How To Catch Bass In Spring! (Where They Go, Which Lures Work, Tricks To Get Bit)

Spring is the best time to catch big bass! Fish are moving shallow to feed and spawn and they're easy to catch. That is, if you know where to look and what lures to use. You can catch the biggest bass of your life RIGHT NOW and we're showing you how to do it!

Consistency in Spring is all about understanding bass behavior. Fish are motivated by the spawn and will do whatever it takes to reach they areas they like to spawn in. Weather will impact how quickly they move and water temperature and clarity will impact what you fish with. Once you have the basics, its really easy! The key to success on any day is to keep moving!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits that Matt uses throughout the Spring. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for each category, along with a few budget friendly combos to throw these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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

MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Stellhead, TW Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch

JERK BAITS...

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

Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Ghost Ayu

CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

Trailer– Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Hematoma, Electric Shad, Blow Torch

Bait– ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad

Trailer– Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad

•13 Fishing Scamp: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Mudbug Punch, Olive Crush

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad

•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust

SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Moondust, Green Weenie Laminate

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Medium Heavy Glass: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Daiwa Tatula CT 100 HS: https://bit.ly/41yAh5W

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET JERKBAIT 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/2p7fxju

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/3oTctYa

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

Line– Sunline Super FC 20 lb: http://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

This Is How We Catch Bigger Bass In Spring! (Shallow Water Tricks)

Come along for a day on the water and watch how we locate big bass in a giant reservoir! Matt runs the exact pattern that we teach for early season bass fishing and it plays out perfectly. First he catches a few fish, then he catches a whole school, then he catches a BIG one! Its the perfect script for early Spring bass fishing!

Matt is targeting early prespawn bass with a chatterbait, lipless, and squarebill. He's running secondary points in search of active fish and not wasting any time on unproductive water. When he locates a school he picks it apart then keeps moving in search of the bigger fish that are sure to follow. This is a pattern you can run on any lake around the country. We hope this gives you confidence to keep moving until you catch the fish you're searching for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt was using throughout the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included a link to Tim's recent "red bait" video to help you gain an understanding of the crawfish phenomenon in Spring. 

RELATED VIDEO...

•Tim's Red Bait Video: https://youtu.be/m5U7SGEvW1A

THE CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Golden Shiner, Fire Craw

Trailer #1– Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple

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

Color: Blow Torch

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70 Lipless: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Crawfish, SS Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Color: Fire Truck Craw

MATT'S SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Flat Side Special: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

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

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

MATT'S CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #1...

Rod– G Loomis IMX PRO 855 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

MATT'S LIPLESS COMBO #2...

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

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

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

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

Top 5 Baits For March Bass Fishing!

March is an awesome month in bass fishing! Big bass are transitioning into the shallows to feed and the fishing can be amazing! We focus on faster, more aggressive presentations all month long and you should too!

March is some of the best bass fishing of the year! Bass are feeding and you can catch them on many different baits. We focus on a handful of key lures and colors to get consistent bites wherever we go and you can apply that same information to your local lake. From chatterbaits to crankbaits to swimbaits, this is the month to try to catch a big bass!

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw

•ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

New Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Bruiser Flash, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

•Big Bite Baits Swimon 3.75: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Green Pumpkin

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG Threadfin

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

Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver

•Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2 

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Little John: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Chrome Olive

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Rooster

•13 Fishing Scamp: https://bit.ly/3iMkYAw

Colors: Day Old Guac, Epic Shad, Mudbug Punch

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

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

Colors: Warden Hitch, I Know It, Light Trout

ALABAMA RIGS...

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

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

MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

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

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

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

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FAVORITE MINI RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7’5” Medium heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

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

The Best Way To Catch Bigger Bass Right Now!!

Spring is on the horizon and bass are shifting toward the prespawn. During this period there is one simple trick you can take advantage of to catch more and bigger fish! Focus your attention on red (and orange) lures! From chatterbaits to crankbaits, spinnerbaits to jigs, these bold crawfish imitators should be a staple in your fishing arsenal!

The color red is the biggest trick in Spring bass fishing. If you're on a clear water lake, focus on a ghost red. If your water is recently turned muddy, focus on the bright reds and oranges. If your fish don't want to chase, add some red to your jig. Its remarkable the difference that this one little trick can make! We catch a TON of fish on red in the next 4-8 weeks and we don't want you to miss out!

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite baits to throw in red patterns. We've included the exact color names for each bait, as well as a couple of the rod and reel combos we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

CHATTERBAITS...

•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Fire Craw, Fire Craw Orange Blade, Spring Craw

•ZMan Cross Eyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Chili Craw, Fire Craw

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors: Fire Craw, Watermelon Copper Orange

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Lava Craw, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Flame thrower, Flame Thrower Green Pumpkin

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•13 Fishing Magic Man: https://bit.ly/3ABgQv8

Color: Mudbug Punch

•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: Craw Fish, RT Escape Craw

•Rat-L-Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Cali Craw, Red Craw

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

Colors: Spring Craw, Delta Craw

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Blood Craw

•Rapala DT10, 14, & 16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl 

Color: Red Crawdad, Delta

•Megabass Super Z3: https://bit.ly/3HDg7wc

Colors: Wild Craw, IT Craw

•SPRO RK Crawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red Bug, Red Craw

SQUAREBILLS...

•Rapala Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Cold Blooded, Rooster

•SPRO Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Color: Delta 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

JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: NorCal Craw

•Dirty Jigs Compact Flippin (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2hAIyCV

Color:  Alabama Craw, Kentucky Craw

•Missile Baits Mini Swim Jig (7/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3SdHVOF

Color: Lava Craw

JIG TRAILERS...

•Yamamoto Yama Craw: https://bit.ly/3Sb4Mua

Colors: Fire Craw, Green Pumpkin

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Bloody Mary, Ox Blood

•Missile Baits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Colors: Lava Craw, Bamer Craw

SOFT PLASTICS...

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

Colors: Watermelon Copper Orange, Lava Craw

•Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: Martens Madness, Red Crawler

•Yamamoto 3" Ned Senko: https://bit.ly/3BIjwL2

Color: Fire Craw

OUR FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Crank FC 14 lb: https://bit.ly/3fohguC

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://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