Bass fishing is at its peak in April! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it doesn’t take a keen understanding of fish movement to predict where they’ll be. Head for the shallows with this short list of baits and you’re bound to catch a few fish!
Bass can still be caught on reaction baits, but you can also slow down and catch them on soft plastics. Whatever style you prefer, there will be bass to catch. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We’re using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass’ attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a touch of blue in them will often out-produce the others.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We’ve also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SWIMBAIT…
Bait- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
SWIMBAIT RIGGING…
Exposed- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Weedless- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0, 1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Chartreuse Shad, BP Golden Shiner, Spring Craw
-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210
Colors: Chrome Blue, Royal Red, Royal Shad
SHALLOW CRANKBAIT…
-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw
SENKO…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
SENKO RIGGING…
Weedless- Gamakatsu Superline (3/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Wacky- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
SHAKY HEAD…
Worm- Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Tilapia Magic, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin
Head- Dirty Jigs Shaky Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
JIG…
Bait- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: Brown Craw, Magic Craw, Go To
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Apparel and 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
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
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
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!
#April #bassfishing #senko
I line up on a shoal bank yesterday where I saw a bait fish flicker on the surface.. about 3 feet up on flat went into the creek channel and then the other side was the 45 shoal bank… skinnier water.. could cast from bank to bank… but I lined up and I couldn’t figure out to throw a crank a slow rolled wobble head, blade bait, spinner bait… I threw everything but the kitchen sink.. even tried topwater. Never thrown a topwater this early…I saw great temps but visibility is like 6 inches in a body of water that is normally 15 feet I can’t get bit right now for the life of me.. about to sell my boat haha
Great video bro keep up the good work
When tossing that shaky head at docks, are you retrieving high in the water or dragging/popping on the bottom?
I’ve really learned a lot from your u tube channel
No se mucho inglés pero interesante video ,I love
What was the water temp during this? Love the videos
Newer fisherman and this video is fantastic. Easy to follow, love the detailed descriptions and explanations as to WHY you’re using what you’re using. Thanks so much!
April is not the month if you live in Ontario, Canada … still ice on the lakes, that AND bass season does NOT open till June
I caught my PB last year on a black and blue swim jig, it was 6lbs 8oz
Good video! Green pumpkin black flake is definitely the go to!
I’ve really learned a lot from your u tube channel
Backlashed on a cast with the LC LV500 and the knot to the clip failed. $15 thrown away. 🙁 FIsh weren't biting it anway. Do you remove the front facing hook on the forward treble when you do a bounce the bottom retrieve? Every cast I did get to make came back with grass or gunk on that one.
I fish an impoundment lake in North Georgia that has only large mouth (no spotted bass) that is managed by natural resource department. It is a slightly difficult lake to fish, mostly clearer water, loaded with all size shad, with big bass, crappie and even some stocked walleye.
What are some good recommendations for getting them to bite better?
Cherry seed zoom worm is ovelooked but is exact color of crawfish claws.
I’m still pretty new to bass fishing but just caught my new PB last weekend on a green pumpkin senko whacky rigged! No boat so I was fishing the rocky bank and caught it in the mid afternoon. Solid 5 pounder or so, but man I was hyped like it was 10 😂
How many times can you describe the same techniques without loosing your mind figure Matt’s been doing this for the past 12 years talking to himself out in the middle of no where lol that’s a rap
Caught a 5 pound 11 oz on a shad in 5-6 foot deep creek, and the 1 pounders were smacking em left and right lol
Hello! Did you tune in to the Bassmaster's Elite Tournament at Lake Chickamauga this past weekend?
Me in Montana watching this damn well knowing there’s 5 inches of snow on the ground.
💯💯 Yamamoto 5in #275 Green Pumpkin baby !!! You hit the nail in the head if I only could choose One !! 💯💯
bass fishing sucks in washington untill about the middle of may and they spawn in like mid june and early july when water is just starting to heat up
Thanks for all your videos
All day everyday with the green pumpkin wacky. I am going to try the shad w/ spinner tomorrow because the fish I have seen been busting the shore . Tight lines from Texas. 👍
Hey Matt would you do a video on full moon phases I’m sure as you know April is a fast month and can be even faster of a month if the full moon hits early I would really appreciate it and thanks for everything you and Tim do for the fishing industry
Wow thanks for posting this it really helped
Great tips and tricks..yalls bass game is tight
I love how excited Matt Allen gets about telling the story! That’s passion! Bass fishing is awesome
Up here In B.C Canada going for hogs today thank you for the inspiration.
How far north is “way up north”?
Man its cold again 30s for the lows the next 2 weeks. But that dont stop me.
In school we have DEAR (drop everything and read) I have DEAWTB (drop everything and watch tactical bassin!
One of the best info for what I'm looking for.
I caught my pb bass on a lipless crankbait she weighed 10lbs 6oz
i have a bit of a off topic question.. what is your guys take on googan plastics/hard baits? really like to see what you think? they have been good for me.