How To Catch Bigger Spring Bass (The Easy Way)

[@michael476b]

Tried what you said in the video. I fished some secondary points close to the channel with tight contours. I didn't find a school but caught males and females. Thanks Matt.

[@abrahamchairez6291]

I went to my local lake yesterday after watching this video. And I came across a school on this one point. Caught 3 lil dink’s landed 2 of them and them WHAM! Landed my NEW PB! Oh man thanks a lot for all the awesome info.

[@jasondaniels209]

Hey Matt & Tim. You probably won’t see this message, I’m really hoping you do. Could you do a video on how to retrieve a gut hooked fish or just an awkward hooked fish. That’s about the only tip from yous I haven’t inquired yet. I know it would be a hard vid but it would be a super super helpful vid. That and another updated knot video. I learned the blood knot from your older knot vid but I could see many of the other knots you tied. Older cameras and uploading in SD will do that. An updated one would be siiiiiick! Very very helpful as well! Thanks guys for everything. Really appreciate everything you do for the sport and the community’s from the easy to the west! 👍

[@jccullen6408]

Really enjoyed the video!

[@garylukas3476]

Awesome information love it. Totally makes sense. It works i should know.....

[@dustinedmiston8165]

Love it guys!

[@DWSOutdoors]

@11:38 for some sick random bike tricks!

[@BigBearFishing]

Good tutorial Matt!

[@jamesweisenhorn6373]

Ok, love the channel! You give the best info on the net. Not everyone have a 21’ bass boat. Help me teach me how to decide on which techniques I need to take in my little (but nice) 17’ war-eagle bass boat. If I have 8 or 9 rods in the boat I’m almost overwhelmed. Thanks!

[@gregjakubowski938]

I'm an old school Buck Perry kind of guy so there are four things I look for in any fishing video: depth and lure speed, water temperature, and water clarity. Tell me that and I can select the appropriate lure that I have confidence and I'm on my way. I'd encourage you guys to note that in your summaries.

[@tacticalbassin]

I recommend a spoon plug :-) I like you Greg, you're obviously well grounded and thinking wayyyy more than the average angler!!

[@gregjakubowski938]

@@tacticalbassin Thanks much. I'm not much of a troller, except very occasionally for walleye, so I've never used a spoonplug. Buck poured the foundation for us.

[@MoarCoffeePlzzz]

sick wheelie

[@davidbaker4879]

Love the way you explain everything

[@CoLtS1821JOSH]

I went almost a year without watching your videos. Man it’s nice to start watching you again

[@CBALLZ666]

This exact scenario played out for my buddy and I a week or so ago. We found em stacked up in spot and my buddy caught one on an underspin. I spot locked the boat and we just kept throwing the underspin to the same spot and I broke my PB twice in one day and we caught a 20 pound bag. Best day of fishing I’ve ever had. Thanks Tactical Bassin.

[@gregc2621]

Niice

[@DrewPWeiner21]

Come to WI.... where we still have ice on our lakes.

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

Thank you Matt & Tim for the great A-rig tips. Finally had a great day using them for both numbers and size, at least in northern Illinois. I now have the confidence to throw them more frequently

[@TaterRidgeWalker]

that jackall 110 has caught me more fish this spring then any other bait! thanks guys

[@collinbarnett9498]

11:41 buddy pops a wheelie😂

[@testme504]

I will never forget the day i got on a mega school mid summer on a main lake point. I literally sat on 1 spot for hours deep cranking a 6XD an DT22 catching fish after fish even caught 2 fish on 1 6XD twice!!! A day ill never forget. Caught over 100 fish between the 2lb-6lb range. Great video guys

[@MrBurtonaz]

Hi guys, I really enjoy your videos and they are very helpful. I am having a hard time finding fish and then once I do find them not really known what to throw. Any help?

[@TheKodiakWay]

Thoughts on big spoons this type of year?

[@caderudiger4038]

Insane how Texas has already gone through this transition, and I caught fish for the past month and a half doing exactly what you’re saying.

[@brandon87ize]

Iv been watching you guys for a long time and your gear has went from good to fantastic. (Meaning rods and reels). I’m extremely jealous at some of those setups!! Fishing with the Ferrari’s of the bass world.

