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!

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Spring Swimbait Bite Is On! Big Bass Attacking Glide Baits!


We found the bass! No light rods today, its all swimbaits and heavy tackle! We knew going in that we’d probably catch a bunch of fish on the big bait so instead of throwing our favorite glide bait (S-Waver 200) we decided to mix it up and find out what else they would eat. Let’s see if these bass will eat a Baitsanity Explorer, Storm Arashi Glide, or G Ratt Sneaky Pete. (Spoiler Alert: THEY DO!) Spring swimbait fishing with glide baits can be incredible, let us show you how to be successful as we catch some nice Clearlake bass.

Glide Baits have a remarkable ability to trigger a feed response in bass. Learning how to use them to your advantage can change your Spring fishing. These baits naturally draw larger than average bass due to their size (drawing power) but if you don’t know what to do when those fish appear, it can be incredibly frustrating! Pay close attention to the guy’s hands as they twitch and work the baits to trigger a feed response and convert these bass from casual followers to aggressive biters.

We’re all struggling to adapt during these difficult times. The virus is causing lake closures, fishing bans, and a whole range of difficult circumstances for anglers. If you’re still able to get out on the water and want to maximize your limited time with a shot at a giant bass, the glide bait could be your best bet for success.

Below is a breakdown of the baits, equipment, and component upgrades the guys used to find success today. Stock hardware on most of these baits is severely lacking, you absolutely want to upgrade both the hooks and split rings to avoid bend outs when you hook the fish of a lifetime.

The Baits…
-Storm Arashi Glide (Threadfin Shad): http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1
Other Great Colors- Oikawa Mesu, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout)
-Baitsanity Antidote Slow Sink (Shad): http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Other Great Colors- Summer Shad, Killer Shad
-G-Ratt Sneaky Pete 7.5 (Hitch): http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Other Great Colors- Green Perch, Baby Trout
-S Waver 200 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Other Great Colors- Bluegill, Warden Hitch

Open Water GlideBaits (Not Used Today)…
-Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY
-Deps Slide Swimmer 250: http://bit.ly/2AfXQnF
-Gan Craft Jointed Claw 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Hardware Upgrades…
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 5 or 6: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Hooks- Owner ST-56 (3X Strong) Size 1: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Tim’s High-End Combo…
Rod- Megabass Destroyer 7’11” Onager: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 30 lb Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Matt’s Budget Combo…
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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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#Glidebait #Bassfishing #Swimbait
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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!