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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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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 #Spring #Prespawn

How To Find Fish On Any Lake! (Beginner to Advanced Maps and Electronics)

Its easy! You can find fish on ANY lake with these simple tricks! Its all about eliminating water quickly and searching for high percentage water. Come along as we look at the fastest way to find fish with a lake map, then take an in-depth look at how to break down a lake with advanced sonar mapping.

Step one to breaking down any lake is deciding if you want a short term breakdown or an in-depth breakdown. If the goal is short term (day or weekend trip, week long vacation, etc) then the goal is to locate the single spot on the lake that has the highest odds of holding fish and focusing all of your attention in that one area. If your goal is to truly understand a lake (long term, in-depth) we’ll divide the lake into sections and begin building repeatable patterns.

The key to breaking down any lake is quality mapping. Whether you accomplish this with high end electronics, a map card, or a quality paper map, just depends on how much time you want to put in to the project. Below are links to the equipment we use, the most reliable map cards on the market, and the best paper maps of the most popular lakes around the country. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Related Videos…
Google Earth Video- https://youtu.be/_ZgGGBWbyEs
How To Read Lake Maps Video (Circa 2011): https://youtu.be/Xo5ADb6Tgoc
Fishing Chickamauga in 2019 Video- https://youtu.be/gvBwBkjlwmA

Paper Maps…
-Fishing Hotspots Maps: https://bit.ly/2FgBWHi
-Fish-N-Maps: https://bit.ly/2QXY5gt

Map Cards…
-LakeMaster Plus Digital Charts (What we use): http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc
-Navionics Hot Maps: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

Our Electronics…
-Humminbird Solix 12 G2: http://bit.ly/2AE2YDB
-Humminbird Solix 15 G2: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej

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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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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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 Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
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!

#lake #map #fishing

Finding Secret Fishing Spots With Google Earth! (Actual Favorite Waypoints Shown!)

There are so many Google Earth Tricks fishermen don’t know how to use! With our cross country move we’ve been spending a ton of time on the computer preparing to explore new lakes. We’ve found a bunch of new spots using this method and today we’re showing you how to do the same. Come along to some of our favorite fisheries and see our best spots as you learn the methods! (If you’re a California angler, get ready to write down some coordinates!)

Every angler knows you can jump on google maps and get a good idea of what a lake looks like before you arrive. But few anglers know how to remove distortion from the map, jump between different water levels and times of year, drop waypoints, and export all of it to the electronics on your boat. Its amazing how far technology has come and if you’re not progressing, you’re falling behind.

Google Earth is just one of the tools you have available as an angler today. Modern electronics have seen huge advancements as have the mapping cards that we use with those units. Google Earth is a free program that any angler with a computer can use. We combine that program with a few different electronics to maximize our time on the water. Below you’ll find links to a few of our favorite items from different brands to help maximize your time on the water.

Our Electronics and Mapping…
-Humminbird Solix 15 CHIRP G2 Depth Finder: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
-Lakemaster Plus Digital Charts: http://bit.ly/2Dk5Erc

Budget Alternatives…
Humminbird- Helix 7 CHIRP G3 Sonar: http://bit.ly/2SoFl8a
Lowrance- Elite 7 Ti2 Fishfinder: https://bit.ly/3aY4m4S

Alternative Mapping…
Navionics Hot Maps Platinum: http://bit.ly/2ZitTiR

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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What we wear…

Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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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 Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
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 #googleearth #fishing