Where Bass Go In Spring (And Tricks That Really Matter To Catch Them)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มี.ค. 2023
- Spring is the best time to catch big bass! Fish are moving shallow to feed and spawn and they're easy to catch. That is, if you know where to look and what lures to use. You can catch the biggest bass of your life RIGHT NOW and we're showing you how to do it!
Consistency in Spring is all about understanding bass behavior. Fish are motivated by the spawn and will do whatever it takes to reach they areas they like to spawn in. Weather will impact how quickly they move and water temperature and clarity will impact what you fish with. Once you have the basics, its really easy! The key to success on any day is to keep moving!
Below you'll find links to the exact baits that Matt uses throughout the Spring. He's included his favorite sizes and colors for each category, along with a few budget friendly combos to throw these lures. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
ALABAMA RIGS...
•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): bit.ly/38xd1es
MINI RIG COMPONENTS...
Heads- Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- XZone Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Sizes: 3.5", 4"
Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad
Dummy Baits- Damiki 3" Armor Shad: bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill
GLIDE BAITS...
•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Colors: Summer Shad, TW Stellhead, TW Gizzard Shad
•River2Sea S Waver 168: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Light Trout, I Know It, Warden Hitch
JERK BAITS...
•Jackall Rerange 110: bit.ly/2ge0qED
Colors: Blue Pearl Shad, HL Hasu, SG Threadfin
•Shimano World Minnow: bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Ghost Ayu
CHATTERBAITS...
Bait- ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw
Trailer- Hog Farmer 5.5 Spunk Shad: bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Hematoma, Electric Shad, Blow Torch
Bait- ZMan Mini Max (1/2 oz): bit.ly/3tqztzi
Colors: Bluegill, Spot Remover, Gizzard Shad
Trailer- Yamamoto Kickin Zako: bit.ly/3fPRQsF
Colors: Zako, Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...
•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Fire Truck Craw, Red Glitter Craw, Tennessee Shad
•Rapala OG Rocco: bit.ly/3PHvNCI
Colors: Classic Craw, Red Crawdad, Bruised Citrus Shad
•13 Fishing Scamp: bit.ly/3iMkYAw
Colors: Mudbug Punch, Olive Crush
LIPLESS CRANKBAITS...
•Jackall TN 70: bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: Crawfish, RT Escape Craw, SS Shad
•Rat L Trap (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Rayburn Red Craw, Silver Shad, Diamond Dust
SOFT PLASTICS...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Watermelon Moondust, Green Weenie Laminate
•Netbait T Mac: bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Craw
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass 7'4" Medium Heavy Glass: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT 100 HS: bit.ly/41yAh5W
Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET JERKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL: bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line- Sunline Super FC 12 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET ALABAMA RIG COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’5” Heavy: bit.ly/3oTctYa
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Super FC 20 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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I love how Matt and Tim always say they love to keep it simple as they pull out 6 different categories, 2 styles in each category, and 3 different colors of each.. here's 36 different options.... gotta love it
You should see the complicated version 😂 (I have 6 swimbaits on deck as I head out to the lake this morning)
I usually start off with 2 or 3 rods on deck and by the end of the day my lockers are empty😂😂
@@tacticalbassin haha I’d love to see the complicated version. Go lay the wood for us because here in CA we are all still recovering from these atmospheric rivers. Bite has been very tough .
Would love to see a new swimbait review soon. I know there has been some swimbaits come up on the new item page that I’m sure you guys had to have got. The Imakatsu Lazy swimmer and the owner burikin are two I’m interested in. The new Nacho looks cool too. Like a little baseball with a tail
I like the pained expression when Matt says, "If I could only have one..."
Finally…the title we’ve ALL been waiting for - SPRING!👊💥🎣
Yes! 🙌
More absolutely SOLID information for free! Men used to have to fish for years to learn all this stuff the hard way or pay guides to teach them over many trips!
