Spring Swimbait Fishing Made Easy! (Seminar For Beginner And Advanced Anglers)

SPRING SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! You only need a few baits to consistently catch fish, no matter where you live! Most anglers act like catching big bass with swimbaits is difficult, but aside from some little tricks, there isn't much you need to know to start catching bass with swimbaits.

Matt breaks swimbaits into basic categories, including bluegill, baitfish, and trout profiles. Based on what bass are primarily eating in your lake, he covers which baits to focus on, and how to fish them effectively. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence with those key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors. We've also included some great rod and reel combos, as well as some other swimbait videos. All the gear links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS…

•2024 Fall Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/bsCFgHHb7vg

•Spring Gear Review (Outlier/Tranx): https://youtu.be/RWMXcgxUNQw

3 SWIMBAITS THAT WORK…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: White Back Shad

•Bucca Brand 6” Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Matte Shad

BLUEGILL BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Gill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Bream

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Female Bluegill, Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

SHAD SWIMBAITS…

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow

•Megabass 5” Magdraft: https://bit.ly/4gNg7LN

Colors: Borealis Shad, Silver Shad, White Back Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2gx3A54

Size: 8/0

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•ZMan 6" ShadTron LT: https://bit.ly/46oXNoG

Colors: Blueback Herring, Threadfin Shad

SHAD GLIDE BAITS…

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

Color: Ghost Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

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

Color: Threadfin Shad

•Bucca Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: ThreadfinTastic, Matte Shad

SOFT SHAD GLIDES…

•Savage Gear Soft Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/3WE2eIP

Color: Gizzard Shad

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Colors: Golden Magic, Hustler

TROUT AND KOKANEE BAITS…

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead

•Baitsanity Explorer 9 Bones: https://bit.ly/415emDU

Colors: Hatchery Trout, TW Steelhead

•Baitsanity Hatch Match Hard Tails: https://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

•Baitsanity Hatch Match Shadow V Tail: https://bit.ly/3YA761B

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

Colors: Dirty Silver, Rainbow

ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

SHIMANO SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'10" Heavy+:  https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300B HG: https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

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

Leader– Saltimate Tunageat FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

ST. CROIX SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Curado 300K : https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

BUDGET 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– Maxima Ultragreen (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae97J9

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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

Underspins And Finesse Swimbaits: Everything You Need To Know!

Not all swimbaits are created equal! Today we're comparing how different swimbaits move in the water, and when they will catch fish. We're also looking at how different head styles impact action, and when to use them. If you're tired of being confused, we're about to answer all your questions!

Finesse swimbaits are awesome! They catch large numbers of fish, and they catch giants too! It wasn't long ago that there were only 2 styles of finesse swimbait on the market... today it can take up an entire row at your local shop. So what's the deal? Which baits should you be using? And does that answer change throughout the year? Let's find out!

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

HEADS AND UNDERSPINS...

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

Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 Hook

•Dirty Jigs Screwed Up Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 3/8 oz

•Megabass Okashira Screw Head: https://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Size: 1/8 oz

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/0, 5/0

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

Size: 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz

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

Size: 1/8 - 3/16 oz

SWIMBAITS...

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

Size: 2.8 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Blue Chartreuse

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

Size: 2.75 - 3.3"

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

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

Size: 3" - 3.5"

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

size: 3"

Colors: Albino, Real, Silver Shad

GOBY AND SCULPIN SWIMBAITS...

•ZMan TRD GobyZ: https://bit.ly/3P35U1R

Colors: The Deal, Goby Bryant

•Xzone Stealth Invader: https://bit.ly/43OrFJx

Colors: Bass Candy, Big Limit, TouchDown

•Megabass Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Size: 3", 1/2 oz

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze, Donko

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'1" Med Hvy Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

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

LIne– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

MEGABASS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 7'6" Light+ Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Vanford 3000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

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

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

GLOOMIS SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'5" Medium 892S JWR: https://bit.ly/49kagJX

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

Line– Sufix 832 Sunrise Braid (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3vbtuDw

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (8 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits in one place! From glide baits to soft baits, wake baits, to multi joint baits, Matt is covering it all! He's going over retrieves for each bait, showing underwater footage of how they swim underwater, and giving gear recommendations too!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about swimbait fishing, this is the video for you! All the baits and equipment are linked in the description below. The links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•2022 Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/2CKYzINfDuI

BEGINNER BAITS...

•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•River2Sea S Waver 200/168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

200 Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Rainbow

168 Colors: I Know It, Light Trout

•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Trout Explorer: https://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill

•Jackall Gantarel: https://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill

•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid

MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Bone

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7"-8"): https://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Colors: Green Lightning Shad, Blue Violet Kokanee

•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout

•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•PB Mouse: https://bit.ly/3RuJDwD

Colors: Brown White, Brown Black

PADDLE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

6" Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad

•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Shad

BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill

•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish

WEDGE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Phantom Silver/Black

•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Dirty Silver

•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin

WEEDLESS BAIT HOOKS...

•Owner 8/0 Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz

•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

•Owner ST–36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

•Owner ST–56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

•Owner HyperWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 4-6

•Owner UltraWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5

•Single Strand Stinger Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q

SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Spro KGB Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•13 Fishing Defy Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/48pM0XS

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Calcutta MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

•Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

•Daiwa Tatula 300: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

•13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

GIANT Bass On Lake Chickamauga! Swimbait Fishing and Tackle Tips!

Do you struggle to commit to throwing swimbaits? Let this inspire you! Come along for a day on Beautiful Lake Chickamauga as Tim commits to the big bait and is rewarded with a monster bite! This isn't a numbers day, its all about catching a big bass!

We all want to catch a giant bass but few anglers are unwilling to do what it takes, even for a few hours. Specifically targeting trophy bass requires a different mindset and approach than a typical day on the water. On this day Tim headed out on Lake Chickamauga with the goal of catching a big bass. It took a few hours but he was rewarded! His kicker weighed 8 lbs 5 oz and had an ENORMOUS frame that was capable of weighing even more!

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

TODAY'S BAITS...

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

Color: Biwako Shad

Other Great Colors: MB Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Color: American Shad

OTHER AFFORDABLE LARGE SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch, Bluegill

•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad

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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

TIM'S SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT RODS...

Soft Bait– 13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

Hard Bait– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

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

BUDGET FRIENDLY SWIMBAIT REEL...

•Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

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