Tag: swimbait fishing

Buyer's Guide: Swimbaits and Glide Baits!

Today’s Buyer’s Guide is all about big swimbaits! There are so many options between Glide Baits, Multi-Joints, Boot Tails, Wedge Tails, Wakes, Crankdowns, and so many more… How do you know where to start?! Swimbaits aren’t cheap so making the right choices the first time is very important. Come along as we take a look at some of our favorites!

We break our swimbaits into 3 primary categories: Trout/Kokanee, Baitfish, and Bluegill Imitators. Trout baits are typically open water baits while baitfish and bluegill imitators are cover oriented, shallow water baits. Knowing how to use each style of bait effectively is an entirely different video. Luckily, we shot an in-depth video on this subject last month and have linked it below.

In this video we’ve broken 9 baits down into these 3 categories and added 2 bonus baits. You’ll find all of the baits we discussed linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included our favorite colors with each bait, hook recommendations for rigging where applicable, as well as links to some of our favorite swimbait rods and reels.

In-depth Swimbait Video: https://youtu.be/oIck1onpMNs

Previous Buyer’s Guides…
-High End Combos: https://youtu.be/qsnnWKINVqM
-$500 Combos: https://youtu.be/GWyFdKu0nYc
-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/1k3FyjCbSgI
-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/mS5MZvmfrtE
-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/-RXLi3Yd4QY

Trout/Kokanee/Open Water Baits…
-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
Favorite Colors: Raw, Rainbow, Kokanee
-Huddleston 8” ROF 5: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ
Favorite Colors: Trout, Hitch
-Huddleston 8” ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Favorite Colors: Trout, Hitch

Baitfish/Cover Baits…
-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Favorite Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Bone
-R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Favorite Colors: Bluegill, TW Phantom, Light Trout
-Megabass Magdraft 8”: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Favorite Colors: MB Shad, MB Gizzard, White Back Shad
-Scottsboro 6” Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH
-Owner 8/0 Beast Hook 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Favorite Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light, Ol Smakey
-Savage Gear Shiner Pulse Tail 7”: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl
Favorite Colors: Green Back, White, Shad

Bluegill Baits…
-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH
Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill
-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R
Favorite Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

Bonus Baits…
-Madness Balam 245: https://bit.ly/36T1epg
Favorite Colors: Laser Hasu, Clear Hasu
-Fish Arrow Riser Jack: https://bit.ly/30FMOqw
Favorite Colors: Biwasagi, Lemonade, Pro Blue

Rods…
-G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF
-Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
-Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reels…
-Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
-Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
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 Use Daily…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Frabill Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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 #swimbait #review

Buyer's Guide: Swimbaits and Glide Baits!

Today’s Buyer’s Guide is all about big swimbaits! There are so many options between Glide Baits, Multi-Joints, Boot Tails, Wedge Tails, Wakes, Crankdowns, and so many more… How do you know where to start?! Swimbaits aren’t cheap so making the right choices the first time is very important. Come along as we take a look at some of our favorites!

We break our swimbaits into 3 primary categories: Trout/Kokanee, Baitfish, and Bluegill Imitators. Trout baits are typically open water baits while baitfish and bluegill imitators are cover oriented, shallow water baits. Knowing how to use each style of bait effectively is an entirely different video. Luckily, we shot an in-depth video on this subject last month and have linked it below.

In this video we’ve broken 9 baits down into these 3 categories and added 2 bonus baits. You’ll find all of the baits we discussed linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included our favorite colors with each bait, hook recommendations for rigging where applicable, as well as links to some of our favorite swimbait rods and reels.

In-depth Swimbait Video: https://youtu.be/oIck1onpMNs

Previous Buyer’s Guides…
-High End Combos: https://youtu.be/qsnnWKINVqM
-$500 Combos: https://youtu.be/GWyFdKu0nYc
-$400 Combos: https://youtu.be/1k3FyjCbSgI
-$200 Combos: https://youtu.be/mS5MZvmfrtE
-$100 Combos: https://youtu.be/-RXLi3Yd4QY

Trout/Kokanee/Open Water Baits…
-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
Favorite Colors: Raw, Rainbow, Kokanee
-Huddleston 8” ROF 5: http://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ
Favorite Colors: Trout, Hitch
-Huddleston 8” ROF 12: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Favorite Colors: Trout, Hitch

Baitfish/Cover Baits…
-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Favorite Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Bone
-R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Favorite Colors: Bluegill, TW Phantom, Light Trout
-Megabass Magdraft 8”: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Favorite Colors: MB Shad, MB Gizzard, White Back Shad
-Scottsboro 6” Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH
-Owner 8/0 Beast Hook 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Favorite Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light, Ol Smakey
-Savage Gear Shiner Pulse Tail 7”: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl
Favorite Colors: Green Back, White, Shad

Bluegill Baits…
-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH
Favorite Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Bluegill
-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R
Favorite Colors: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill

Bonus Baits…
-Madness Balam 245: https://bit.ly/36T1epg
Favorite Colors: Laser Hasu, Clear Hasu
-Fish Arrow Riser Jack: https://bit.ly/30FMOqw
Favorite Colors: Biwasagi, Lemonade, Pro Blue

Rods…
-G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF
-Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
-Megabass Orochi XX Leviathan: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reels…
-Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
-Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Hat: https://bit.ly/31EYB8W
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 Use Daily…

Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Frabill Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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 #swimbait #review

Swimbait Fishing For Bass | Full Seminar | Best Baits, Tricks, and Gear

20 years of swimbait knowledge in one video! How to fish swimbaits, which swimbaits work best, when to crawl a softbait, when to twitch a glide bait, and a whole lot more! Matt shows his favorite baits, gives rigging tricks, shows cadences and retrieves, and gives away some of the long kept secrets of getting fish to bite instead of follow!

Matt spent years learning how to throw swimbaits and today he’s sharing all of his hard-earned knowledge. All of the baits and equipment discussed in the video are linked below. Every link goes to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

Soft Bluegill Baits…
-Savage Gear Bluegill (Jig Hook): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH
Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Black Gill
-Savage Gear Bluegill (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct
Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill, Black Gill

Hard Bluegill Baits…
-River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Color: Bluegill
-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R
Color: Ghost Gill, Spawn Gill
-Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn
Color: Bluegill
-Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD
Colors: GG Gill, GG Wild Gill

Fast Multi-Joint Baits…
-Bull Shad Slow Sink (6″ and 7″): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad
-Triple Trout (7″ and 8″): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P
Colors: Blue Violet Shad, Bone, Trout

Open Water Glide Baits…
-Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
Colors: Trout, Kokanee, Shad
-Savage Gear Magnum Shine Glide: https://bit.ly/36LNEWj
Colors: Light Trout, Hitch, Bone
-River2Sea S-Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Trout, Warden Hitch

Cover Glide Baits…
-G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad, Baby Trout
-Savage Gear Shine Glide 185 (7.25″): https://bit.ly/30O32xB
Colors: Hitch, Gizzard, Bone
-Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Colors: Trout, Summer Shad, Shad
-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Light Trout, Warden Hitch

Boot Tail Soft Baits…
-Megabass MagDraft (6″, 8″, 10″): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Colors: MB Shad, MB Gizzard, White Back Shad
-Little Creeper 8″ Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1
Colors: LC Hitch, Just Shad, Ghost Rainbow
Little Creeper 6″ Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2
Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring
-Keitech Fat Swing Impact (6.8 and 7.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad, Ghost Rainbow Trout
-Scottsboro Tackle (6″ and 7″): http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH
Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Light, Ole Smokey
-Osprey 6″ Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
Colors: Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad, Gizzard

Wedge Tail Soft Baits…
-Huddleston 4″ Jig Hook Shad: https://bit.ly/2GC9Qrg
Colors: Mean Green, Money, Tequila
-Huddleston 8″ Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Holdover, Hitch
-Huddleston 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG
Colors: Black Gizzard, Rainbow, Green Gizzard
-Savage Gear 4D Pulse Tail Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97
Colors: Ghost Trout, Hitch, Trout
Savage Gear Pulse Tail Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl
Colors: White, Shad, Green Back

Pre-Order Soft Baits…
-Savage Gear 8″ Pulse Tail (Jig Hook): https://bit.ly/33GROg1
-Savage Gear 6″ Pulse Tail (Jig Hook): https://bit.ly/2Ib674q

Hook/Split Ring Recommendations…
-Owner ST-56 Treble Hooks (3X Strong): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
-Owner HyperWire Split Rings 3X Strong (Size 4,5,6): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
-Owner UltraWire Split Rings 4X Strong (Size 5, 6,7): http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Hook Sizes By Bait…
Size 2 Trebles: S-Waver 168, Vatalion, MagDraft 6″
Size 1 Trebles: Shine Glide, Sneaky Pete, Antidote, Triple Trout, Bull Gill
Size 1/0 Trebles: Bull Shad, Sneaky Pete (Front), S Waver 200, Magdraft 8″
Size 2/0 Trebles: Shine Glide Magnum, Baitsanity Explorer

Matt’s Line/Leader…
Main Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 35 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Budget Line- Power Pro Braid 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Budget Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt’s Favorite All-Around Swimbait Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

High-End Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Low Profile Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Budget Swimbait Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H 8′ Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Related Videos…
Underwater Swimbait Action: https://youtu.be/iye3hF1tCQo
Underwater Swimbait Strikes: https://youtu.be/OT06aiLojOI
S-Wavers: https://youtu.be/dgriRTYyqMM
Spring GlideBait Fishing: https://youtu.be/0CO7nvP7H4w

TacticalBassin Gear: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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!

#swimbait #bassfishing #beginner

Raw Fishing Footage on Clearlake! Giant Bass Caught!! Spring Bass Fishing!


Come along for a raw, unedited day on the water! The giants are moving up and the guys are ready to catch them! Its a cold, wet day but that won’t stop the guys from TacticalBassin from going fishing! If the virus has you trapped at home, we understand your pain… let us take you along for a day on the water! There will be fish catches, an 8 lber flying through the air, and even some detailed teaching about bass behavior!

Don’t have time for a 3 hour video? Jump to any of the highlights by clicking these time stamps…

-First Bass Eats A Jerkbait 5:45
-Tim Boat Flips An 8 lber! 21:45
-Weighing the 8 lber! 23:00
-Matt Explains Today’s Conditions: 34:25
-Matt Catches a 3 lber while Tim Teaches: 36:05
-Sneak Peak Inside The Jerkbait Box With Instruction: 44:40
-Meeting Awesome Fans On The Water: 50:15
-Matt Catches A 4-5 lber On The A-Rig: 52:20
-How To Choose The Right Bait For Today’s Conditions: 59:25
-Tim Teaches About Lipless Crankbaits and Cold Fronts: 1:05:15
-Matt Explains How To Choose The Best Spots: 01:12:30
-Tim Gets Broken Off By A Bass: 01:24:05
-Matt Catches Another 4-5 lber On The Rig: 01:48:15
-Tim Catches 2 lber On The Jerkbait: 01:55:50
-Tim Gives Dock Fishing Advice: 02:09:00
-Matt Catches A Giant Freshwater Clam? 02:17:00
-How To Fish Subtle Contours: 02:24:15
– Full 10 Minute Spring Fishing Seminar: 02:48:30

If you enjoyed this style of video let us know in the comments! We’re here to help you through this tough time with a steady stream of distraction and fishing information! We will not let our videos lapse despite our own lakes being shut down yesterday. Stay strong Tactical Family!

Below is a breakdown of the lures and equipment used in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We’ve also included color recommendations where relevant.

Underspin…
Hook- 5/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Swimbait- Keitech 4.8 and 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
(Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad)

Alabama Rig…
Rig- Hog Farmer BFL Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/2WtLCVK
Swimbait Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Swimbaits- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact (TW Ghost Shad): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Dummy Baits- Big Bite Finesse Swimmer (Smoke Pearl Flk): http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Lipless Crankbait…
Bait- Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
(Tim- Aurora Black, Matt- Phantom Chartreuse Shad)

Squarebill Crankbait…
Tim’s Bait- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Rooster): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Matt’s Bait- Spro Little John (Blood Craw): http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Glidebait…
Bait- GRatt Sneaky Pete (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Jerkbaits…
Tim’s bait- Lucky Craft Pointer 100 (Aurora Black): http://bit.ly/tbpointer
Matt’s bait- Lucky Craft Flash Pointer 115 (Chartreuse Shad): http://bit.ly/2aHz588
3rd bait- Jackall Rerange 110 (Blue Pearl Shad): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Tim’s Best Combo/Boat Flip Rod…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Matt’s Best Combo Of The Day…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’6″ MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC-100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Amazing “All Around” Combo For Everyday Fishing…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’2″ Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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 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!