Does anybody else get all excited when another video comes out great work Matt and Tim my favorite teachers
Hello guys and gals, my wife and I really love your program. I'm in my mid 80's and always fished and loved the outdoors. We live in Colorado and our summers are very short. So, since we are retired we no longer get out. Making this short you all take us with you on your great video's. Yes! Just like being out there with you so we are always looking forward to the next one. Keep up the wonderful trips and be safe. Love you all! James and Inga Smith!
Thank you James and Inga! We're so glad you're able to come along with us! Hang in there, Summer will come back around soon.
GOOOOOOOOD MORNIIN' EVERYBODY!!! Yeah, I know its Monday, thought Id try and brighten the mood a little bit. Talked to a guy in his 70's yesterday doing the hmmm thing on a flash mob jr. He said he had never seen or used one. Told him flat out, get it, go to Tactical Bassin A Rigs on youtube, these guys are no non-sense and in my opinion the best teachers in the business. We stood in the fishing section for 30 mins watchin yall🤣. He subscribed right there. Great subject today Matt, will apply as soon as I can get out there.
Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing with him!
@@tacticalbassin of course
Morning coffee and some Tactical Bassin....yessssssss
Matt & Tim always great information.
I hope the atv square bill is everything you say cause that’s gonna be my co angler moving bait. It pays to have baits that are hard to snag up. I have no doubt that your not wrong though. You two are the greatest.
cool added in some slow bait tips for us bank fishermen love it good content !
I’d love to have you add the Great Lakes to your descriptions, as I fish the Georgian Bay and it’s no pond. 😀
Love this video. Thank you Matt and Tim you guys are always giving us great information. I have definitely implemented some of the info you guys have given and it’s worked or helped me become a better angler. You guys rock.
Great tips Matt, really appreciate it the work you guys do and look forward to this CA weather cooperating so we can get the fish to cooperate as well for pre-spawn!
Love you videos. You 2 have helped me out so much with my video content. Plus using your TECHNIQUES have gotten me my 1st MLF WIN as a Co-Angler. And it was my 1st event ever as well. You guys have been a huge help
Thank you Matt,awesome job 👏👏👏
Good info! Love the Skeeter! I have been having a lot of fun with the glides!
Awsome Vid Matt 👌 . Taking away some good info from this and storing to use .
Thanks 😁
I'm ready I'm ready I'mmmmmm ready!!!
Thanks you so much Matt. Can’t wait to hit the backs of the coves and flats on Hartwell this week to apply your knowledge.
Thanks!! This was perfect timing. I'm taking my Yak out for the first time this year on Saturday. Been studying the lake map and watching your older videos for how to read a lake map (from when you first moved to Tennessee) I've got a plan in place now and I'm so pumped to get out there. Fishem hard boys!
Matt, I really like how you explain your knowledge of the transitions That Bass make oh, I've been watching you guys for years and my bass fishing has gone from Catching many fish 2 tons of fish and I can't say enough how much I appreciate it thanks and keep it up guys you're doing a great job love watching your videos.
Yes! Thanks buddy 🎉
Awesome video Todd enjoyed watching you catching some nice fish with your family.
Great video as always Fellas!!
Thank you Matt for this information you help me to understand my lake and the couple of ponds I have near me 👍🏽💯💯💯
Another absolutely great video Matt, you described exactly what has been happening on my waters yo a T. Been using Red-eye Shad, 1/4 oz Cotton Cordell Super Spot, Zoom Speed Shad in S Africa and have been killing them now for 2 months. They are just now moving into spawning spots and settling in. Thanks for another on the money video.
Thank you, Matt; these "seasonal" videos have to be difficult given the geographic diversity of your audience, but I think you did a great job of explaining how to formulate a plan whenever spring actually arrives in your area. My part of Florida was spared any prolonged "cold" spells this year, and fishing has been quite good for me as a result. There's only so much water I can cover from the bank, so it's mainly been soft plastics (sticks and tricks have been very good) and jigs. Hoping that spring arrives soon for everyone, and good luck out there!
