Fishing With Spoons: Everything You Need To Know For Fall and Winter

[@aaronfortner6582]

When I see a TB video over 30 minutes I get more excited than my own tackle warehouse unboxing! Love the in depth stuff!

[@masonyancy]

I feel the same way! I know it’s about to a video I need to be engaged into. Their tips are so invaluable.

[@Danxiong]

It usually means more tackle warehouse unboxing for me.

[@DirkDigler209]

I know this is an old video but if you happen to see this comment I just caught my personal best Striper on the Delta after watching this video last week I have never even attempted a jiging spoon I had no confidence in it but I got 16 stripers and a 23 pound monster I’ve never been so happy I took your advice and swapped hardware!! Thanks man Great video

[@bassinbilliards6279]

We love watching you guys use techniques on camera. Really gives us the idea of what you're actually doing versus learning every detail on paper.

[@KevinOReilly12684]

I really like the full length videos. Ive watched that 1.5hr one without leaving my chair. I sweat the long videos especially the swimbaits, but honestly this channel is what inspired me for the past three years. Broke my hand in 3 places and my wrist so ive been out with surgery and therapy and i go out and grind, borrowing Matt and Tim's confidence!

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Unbelievable. Talk about a teaching moment. That shot of your graph and the way you explained everything just incredible. You guys are the best.

[@matthoo81]

I love these guys. The information is unbelievably detailed and helpful. And the information on how to keep the fish alive is as important to me as how to catch them.

[@emach07]

I'm not a big spoon fishing guy nor a Bass guy. I like the cast masters and also the Mepps Syclops and noticed some of the Syclops knock offs had rings on them but the Mepps didn't so was wondering whether to put a ring on even though I use snaps. So found this video and I couldn't shut it off lolol watched the whole thing GREAT video!! That semi-slack on the way down tip just alone was well worth it. I always had complete slack and wondered why I rarely ever catch fish with spoons.Thanks a bunch!! 😍

[@christopher9076]

I'm glad you brought up the versatility of the 6'10" Expride. I use mine for so many things. It's my favorite rod, and I wouldn't have bought it without your recommendation. Thank You Matt!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thats great! I'm so glad you're happy with it too!

[@fishingva9946]

Same it is an amazing overall rod.

[@Tbowie13]

This is awesome. 20 years ago I used a Vexlar to spoon fish suspended winter bass and stripers when I'd fish Bull Shoals and Norfork Lake in Arkansas. It was extremely effective back then just using my ice fishing flasher...electronics have come so far over the last 20-25 years!

[@gospideygo8781]

Another golden nugget filled video by TB! Thanks guys, you’re the best!

[@rogerhall5532]

If I want fishporn i go other places if I need knowledge its tactical bassen all the way ty so much for these videos

[@damienschmersal1262]

Go back and watch their tactical edits if you need fish porn!!! Some GIANTS

[@legionssb]

Damn.

[@figueroa2191]

Hahaha so true. “Welcome back to tactical bassssin” my kids even say it lol. They are truly amazing. Thank you for all your knowledge guys

[@rogerhall5532]

They do catch a lot of fish but i mainly come here for knowledge and have increased my fishing captured by double

[@LtOsprey]

I’ve heard Slab Dynasty has some great fishing porn

[@Mjones8383]

Now you guys are here, come south to AL and get on the Coosa river lakes and do battle with some football spots.

[@nolana4211]

awesome videos, I learn more from a single tactical vid than I do in a whole day of school.

[@stevenreyes9678]

I watched multiple spoon jigging videos and this one gave me the best advice.

[@toddmauldin8841]

This is the best instructional video using slabs I have ever watched. Thank you!!!!

[@brianbartos6388]

Best descriptions of tactics for spoon jigging by far ! Nice Job !

[@jamesbarron1202]

I catch big flatheads on jigging spoons every year in late fall and winter. I put 4X saltwater hooks on mine. I got tired of getting bent out. Most are between 20 and 30 lbs. My biggest is 40.

[@jamesh7469]

Think it would work for blue cats?

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@jamesh7469 I’ve caught blues on spoons when they’re gorging on Shad schools in late fall but not nearly as much as flatheads and blues are way more abundant on my home lake. I’d estimate 200 blues for every flathead. Your much better off using Shad for blues. I catch more flatheads on spoons than I do on bait. They’re aggressive predators like a bass.

[@treymurphy6398]

Whenever I wanna nerd out I watch your video. You get so excited. It's cool

[@joshuabrown9955]

This guy is just a Fantastic teacher. I Love this guys tutorials.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Fall is one of the times of year that I have most confidence in the spoon!