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I really wish I could get you guys out to my lakes to show me if all of your tips actually work here. I don't know if it's me or if the normal stuff just doesn't work in my lakes. I would love to have you guys come out and spend a day catching fish over 12" to prove that it's me and not the lakes. I have caught a some fish over 12", but they're few and far between...

[@xDx0xUxGx]

Hell, I'd be happy to catch more than 2 or 3 fish, regardless of size, in a full day of fishing

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

Nice to see that finally no one was parked on that point... just back in time to catch the 3rd spawning wave in Florida and literally found bass off a point just like that.

[@NRVOutdoors]

Well I agree about 50% but there's another half that schooling technique just doesn't apply to in the spring. Especially when you start talking during the spawning weeks. And it may be a east coast thing but bigger bass when found with small schoolies are often always way out to the side of a school or directly on the bottom with no intention to come up even a foot.

[@skrewflanders]

Love to see a kayak buyers guide or more on what led you guys to buy the ones you did.

[@smokinfasts1973]

Kevin M they did a video about it last year something about the pedals turn a prop instead of fins

[@skrewflanders]

@@smokinfasts1973 ya i remember that but something a little more indepth would be nice.

[@tatebuster73]

Tacticalbassin and morning coffee almost makes going to work bearable

[@azbasshead]

Yea but then you daydream at work about bass fishing for half the day

[@derekwilliams8942]

@@azbasshead 😄

[@derekwilliams8942]

I caught a ten pounder once in a day dream at work haha

[@tatebuster73]

I work for the city. I day dream all day lmao

[@stanwilliamson]

Glad to see your articles in the latest BASS FLW and Bassmaster magazines.

[@goshbob]

Another great video. You had me smiling as you described catching "the biggest bass you have ever seen". I love it. I hope to put this into action. I don't have long on Pre-spawn in Georgia, our water temp is 58-60 ring now on Lake Lanier. Thanks for all the awesome info.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

Question do the rods that says like Carolina rig crankbait jerkbaits ect..does that really matter...are should u be more focused on length an heavy medium lite action? Does this have effect on how sensitive a rod is why they say what the company makes the rod to do

[@chrismarcallino3689]

What you were talking about at the end of the video, exactly what happened to me at Melones. Found a school, a fish on 12 casts in a row. Each time getting bigger until the second to last fish was a 5 1/2 lber. As always, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@wahzhazhewahtsemoin5510]

Good morning!

[@matra904]

What is the best(cheap/affordable)big swimbait rod for throwing glide baits up.(6-8inch glides)

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

You should explain to the new to fishing or younger guys/gals how to log their outings in a simple easy to use way for future reference. As a guide I’m sure you log your guided trips. I just use the notes on my phone and log, date/water/air temp/frontal conditions/successful & unsuccessful baits/catches and some depth and location notes. I’ll screen shot that note and keep it with my fish photos for the day in their own dated folder AND! Back up your photos. Nothing would suck more than losing several years of data

[@cc-ty3gg]

Excellent video.. great tips. Thanks

[@jrbz88]

When you you say " in ponds check the structure transitioning from the shallow to deeper ares", I am not sure what that means? Am I looking for those tight transitional lines on the navigational chart? or am I looking for underwater structure like a a giant rock, a bush etc in the area with those tight transitional lines? I am just not sure what I should be looking for? On a side, absolutely incredible wheelie at 11:38! well done young bucks!

[@chrisfisher3900]

What Dobyns rod would you guy suggest for strictly a worm rod? I don’t care for spinning rods at all. Would be throwing anything between Texas rigged worms,shakyheads,drop shots. Thanks for any help.

[@BcuOchoa]

How quickly would you change lures if you got a few bites and then it stopped?

[@robbyatwood7734]

The lake I fish on has barely any deeper water structure. Just shallow water structure like trees and a couple docks. What do you suggest I look for?

[@cesarlugo1734]

Can i fish a huddleston swimbait in the summer

[@rm709]

The excitement and knowledge you have about bass fishing is amazing guys! Thanks for sharing!!

[@crowejr77]

Thanks Matt, keep em coming. Nice to see you in BM mag.

