Fishing Metal Baits For Cold Water Bass (Spoons, Blade Baits, Tail Spins)
"Heavy Metal Bass Fishing" is even more fun than it sounds! Winter is prime time to fish a variety of metal baits. Blade Baits and tail spins were born out of necessity in the heart of Winter. Jigging spoons and flutter spoons have amazing fish catching abilities any time baitfish are around. If you're not putting these metal baits to work for you, you're leaving fish behind in the cold water months!
A lot of anglers misunderstand Metal baits. They look at these hunks of metal hanging on the pegs at their local tackle shop and can't believe bass would eat them. It's not until you see the action in the water that they'll begin to make sense. After the first few bites, you're shocked by the realization that fish can't resist these lures! Cold water bass fishing with metal baits can be incredible! Now, not all baits are created equal and we definitely have a few favorites.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
BLADE BAITS...
•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Colors: Jukucho Shad, Ito Hiau
•Damiki Vault (1/4 – 1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Cyber Purple
•Silver Buddy (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2AcTelj
Colors: Silver Plated
HOOK UPGRADES FOR VAULT...
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
FLUTTER SPOON...
•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: https://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Purple Threadfin
JIGGING SPOONS...
•Nichols Blade Runner Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki
Size: 3/4 – 1 3/4 oz
Colors: Morning Dawn UV, Sierra UV, Shattered Glass Silver
•War Eagle Jigging Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1
Colors: Nickel, Purple Shad
TAIL SPINS...
•Jackall Deracoup (1/2 – 3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Silver, Clear Shad, Dera Shad
•Damiki Axe Blade (3/4 – 1 oz): https://bit.ly/2w2uB9t
Colors: Black Holo, Holo Real Shad
BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
HIGH END SPOON COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Abu Garcia Zata Tact–Z: https://bit.ly/3B8E7Ks
Line– Seaguar InvizX (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y
BUDGET BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX XT A (HG): https://bit.ly/3YgnWE8
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
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
