Spring is right around the corner and its time to get your fishing tackle ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be fishing with? These are the “must have” lures for any serious angler who wants to catch bass this Spring!
Like every “Top 5” video we do, this one is going to have a little wiggle room. We couldn’t narrow it all the way down so we’ve included our top 5 reaction baits, as well as our top 5 slow moving/finesse baits. Depending on your fishing style you can take either set of 5 lures and be set for every situation you’ll face this Spring.
Below you’ll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*SHALLOW CRANKBAIT…*
•Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw
•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It
•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad
*CHATTERBAIT…*
Bait– Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer– Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite
Bait– Zman 1/2 oz Mini Max: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi
Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill
Trailer– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse
*JERKBAIT…*
•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad
•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown
*LIPLESS CRANKBAIT…*
•Jackall TN 70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw
•Jackall TN 60: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow
*ALABAMA RIG…*
•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Xzone 4″ Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad
Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8
Color: Albino
*SOFT STICK BAIT…*
Bait– Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Hook– Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
*SHAKY HEAD…*
Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Color: Tilapia Magic
Head– Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
*DROPSHOT…*
Bait– Netbait Lollipop: https://bit.ly/3zVbE7B
Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
Size: 1/4 oz
*NED RIG…*
Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Green Pumpkin
Head– Zman Ned Lockz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Size: 1/10 oz
*PITCHING JIG…*
Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Magic Craw
Trailer– Missile Baits D Bomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue
*BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET FINESSE COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7′ medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7’2″ Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*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
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#bassfishing #Spring #fishingtips
Thank you!
I like your videos, but I no access to a boat for lakes so I river fish you never have any information on river fishing. Could ou please some river videos. Thank you
In regards to the pitching jigs, is 1/2oz too heavy for shallow water? Other videos on YT say 1/4oz or lighter for shallow water so I'm not totally sure.
Great information and content! Thanks Matt. Have you guys considered making more videos around 15 minutes long? This may be a new sweet spot. Thanks for considering. Tight lines!
What pound line do you typically use?
Great info!!! Could y’all tell what split rings and hook upgrades for the crank baits please? Thanks!!!!
Matt, you have no idea how much I appreciate, as a guy that’s severely color blind, that you not only name the industry name of a bait(go-to) but also describe the colors in it and which colors are key! The industry has definitely screwed the color blind with their idiotic names of colors of baits. If a bait is called Margarita Mutilater, Tilapia Magic, Aaron’s Magic, Sexy whatever, there is no indication of the true color of a bait. Thanks again for always explaining the key colors. Helps more than you know.
What length Kamikaze do you use on the mini max?
Great choices for early spring!!
Another great video Matt, been on two trips in the last two weeks and hammered them in a farm reservoir.
Is a donkey rig prespawn useful? When and where to use that?
Are there any different tactics do you use for spotted bass as compared to largemouth?
Hey Matt and Tim, I’ve recently added a couple Expride rods to my arsenal. Am I better off sealing that cork on those? Thanks for your time.
Hey guys thank you so much for the teaching you do, we know that you must put in incredible hours helping us. Well i need help! Want to buy my first dedicated glide bait rod, want to go first class,,,,please help me,want to trust my purchase. Going to be fishing the rod alot… thanks guys : Nor Cal hogs!
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Question being – what would you suggest to replace the A-Rig. MN only allows 1 hook…the rest of the arms have to be dummies…so I don't even bother.
Tried the OG Rocco and hands down, it has to be the best tight wobbling shallow crankbait by far. It hunts, starts swimming quickly, and flat out works.
Even caught my first one speed cranking with it (I'm a bank angler). I've caught plenty of coldwater bass cranking slowly, but never speed cranking. Tried it a little bit and yesterday it was too fun in the 30 mph wind and rain. Burn burn pause burn burn burn pause. Burn burn, holy shit it actually worked as a bass just inhaled it right at my feet.
I know you guy don’t really talk much a bout Googan baits but their rattling chunk / craws. but I was on the hunt for something that had the same thump that floats and now I have it Yamamoto craw is great . Thanks guys but I hat the price lol
What do you guys do with your soft plastics when they no longer good?
Why no swing head?
Spinner bait is king!
Shadow rap shad. caught. nore fish on those than any other JB. Cheap compared to some others.
Awsome Vid 👍. Thanks 😁
* A new friend came to say hello with a complete package with 👍🔔 a new color and a glass of warm coffee for my best friend 🥳🥳🥳*
thanks for the video
I live in North Texas and I like to switch between a weightless Texas rig senko and a weightless Texas rig trick worm. i did a lot of my damage last year in the spring with the trick worm just Texas rigged weightless. it's crazy when you think about casting it but actually does cast
Shaky head has been catching me fish since November. Even when they have been busting on shad the pass two months in the shallows , I just cast in the middle of them and hop it back. I get good bites! SMH shaky head and SMH shaky head worm.
Everyone fishes ned rigs on exposed hooks these days. Whatever happened to the old faithful 3” grub on an exposed hook? Can’t tell you how many bass, and big bass, I have caught on a 3” grub. Great video as usual. Great tips.
I’m starting to believe ,Matt was a bass in a past life . Ty for the precise reasons you use certain baits .
Nobody makes better fishing vids than TB. Thanks Matt, for all of the knowledge that you and Tim share so generously, and so often! I wouldn’t be half the fisherman I am if not for the lessons I’ve learned thru watching you guys over the years.
I was curious if you ever leave best spinning rods and reels for some of these powerfishing techniques. I have used spinning gear for over 40 years fishing highland reservoir areas and would have a difficult time making the transition to casting gear. I understand that some of the techniques are suboptimal for spinning gear but I love using reaction type baits and would like to see if you would have any recommendations. I tend to use the smaller versions of reaction baits (110 jr., squarebills, chatterbaits, etc). I appreciate the info as always.
Thank you! What size kamikaze do you go with on the mini max?
The Georgia translation of Spring is Super Fluke.
These two guys litterally get me through winter. Love em. And if I could only have one of Matt’s “ if I could only have one of these lures” , oh wait I do. Your welcome TW. Keep up the great videos guys.
… If you don't know how TacticalBassin posts videos and descriptions … YOU should be ashamed! As punishment go back and like, and watch, all the past episodes. :}
How are you liking the missile baits slunk shad over the hog farmer ?
Spinnerbaits are a very good spring lure as well
5 is never 5 with Matt. Gotta love it
Thank you Matt ❤👏👏
Chatterbait MiniMax with a SpunkShad has been money for me in south Florida. LMB, Peacocks, Snakehead, Mayan cichlids…not even including brackish water species. All of em love that minimax
Thank you another spectacular seminar. You touched on every presentation that I have most confidence. Wow!
Another great video Matt. I think I have now watched too many of your videos now as I have all these lures (or a version ot them). Went out a couple times but couldn’t get the fish, which are now mostly on beds here, to hit anything so I took out my green pumpkin senko and it did the trick 😉
Power Fisherman 🤚🏾