How To Catch BIG BASS In Spring! (Its Not Random)

Sure, Spring is "big bass time", but only if you know where to fish! Today Tim explains exactly what motivates big bass in Spring. He explains their movements, what they eat, and how factors like water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns, can impact them. He also shares the key baits that will help you begin targeting these big bass!

If you've struggled to catch bigger fish in Spring, you aren't alone. This time of year presents an amazing opportunity to target the biggest fish in the lake, but not everyone knows how to do it. When the same anglers continually catch big bass, it's not random, and it's not by accident. Listen closely to Tim's tips about how fish are positioning, then focus all your attention on baits that specifically target big bass.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some great budget–friendly gear that will help you fish effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BIG SWIMBAIT...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Biwako Shad

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Bacca Burrito 5" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

SENKO...

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

Size: 5" or 6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

SPINNERBAIT...

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

Color: Ayu, Wakasagi, Hasu

•Dirty Jigs Compact Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3OyxKDD

Color: Tactical Shad, Alabama Bream

CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, BHite Delight,

•ZMan Crosseyez Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Color: Shad Spawn, Mouse Rat

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

Color: Electric Shad, Hot Snakes, Bama Bream

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Electric Shad

FLIPPING JIG...

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

Colors: The Go To, Molting Craw

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

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin Blue

BUDGET BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET JIG COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 765 Flip: https://bit.ly/2bGvlVV

Model: 7'6" Medium heavy Fast

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (20 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

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

Mini Underspins + Other Early Spring Tricks For Big Bass!

Get ready for a 31+ lb limit of bass with a spinning rod! Come along for an awesome day on the water! Matt is searching for prespawn bass that are moving into the shallows but what he finds is staging fish that are ready to eat! This is an action packed day full of big fish on light tackle!

Typically when we catch 30+ lbs we do it with a swimbait. Today all but 2 of the fish were caught on spinning rods with a mini underspin and a mid strolling bait. These fish were fired up and ready to feed but it took 3 hours for Matt to figure it out. Reading the conditions and being willing to adapt are critical elements of success on the water!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for the baits, along with the exact rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MID STROLLING BAIT...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 3/0 Hook

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

Color: Electric Shad

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAIT...

•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

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

Color: Electric Shad

UMBRELLA RIG...

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

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

Size: 1/8 oz

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

STROLLING COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Ultegra 2500: https://bit.ly/2nfApml

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

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

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Steez AGS 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/44wVwFk

Model: Utility Player

Reel– Daiwa Certate LT 2500: https://bit.ly/35Kclij

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

MINI FLEX RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Swimbaits And Topwater! Awesome Summer Bass Fishing!!

Come along for an awesome day on the water! The bite is on and the giants are biting! Tim is throwing swimbaits and topwater as Summer storms roll through and the fish can't resist! Watch how he works the baits and the tricks he uses to get extra distance on his casts to help target these Summer fish!

Who doesn't like a good swimbait bite in the middle of Summer?? What a fun day! Tim uses multiple baits in a rotation to maximize his time and get as many fish to bite as possible. From little Spotted Bass to giant Largemouth, and even a huge mystery fish, he's got them dialed!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim used throughout the day. We've even included the exact colors he was using. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.  

THE SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Borealis Shad

Other New Colors: Ghost Shad Solid, Pro Blue Chartreuse

•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard

THE TOPWATER...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

THE UNDERSPIN...

Head– Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Pro Blue Shiner

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Model: 7'6" Medium Heavy

Reel– Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advanced Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

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

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Z Crank Elseil

Reel– Daiwa Steez 70 SV TW: https://bit.ly/3esUZjg

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (20 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sufix Advanced Mono (12 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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