The best bass fishing of the year is happening now! Don’t miss it! There is no better time to get on the water and catch a bunch of fish than April. You can typically find fish in all 3 stages of the spawn and it’s not hard to catch them. If you’ve ever wanted to learn a new technique, or target a big bass, this is the time!
Bass can be caught on a mix of fast moving reaction baits and slow, bottom contact presentations. When it comes to reaction baits, we put a lot of emphasis on standing out from the crowd. We’re using baits with flash, vibration, and sound to get the bass’ attention. When it comes to soft baits, its all about a natural presentation. We find that baits with a some blue in them will often catch more fish than other colors.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt discussed in the video, including our favorite sizes and colors. We’ve also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*SHAKEY HEAD…*
•MissileBaits 6″ Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Blue Back Secret
•Big Bite Baits FinTwist Head: https://bit.ly/42dOUvH
Size: 3/16 oz
*JIGS AND TRAILERS…*
•Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Colors: The Go To, Canterbury Craw
•Netbait Paca Chunk: https://bit.ly/44ZjCsL
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue
•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of
Colors: Hematoma, The Go To
•Netbait 4″ Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe
Color: Black Shadow Flare, Summer Craw
*ALABAMA RIGS…*
•HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
Swimbait– 3″ Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT
Colors: American Shad, PB Silver
Head– Dirty Jigs Guppy: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Size: 1/8 oz, 1/0 hook
•Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Swimbait– X Zone 3.5″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Head– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 1/8 oz
*UNDERSPINS…*
•Dirty Jig Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz
•Dirty Jigs Mini Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Favorite Size: 3/16 oz
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Favorite Size: 3/16 oz, 3/0 Hook
•Xzone 2.75″ Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Storm 3.5″ Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Color: Albino Shad
*SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS…*
•Bill Lewis 1.5 ATV: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj
Colors: Red Glitter Craw, FireTruck Craw,
•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Real Shad, Mossy Shad
*LIPLESS CRANKBAIT…*
•Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: SG Threadfin, SS Shad
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Aqua Ghost
•Duo Realis Vibration Nitro (5/9 oz): https://bit.ly/3wDutwS
Colors: Red Tiger, Burning Tiger
*CHATTERBAIT…*
•ZMan Mini Max Chatterbait: https://bit.ly/3tqztzi
Color: Bluegill, Gizzard Shad
•Yamamoto 3″ Zako: https://bit.ly/2fKmSRp
Color: Green Pumpkin, Sexy Shad
•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Green Pumpkin Shad
•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Sexy Shad
*SPINNERBAIT…*
•Megabass SV–3 (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Colors: Hasu, Ayu, Gill
*BUDGET JIG COMBO…*
Rod– Cashion Element 7’3″ Medium Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT 100HS: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7’2″ MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe
Reel– Shimano SLX 70: https://bit.ly/3vPtYQ5
Line– Sunline Crank FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3fohguC
*BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7’1″ Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
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/35KSp3O
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Caught 5 on rooster tails yesterday
What is the lightest line you'd feel comfortable using for the mini underspin?
The Duo realis lipless besides bottom humping is also phenomenal fo grass ripping!
Great video. I love spinner baits. I think that would be my comfort lure for bass but options are always great to have
Great video hank, #100% watch squad..
Hi guys I'm from a small town in Michigan fishing on a very clear but weedy lake. What are your recommendations as far as bait
I need a Bass-Buddy in Clearlake!!
GREAT video as usual! Been living on that green pumpkin blue flake!
Thanks for the advice
I wish I could throw A-rigs in Minnesota
I use a under spinner head all year just different tails different times a year!!
Minnesota: Bass opener isn't until May.
I’m obsessed with jigs. Never throw t rigs anymore because just like you said, it gets the big bite. Not as many bites but much bigger
I decided to try the largo shad and I wasn’t impressed compared to a keitech. Idk if it is just the super realistic colors but they were more stiff so you had to fish them a lot faster to get them to kick.
Are the Keitechs going away, being replaced by the swammers? Why the move away?
You always have great videos. Love them.😊
Nice job!
Thank you for all the amazing content you gentlemen keep sharing. I was wondering if you could consider making a video going a little more in depth on the Piku Piku. Would love to hear all you have to say about that lure. I’m thinking, a possible topwater bed fishing lure?
What is your favorite swim bait rod reel and line combo.
I've been looking for some new baits to add to my arsenal, and these suggestions are exactly what I needed! Your top rankings always deliver the best gear. Subscribed and excited for more content from MAD RANKING!
Those Bass dash glide baits work great thanks for the info Matt and Tim
My go to is a spinnerbait late morning.
Do you guys trim your skirts on Jigs and swim Jigs?
Just went out in Texas and only caught 4 on underspin. So slow out there. Uncle was throwing shakey and didnt even get hit.
Is a classic gear release video in the works?
Thanks for the great information. Appreciate your expertise.
I don't need to buy any of these lures anymore. All I need is a minnow and jerk bait and my livescope.
You guys are awesome. Im not sure i would have ever ventured in to bass fishing if not for this channel. I was a diehard trout guy, but you guys taught me all i needed to know to get there and catch some bass!