These Unique Baits Catch Fish All Spring!

Come along with Tim for a day of bass fishing! Tim is fishing the Tennessee River for the first time in a while, and has to build a pattern as he goes! Watch how he starts with the big bait, then drops down to a midsize, and ends with finesse. He utilizes key confidence baits to get bit throughout the day, and you'll be surprised which bait catches the big ones!

The key to Spring bass fishing is being willing to adapt. With everything from a Karashi to a Magdraft on deck, Tim is ready to adjust to the conditions. Pay close attention to not only what he caught fish on, but what he was prepared to switch to, as this paints a clear picture of Tim's Spring confidence baits.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors he was using, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Bone

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

UNDERSPIN...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Model: 7'10" Heavy Fast

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 754: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: 7'5" Heavy

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 150: https://bit.ly/33X5Zfr

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (6 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

The Truth About Winter Fishing! (How To Prepare For Tough Conditions)

Come along for a day of Winter bass fishing with Matt! The weather is cold, the fishing is tough, but Matt is determined to catch some bass! Listen to the details as he adapts to the conditions. What how he focuses on confidence baits and pieces together a pattern for a mixed bag of fish.

Winter isn't always easy! Sure, you've got a chance at a giant, but sometimes it's downright tough! Don't panic! Focus on your confidence baits, fish them slowly and effectively, and you can catch fish despite the conditions. Your next bite could be the fish of a lifetime, so stay focused, even when the bites are few and far between!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included his hook upgrades, bait colors, as well as the rods and reels he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FULL SIZE RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

•Keitech 5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Crystal Shad

MID SIZE RIG...

•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

•Keitech 4.5" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

•Keitech 4" Easy Shiner Swimbaits: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

BLADE BAIT...

•Damiki Vault Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Holo Mossback

•BKK Hook Upgrade– Spear EWG: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 8

CRANKBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Color: Ghost Minnow

FULL SIZE RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID SIZE RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BLADE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPEED CRANK COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC

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

FIshing The Fall To Winter Transition! Cold Water Fishing Tips!

Come along for a fun afternoon of fish catching! Tim is exploring a large section of river and dialing in a pattern as bass transition toward their Winter haunts. He’s using everything from swimbaits to blade baits to draw a reaction bite as water temperatures drop.

Fall to Winter transition is always an interesting bite window. There are bass that can be found shallow to the end, but most fish have already begun making their moves to deeper water haunts where they will spend the Winter. You can slow down and finesse fish or speed up and look for a reaction bite. Today Tim focused on power fishing throughout the water column.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and equipment he used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact colors, bait modifications, and specific gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALABAMA RIG…

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex Bladed: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– Keitech 4.3” Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 4” Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color: Electric Shad

MID STROLLING…

Bait– Hog Farmer 4.5” Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

Head– Missile Baits Ned Ball: https://bit.ly/3e9HqSK

Size: 3/16 oz

BLADE BAIT…

•Damiki Vault (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Color: Black Holo

VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

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

Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)

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

Size: 6

GLIDE BAIT…

•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill

ALABAMA RIG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7’7” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 20 lb: https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

MID STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Model: 7’1” Medium

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BLADE BAIT COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

Model: Carbon Cranker (7’2” MHM)

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Leader– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Summer SWIMBAIT And JIG Fishing! We're Getting Bit EVERY Cast! 🔥🔥

The bite is on fire!! Bass are schooled up on Summer spots and they're chewing! Come along for an awesome afternoon as Matt smashes fish with swimbaits, jigs, and underspins! 

When we talk about getting out when its hot, this is the kind of bite we're looking for! Summer bass can be very aggressive when they're in schools. The key is knowing where to look for these groups of fish, and what baits to throw at them. These particular fish were targeting Threadfin Shad and the bite was on!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as the key rods that helped get these fish in the boat. 

THE CRANKBAIT...

•Damiki BTC 50 Squarebill: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Color: Mossy Shad

THE SWIMBAIT...

•Bacca 5" Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

THE UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Electric Shad

THE JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Compact Pitchin' Jig: https://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color: Alabama Craw

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Green Pumpkin

THE TOPWATER...

•13 Fishing Power Slide: https://bit.ly/3PaQYO0

Color: Flitter Shad

BURRITO SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'7" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

THE CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium Glass: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sunline Crank FC 10 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

THE UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 852S JWR: https://bit.ly/2dX9zjv

Reel– Shimano Stella FK 2500: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz