Tag: prespawn bass fishing

Top 5 Baits For Late Winter Bass Fishing!

Its still cold but the fish are getting aggressive! Late Winter is a special time full of big bass and exciting days on the water if you know how to adapt. Sure, you can stick to the same Winter baits you’ve been throwing these past months, but you’re not doing yourself any favors. Its time to adapt, let us show you how.

A lot of anglers get confused about the transitions between late Winter and the prespawn. We’re definitely not in the prespawn yet, water temps are cold (mid-40’s in most of the country and even colder farther North) but the fish can sense the change coming and are beginning to get active despite the cold temperatures. This is the time to set the finesse rods down, pick up the reaction baits, and catch the biggest bass of the year.

We use a handful of very specific baits this time of year. We’ve broken the baits down by style and included some of our favorite models and colors for each category. Each bait is linked directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the item. We’ve also included some of our favorite gear for throwing these baits so you’ll be prepared when the big one decides to eat your lure.

Deep Cranks…
-R2S TacticalBassin DD75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: DD Minnow, Ghost Minnow
-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
Colors: MB Gizzard, Sexy Ayu

A-Rigs…
-Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
-G Funk Bladed Cali Rig: http://bit.ly/2rZhST7
-Yum Flash Mob Jr: http://bit.ly/2bgDGNu

Small Underspin…
Head- CoolBaits 1/8 oz Down Under: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA
Bait- Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Blade Baits…
-Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Black Holo, Holo Ayu, Holo Mossback
-Megabass Dyna Response 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Colors: Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu, Ito Hiuo

Squarebill Crankbaits…
-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, I Know It
-Luhr Jensen Hot Lips: http://bit.ly/3ccfJbV
Colors: Crystal Hot Texas Red, Wedge
-13 Fishing Scamp 1.5: http://bit.ly/3iMkYAw
Colors: Mudbug Punch, Day Old Guac, Epic Shad

GlideBait…
-G Ratt Sneaky Pete 7.5″: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad

Budget Blade Bait/Underspin Combo…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6’8″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Squarebill/Deep Crank 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!

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Clear Water Bass Fishing Tricks! How To Catch Bass In Crystal Clear Water!

Clear water fishing scares a lot of people! Unless you’ve had a lot of rain, a lot of our fisheries get clear this time of year. When that visibility increases a lot of anglers lose confidence in their ability to catch bass. Maybe the fish see the line, maybe they see you, what can you do to keep catching them? Its not as tough as you think, and the answers may be VERY DIFFERENT than what you’re expecting!

“Clear Water” doesn’t always mean 10 or 20 feet of visibility, this can even happen when your fishery is usually muddy and suddenly has 2 or 3 feet of visibility. Step one is to stay very quiet. Don’t make excess noise, avoid vibrations, and you’ll get more bites. Step two, target the visibility line (AKA “color line”). Step three is to use lighter line for finesse techniques. If you’re not going lighter, go faster, that keeps the fish from having time to inspect your offering. Step four, shade and wind are your friend. Focus on dark edges that fish can use to ambush food, or days when waves are breaking up the overall visibility.

Below you’ll find links to our favorite baits for clear water situations. Yes, finesse is key, but don’t be afraid to mix in reaction and target those bigger fish in clear water. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included a couple of our favorite finesse fishing rod and reel combos in case you want to expand into this style of fishing.

Dropshot…
Bait- Smallie Smasher 3.5″: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Color: Green pumpkin Purple
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 2: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Crankbait…
-Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Green Pumpkin Craw
-Spro RKCrawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
Colors: Phantom Green, Red Crawfish

Swimbaits…
Bait #1- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Head- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Bait #2- Megabass Spark Shad 3″: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Colors: Real, Albino, Silver Shad
Head- Megabass Okashira Head 1/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

Bait #3- Keitech 2.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
Head- Dirty Jigs Guppy Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Bait #4- Dark Sleeper 3″ 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Colors: Haze, Wakasagi, Donko

Favorite Chartreuse and Blue Baits…
-Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (Chart Blue): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
-Megabass Deep X 300 (Biwako See Through Chart): http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt

Polarized Glasses…
-Eye Surrender ESE: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
(Amber for Sight Fishing, Grey For All-Around Use)

Amazing All-Around Finesse Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: http://bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Twin Power 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Sunline SX-1 Braided Line 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Finesse Combo…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 3000: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
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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 #clearwater #finesse