Top 5 Baits For January Bass Fishing!

Catching bass in January is very different than the rest of the year! Do you want to be consistent? These are the top 5 baits (actually 6) that we rely on to consistently catch bass during the coldest part of the year! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often laying right on bottom. Finesse is the natural approach for these fish but the right reaction baits can trigger a feed response as well, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction, finesse, and metal baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NED RIG...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Color: Meat Dog

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

Color: Violet Secret

FOOTBALL JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow, True shad

•Megabass Deep X 300: https://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: Sexy Ayu, Matte Shad

MINI ALABAMA RIG...

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

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

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Electric Shad

MICRO ALABAMA RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Heads– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

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

ALABAMA RIG STORAGE...

•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH

•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Tubes: https://bit.ly/40VDQoO

STROLLING...

•Hog Farmer 3" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•ZMan Graph Shadz: https://bit.ly/3Spu6xP

Colors: Tennessee Shad, Electric Shad, Smelt

SPOONS AND BLADE BAITS...

•Nichols Duh Spoon: https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Colors: Shattered Glass Silver, Morning Dawn, Sierra

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

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

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

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

AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

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

Line– 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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: http://store.tacticalbassin.com

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

These Baits Catch Fish When The Bite Is Terrible! ( Winter Bass Fishing )

Come along for a fun Winter day on the water! We're throwing the new Tactical Micro Flex Rig, plus a bunch of other great cold water baits! The conditions aren't perfect but we know exactly what it takes to get these bass to bite. If you've wondered how to catch bass consistently in the cold, especially on the tough days, this one is for you!

We love to focus on the good days, when the conditions are cooperating and the bass are biting. However, those aren't always the conditions we face. Sometimes its clear skies, post frontal conditions, heavy winds, and cold water. When bass don't want to bite, these are the baits we turn to! If you haven't heard about our Micro flex rig yet, this is what it's made for!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included all the Rig components, swimbaits, colors, and any other relevant details. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MICRO FLEX RIGS...

•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

•Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

MICRO FLEX BAITS AND HEADS...

Rig #1

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

Rig #2

Swimbait–3" Zman Slim Swimz: https://bit.ly/41BAQfr

Colors: Bad Shad, The Deal

Head– Zman Finesse Eyes Minnow: https://bit.ly/3RCkJtx

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

MINI FLEX RIG AND BAITS...

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

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

Baits– G Ratt 4" Thin Swim Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3TJVbxv

Colors: Pro Blue, Trout Smolt

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Crystal Shad

BLADE BAIT...

•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Color: Jukucho Shad

MID STROLLING...

Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

Bait– Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Blue Gizzard

MAIN MICRO FLEX COMBO...

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

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

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

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

BACKUP MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Maxima Ultragreen (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MID STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Medium: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (10 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 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 January Bass Fishing!

Winter bass fishing is here! If you want to catch bass in January, you need to fish differently than you do the rest of the year. These are the top 5 baits we rely on to consistently catch bass during the coldest part of the year! Come along as we explore our confidence baits to help you catch more fish in January!

In most of the country January is the coldest month of the year. Fish are lethargic and often laying right on bottom. Finesse is the natural approach for these fish but the right reaction baits can trigger a feed response as well, even in a lethargic bass. We rely on a mix of reaction and finesse baits to consistently catch fish all through Winter.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we use in January. We've linked the exact colors, sizes, and rigging components, to help you find the exact items you're looking for. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

NEW TACTICAL BASSIN MINI FLEX RIGS...

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

•HogFarmer Tactical Mini Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

MINI FLEX COMPONENTS...

Baits– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

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

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

ALABAMA RIG STORAGE...

•Tackle Warehouse Umbrella Rig Bag: https://bit.ly/3Z1xAbH

SPEED CRANKING...

•R2S Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Clearwater Minnow, True Shad, DD Minnow

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

Colors: MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad

•Spro RkCrawler: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Phantom Green, Phantom Watermelon

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Ghost Trout, Trout

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover Trout, Hitch

FOOTBALL JIG…

Jig– Dirty Jigs 5/8 oz Finesse Football: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Supermatt Brown, Canterbury Craw, The Go To

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinn Blk Purp, Green Pump Purple Copper

NED RIG...

•ZMan Football Ned Head: https://bit.ly/3Ej3Kpm

Size: 1/8 oz

•Zman SCENTED Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3RaJGMH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin Goby

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Blk, Bama Bug

BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Green Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

AFFORDABLE SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

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

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

AFFORDABLE FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QjR9Kw

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

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 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

3 Mistakes That Hurt Your Fishing! (And How To Fix Them)

Don't keep making these mistakes! We're bound to make a mistake or two, but falling into these pitfalls over and over again is really hurting your chances to catch fish! If you're the guys who can't catch fish this Winter and you're wondering why others can, its likely one of these problems that's keeping you from success. The good news is, they're easy to fix!

The biggest issue with bass fishing in Winter is apathy. We just keep doing the same things we did the rest of the year and believe its going to keep working, despite the unique conditions we're now facing. Experience has shown that isn't the case and you absolutely need to adapt to Winter conditions if you want to be successful. From time of day, to the retrieves you use, right down to the colors of your lure, Winter demands a whole new approach to fishing on your lake. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPEED CRANKING...

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

Colors: True Shad, Clear Water Minnow, Mirrored Minnow

•Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Colors: MB Gizzard, Kisyu Ayu, Sexy Ayu

BLADE BAIT...

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

Colors: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Megabass Dyna Response (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL

Colors: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Micro Finesse TRD: https://bit.ly/3d8bmBm

Colors: Green Pumpkin, PB&J

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Margarita Mutilator

•XZone Lures Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Colors: Violet Secret

NED HEADS...

•ZMan Micro Finesse Shroomz: https://bit.ly/3QDdlw7

Color: Chartreuse

•ZMan Ned LockZ HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Color: Chartreuse

FOOTBALL JIG TRICK...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Finesse Football (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Color: Super Matt Brown

Trailer– Yamamoto 5" Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Color: Cinnamon Purple Black

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

Colors: Chartreuse Black Flake, Firetiger

BUDGET SPEED CRANKING COMBO...

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

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

Line–Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" M Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: 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