[@cadegriffin2030]

How much are the TB hoodies

[@californiafishing700]

Good tips! My friend just caught a 9lb of a bed

[@DWSOutdoors]

Probably one of the best tips for getting some of those pre spawn bass in those schools! Thanks lol Now I have even more lures to buy!!!

[@afrikaanseboer7126]

Is Pat Cullen underrated?

[@ybnrml1955]

Continually the best fishing info on the web, thanks TB

[@Hickology]

I just wish my lakes would unfreeze now :(

[@kennethfieldsjr.968]

I like how you don’t try to dummy up the fishing videos and make it seem like y’all catch mega bags every time out. Sometimes it’s just tough fishing. I have much respect for you guys not doing that and keeping it real. Thanks for the great tips! Keep it up! 💪🏼 💯

[@jamesreid679]

You need to come spend some time in southern marshes. When the depth only changes a couple of feet over several square miles and everything you see is grass of some sort most of these tips don't seem to matter as much. Love your channel though.

[@tacticalbassin]

Quite the contrary, Clearlake where we live is the exact same. We speak nationally though not all of it applies to our own water. Our bays have nearly zero transition with expansive tullie flats... the secondaries, flats. Etc still apply but they take a different shape. Weed edges, pinch points, etc fill the roles.

[@kentm7465]

I was excited to see Matt’s article on clear lake in Bassmaster magazine this month! They called him a trophy specialist. Props man!

[@yaushaas]

I don't think I've ever heard you guys use Savage gear fishing lures. Is there a reason?

[@shtty17]

3:49 Matt Allen giving good instruction, Matt Allen jacking one. Sick sequence

[@oneatimeproductions7566]

Hey Matt, What Alabama rig are you using in your video's. I know you say Yum flash mobs but that head is not a Yum head. In fact. there Isn't a head on there at all . It looks like shrinked wrapped tubing around the wires.

[@theopenear4745]

Matt, I saw the NorCal Grand Slam feature in Bassmaster where you spoke about Clear Lake and New Bullards Bar! Great read! Figured I’d see some input from Tactical in a NorCal article!

[@jerrymcafee1856]

Matt. Can I come fish with you?

[@Dss-bm3rz]

That's crazy they kept hitting the same color bait on your A rig. My mind is reeling with ideas now, try multiple colors and baits to find out what they are looking for..

[@israelvillarreal649]

why you only use shimano reels

[@tacticalbassin]

We own Shimano, Daiwa, Lews, 13, Plfueger, ikuma, and quantum... we just talk about what we like as we find them.

[@israelvillarreal649]

@@tacticalbassin ok is because i never see other reels in your videos

[@kennethbrown3853]

Everyone talks about rising water conditions, what about falling water conditions?

[@MaximilianTheBassFisherman]

I have heard from multiple other resources that the biggest fish spawn first Edit: one of which was kvd

[@kylefetes454]

Love vids keep them coming, any bank fishing videos coming at all ?

[@taylormarcel5074]

Would love to fish with Matt one day

[@sincitycapital]

He runs a guide service so you can for the right price!

[@alexatack580]

you can for a grand

[@jamesthegr8100]

Yea it cost money but he doesn’t just take you out on a simple fishing guide he shows you where the big bass live on clear lake and shows you how to catch them.

[@legionssb]

We all would

[@kingofaces4384]

11:40 enter kid riding a wheelie stage right.

[@V1Sim]

I would love to see what these schools of largemouth look like on ur Solixs, since i purchased my solix graphs the only schools i find are white bass and hybrids lol but with spring here hopefully it wont be long til I find a wad of them

[@fgor]

I've been lucky enough to fish one of this mega-schools. With a few differences, my local pond is small so the largest fish on the school was a 6 lber. Also, this was in February because I live in Mexico so pre-spawn and spawn happen much earlier in the year. Anyways, I catched a bunch on reaction baits, but the largest one, my PB to this date, fell for good ol ned rig 🤣 Best fishing experience of my life.

[@niccastleberg4951]

What would be a good bait caster combo under 200? I think I might get a shimamo six reel with a slx rod or bass c rod.

[@noahedwards8970]

What electronics do y'all run?? I tried to use the link in the description and it says page not found. Everything else works good though! Favorite fishing channel on KZbin!