[@amusingfishing]

I think that fishing is the only matters that you attempt to catch a fish. Doing so brings you close to nature. Thanks for sharing this informative video...

[@hitmhard]

You guys should have a million subs!! Boat loads of knowledge! Thank you!

[@Darkman-Fishing]

Totally agree 100%

[@masonyancy]

It truly blows my mind how these guys don’t! Slowly and surely though. My best friend has been watching them for years and put me on them this year and I’ve put quite a few friends on these guys alone.

[@jerrywhitworth316]

I like the way the sierra one's look! I'm going to look for it next time I'm in the fishing section. Thank You For ANOTHER INFORMATIVE VIDEO!!!!

[@chuckybarto7211]

“Hang on boss I gotta take a 38 min break” boss: but we only get 15 min breaks? “Not today” lol

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Nothing like clocking in before you take your morning dump to watch Tactical Bassin’ video’s. Oh, I better get back to work. It’s almost break time.

[@tb9734]

Being a "line watcher" can go a long ways. Thanks for the great info.!

[@CanadianBasserman]

I dont use the spoon much.... well pretty much never.... but its always great learning! You guys are awesome!

[@masonyancy]

I use it on striper more than anything! Worked quite well for me so far

[@frankminer4061]

Now this is how you make an educational video. Great attention to detail.

[@kendalkenny1843]

I'm glad I found you . Your not afraid to give a trick away its not like I'm going to catch your fish .

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

The baitfish are schooling up here in Georgia! I'll have to throw a spoon soon!

[@starwars095]

Hey Mat: Love the tactical video’s as always keep up the good work. Although it’s still not a huge number I’m seeing more pro bass anglers switching to an aluminum boat in recent years than ever before. That said it would be great if you guys could do a video on your prospective on how far aluminum boats have come and compare in recent years to fiberglass boats including thoughts on performance quality handling (especially in rough water) room/storage and price? Thanks...🚤🎣🤔😎🐝

[@taddbednar3641]

I would love to see a Rod Buyers Guide video that shows us a rod length/power/action recommendation and tells us what techniques you can use for each. Like me for example, if I wanted to buy 5 baitcasters and 2 spinning rods to cover every technique, what would you recommend? Budget, medium and high end examples would be great. I'd probably spend more to have say a 6'10" Expride and a 7'2" MH Expride, but go budget for a frogging/flippin' rod.

[@masonyancy]

Why don’t you have 5 rods for 5 baitcasters? Seems redundant having to take the reel off and line to put on another reel.

[@taddbednar3641]

@@masonyancy is this a serious response? Or is this a normal question from a 4th grade level reading comprehension semi functional human? Let me spell it out for you.... I have seven rods, and seven reels. 5 baitcasters, (rods and reels) and two spinning (rods and reels). There are many times in life where people should just shut up and mind their own business before they put their foot in their mouth. This was one of them. Shut up dummy.

[@mikesawyer6742]

Great education on spoons. Now I’m not afraid to use them I only have 2 small ones. Thank you so much!!!!!

[@danham3344]

That was a great video. I have always wanted to know exactly how to fish those spoons. Thanks Matt!

[@rekeys1986]

Thanks so much! I learned a lot from your teaching.

[@mikegardiner3934]

Great tip on Spots Matt. I’ve noticed that sometimes when dropshotting for them. 🙂

[@billswenson7090]

Excellent video ! Ready to use these tips on my local striper lakes!

[@UncleMike04]

I just realized that all the rods, reels, boats, everything, all the baits. It all could be written off in taxes as a business expense. So.. damn. A lot of money comin back. That’s awesome

[@michaelmoore2498]

Morning Matt. Are you looking for fish on the graph or just going to high percentage spots?

[@fishingva9946]

Expride 6 10 is the real deal. Jerkbaits, poppers, crankbaits with light wire hooks. Awesome rod.

[@TheJTTaylor000]

That was awesome Matt. So much information. I will be trying this this weekend.

[@jasonrogers3760]

Have y’all tried fishing Lake Brownwood , Texas?Just curious if so what results did y’all have? I have to give y’all a very big thank y’all for teaching not only me but every beginner how, when, what, and where to fish. I only watch y’all and Mr. Jensen the flukemaster y’all explain so much it’s unreal. By the way are y’all going to be doing any fishing with the flukemaster? Guys keep up the good work and have a blessed day!

[@brianhinckley684]

great job! you guys sold all of the spoons........ in fact you have sold out everything you talk about at TackleWarehouse! Great job! Matt And Tim are kickin" "A"......... go get em' guys! Thanks for all the great info!

[@dannyuematsu9704]

First time using the 1 3/4 oz Uv black Shad last weekend and landed 7lb lmb and 15 lb cat. Both PBs !