Yesssirrrr !!!! Much love from arizona, going for a DD this year !!
Even though the mission was not completed, I still learned a lot. Tyler thank you for the information and your lake breakdown idea of trying the median size creek first. I will use this in my future fishing trips.
Great video, learned a lot
Thanks fellas! 👍
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Hey Matt and Tim! Always look forward to a new video throughout the week from you guys! I really want to get into crankbait fishing in ponds and I got a lot of super shallow 0-3 ft squarebills. The bottom of most places I fish are usually all mud or slime with some rocks. I keep getting hung up and end up losing so many baits which is normal I guess for bank anglers but I want to build confidence in them. What types of retrieves or modifications do you recommend? Thanks!
One angle I haven’t heard you guys touch upon is tidal waters and how it affects how bass move and feed. Living near the Chesapeake Bay and trying to understand it has me frustrated with how hit and miss it can be. Thank you for all your content. You guys really are the best.
I use those shimano jerkbaits and I LOVE them. I work a jerkbait at least try everywhere and 50% of the time i get one at least. Shimano did real good there
Great video Matt. Seems like it’s been so warm this year that we have fish already on beds here in va. Just caught a 7.85 2 days ago and she had a little tail ware. Thanks for the information!
Thats awesome! We got warm down here but have gone back into a cold snap now.
I have latched on to the Rocco it is just something special. I have some scamp's on the way as well
I live in California in the PNW on the coast about an hour and a half below the Oregon border. We have this freshwater lagoon in this series of lagoons, that is the only lagoon out of the 3 that is freshwater and not brackish because it never breaches with the ocean like the other two do, even though it is literally 50 yards away, like the 101 is down to two lanes at this point, and the lagoon is on one side, the ocean on the other. All that to say there are bass in it, the one place close to bass fish, other nearest is 3 HR drive away. The lagoon cooler most of the year, as the temperature outside never goes higher that 80, and it's windy, and there is just a little bit of grass and a little bit of toolies here and there, basically no structure, as the bottom just goes down like a bowl. I cannot find the fish anywhere. The are trout in the lagoon and very few blue gill, and catfish in this lagoon, and that is all as far as food that I know of, maybe crawfish. Tried jigs, cranks, lipless, square bills, spinners, chatter baits, senko, jerks, literally everything, shallow and deep, no luck so all. Water can't be any higher than 58-60 degrees. It's actually pretty pressured, as again it's the only water with bass in it for a good distance. It's called freshwater lagoon. Any help would be very appreciated
Great video man! I will have to throw a chatterbait for this spring thanks again
Thanks Matt for the informal videos. I was wondering how yall keep leader knots from catching on a baitcasting reel when yall cast?
Excellent as always, thanks for sharing.
Still missing spinnerbaits...
Great video! I often wonder about the applicability of bass fishing videos to lakes in my area. I live in Western Washington state and fish for small mouth in a man made impoundment called Lake Tapps. I would be thrilled to hear what you think about Tapps Matt. I recently upgraded my boat to a 20' and I can't wait to smash some big small mouth this season. Thanks
Y'all need to start a new series where you take your talent on the road to hard and overpressured waters... would be an interesting challenge yeeewww 🔥🎣💯🤙💪
Speaking on a lipless bite. When I lived in Indiana, we'd go out this time of year and absolutely burn a Rattle-Trap. Back when I was there, the ice stayed in for much longer than it does now. A few weeks after ice out, it was the deal. I'm sure it still works to this day. Those fish get shallow on sunny days taking advantage of the warmth of the sun hitting a dark bottom. We'd catch em from 2-4 ft deep with the Rattle-Traps. I'm sure there are much better lipless options to use for that now, but if all else fails that RT gets bit up north this time of spring.
Love you guys! Caught my PB (9 lbs 5 oz) Saturday on a mag draft. Thanks for all you guys’ help. That Rocco is an amazing square bill.
