How To Bass Fish On A Budget! (Cheap Lures That ACTUALLY Work!!)

Bass fishing shouldn't break the bank! If your tackle spending is out of control, we've got you covered with some awesome "budget" alternatives that really catch fish! High-end tackle is nice (we know because we're tackle junkies!!!) but you can catch a ton of fish without going broke buying lures and gear. Come along with Tim as he shops both big box stores and local tackle shops to find the best budget options for bass. 

The key to buying budget tackle is to avoid the junk. A lot of cheap tackle isn't worth the packaging its hanging in, but there are exceptions. Today's video is all about those hidden gems that catch consistent fish despite their below-average price. Baits like the Super Spot crankbait, Yum Dinger, and Chatterbait, should be in everyone's arsenal, no matter where you live. Baits like the Dark Sleeper, Savage Gear Bluegill, etc... can take your fishing to the next level without costing a fortune. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. We're taking it to the next level and also including some "budget" and "ultra budget" rods and reels to help you keep your entire fishing game within your spending limits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Lipless Crankbait... 

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

Colors: Chrome Blue, Rayburn Red

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, TN Shad 2.0, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

Spinnerbait... 

-Booyah 1/2 oz Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3gaOAIw

Color: Chartreuse/White, White

Chatterbait...

-Original Z-Man Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3abzGOb

Colors: Green Pumpkin, White, Brown Black

Squarebill Crankbait... 

-Strike King 1.5: http://bit.ly/2Pz3HvE

Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Summer Sexy Shad, Gizzard Shad

Swimbaits... 

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Baitfish: https://bit.ly/3ag8Mor

Colors: Silver Black Back, Green Back

-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Wakasagi, Shirauo

-Strike King Rage Swimmer 3.75: http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Colors: Ghost Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Inline Spinner... 

-Rooster Tail: https://bit.ly/2QqfNMs

Colors: Black, Chrome White

Stick Bait... 

-Yum Dinger 5": http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Elders Magic

-Big Bite Baits Trick Stick 6": https://bit.ly/3shcgNK

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Tilapia

Shaky Head... 

Worm- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Texas Craw

Jig Head- Limit Maker 1/8 oz: https://bit.ly/3gdVFYX

Jigs... 

Jig- Bass Patrol 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Colors: Brown/Green Pumpkin, Brown/Black

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Summer Craw

Soft Jerkbait... 

Bait- Zoom Super fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Albino

Hook- VMC Heavy Duty Wide Gap 4/0: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Creature Bait... 

Bait- Zoom Baby Brush Hog: http://bit.ly/2bnpCRx

Colors: Green pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

Weight- Eagle Claw 3/16 Lead: http://bit.ly/2tEcZfq

Hook- VMC Heavy Duty Wide Gap 3/0: https://bit.ly/3ad5XVc

Ned Rig... 

Bait- Robo 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Black Blue Pumpkin, Aarons Green Pumpkin

Hook- Owner Block Head 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2qL0A8n

Budget All-Around Casting Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget All-Around Spinning Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

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

Ultra-Budget Casting Combo... 

Rod- 13 Fishing Defy Black 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/32gzFnN

Reel- 13 Fishing Origin A: https://bit.ly/3ny0I6S

Line- Seaguar Red Label 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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4 Finesse Tricks When Bass Won't Bite!

Bass fishing can be tough! You see other people catching them but every time you go to the lake its too windy, too cold, or too hot. Whatever it is, the bass just aren't biting when you're there. If you're tired of struggling to catch a bass, try these four techniques next time you're at the lake!

Tim is always catching fish. Whether its raining, snowing, or the conditions are perfect, he always manages to get bit. He's an incredibly talented angler but he also has a ton of confidence in his presentations. Over the years he's dialed in these four techniques to get bit under nearly any condition. No matter where he goes in the country, he always has a dropshot, a ned rig, a neko rig, and a finesse swimbait in the boat. 

Taking it a step further, he has very specific baits he throws with these techniques to ensure he's maximizing his time on the water. Below you'll find links to the gear he uses with these techniques, his favorite baits, and the exact colors he trusts as he travels the country. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Dropshot Worms... 

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher 3.5": http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple, Smoke Purple Flake

-Strike King Dream Shot OPT 3.5": http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Colors: Magic, Triple Magic

-STH Crush Worm 3.75": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Colors: Bang, Green pumpkin, Smokin Joe

Dropshot Rigging... 

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Ned Rig Worms... 

-Roboworm Ned 3": http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw

-Missile Baits Ned Bomb: http://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

 Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Green Pumpkin

Ned Rigging... 

Tungsten Head- Swagger Flanders (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead Head- Z Man Ned Lockz HD (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Neko Rig Worms... 

-Missile Baits Quiver Worm 6.5": https://bit.ly/2xehVgx

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Green Pumpkin

-Yamamoto Senko 5": http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red Flake

Neko Rigging... 

