5 "MUST HAVE" Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

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Published 2023-02-17
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: bit.ly/2dDfuqt
Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It

•Rapala OG Rocco: bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad

CHATTERBAIT...
Bait– Zman 1/2 oz JackHammer: bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad
Trailer– Missile Baits 5.5 Spunk Shad: bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite

Bait– Zman 1/2 oz Mini Max: bit.ly/3tqztzi
Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill
Trailer– Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

JERKBAIT...
•Megabass Vision 110:
Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown

LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
•Jackall TN 70: bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw

•Jackall TN 60: bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow

ALABAMA RIG...
•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Bladed Rig: bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/8 oz): bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Xzone 4" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad
Dummy Baits– Netbait Little Spanky: bit.ly/2d0dpU8
Color: Albino

SOFT STICK BAIT...
Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Hook– Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline: bit.ly/2ac92XG

SHAKY HEAD...
Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: bit.ly/2jndwj9
Color: Tilapia Magic
Head– Canterbury Shaky: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz

DROPSHOT...
Bait– Netbait Lollipop: bit.ly/3zVbE7B
Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad
Hook– Owner Mosquito Light: bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Size: 2
Weight– Swagger Tungsten Pencil: bit.ly/2UY7cgx
Size: 1/4 oz

NED RIG...
Bait– ZMan Finesse TRD: bit.ly/2hs4RtR
Color: Green Pumpkin
Head– Zman Ned Lockz: bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Size: 1/10 oz

PITCHING JIG...
Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin: bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To, Magic Craw
Trailer– Missile Baits D Bomb: bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' medium Light: bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): 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: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...

Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics– Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors– Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Camera– GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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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!

#bassfishing #Spring #fishingtips
All Comments (21)
  • @oldeschoolbob1022
    Heading out to some Local Ponds, so will watch when I get back. Can't wait to see which 14 baits Matt features in this Top 5 video. 🤣 . FYI: There's a nice sale still going on at Tackle Warehouse; good way to help support this channel. Take care, everyone!
  • @davidhidalgo5662
    😂"Not all guys want to power fish" I needed a good laugh thanks Matt. Really hope you guys will be doing a video on fishing flooded brush, trees etc before spring really hits. Thanks for all you do
  • @dennisederer3594
    Thank you another spectacular seminar. You touched on every presentation that I have most confidence. Wow!
  • @kesterharding1819
    Happy Friday TB FAMILY!! I appreciate all you do and all you've done to help me become a better angler.
  • @todddickinson3262
    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.
  • @kenostergaard7062
    This is one of the best straight direct and easy to understand love the commentary and thank you for the suggestions on the equipment best ever yet
  • @billycarson3408
    Super excited about this time of year!! Already started here in Kentucky. Appreciate the video’s. Has really helped me become a more rounded angler!!
  • @martinw28703
    Super excited to get out this season!! Keep’em coming guys!!!! ❤❤
  • @joegillogly6558
    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.
  • @danham3344
    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.
  • @tims_always_fishing7117
    I just tied on a fire craw hammer, a white hammer, a underspin with largo shad, a finesse jig, lipless and a texas rig. My new toys should be ready to go come spring.
  • @ferndelisle
    Maybe the quotes should be around "5" in the title 😂 love ya Matt!
  • @FishYourHeartOut
    Arizona is definitely tip toeing to that spring bite. Caught them super shwallow down in Yuma AZ. Had a 75+ weekend. Cold mornings but water temp quickly got to 58 Fahrenheit due to it being a primarily shallow river. Can't wait for the lake's and warmer temps. I'm a kayak only guy old town sportsmen 120 PDL.
  • @theoldfashionangling
    Mat not sneakin in an extra bait in a TOP 5 video... Do I need to be concerned?😂
  • @gerryhazelton9569
    I’m starting to believe ,Matt was a bass in a past life . Ty for the precise reasons you use certain baits .