Thank you for your videos, I find them very informational. I currently live on lake murray just west of Dreher Island State Park. I see all kinds of bass tournaments launch from this area. Ive been out trying to fish about 10-12 hour this month. I purchased alot of lures based off your videos but unable to get any sorts of bites. I don't have much in the way of electronics other than downscan. What would be some areas around me that look good on the map, and what kind of water reservoir is the lake?
Hope that you guys see this. I will be going camping and fishing a smaller lake called Rocky Mountain PFA in Rome, GA. The lake is a shallower lakes with the deep spots only getting about 30 to 35 feet and not really having many secrondary points just main points with some shallow coves and standing timber. Any tips for trying to catch fish there as the water will be warming up the whole week?
My favorite time to fish in the south is late spring, mid April to mid may. You got all 3 phases but mostly post and chewing
Do you see the effect of Bass Tournaments catching bass and driving them long distances away to a weigh-in location from where they were staged in good numbers to spawn?
I hope everyone here catches their pb this spring! Best time of the year to do it!
Great content as always, when you speak of “shallow” what depth are of speaking of? Just a FYI I am on Lay Lake..
Thanks🐟
I’m not sure where to start on my home lake, Lake Norman, in NC. It’s a huge lake and a lot of it looks good. Y’all should come over and show us how it’s done.
I plan on fishing this local lake this year which was once an old quarry. Small and has extremely clear water with largemouth of all sizes. My plan is to throw bigger swimbaits. Should I throw more natural tones or something with more pop to it. Brighter bolder colors? Thank you 🙏
Matt, between the Daiwa Tatula, Dobyns Fury, Bass X, and Mojo Bass rods, which one would you choose for a truly do it all spinning rod? Medium or Medium Light? Fast or Extra Fast?
awesome video guys can i get a Link of the video you guys made driving thru wood in a river catching smallies?
Great video. Is the arig a player in muddy water?
I agree blue glitter means bluegill
How about a vid on shallow rez with blasted rock bottom and dead heads everywhere. If you touch bottom your lure is gone. Lac des quinze northern Quebec specifically lol. We bought kayaks a few years back cause the water level changes 3 feet up or down in a week.
Can you guys make a video on the “strike zone”
I live on Long Island Ny and have tried fishing a popular lake here called lake Ronkonkoma with not much luck. I’m curious if u could take a quick look on say google maps and give me some advice if u were goin to fish tomorrow at this lake, some spots you would try? Thank you and love all your advice and videos
Can you do a review on the X Zone Deception worm worm? Like to know what you think.
Hi you guys are great we fish the same waters and I been trying to get a better grasp on targeting throughout the year and were coming into the most active time of year as far as I'm aware. So I also watched Tim's video on spring bass locations and now have a few questions about Richland creek dayton tn. I hear you both talk about points and lowlands and different terms. So what is richland creek and how do I decide what I'm in as far as a lowlands or a delta. Next question is does fishing in these different types of areas affect where they decide to stop or hang around I looked at a topographical map like Tim said and marked a few places I believe would be spots to try but dont know if I fully understand all the points and secondary points would love any help or advice that you could give on Richland creek area thanks again for the help you guys put out here.
I think it is one of the long river arms Tim's was talking about please correct me if I'm wrong thanks again
“Welcome back to Taaaactical Bassin..” my wife hears this three times a day 😂😂😂😂😂
Can you comment on the positioning for the prespawn and spawn for fish in tidal rivers? An example of a tidal river is the Hudson River. I imagine that the CA Delta is also a tidal river.
Matt, I have a spot in mind where there is alot of cattails but there is no cover coming out over the water for shad should I still fish it the same?
What gets me is like a lake like spavinaw in Oklahoma. Basically all flat nothing that really sticks out
Any thoughts on where to target for lower Suncook lake NH 03225? Its less than half frozen at this point and I’m itching to get after them. Only ice left is in the dead center deepest area.
What about rising water from winter pool to regular pool during the spring does it affect the spawn?
