Early Spring Bass Fishing! Building Patterns To Catch More Fish!

Come along for an awesome day of early Spring bass fishing! Conditions have cooled, bass have backed off, but Matt is going to figure out how to catch them! Watch how he dials in a pattern throughout the day and catches some really nice fish on a variety of baits!

The key today was adapting to changing conditions instead of forcing a pattern. Once Matt analyzed where each successful bite came from, he was able to isolate a pattern that worked with a variety of different baits. From the Underspin, to the A–Rig, to the jerkbait, he was able to catch some really nice bass and have a great day on the water.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included details on bait sizes, colors, as well as the rod and reel combos Matt used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

•Xzone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

STROLLING BAIT...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Sexy Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tungsten HD Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 115 SP: https://bit.ly/4hlah4R

Color: ST Smelt

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

Color: Kasumi Ito

5 HOOK RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical 5 Hook 4 Blade: https://bit.ly/429NWTK

Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait:

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad

MICRO RIG..

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

Head– ZMan Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: PB Silver

Baits– Crush City 3" Mayor: https://bit.ly/43Uhyli

Color: Gizzard Shad

UNDERSPIN SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2KS92gK

Model: 722

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

UNDERSPIN CASTING COMBO...

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

Reel– Abu Garcia Premier: https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

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

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

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: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

5 HOOK RIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4gWR5uE

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Inshore LP: https://bit.ly/3YDNsSu

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

The Easiest Trick For Spring Bass Fishing! ( Why It Works )

RED and ORANGE baits catch BIG bass in the Spring! When water temperatures reach 50 degrees you should be reaching for a red bait to catch bigger bass! Whether your lake is crystal clear or chocolate milk, bass will attack red baits as they head into the pre-spawn. It can work with chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, squarebill crankbaits, and more!

The biggest issue with throwing these crawfish imitating baits is knowing exactly which color to throw. Some baits are neon orange, others are transparent red. So how do you know which ones to try? It all comes down to water color and conditions. Pay close attention as Matt explains how to use each color to your advantage and when to switch between them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and sizes Matt discussed in the video. We've also included links to our favorite trailers and colors where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each lure.

SHALLOW CRANKS...

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

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

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

Colors: Red Crawdad, Classic Craw

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

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad

LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...

•Bill Lewis Rat–L–Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2gm8CjC

Colors: Fire Craw, Strawberry Craw

•Bill Lewis Hammer Trap (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3Uk0Ri1

Colors: Fire Craw, Baton Rouge

•Jackall TN Lipless (60 and 70): https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: RT Escape Craw, Crawfish

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

Color: Red Craw

MID DIVING AND DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...

•Spro RkCrawler 55: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t

Colors: Red River Craw, Electric Craw

•Rapala DT 10: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Classic Craw, Crystal Craw

•Megabass Super Z2: https://bit.ly/3fsxn9G

Colors: Wild Craw, GP Spawn Killer

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

Color: Blood Craw

SPINNERBAITS...

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

Colors: Red Pepper, Red Shad

•Nichols Hoosier Series (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3sUKJEd

Color: Citrus Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Colors: Fire Craw, Fire Craw Orange, Spring Craw

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Blow Torch, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Lava Craw

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

Colors: Flame Thrower, Red Ghost

FAVORITE SQUAREBILL COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 70: https://bit.ly/3ZcBbCZ

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

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/49al91d

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

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

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Heavy Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4h9DHmn

Reel– Seviin GF Series 7.3:1: https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

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

The BEST Bait For The Early Spring Transition!

Come along for a great day on the water! Tim is putting his confidence bait to work and it only takes 3 casts to catch a BIG largemouth! That's just the start, he goes on to put together a big limit of bass, and has a lot of fun along the way! Listen closely to the details as he breaks down when he uses the different versions, plus a few other key tips.

The Alabama Rig is an incredible tool when anglers understand how to harness its power. Traditional rigs were cumbersome and difficult to fish with, but today's downsized rigs with lighter wires and smaller components, are very easy to use. Tim implements our Hog Farmer collaboration rig (The Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex) in both the bladed and non–bladed versions to catch fish in changing conditions.

Below you'll find links to the rigs, the components he uses to set them up, his rod and reel combos, as well as a few of the other baits he had on deck. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BLADED RIG...

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

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad

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

Color: American Shad

THE NON BLADED RIG...

Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman Lure Retriever: https://bit.ly/3Lcntfd

STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs HD Tungsten Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/8 oz

BULK KEITECHS...

•Keitech Pro Pack: https://bit.ly/418wxdb

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

ADDITIONAL BAITS ON DECK...

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

Colors: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr: https://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Color: Wagin Hasu

•ZMan Tungsten Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3YkW2Hd

Colors: Electric Shad, Glitter Bomb

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Chartreuse Shad

TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG (BLADED) COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Tranx 200 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2Tv0yCy

Line– Sufix Advance Fluorocarbon (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3pF7HBK

TACTICAL MINI FLEX RIG (NON BLADED) COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme 7'8" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Line– Sunline Saltimate Shock Leader (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET RIG COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 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

Targeting Bigger Bass In Spring! (This Is How We Do It)

Its prime time to catch a GIANT Bass! Here's what you need to know! Tim walks us through his favorite baits for targeting big Spring bass. In addition to the baits, he explains key scenarios where these lures succeed. From bass suspending on overhead structure in early Spring, to ambushing around visible cover, to targeting them in open water, these are the details that make the difference for us!

Spring is your best shot of the year to specifically target giant bass. As they make their way toward the spawn, they'll make predictable moves, giving you the opportunity to catch them. Understanding these movements, and which baits work effectively during those periods, will maximize your chance of catching them.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed, along with the colors and sizes he prefers for each. We've also included some of his favorite rod and reel combos for these presentations. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG BAITS FOR SUSPENDED BASS

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

Color: Gizzard Shad, Hitch

•Megabass Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Ghost Shad Solid, Pro Blue Chartreuse

•Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Shad

SENKO SPIRAL RIG...

•4" Yamamoto Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Natural Shad, Baby Bass, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Ryugi Hover Shot Hook: https://bit.ly/3QRk4UJ

Size: 3, 2

•Reins Tungsten Nail: https://bit.ly/3Qvfv3Z

Size: 3/32 - 1/96

BAITS FOR TARGETING SHALLOW COVER QUICKLY...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

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

Color: Sexy Shad

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

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0

Bait– Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Tuxedo Shad, Red Crawdad

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

JIGS FOR TARGETING SHALLOW COVER...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Flipping Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

Color: Hematoma, Okeechobee 420

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Color: Black Blue Flake

BAITS FOR TARGETING SUSPENDED FISH...

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

Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Pro Blue

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Blue Gizzard

Head– Owner Range Roller Jighead: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 1/8 oz

MID PRICED SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" 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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2AdvIC1

Reel– Shimano Nasci FC 2500: https://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 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