Jerkbait and Fluke Fishing Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

Flukes and Jerkbaits can be amazing lures for bass in the spring. In both the prespawn and post spawn, bass congregate and feed in schools. These baits do an amazing job of "triggering" a feed response in these fish. If you learn how to use both baits to complement each other, you can trigger larger bass into feeding in almost every situation you'll face during Spring. 

Jerkbaits are an amazing lure in Spring. The way bass attack these baits at full speed is incredible! Their only fault is they can't be fished in heavy cover or ultra shallow water. That's where the fluke comes in to play. Once you learn to modify your fluke rigging for different situations, these baits can be used in tandem to adjust to changing conditions throughout the day, or across the seasons.

If you haven't been using these baits to their fullest, its time to give it a try. Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, including favorite colors for each. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos Matt relies on for success. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Full Size Jerkbaits... 

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

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, M Shad, GP Skeleton Tennessee

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, M Shad

Smaller Jerkbaits...  

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

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

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

Soft Jerkbait... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Soft Jerkbait Rigging... 

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

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

Texas Rig- Gamakatsu Superline EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

Matt's Nose-Hook Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 WindBuster: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 10 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

Texas-Rig Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

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

Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

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Squarebill Crankbait Tricks To Catch More Bass Right Now!

Squarebills are a great way to cover water and catch bass in Spring. They're great for fishing shallow because of their ability to deflect off cover. They catch aggressive fish with ease but you can also adjust your retrieve to trigger a feed response from inactive fish. Today we're covering a few of the tricks we use to really dial in the shallow squarebill crankbait bite in Spring. 

As the fish stage around shallow spawning areas the squarebill begins to shine. There are a few considerations when choosing the right squarebill, such as color, rattling or silent, and diving depth. Understanding how each of these variables can be adapted to changing conditions will help you catch fish much more consistently. 

In addition to those variables Tim has a few tricks he applies to maximize his effectiveness with square bills. He uses several different hooks for different situations and pays very close attention to his equipment. Below you'll find links to his top rattling and top silent square bills, separated by diving depth. We've also included links to some of our favorite rod and reel combos for this technique. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Silent Squarebills... 

Ultra Shallow- Rapala BX Brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR

Colors: Delta, Hot Dang, Mossy

Shallow- Lucky Craft 1.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, TO Craw, Flake Flake Stripe Gill

Mid-Depth- Lucky Craft 2.5: http://bit.ly/2BGxKPa

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad

Rattling Squarebills... 

Ultra Shallow- River2Sea Biggie Smalls: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, I know It, Abalone Shad

Shallow- Spro Little John Type R: https://bit.ly/3j0GS3a

Colors: Copper Shad, Homemade Shad, Rayburn Red

Mid-Depth- River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, I know It, Abalone Shad

Hook/Ring Upgrades... 

Tim's Favorite Crank Hook- Owner ST-35: http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Tim's Traditional Crankbait Hook- Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

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

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Size 2 or 3): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hook Sizes... 

BX Brat, 1.5, Biggie Smalls, Little John: Size 4

Biggie Poppa, 2.5: Size 2

High-end Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank: https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel- Shimano Metanium 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Sunline Sniper 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

All-Around Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Champion XP 704 (7' Medium): http://bit.ly/29OVD4V

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

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

Budget Squarebill Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

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This EASY Trick Catches BIG Bass In Spring!

Red baits and Orange baits catch BIG bass in Spring! Don't worry about why, just worry about how to use it to your advantage the next time you're at the lake. With 100's of options to choose from, Matt breaks down his favorite Chatterbaits, Spinnerbait, Squarebills, and Lipless crankbaits for Spring bass fishing, and includes tips for both beginner and advanced anglers. 

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish-imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Why are some transparent red while others are day-glow orange? Are they for different fisheries or can all of these work on your lake depending on the conditions? Matt answers every question in today's video as he explains how to adapt between colors, when to make the switch, and why he always starts with "Cold Blooded". 

With so many baits to choose from we've narrowed it down to a small handful of our favorites. All of the baits are linked below and include our favorite colors by model. We've also included some of the gear we use to throw these baits and any hook or hardware upgrades that you may need. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Matt's Favorite Squarebills... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Cold Blooded): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

-Spro Little John 50 (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Squarebills... 

-Luhr Jensen Speed Trap: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV

Colors: Orange Crawfish, Hot Texas Red, Delta Craw, Crystal Crawdad

-13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: MudBug Punch

-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Rooster, Delta Craw

-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Fire Craw, Western Craw, Delta Craw

Deep Diving Crankbaits...

-River2Sea Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Blood Craw

-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP

Colors: Fire Craw, Tora Zari

-Spro Rock Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN

Colors: Red Crawfish, Red Bug

Lipless... 

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

Colors: RT Escape Craw, Crawfish

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

Colors: TO Craw, Aurora Craw, Wakin

-Booyah One Knocker: http://bit.ly/3kyOoD5

Colors: Rayburn Red, Tiger Craw, Toledo Gold

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

Colors: Royal Red, Rayburn Red

Blade Baits... 

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

Color: Red Hot Craw

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

Color: Holo Red Craw

Chatterbait... 

-Z Man Cross Eyes: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Colors: Fire Craw, Chili Dog

-Z Man JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Hites Hot Craw, Spring Craw

Chatterbait Trailers... 

-Big Bite Baits SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: FlameThrower, Green Pumpkin FlameThrower, Sweet Potato Pie

-Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange Red Laminate

Spinnerbait...

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

-D&M Sniper: http://bit.ly/3b3TPHa

Color: Delta Red Crawler

Budget Squarebill/Lipless Combo... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 705 CB (7' Med Heavy Cranking): http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

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

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

Budget Deep Crankbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

Budget Chatterbait/Spinnerbait Combo...

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

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

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

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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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