How To Catch Bass In Shallow Water | Spring Bass Fishing
Spring is here! The bass are moving into the shallows and you should be out catching them. The prespawn period before the bass begin bedding is an amazing opportunity to catch both numbers of fish and giant fish. Don't let the shallow water intimidate you; you can catch these fish! Today Tim is demonstrating his favorite lures for shallow water and showing exactly how he fishes them.
This is the time of year to expand your fishing arsenal. If you've ever wanted to build confidence in a new bait, this is the time. Try a glide bait, a crankbait, Spinnerbait, etc... because the fish are moved up and they're feeding. If the weather changes and the bite gets tough, adapt to a slower presentation and you'll continue to catch fish.
Below you'll find links to Tim's favorite techniques and the exact baits he uses in each category. We've included his favorite colors, along with some universal rod and reel combos to help you succeed on your next trip. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
GlideBait...
-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Warden, Bluegill, Light Trout
-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad
Sunglasses (For spotting followers on your glide bait)...
-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Glasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Lense Color: Grey, Amber, Copper
Squarebills...
-Rapala BX brat: http://bit.ly/2qFBMiR
Colors: Delta, Hot Dang
-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Abalone Shad
Chatterbait...
-EverGreen JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Brett's Bluegill, Fire Craw
-Z Man Chatterbait Custom 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI
Colors: Bluegill, Green Pumpkin, Hodge Knocker
Spinnerbait...
-River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq
Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It
-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA
Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner
Weedless Underspin...
Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Flippin Jig...
Jig- Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin' Jig 5/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI
Colors: Go To, Hematoma, Magic Craw Swirl
Creature Trailer- RI Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Tramp Stamp, Hematoma
Chunk Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk Sr: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Black Blue, Magic Craw, Toledo Special
Texas-Rigged Bait...
Bait- Big Bite Baits BFE Creature: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7
Colors: Tilapia, Tilapia Magic, Green Pumpkin
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 4/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV
Favorite Finesse Worms...
Shakeyhead- Netbait T-Mac 6.5": http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: JuneBug, Texas Craw, Green Pumpkin
Neko Rig- Missile Baits Quiver Worm: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx
Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin, Super Bug
Dropshot- Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Green Pump Org Black Purp Prl, GreenPumpkin Purple
Texas Rig/Flipping Jig Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Spinnerbait/Chatterbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Budget All-Around Finesse Combo...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Assassin 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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