Where Do Bass Go In Early Spring? (And The Baits To Catch Them)
Spring is coming and bass are beginning to move! Listen closely as Tim explains how the bass transition on different types of lakes and when you should expect it to begin on your local fishery. We'll show you what the bass will do next, so you can get ahead of them and experience awesome fishing as we transition into the prespawn!
We all understand that bass are focused on feeding before the spawn. But how do you apply that to your fishing? Where should your first stop be the next time you hit the water? Obviously it's not going to be the same on a giant reservoir, a small pond, or a lake. In today's video Tim separates the different kinds of fisheries and explains what to expect in each one so you have the best shot at success.
Once you understand why the fish are moving and where they are heading you can predict their movements through changing conditions. Below is a breakdown Tim's best confidence baits for Spring bass fishing including his favorite colors and sizes for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SPINNERBAITS...
•Megabass SV–3: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Colors: White Chart, Hot Tiger, Ayu
•Nichols Pulsator Painted Blades: https://bit.ly/3HUfyiG
Colors: White/Chart, ColeSlaw
TACTICAL MINI FLEX 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– Keitech 3.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Shad
TACTICAL MICRO FLEX 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, Fire Craw
•ZMan Elite EVO (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Electric Shad, GlitterBomb, Black/Blue
CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...
•Hog Farmer 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Sexy Shad, Hematoma, Blow Torch
•MissileBaits 5.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Colors: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight, Super Bug
SPEED CRANKS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad, Blood Craw
•Spro Rock Crawler: https://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Red Bug, Red Crawfish, Phantom Green
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw
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, Crawfish
GLIDE BAIT...
•River2Sea S Waver 168: https://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Color: Lite Trout
UNDERSPIN...
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Size: 1/4 oz
•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Chartreuse/Blue, Sexy Shad
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT / SPINNERBAIT 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 Black Bass 7'2" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/4cX7VHL
Reel– Seviin GF Series (7:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ
Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET A–RIG COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 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
