Top 5 "Must Have Baits" For Spring Bass Fishing!

Early Spring fishing creeps up every year, make sure you're ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be gearing up in preparation? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler that wants to catch big bass this coming Spring.

Spring is all about covering water to locate schools of bass. If you're fishing too slowly, the odds of finding these mega schools drops significantly. With that in mind, all our top baits focus on covering water. Aside from speed, flash, vibration, and sound, are all key components of successful Spring baits.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos.  All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MINI RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

MICRO RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook

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

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

CHATTERBAITS...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Bruised Green Pumpkin

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Sexy Shad, Hematoma

•MissileBaits 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Colors: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight, Super Bug

•Big Bite Baits 3.75" Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Green Pump Chartreuse, Smoky Gold

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

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

Size: 1/8 - 1/4 oz

•XZone 2.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad, Natural Threadfin, Red Craw

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

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Pro Blue

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Clown

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

Colors: ST Chiayu, Clown, Chart Silver

MICRO RIG 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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET SQUAREBILL/LIPLESS COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium Moderate: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Spring Spinnerbait Fishing! Everything You Need To Know!

Spinnerbaits are amazing! They catch fish all Spring, no matter the weather, and will work for you if you know how to adapt them to your lake. From prespawn to shad spawn, this is everything you need to know about fishing a Spinnerbait in the Spring!

Spinnerbaits are a HUGE category! They come in a variety of sizes, blade shapes, colors, and configurations. Most anglers just have a favorite and hope for the best. Today we're going to show you how to adapt your spinnerbaits to changing conditions throughout the Spring so you can catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite spinnerbaits for different conditions. We've also included our favorite spinnerbait 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. 

RELATED VIDEO...

Matt's Spinnerbait Video: https://youtu.be/RwsMS7O0cHk

SPINNERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

•Storm Largo Shad (3" or 3.5"): https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

•Keitech 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: RP Blue Pearl, PB Silver

SPINNERBAIT TRAILER HOOKS...

Large– Gamakatsu SP Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2E3k2q7

Size: 3/0

Medium– Hayabusa WRM929 Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 2/0

Small– Gamakatsu G Power Stinger: https://bit.ly/3jdoaWN

Size: 1

MUDDY WATER SPINNERBAITS...

Orange- Blade Runner Double Willow (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

Chartreuse- Terminator P1 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Color: Nashville Sexy

White Blend- Nichols Pulsator Painted (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG

Color: ColeSlaw

All White- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

STAINED WATER SPINNERBAITS...

•Nichols Pulsator Metal Flake (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Color: Bombshell Shad, Blue Shad White Blue

•Nichols Catalyst (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Bombshell Shad, Chartreuse Shiner

•War Eagle Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Mouse, Sexy Shad, Sexy Mouse

CLEAR WATER SPINNERBAITS...

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

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Double Willow (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Shimano Swagy Strong (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3pJlOCo

Colors: Natural Bait, Pink Smelt

•ZMan Sling Blades (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/35NqVev

Colors: Greenback Shad, MouseRat

TIM'S SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 813 SBR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

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

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

MATT'S FAVORITE SPINNERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

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

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Underspins and Chatterbaits = Awesome Spring Bass Fishing!

Come along for a day on the water throwing reaction for Largemouth! Watch as Tim builds a pattern with an underspin and spinnerbait, then dials it in with a chatterbait. Adapting to changing conditions is a critical aspect of Spring bass fishing and Tim pulls it off perfectly despite constantly changing conditions. 

Spring bass fishing requires constant adaptation. Today is sunny and warm, tomorrow it might be snowing. For Tim, he faced cold temperatures, wind, rain, sun, and shock boats, all in a few hours. Being willing to make color and trailer adjustments to really dial in a pattern made all the difference on this crazy weather day. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, colors, and equipment Tim used to catch his fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

UNDERSPIN...

Bait- Megabass Uoze Swimmer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2kmDjdK

Color: Black/BLue

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Zako

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Megabass SV-3 (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Gill

Trailer- Damiki 4" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color: Pure Gill

CHATTERBAITS... 

Bait #1- Evergreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #1- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad (4.5): http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Crystal Shad

Bait #2- Evergreen JackHammer (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer #2- Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Color: Zako

WEEDLESS UNDERSPIN... 

Bait- Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Color: Gold Rush

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC-100 16 lb Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

UNDERSPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

Line- 40 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET FRIENDLY CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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Underwater Spinnerbait Footage! Spring Spinnerbait Tricks For Beginners and Advanced Bass Fishing

Come underwater as we look at some of the most popular spinnerbaits! See what makes each of them different, how they behave in the water, and how to change their actions. Matt explains how to apply the different styles to your fishing, no matter where you live. Spring is spinnerbait season, you don't want to miss this! 

From the surface its easy to assume all spinnerbaits are basically the same. Of course there are differences in color and blade shape but beyond that, it all seems similar. Slide below the surface though and you immediately see how unique all of these baits truly are. Paired up with swimbait trailers or fished as stand alone baits, each version has unique attributes that you can use to your advantage. 

Below you'll find links to all our favorite baits by style. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included favorite colors, weights, etc... as well as the rods and reels we use to throw them. 

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait... 

Bait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Ghost Rainbow, Electric Shad

Painted-Blade Spinnerbaits... 

-Terminator P1 Pro Series: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Nashville Sexy, Silver Shiner

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

-War Eagle Painted: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Color: Cole Slaw

Red/Day Glow Orange Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling Indiana: http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

Color: Lemonade Twist

-Santone Lures Painted Blade: http://bit.ly/3cxy2XI

Color: Red Tiger

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

-D&M Sniper: http://bit.ly/3b3TPHa

Color: Delta Red Crawler

Natural Color Full-Size Spinnerbaits...

-War Eagle Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner

Bait- River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

-Revenge Deep Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2oSfWd6

Colors: Blue Shad, Shad, Silverside

Finesse Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Double Willow: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

-Megabass SV-3 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi

-Megabass V-9 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner

Stinger Hook... 

-Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Color Recommendations By Water Color... 

Tannic Water: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Purple

Muddy Water: White, Chartreuse, Day Glow Orange

Clear Water: Shad, Silver

Stained Water: Pearl, Chartreuse mixed with Silver, Gold

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

All-Around Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW  

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): http://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Spinnerbait Combo...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Want TacticalBassin Gear?  

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

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