[@dannyuematsu9704]

Love your guys videos, thank you!

[@jacklieu28]

Should had watch this awesome vid before hitting the delta last week for Stripers. Thanks Matt :D

[@CapnPink28]

Needed this video.....here in Southern Ohio, they are DEEP!! Thanks guys!!!!

[@JG-iw8mh]

I’m still waiting for Richard Gene to fly by screaming wooooo.

[@ObeseHeifer]

Cuz it’s gooooooooood fer ya!

[@DeltaBassBuster]

I've always bent my basic narrow jigging spoons you've mentioned!! :-)

[@shaunroberts9361]

Wow. Thank you for this Matt. This was really a kool video for sure. Good job with the video and the little gold Nuggets you threw out...

[@adamkasper4836]

I pulled out my dads old spoons last week and had a great result

[@joeb7508]

Great tutorial Matt! I’ve got everything I need now. Thanks 😊

[@dustinroadway6108]

Im dying to do some spoon fishing at my local lake but there’s a lot of snags. I don’t really like losing gear. I was gonna try some of my blue fox casting spoons with a single hook.

[@huffman476]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Zoom in on your lures etc.!!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

I need to give this a try DEFINITELY!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@50snvscs]

Your videos are so helpful.....since you've traveled so much could you or Tim do 1 that breaks down specific regions. I'm here in the Midwest (Kansas) and I noticed 3 weeks ago they were hitting the lipless craw pattern when everyone said they won't be for weeks, I absolutely killed them on hopping it like you guys said when not 1 other person caught fish that week.

[@donprater2754]

Thanks for making us better fishermen!

[@bzeigler207]

Under what circumstances (if any) would you use/choose a blade bait over a jigging spoon for a vertical presentation? Great video....

[@tacticalbassin]

The real advantage of the blade is that it can be fished across bottom very effectively but we do fish them vertically in really cold water.

[@ferrosjewellers4558]

That was helpful, I'm going out tomorrow and try . Thanks

[@Hatedepot]

Matt! Awesome video-I have the same Solix setup as you but never have gotten it dialed in to see that live action. Would you be able to share your Solix Mega DI+ settings or have a Humminbird tutorial?

[@mikegullette]

Great video thanks for sharing. Love it.

[@brandonsmith606]

Man I love your videos and you have turned me into a tackle junkie

[@frankh2213]

That new Zodias is so nice, I can't wait to get one.

[@johnlarocco2661]

Thanks always looking for help.

[@420RyanBruce]

You guys have more subscribers than a few of the fishing legends combined..Roland Martin, Jimmy Huston, Ike... Its got to feel good. There definitely is a reason tacticalbassin has more subscribers than the others.

[@diggingwithcruzie1594]

New sub man thank you for showing me how to use a spoon I was casting and feeling it in

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!

[@michael476b]

That was the best video yet.

[@soccermanunlv]

Just bought 2 Krocodile spoons, didn't realize they were friggin 3oz a piece. What kinda rod/reel should I be looking at when using these? Seems the stripers in my area love em. Guess I should post a little more info, can't afford 250 dollar rods and another 200 for a reel, can i get a budget conscious rod/real that should handle them fine. Thanks in advance.

[@CHIPPOFISHING]

Great presentation

[@derekwilliams6403]

Have you guys thrown the VMC hybrid bladed treble hook with your spoons yet instead of the Feather treble to get finicky bass to eat?

[@areddfishing7473]

So what spoons would you use that your maybe actually cast? Like pitching into boat docks?

[@treytrey8214]

I'm sitting here trying to remember if I've ever even caught a bass on a spoon. I've caught white perch, crappie, sunfish of all kinds, striper, catfish, and saltwater species of all kinds on spoons, from really big 8 inch spoons, to the little itty bitty Johnson spoons like you get in a 3 pack at wal mart. I've thrown em quite a bit for bass but never had any luck I can think of over the years. I know if you know how to do it , its alot more effective. I just don't know how to. I have found schools of bass on my lake and dropped down to em, with all sizes, shapes, colors, and used barely flip flopping it on the bottom, to jacking the spoon with one hand on butt of rod. One on the reel. I think I miss alot of bites with spoon unless I'm just working it really really slow with braid to a leader. I can't feel anything much unless I'm using braid to fluro leader specifically bot mono. I'm going to play with them alot more this winter.

[@BrandonX444X]

Been waiting on this vid. Love spoon fishing

[@HaydenBye1221]

Do you find the swivel directly on the spoon gives better action than a swivel a couple feet above the spoon with leader direct tied to spoon? I'm usually using my jigging spoons on braid to leader so I guess with fluoro the way you do it is less knots to worry about.