Hook- Owner Sniper Finesse (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2kfdv37

Band- G7 Worm Protect Tube (7 MM): http://bit.ly/2PWEkUs

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pagoda (3/32): http://bit.ly/2iGNSFW

Finesse Swimbaits... 

Bait- Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Hook- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

All-Around Finesse Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line- Power Pro 15 lb Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget All-Around Finesse Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju 

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Spring Swimbait Fishing For Bass: Everything You Need To Know!

Early Spring is prime time to throw the big baits! As we begin the transition into the prespawn, a swimbait is a key player in every serious bass fisherman's arsenal. Whether you're trying to catch better quality fish or you're hunting for the biggest bass of your life, swimbaits need to be part of your plan. Come along as we take an in-depth look at swimbait fishing for Spring bass!

"Swimbaits" is a giant category of lures and can be incredibly overwhelming. In order to simplify the conversation we've separated the baits into soft baits and hard baits. In the soft bait category we further divide the baits into Wedge-tail baits and boot-tail baits. For hard baits we separate them into multi-joint baits, open water glide baits, and cover glide baits. By doing this we can focus in on the handful of baits in each category that produce consistent results through the country. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits in today's video. We've also included a favorite color or two with each. Additionally, we included our favorite swimbait combo as well as some great budget options. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Soft Wedge tail Swimbaits...

-Huddleston Deluxe 8" ROF 12 - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail Trout **PRE-ORDER** (Trout, Hitch): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

-MattLures Hammer tail Shad - (Purple Gizzard, Threadfin): http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Soft Boot Tail Swimbaits... 

-Osprey Tournament Talon 6” - (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

-Megabass Magdraft - (MB Shad, Biwako Shad): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

-Little Creeper Trash Fish Fat 6”  - (LC Hitch, Shiner): http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

-Little Creeper 8” Trashfish  - (LC Hitch): http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

-Scottsboro Tackle 6”  - (Natural Light, Mullins Madness): http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Multi-Jointed Hard Swimbaits...

-Bull Shad Slow Sinking 7” - (Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

-Spro BBZ Slow sink 8” - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/3rDbKcT

-Sebile Magic Swimmer 145FSK, 165FSK - (Natural Shiner): http://bit.ly/3a6wofE

-Jackall Gantarel - (RT Spawn Gill): http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

-Jackall Gantarel Jr - (RT Spawn Gill): http://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Open Water Glides...

-Gan Craft 230 - (Rainbow Trout): http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

-Baitsanity Explorer - (Shad, Carp): http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

-R2S S-Waver 200 - (Warden, Lite Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Cover Glides...

-R2S S-Waver 168 - (Warden, Lite Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

-Baitsanity Antidote - (Trout, Summer Shad): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

-Storm Arashi Glide - (Rainbow Trout, Bluegill): http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

-G Ratt Sneaky Pete - (Hitch, Gizzard Shad): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

-Ima Glide Fluke - (Bluegill, Natural): http://bit.ly/2xrMwo4

Line...

-Power Pro Maxcuatro 65-80lb braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

-Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

-Sunline FC100 System Leader Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Our Favorite Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (80 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (35 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Mid-Priced Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

leader- Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb Mono): http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Which Fishing Line Is Best? Braid vs Monofilament vs Fluorocarbon

Find out which fishing line you should use for different techniques! Do you know there are tricks to make your fishing even easier? Let's start simple for beginner anglers then dive in deep for advanced anglers. We're covering all the different lines and explaining the advantages of each for different techniques.

Each style of line has benefits. Monofilament is inexpensive, strong, and easy to use. Fluorocarbon has incredible abrasion resistance and is incredibly clear. Braided line provides power in an incredibly thin package. While all of these lines have amazing benefits, they also provide challenges that need to be overcome. 

Understanding which line to throw for different techniques will improve your overall fishing experience. There is no perfect line for EVERY situation but there are some options that are great for MOST situations. The majority of break offs, foul ups, and backlashes are a direct result of mistakes in line selection. Below are some of our favorite lines for different techniques. 

Monofilament... 

Basic- Berkley Big Game: https://bit.ly/3361fGi

Quality- Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Finesse- Sunline Super Natural Monofilament: https://bit.ly/3f9CZ8q

Fluorocarbon... 

Basic- Seaguar Red Label: http://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

Quality- Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm 

Finesse- Sunline Sniper: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Braided... 

Basic- Power Pro Spectra: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Quality- Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Finesse- Sunline SX1: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Specialty Lines... 

Leader- Sunline FC-100 System Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Cranking- Sunline Crank FC: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

Heavy Cover- Seaguar AbrazX: http://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

Weightless Techniques- Sunline SX1 High Vis: http://bit.ly/2FngUkQ

Frog/Flip- Sunline SX2 Moss Green: http://bit.ly/31u57xA

Accessories... 

Plano Spool Box: https://bit.ly/30VngVs

Plano Leader Box: https://bit.ly/2CX249A

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TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

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