CHRISTMAS BASS FISHING! (Cold Weather Fishing Tips In Ugly Sweaters)

Come along with the guys for a fun filled, frozen morning on the lake! The ugly sweaters may be on, but that won't stop these guys from taking the bass fishing seriously! Watch as they develop two completely different patterns to catch a bunch of beautiful fish!

Merry Christmas! We're so grateful that you chose to come along with us this morning! It doesn't matter if you're getting ready to see friends and family, you've snuck off to watch this on the couch, or maybe you don't have any friends or family around at all. We are so happy to have you as a member of the TacticalBassin Family. This is a real community full of amazing anglers, including you, and we're thankful that you spent a few moments of your Christmas with us!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys were fishing this morning. We've included the colors on the baits and 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.

THE SPOONS...

•Nichols Duh Spoon (3/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4cSEVki

Color: Shattered Glass Silver

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon (7/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Color: Nickel

War Eagle Hook Upgrade– BKK Treble: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Size: 4

HULA GRUB...

•Yamamoto 2.5" Hula Grub: https://bit.ly/497jz1m

Color: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

•Great Lakes Finesse Stealth Football: https://bit.ly/4eQjXTb

Size: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook

FOOTBALL JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Black

•Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw Jr: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin

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 (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MATT'S HULA GRUB COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Ultima 6'10" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/3OfNBGe

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): https://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (24 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

TIM'S FOOTBALL JIG COMBO...

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

Model: 7' Heavy Fast

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

Fishing Metal Baits For Cold Water Bass! (All The Tricks)

There's more than one way to fish these lures, you might be surprised! If you're not using these lures right now, you're blowing it! Blade baits, Tail Spins, and Spoons are all amazing cold water presentations. Long after bass stop eating other presentations (or move too deep for them to be effective) Metal baits keep getting bit.

The blade bait is by far the most popular lure in this category. Northern anglers in particular are very familiar with its effectiveness. You might be surprised however by the different ways you can fish a tail spinner and spoon. All of these presentations will be effective from now until Spring if you learn how to adapt them to changing water temperatures.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed throughout the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BLADE BAITS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

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

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu

VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...

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

TAIL SPINNERS...

•Jackall Deracoup: http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Size: 1/2 - 1 oz

Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver

•Damiki Axe Blade: http://bit.ly/2w2uB9t

Size: 1 oz

Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream

•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: https://bit.ly/3pIBMws

Size: 3/4 oz

Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad

JIGGING SPOONS...

•Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 1 3/4 oz, 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn, UV Fried Chicken

BLADE RUNNER UPGRADES...

Hook– Owner ST 56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2

Swivel– Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Size: 2

FLUTTER SPOONS...

•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL

Size: 1 1/8 oz

Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Gizzard 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– St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

MID PRICED SPOON COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Muse II 7'6" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/45or55h

Reel– Shimano Curado 200 DC (HG): https://bit.ly/3QMMb6o

Line– Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 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

INSANE FISHING! So Many Giant Striper!!!

Come along for the craziest multi-species fishing we've done in a long, long time! Matt decided to go chase Striped Bass for a change of pace and had no idea what he signed up for! He landed on a MEGA SCHOOL of GIANT Striper and the bite was so good he finally had to quit!

These fish were dialed in on big baits! Matt downsized a few times and it just wasn't happening. He focused his attention on a combination of jigging spoons, flutter spoons, and swimbaits to get the big fish in the school fired up. The bigger the bait, the more likely the big fish would eat it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he was using, along with some of the gear he used to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE BAITS...

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon (1 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Color: UV Sierra

-Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Color: Bombshell Shad

-Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

Bait- Megabass MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Color: White Back Shad

Head- Blade Runner Weedless Head: https://bit.ly/3AJMida

Size: 1 oz

JIGGING SPOON COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2z2qdHc

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

Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

FLUTTER SPOON COMBO...

Rod- Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BIG SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline Saltimate (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SMALL SWIMBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Halo KSII Elite 7'5" Heavy: https://bit.ly/36wC5UF

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

Line- Sunline Super FC (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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... 

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

Spoon, Blade, and Tail Spin Tricks - Cold Water Bass Fishing

We're all excited about Spring but the cold water isn't gone yet! If your bass are deep and lethargic, its prime time to hit them with heavy metal. Will a bass really eat a hunk of metal? You better believe it! Spoons, Blades, Tail Spins, and Ice Jigs, are made for this time of year! Here are the tricks we use to get them bit...

The blade bait is one of the deadliest cold water baits ever made. Add in a jigging spoon and a tail spin and you've got an arsenal that can catch cold water bass anywhere. The key to these heavy metal baits is knowing how to adapt them to your conditions. Some days you're snapping them aggressively off the bottom, other days its nothing but a flip of the rod tip to keep the bait quivering on the bottom. Subtle changes will make a huge difference in the days and weeks ahead. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the gear we use to throw these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLADE BAITS...

-Damiki Vault (1/2 -3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Cyber Purple, Cyber Gold, Black holo

-Binsky Blade (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2mR2Vwe

Colors: Silver

-Silver Buddy (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2AcTelj

Colors: Silver Plated, Stainless Steel

SPOONS... 

-Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

Sizes: 3/4 , 1 3/4 oz

Colors: UV Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad

-Acme Tackle Kastmaster: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3

Sizes: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

TAIL SPINS... 

-Blade Runner Tail Spin: http://bit.ly/2UZaQXP

Colors: Iris Shad, Blue Shad, Pearl White

-Jackall Deracoup (1/2 - 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0

Colors: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

ICE JIG...

-Rapala Jigging Rap: https://bit.ly/3Lqaq84

Sizes: 5/8 - 7/8 oz

Colors: Regal Shad, Silver, Chrome Blue

SPOON FISHING COMBO... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Victory 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

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

BUDGET BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: 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... 

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