[@joelmaske2493]

Dang those r some good looking spoons

[@hustlewantstop9625]

Great info!!!🚤🎣😎

[@neilavellino905]

Hey Matt I want to pair up the Zodias heavy 7.5 with the DC type 150 reel. Is that going to effect performance. Also besides the heavy spoons can I use this rod for heavy flipping , Frogs or any other type of fishing?

[@fredericksharp4028]

Matt I'm new at watching these video and they are great but how do I find the descriptions and etc. and where to buy

[@rookiehooksetslt3352]

Yes release deep fish quickly. Conservation leads to better fishing 👍🎣

[@Honks34]

Gotta try the new LiveTarget spoons. They’re LEGIT.

[@sown5996]

is there any reason to use soft bait on spoons? I've seen it done but I've always had luck catching bass without it

[@josepha.4072]

Did y'all move to Tennessee ? I noticed Tim said chicamauga in a recent video I watched also. I'm sure I'm late.

[@frankcarter3361]

Great video as always. Would you use the same rod/reel setup if there was a chance for a large stripper(>30lbs).

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, that 7'5" is what I use for striper also

[@robstone1489]

Thanks again. You guys rock! When is the Tv show on Outdoor Channel premiering?👌👌

[@artemporkhun1407]

Hi guys did you try new poison adrena 6'10 medium? How it stands against expride in jerkbait world ? Thank you

[@saizonetv6648]

Nice lures sir new friend fish on

[@ObeseHeifer]

I try to force a spoon bite lol. It’s so much fun when they’re eating it.

[@jacobmiller9292]

Are y’all going to get livescope on yalls rigs?

[@wwedryingpepper7314]

Can u do a updated video on buzzbaits again iv. Heard there good in the fall

[@get-n-hookedonbeaverfishin3373]

What kind of brand of spoons are they???

[@ChrisSheridan-i8u]

What’s the brand and model of these spoons

[@gewglesux]

News to me... I kinda like that Yellow Plastic Box. Thanks Guys!

[@marshall2294]

Took the plunge and Ordered my first Expride this week

[@tacticalbassin]

Nice!!

[@marshall2294]

@@tacticalbassin how does the dobyns champion xp compare to the expride is it even close?? Prices are similar. Just from what I've seen and read if your in the mid to upper 200s expride is a no brainer

[@tacticalbassin]

Dobyns makes some excellent rods. Their Fury and some of the Champ Extremes are absolute stand outs. But in the 200's Expride is king IMO.

[@marshall2294]

@@tacticalbassin that's what I figured as well thanks!! I'm a shimano fanboy anyway so was already leaning expride lol

[@richardbossman9875]

I know it’s not the same as these spoons but I’ve never heard y’all talk about swimming spoons for vegetation and cover.

[@brianphillips3927]

like a johnsons weedless minnow lol its not the 70's

[@jacobproveaux]

My dad had a 13 lb hybrid pull the eye out of a wahoo spoon at the boat

[@larrymccreary5144]

Howl long is the leader of mono from braid

[@kylebrandstattfishing7270]

How much water clarity do you need to fish a spoon effectively?

[@triggerhappyreviews]

I've got to stop watching you guys. Every dang time i have to go to the tackle store after i do.

[@DavidNBass]

Between similar powered expride and zodias, which one is the better choice? Which has the best sensitivity? I wanted to order 7.6 MH expride but now I don’t know...

[@tacticalbassin]

The Expride is significantly more sensitive but both are really sensitive compared to other rods. I love that 7'6" MH and Heavy Expride but for the spoon I like the handle length of the Zodias. 👍

[@DavidNBass]

@@tacticalbassin thank you so much!!!

[@joshuatenenbaum6657]

matt "spaghetti screen" allen. awesome vid

[@420RyanBruce]

A little off topic but anyone feel free to answer if you know.. I'm new to blade baits and I was vertical jigging using the Damiki Vault with 10lb sunline sniper as a leader and it seemed like every other cast/drop I was getting tangled up in the treble hooks. Am I doing something wrong or is there something I can do to make that happen less? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@tacticalbassin]

Heavier leader 👍 That 10 lb is so supple the hook easy catches on it on the drop. Switch to a 15 lb or heavier mono or fluorocarbon, instant improvement.

[@420RyanBruce]

@@tacticalbassin thanks for the tip!

[@johncatelli8767]

Matt time to look for giant strippers here in NJ. Love to swim Bucktail but I started to spoon jig a few yrs back just killer in 25+ ft. November December are just smoking in these Manhattan estuaries. If you guys ever get up this way you won't be disappointed!