I would love some help on Nickajack lake! My dad and uncle are visiting for the next 10days for the pre spawn. We spent 8 hours today around and south of 24 with just a couple 2.5 pounders to show. Water temps was anywhere from 54-58 depending on what cove. Any help at all???? Please help.
Please read this and help us out!?!?!?😢 we love watching you and Tina videos!
Good morning Matt a fish at Chicahominy lake in Virginia seem to have a hard time locating or finding fish in this lake, any help would be appreciated
What would lake norman in NC be? I feel like it would be a highland. But I'm not sure.
Matt - curious, Moondust senko or watermelon with blue flake? Moondust looks more like a laminate while watermelon blue flake looks more like what you’re holding in the video.
Matt, what would be your "go to" shaky head hook?
Could you please look at these 3 pics of wallenpaupac lake and give me a opinion of a few places to go this spring or summer to go to to find large mouth in this mostly smallmouth lake.
Sorry not able to transfer topi pics of wallenpaupac Lake in northeast PA.
Where are they on Chick right now? I've tried them suspending, lay downs, back of slues, I'm kayak fishing out of a Titan12. 3 evenings a week???? Just need to find em, seems like they're gone?
While looking for the fish staging up to spawn what water temp am I looking for?
I wish you could make the end of June come faster for this to work for us up north
Matt, if fish are spawning in Mildred, where would they set up prespawn?
I’m a beginner bass fisherman. I had a bass at the bank just kinda swimming around and he would sometimes reveal himself. I threw everything I had passed him (senko, swimbait, crankbait) and reel toward him but nothing. Any advice?
Have you tried the Berkley cullshad yet?
What about a topwater? Such as buzzbait or spook type
How long of a leader you normally use..?
Ive been doing this for weeks and Nada. We had a small wave of males on the full moon but my fish have gone from 49degrees to 78 back to 49. These fish are super bi polar right now and I know you know what im sayn in Tenn.
Do spotted bass have similar spring patterns?
How about shallow river fish, similar baits?
Does fishing during spawning on a small city lake hurt the bass population?
I’m fishing rollins lake in Colfax ca what do you know about this lake?
@tacticalbassin
Do you ever fish brackish water off Chesapeake bay rivers in Maryland?
I fish the Potomac. Would love to see them do a video on it specifically because it is different than anything else they talk about. See if they can catch anything.
@@Shad0wKlown yeah. I'm over the bridge on the eastern shore MD. I've fished local ponds and millponds but have never really fished the rivers for largemouth. Just Rockfish. (Wye, Chester, Choptank) We really don't have those huge lakes around here.
I've never been out on the Potomac.
Just for clarification on the Antidote, you prefer the slow sink and not the super slow sink? Or did you mean the super slow sink?
I personally prefer the slow rather than the super slow.
@@tacticalbassin Gotcha, thanks!
Man, I cannot wait for the water to warm up so these fish start moving. I’m up north in Canada, water is still cold cold here.
Do you still use the blood knot most of the time to connect your main line to a leader?
Yes 👍🏼
@@tacticalbassin Thank you
What about Lake Erie/ Small mouth?
When you say the fish move up into the shallow water, how shallow are we talking about? 1-3ft, 3-5ft, how shallow is shallow?
Can the river guys get some love?
Matt is it true the north west side of you water to spawn. Bassmd
I fish falls of the nuse lake in n.c. . And I can never get it right . Need help . For years . And years .
I’m still in struggle mode. Water temp sitting at 50. Can’t wait for the warmer water.
It was 27 degrees here in Michigan all weekend, so sick of this winter, had a follower tho on a Berkley stunna
For me reading natural lakes are much easier to read and learn where fish will be than deep man made lakes in spring.
You should mention the difference between male and female bass, some people may not know!
You say some people don't want to power fish? 🤷 🤪 I guess!?!? 😂
Buddy says, "Bro they're smashing on Glides" and you answer, "I'd rather fish a Ned" said noone ever, in their right mind! 😂
That's my spring one two punch I glide bait fish then turn around and jerkbait if I pull the fish out the grass