Blade Bait Basics: Winter Fishing Made Easy

The blade bait has been around since the early 80's but recent innovations have taken the technique to the next level. This technique could not only save your Winter, it could make it a lot more fun!

If your lakes aren't iced over, there is still time to throw these lures. Blades come in a variety of shapes and sizes but below you'll find a list of some of our favorites. 

Silver Buddy: http://bit.ly/2AcTelj
Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Binsky Blade: http://bit.ly/2mR2Vwe
Sebile Vibrato: http://bit.ly/2rlZmDW

If you enjoy throwing blade baits you'll probably also enjoy ice jigs and jigging spoons. Here are our favorite of each. 

Rapala Jigging Rap Ice Jig: http://bit.ly/2EWiSsF
Lunkerhunt Ice Jig: http://bit.ly/2FVv52b

BladeRunner 3/4 and 1 3/4 oz spoons: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Tim's Blade Bait Combo...
Rod- 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 30 lb Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Blade Bait Combo...
Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Most blade baits come with hardware that leaves something to be desired. We recommend cutting the hardware off and starting fresh.  We will replace the snap and hook hangers with Owner Hyperwire Split Rings to eliminate potential failures, then upgrade the hooks to maximize our effectiveness. Sizes vary based on the weight of the blade but most blades will have size 6 and 8 hooks, we recommend replacing them with size 4 and 6. For split rings we recommend either size 2 or 3. This is not an aggressive technique, you can slow play the fish so bend outs shouldn't be an issue once the gear is upgraded. 

Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Gamakatsu EWG Treble: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Owner ST-36 Treble: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
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How To Locate Winter Bass + Fishing FAIL!

Winter fishing... where do you even start?!? These simple steps will help you locate fish and quickly find productive water. There is nothing worse than fishing and fishing without knowing if you're even around fish. We've got your covered! 

Bass will position in different locations and depths based on water temperature and weather. Most bass spend the Winter in deep water to insulate themselves from the cold surface temperatures. There are two circumstances that will draw fish out of the depths. Those circumstances rising water and warm afternoon sun. 

In this video we'll explain how the fish move, why they move, and what baits you can use to efficiently locate and catch Winter bass. 

The Baits that caught fish in this video...
7/16 Finesse Jig (Green Pumpkin Craw): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub (Green Pump/Blk Flake): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Owner Shakey UltraHead (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2iofJdg
Roboworm 6" Fat (Watermelon Magic): http://bit.ly/2awYSxM

Finesse Football Jig 5/8 oz (Go To): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub (Grn Pump prpl): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

R2S Bling Spinnerbait 1/2 oz (I know it): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8 (Pro Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Jack Hammer Chatterbait (Green Shad): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.3 (French Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Huddleston Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Rod/Reel Combos that work great for these presentations...

Finesse Jig/Spinnerbait/Shakey Head Setup...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget friendly Option for Jig/Spinnerbait/Shakeyhead...
Rod- Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2gUWTft
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Braid- 30 lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Big Swimbait Combo...
Dobyns Champion 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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This Finesse Fishing Trick Will Save Your Winter!

Struggling this Winter? Tried Everything and just can't catch a fish? There is a reason! This simple technique is going to make your life so much easier! 

If you're struggling to catch bass this Winter, odds are you're fishing too aggressively. The water has cooled down now, the baitfish are moving slower, and you need to follow suit. The key to Winter success if fishing SLOW. Slow is good, slower is better! 

In today's video we break down one of the most mentally taxing methods of bass fishing; dragging bottom. We explain the benefits of dragging and show a few fish catches from this past week to show its effectiveness. We're not trying to catch the biggest bass of the Winter with this technique but if you're struggling to get a bite, this will help. 

The baits...
Dry Creek 3.5" Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r
2.8 Keitech Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm: http://bit.ly/2CMB33J
Z-Man TRD Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

The Hooks...
Matt's Preferred Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
Revenge Dart Hedz: http://bit.ly/2cHMZbm
Owner Dart Head: http://bit.ly/2dR6e5N
Shaky Head: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Ned Head: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Matt's Spinning Setup In This Video...

Rod- Zodias 6'8" Medium: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Casting Setup for Dragging...
Rod- NRX 852C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget-Friendly Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury Spinning 7' Medium: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 15 lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Got Bright Sun? Winter Bass Don't Stand A Chance!

Ever wanted to know how to catch bass on those bright sunshine days? Winter can be TOUGH but these tips will make it much, much easier!

Don't let the cold weather fool you, bass still need to feed. Forget the dock talk, forget the internet chatter, you can catch bass all Winter long! We use a 2-part approach to catch stubborn Winter Bass. 

The Jigs...
Finesse Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Jig Trailers...
Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Smallie Beaver: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

Swimbait Gear...
Matt Allen Swimbait Head: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Keitech 3.8 and 4.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Ned Worms...
Z-Man Finesse TRD Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Ned Heads...
Z-Man Finesse Mushroom Head: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe
Z-Man HD Jig Head: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Jig Setup...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Keitech Setup...
Rod- Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado K (7:1): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 50 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Ned Rig Setup...
Rod- Zodias 6'8" Medium light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Jig Storage...
Plano Waterproof 3740: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Bass Mafia Bait Casket 3600: http://bit.ly/2BM2FIr
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