The Most Overlooked Bait Of 2025! (You Should Try This Spybait Again)

Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water is remarkable. There aren't many baits that are this good, that go unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your box!

It's amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. They don't look like much in the water, but they catch a ton of fish! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Color: River Bait

RELATED VIDEO...

•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

STORAGE BOX...

Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

MAIN SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 70, 80

Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Ghost Wakasagi

Bold Colors: Neo Pearl, TW Ghost SX Shad, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Sizes: 90, 100

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9

Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

UNIQUE SPY BAIT...

•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA

Colors: LG Wakasagi, Half Mirror Ayu

HOOK UPGRADES...

•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi

80 Size: 8

90 Size: 6

100 Size: 5

Alpha 72: 6

Alpha 62: 8

MATT'S SPY BAIT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Model: 7'6" Light+

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

Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

MATT'S SPY BAIT BFS COMBO...

Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7'1" Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

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 Technique That Took Over Bass Fishing! (Explained For Beginners And Experts)

The strolling technique has completely taken over bass fishing! Without question, it's the hottest trend today, especially amongst the tournament crowd. As it turns out, it's easy to do, doesn't take specialized gear, and it catches a lot of big bass! Forget the drama, the chatter, or the tournament discussions, and take a look out how this simple technique can help you catch more fish today!

This technique is taking over because it works EVERYWHERE! From bank fishing ponds, to fan casting flats, to offshore suspended fish, the effectiveness of the Strolling method is unmatched.  Strolling is known by many names, but no matter what you call it, you need to give it a try. Don't let the arguments about electronics technologies steer you away from something that can help you catch fish in your local fishery. No matter your location, you can put this to work for you at the peak of its effectiveness, before everyone else has figured it out.

Below you'll find links to our favorite strolling baits for Summer bass fishing. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SMALLER BAITS...

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Shad

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

Colors: Green Shad, Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

•Deps Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Silver Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

•Crush City Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Shad

•Damiki Fat Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/435tuCj

Colors: American Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Duo Realis BR Fish: https://bit.ly/3Twy751

Colors: Electric Olive, Seguro KataKuchi

STROLLING HEADS...

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

Size: 1/4 – 3/8 oz

•Owner Range Roller: https://bit.ly/42cqaUR

Sizes: 1/8 – 3/16 oz

•Gamakatsu Horizon Head LG: https://bit.ly/3QklyHO

Sizes: 1/8 – 1/5 oz

LARGE BAITS...

•Damiki 7" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Tennessee Shad

•Deps 7" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Silver Shad, Smoke Pepper Clear

HEAVIER HEADS...

•Dirty Jigs 5/0 Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Sizes: 1/4 – 1/2 oz

•Owner Round Head XL: https://bit.ly/3Et1q33

Sizes: 3/8 – 7/16 oz

TIM'S FAVORITE STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford FA C3000XG: https://bit.ly/3WAPNO1

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

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

HIGH END STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "ADDERMINE": https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN

Reel– Shimano Exsence C2500HG: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Seaguar PEX8 Braid (21 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

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

BUDGET STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Power Pro Braid (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance (10 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

Bass Fishing Is Changing! Don't Miss These 3 Fishing Trends!

Bass fishing is constantly changing, this is what you need to know! These 3 trends are on fire right now! When you walk into a tackle shop, these pegs are always empty, and there's a reason. It's very important to stay ahead of new techniques and trends if you want to catch as many fish as possible, especially for competitive anglers. A lot of trends come an go, but these 3 are catching fish all over the globe!

The Megabass Karashi may be the most effective lure to come out in decades! It's small, you'll  have to learn the cadence, but the results are incredible! Strolling isn't new at all, but its effectiveness for targeting bass continues to amaze us! If you still haven't engaged with this trend, you're missing one of the best bass catching options in recent years! And the dice... what started out as a niche... almost a joke... has turned into a shockingly effective method, especially when rigged on a dropshot.

Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We've added our personal favorite colors for each, along with our favorite rod and reel combos to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED TECHNIQUE VIDEO...

•Karashi: https://youtu.be/R4oTU0CmJ-8

•Strolling: https://youtu.be/5Gz4rap0DpE

•Dice: https://youtu.be/qhw4n5WDtOU

THE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

STROLLING BAITS...

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

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Deps 5" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Colors: Silver Shiner, Silver Shad, Indy Sagi

•Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Yn4NR6

Colors: Electric Shad, Gizzard Shad, Green Shad

STROLLING HEADS...

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook

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

Sizes: 1/96 oz, 3/32 oz, 3/16 oz

DICE BAITS...

•OSP Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/4e0DII9

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi

•OSP Max Salt Dice Rubber: https://bit.ly/3AZT8Oe

Colors: Green Pumpkin Pepper, Fred's Candy, Moebi

DICE RIGGING...

•Big Bite Baits Neko Weight: https://bit.ly/441tOEg

Size: 1/16 oz

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Small

•Gamakatsu Dropshot Hook: https://bit.ly/2zGX441

Size: 2

KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

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

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

HIGH END KARASHI COMBO...

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

Size: 6'3" Ultralight

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran BFS: https://bit.ly/3ryXKpR

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

MAIN STROLLING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" MHSB: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Model: 6'10" Medium Heavy Extra Fast

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

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

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 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: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

Chatterbait Fishing Made Easy! (Beginner To Advanced Seminar)

These Chatterbaits tips will help you catch more bass! Bladed jigs don't just catch numbers, they catch giant fish too! By changing trailers you can get a chatterbait to mimic shad, panfish, crawfish, and a variety of other prey species. Chatterbaits are an enormous category, but today we're simplifying it in a way that any can understand.

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 5 main baits, paired to a handful of trailers, to meet every situation we face. The chatterbait can remain a simple option in your arsenal, or you can start adapting retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, to take it to a whole different level! It's up to you, but either way you need to commit to the chatterbait this Spring.

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

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

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

5 TYPES OF CHATTERBAITS...

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

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

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

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

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

Natural Jackhammer Colors...

•Clearwater Shad, Green Pumpkin Shad, TW Green Pumpkin Watermelon

Bold Jackhammer Colors...

•Bhite Delite, Fire Craw, Green Shad

Natural Evo Colors...

•Electric Shad, Spot Remover

Bold Evo Colors...

•Glitter Bomb, Hot Snakes, Lava Craw

PINTAIL TRAILERS...

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

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Natural Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad, Hematoma

Bold Colors: Green Pumpkin Chartreuse, Blow Torch

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

Sizes: 4.5, 5.5

Colors: Lava Craw, Bruiser Flash, Super Bug

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

Sizes: 4" and 5"

Colors: Green Shad, Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

CRAW AND BAITFISH PROFILE TRAILERS...

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

Colors: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Black, Summer Craw

•Gratt Mixer: https://bit.ly/3NDIBLM

Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Blue, Craw

•Yamamoto Swimming Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue

•ZMan Big Ballerz: https://bit.ly/3F4Xd5I

Colors: Beer Run, Pearl

MINI MAX TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Albino

•Big Bite Baits 3.75" Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Orange Blue

UNIQUE SITUATION COLOR PAIRINGS...

Chatterbait– BHite Delight

Spunk Shad– Hog Farmer Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

Chatterbait– Bruised Green Pumpkin

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Super Bug

Chatterbait– Fire Craw

Spunk Shad– MissileBaits Lava Craw

MAIN CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLX CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7'3" Med Hvy BJR: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W

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

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MEGABASS CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT 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

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