hooks and rigging components for each method, along with our favorite rods for each style. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


THE BAITS... 

-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Smokin Shad


-Zoom Fluke: http://bit.ly/2OFjvjx

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Electric Shad


TRADITIONAL RIGGING... 

Tim's Favorite- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Mid Column- Gamakatsu Superline Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Deep Water- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z


NOSE HOOK RIGGING... 

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Hook- Owner Mosquito Hook (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR


TEXAS RIGGED DONKEY RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Front Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 3/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Back Hook- Owner Offset Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3Cm7Jiq

Front/Back Bait- http://bit.ly/2aqys0H


NOSE HOOK DONKEY RIGGING... 

Bobber Stop- VMC Sinker Stop Medium: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Spring- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Front/Back Hook- http://bit.ly/2fqYFCR

Front/Back Bait- Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H


NAIL WEIGHTS... 

Lead- VMC Neko: https://bit.ly/2Xx8K8R

Tungsten- Swagger Pagoda: http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW


TEXAS RIG COMBO (Single or Donkey)…

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET TEXAS RIG COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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


HIGH- END NOSE HOOK COMBO (Single or Donkey)... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Ronin: http://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- Sunline SX1 Braid 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


NOSE HOOK MID-PRICED COMBO (Single or Donkey)... 

Rod- Halo HFX 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3AoqwZL

Reel- Shimano NASCI FC (Pre-Order Available): https://bit.ly/2g278cC

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 10 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Jerkbait Tricks For Early Fall Bass Fishing! (Beginner To Advanced)

Jerkbaits Catch Bass!! If you don't throw a jerkbait during the early Fall, you're missing some really fun fishing! Today we're on the water catching big smallmouth on Jerkbaits but in between catches Matt teaches the exact technique, how to use color to fine tune the pattern, and some other key tips. Whether you're a jerkbait beginner or a guy who throws them every day, you're going to enjoy the information in this video! 

Today Matt and CC used a Megabass Vision 110 and a Vision 110 Jr to dial in a jerkbait pattern along a windblown shoreline. The fish were staging on a shallow break to ambush baitfish and these baits were more than the fish could resist. In the beginning the fish were slapping at the baits but Matt began playing with colors and found the color "Elegy Bone" made all the difference. The duo went from short strikes and skin hooks to bass fully committing and t-boning the baits!

The jerkbait should be a part of your arsenal as water temperatures drop this Fall. Below you'll find links to all the baits in the video as well as a couple of our other favorite jerkbaits. We've also included the rod and reel combos we were using, along with a budget alternative. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TODAY'S JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Natural Colors: Matte Shad, Matte Pro Blue

Bold Colors: Elegy Bone, Matte Skeleton Shad


-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Elegy Bone, Matte Shad


OTHER GREAT JERKBAITS... 

-Megabass Vision 110 +1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: Elegy Bone, GP Pro Blue, Matte Shad


-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, Silver Shad, Hollow Minnow


-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: https://bit.ly/3aerPi6

Colors: Clown, Elite Blue, Ghost Shiner


JERKBAIT STORAGE... 

-Plano EDGE 3700 THIN Box: https://bit.ly/2VX5eAL


JERKBAIT HOOK/SPLIT RING UPGRADES... 

Split Ring Replacement- Owner Hyperwire Black (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

110 Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Nano Treble (Size 5): http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

110 Junior Replacement Hook- Gamakatsu 1X Black (Size 8): https://bit.ly/3oSXVXp


MATT'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

Line- Sunline 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm


CC'S JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Sunline 10 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO... 

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

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

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


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