Where Do Bass Go In EARLY Spring? And How To Catch Them Before The PreSpawn!

The Fish are on the move! If your fish haven’t already begun to transition, its coming! If you’re not ready they’ll vanish completely and tracking them down again before the spawn is almost impossible without an understanding of their migration. Where are they headed, where will they stop along the way, and how can you catch them when they do? Come along, and we’ll show you.

Different styles of fisheries progress differently. You need to figure out if you are fishing a river, a Delta, a natural lake, a highland reservoir, or a lowland reservoir. Depending which style you’re on, the movements will vary. Luckily, we’re explaining the movement in each one of these fisheries today. As your fish begin to move, you need to understand their ultimate goal is transition toward spawning flats. With that in mind you can identify the nearest spawning grounds to where your fish have been, then identify the key spots along the way the fish will stop on to feed.

As you’re focusing on fishing the key structures along the migration route there are key baits you should be focusing your time on. Use baits that cover water quickly, have significant drawing power, and can trigger a feed response. Below you’ll find links to all of our favorite options for this transition into the prespawn. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Glide Baits…
-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Color: Lite trout
-Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Colors: Summer Shad, Trout

Alabama Rigs…
Rig #1- HogFarmer BFL Flex: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
Rig #2- G Funk Bladed Cali: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Lipless Cranks…
-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw
-Strike King Red Eye Shad: http://bit.ly/2fqX1RT
Color: Delta Red
-Strike King Red Eye Shad 2 Tap: http://bit.ly/2gmACC5
Color: Delta Red

Deep Cranks…
-R2S Tactical DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Blood Craw
-Spro Rk Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2BLmsVN
Colors: Red Crawfish, Phantom Watermelon

Squarebills…
-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Cold Blooded, TS Minnow
-Spro Little John 50 Type R: http://bit.ly/3j0GS3a
Colors: Rayburn Red, Nasty Shad

Chatterbaits…
Bait- Z Man Jackhammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Green pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw
Trailer- HogFarmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Tennessee Magic, Green Pumpkin

Jerkbaits…
-Rapala Shadow Rap Deep: http://bit.ly/3aerPi6
Colors: Moss Back Shiner
-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb
Colors: GP Pro Blue 2, Illusion Tennessee Shad

Favorite A-Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
**The Zodias Rod Can Be Backordered and should arrive soon**
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Crankbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7′ Medium Heavy Cranking: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Glidebait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7’9″ Medium Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
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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: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
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/2JyvFJI
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!

#bassfishing #Spring #Prespawn

Late Winter Fishing: A-Rigs On Chickamauga

Come along as we target late Winter largemouth! We’ve got a variety of baits rigged up and 3 different patterns to run but it doesn’t take long for the A-Rig to stand out from the crowd! Watch how small adjustments make all the difference while targeting these Winter Bass.

If you missed last week’s video on how to rig up A-Rigs for Winter bass, you can see it here: https://youtu.be/-WRXVEUXfg8. In that video we discussed how to modify your rigs to get the most action in cold water. All of those tips were in full force this evening as the bass ate right on the twitches of the rig. It was also interesting to note the fish consistently went for the smaller, softer baits instead of the keitechs we typically throw.

Matt adapted with the changing conditions, dialed in the rig, and was able to catch a handful of quality fish in this quick evening session on the Tennessee River. The different baits he was fishing, along with the rods and reels are all linked in the description below. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Matt’s A-Rig…
Rig- HogFarmer BFL Flex: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
Heads- Matt Allen Swimbait 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits- 13 Fishing Churro 3.5″ (Blue Collar): https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Other Flexible A-Rigs…
-HogFarmer Harvester Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2x7QPb4
-G Funk Baits Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2nD76fw
-G Funk Baits Cali Bladed Rig: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7

Blade Bait…
-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz (Spot Black): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Map Cards…
Humminbird- Lakemaster Plus: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc
Lowrance- Hot Maps Platinum: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

Matt’s A-Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
**The Zodias Rod Can Be Backordered and should arrive soon**
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget A-Rig Combo…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’5″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader: Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Want TacticalBassin Apparel?

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: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
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/2JyvFJI
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!

#bassfishing #AlabamaRig #Chickamauga

Jig Fishing Tricks For Fall and Winter Bass Fishing

Catching bass with jigs is really easy! You can do it, and we’re going to help! A few jigs, a few trailers, and you’re ready to adapt to anything Fall bass fishing brings your way. Pay close attention to how we adapt the jigs to changing conditions and you’ll be ready to start catching fish on your next trip.

When it comes to jigs, Fall is all about finesse. Lighter hooks and lighter line are the keys to getting consistent bites. Matt prefers football jigs this time of year and focuses on a few basic colors and sizes. Its important to adapt with changing conditions but Matt finds its easier (and cheaper) to change trailers and trailer colors rather than carrying dozens of jigs styles and colors.

Below is a breakdown of his simplified jig fishing method. There are a total of 4 jigs and 6 trailer styles. If you listen closely and analyze your fishery you should only need 2-3 jigs and 3-4 trailers to adapt to anything your fishery can throw at you this Fall. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

All-Around Jig…
-Dirty Jigs Pitchin’ Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: SuperMatt Brown, Go To

Football Jigs…
-Bass Patrol Round Rubber Jig (1/2 – 3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x
Colors: Brown Purple, Brown Orange, Brown Green Pumpkin
-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football Jig (3/8, 1/2, 5/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2d2apsm
Colors: Supermatt Brown, Go To, Brown Craw
-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Colors: Brown Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black

Double Tail Trailers…
-Yamamoto Double Tail Grubs (4″ and 5″): http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pumpkin elk, Cinnamon blk/purp, Smoke blk/purp
-Big Bite Double Tail Finesse Grub: http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE
Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin

Tiny Trailers…
-Z Man TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Snakes
-Z Man TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange, Canada Craw

Aggressive Trailers…
-Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Crawfish
-Strike King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Hard Candy

Matt’s Favorite Football Jig Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Bang For The Buck Football Jig Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2czPlZl
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Braid: 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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Equipment We Recommend…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP

Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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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 #Jigfishing #footballjig