Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don't miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish! In April, you can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it's not hard to catch them. If you've ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!

Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We're using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass' attention. When it comes to soft baits, it's all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPRING SIGHT FISHING SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Tim's Favorite Lense: Black with Silver Mirror (All Around)

Matt's Favorite Lense: Copper (Tanic Water), Amber (Clear Water)

TACTICAL A–RIGS...

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

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jig Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

•Dirty Jigs Mini Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

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

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Crush City 3" Mayor Swimbait: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Green Shad

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw

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

Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...

•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad

CHATTERBAIT AND SPINNERBAIT...

Chatterbait– ZMan Evo Elite Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin

Spinnerbait– Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Ayu, Wakasagi, Gill

SHAKEY HEAD...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Morning John, Missile Morning, Blue Back Secret

•MissileBaits Warlock Head (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

COMPACT JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Flipping Jig: https://bit.ly/3G939YN

Colors: Alabama Craw, The Go To, Hematoma

•Crush City Cleanup Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Bama Craw, Black Blue Green Pumpkin

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3wqRhwq

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'2" Medium Heavy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

Targeting Spring Bass During Unstable Water Conditions (Storms, Flood, Dropping Water)

Come along for a fun day on the water as the guys target bass between storms. The lake is being lowered in preparation for another Spring storm and it has the bass on the move! These fish want to spawn but there's no opportunity with the water levels constantly fluctuating. Come along as Tim explains their movements and catches quality fish!

We love to power fish and cover water in Spring, but when we finally locate them it's time to slow down. Tim explains how he's using his Raptors (shallow water anchors) to creep along a shallow edge to catch more fish. Once the fish are located you can throw a variety of baits, as displayed by the guys catching them on both a glide bait and a dropshot from the same area. The key is locating an area where those fish can stabilize, regardless of which way the water is moving.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. 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.

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: Warden Hitch

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

S WAVER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

POWER SHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: MissileMorning, Morning John

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Swagger Casting Pencil (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2YAoMuv

POWER SHOT COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

These Tricks Are Why Some Anglers Catch ALL The BIG BASS In Spring! (Spring Sight Fishing)

The truth is, most anglers are terrible at sight fishing! If you aren't paying attention to subtle details, you're almost wasting your time trying to sight fish in Spring. Pay attention to these tricks because they make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave, has a huge impact before you even make a cast!

Most anglers just go down the bank without a care in the world, and it shows. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass every Spring. This year you need to pay attention to how you dress, how quickly you move, and which baits you present first to bass in shallow water. If you want to catch a BIG bass this year, this is your chance!

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. We've included our favorite apparel to stay concealed, as well as our favorite colors for each bait. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Ocean Bound Long Sleeve: https://bit.ly/3IYMpoH

•Aftco Bass Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2JcA8xi

NED RIG…

•Xzone Ned Zone: https://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Blue

•ZMan Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Size: 1/10 oz

HIDDEN HOOK DROPSHOT...

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Timid Bluegill

•Owner Cover Shot HD: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Size: 2/0 Hook

•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Size: 3/8 oz

EXPOSED HOOK DROPSHOT...

•Duo Realis Versa Pintail: https://bit.ly/4cH8xRS

Colors: Baby Bass, Smokey magic

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin

Hook– BKK Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/41YruKp

Size: 2

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader Pencil: https://bit.ly/3LeDf7Z

Size: 1/4 oz

FLIPPING JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flippin: https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Magic Craw Swirl, The Go To

•Crush City Clean Up Craw: https://bit.ly/3TyfMmo

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Chart Pepper

MICRO JIG...

•MissileBaits Micro Jig: https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Size: 3/16 oz

Color: Dill Pickle, Green Pumpkin

•Netbait 2" Tiny Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL

Colors: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Bream

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Donko

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Size: 5" and 6"

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

MID PRICED JIG/SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'5" Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3wQ93Zn

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5

Line– Seaguar InvizX 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Savage Gear 6'10" Medium Light Fast: https://bit.ly/43NRERK

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET MICRO JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line–Seaguar InvizX 10 lb: https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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

Lipless Crankbait Tricks and Spring Bass Fishing Tips!

Come along for a crazy day on the water! We start off with a school of bass that are fired up and ready to eat! After sticking a pile of them on a lipless crankbait, we move on, in search of bigger bass. Let's go!!

Spring is an awesome time to be on the water! Come and learn as Matt targets schooling fish, then adapts and locates big prespawn fish sitting on outside structure. Pay close attention to the details as he explains how and why he catches each fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors where relevant, as well as the rod and reel combos 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.

CRANKBAITS...

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

Color: Red Glitter Craw

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

Color: SS Shad

•Nomad Swimtrex Max Lipless Crankbait: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Threadfin Shad

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical MINI Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/16 oz

•Xzone 2.75 Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz, 2/0 Hook

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Flat Side Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: 7' Medium Regular

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluoro (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

LIPLESS COMBO...

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

Model: 7'2" Medium Heavy Moderate

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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