[@tae2oonicee]

Hey I fish off bank and at a creek by my house but I have yet to catch a bass I’ve tried almost every bait you could thing of from live worm to an Alabama rig could you give us any tips and technical things I should do do get one on the hook????

[@josephf9019]

Matt you two should sell us some of your gear since you guys have so much. Just an idea so you guys can buy more gear!!!!

[@erniesanders3724]

As usual another great video. Thanks Matt. Weather starting to warm up in The Bluegrass State. Can't wait to try your tips. God Bless you and yours.

[@Crippler74]

I noticed you had Braid on with your a-rig today. What line do you prefer for your A-Rigs? Do you prefer straight braid, braid to a fluro leader or straight fluorocarbon? Great video! I love y’alls stuff.

[@Redwash48]

thomas rouse II if I had to guess it was a braided main line and a mono leader

[@amathis3244]

They have a video titled something like “everything you need to know about spring a-rigs” from last year I believe. They give detailed advice on specific rods and line to use with which rig. It’s in the video description as well in that particular video

[@Crippler74]

Adam Mathis, thanks for the heads up. I will have to check that video out. These guys are great. Very informative. I have been bass fishing seriously since I was a child but I am just now learning about A-Rigs and how to use them. I have had my most success using 20 lb fluorocarbon with them.

[@Ryan-je9nn]

Shoutout to the kid riding the awesome wheelie!

[@MistaGrim]

I hear you, Shimano DC....

[@bladerunner766]

what tips do you have for bank anglers for the pre spawn/spring in General?

[@bladerunner766]

@@NealVan you can fish for peacocks and other stuff there. I'd take that over up north. I can drive anywhere I want to, but I'll always be limited to the bank for now

[@WillSelbyKayakFishing]

Thanks for the info Matt it's always appreciated. if the water is warm enough for fish to spawn but the wind is still pretty bad beating up the banks do you think the fish will move deeper to spawn, wait until the wind is gone, or find Banks sheltered from the wind to spawn?

[@izapitty1]

Matt do you think the same holds true on the delta where the fish will school on the deeper tulle points and grass ledges

[@taylormarcel5074]

I’m 14 and love to fish

[@Jeremy5000i]

Thanks for the information brother! Love yer vids💚

[@nswanson27]

Can you do a complete tear down and cleaning video of the Shimano Chronarch MGL please? I haven’t found any videos of people working on/maintaining them. Or just a video in general that explains how you guys personally manage your high end Shimano’s.

[@justinestay7837]

Love the videos we’re about 2 months ahead of y’all as far as the bass transition

[@_Mr.Giraffe]

This is literally like a study guide before an exam. Lol

[@prestonchrisman7382]

dudes popping some sick wheelies in the back

[@danielallegretti6789]

10:45

[@glentibbs3327]

Can u do a essential rod / reel combo setup video ? Great videos guys.

[@jamesamaro]

Caught plenty on Kentucky lake thanx for all the tips tactical bassin squad.

[@LT1BURNOUT]

Does this apply to smallmouth too? or do they behave differently?

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

I just cant catch anything on the A-rig... I've tried multiple times.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@NealVan it probably is depending on where your located. Top water and shallow running can work some year round, but they and spinners never really shine until the fish move up around the banks. Even with the Alabama Rigs it's usually best during the times when it's warming and the minnow and shad come up shallow.

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

@@NealVan I have done well on chatterbaits and spinners myself... The water tempeture where im at is around 58-61 degrees tho. The biggest one this year I got carolina rigging a finesse worm.

[@GreatLakesAngler]

That bow moved an awful lot to the left after you spot locked the motor????

[@treyferguson9393]

How do you get swimbait followers to bite man!!!!!!!!! I was using a magdraft today and had multiple fish, including some giants follow right up to me and never commit, I tried pausing, faster, slower, bigger, smaller, multiple colors, high in water column fast, high and slow, low and crawling, then i tried square bill, jerk bait, then whacky rig then drop shot. I have a weakness for seeing fish and not moving until I catch them or have to leave. I don't have a boat so I am bank fishing public ramps. The only thing they had interest in was that magdraft swimbait by mega Bass. I would throw down beside or under dock, they would come up and follow but not commit. Tried to make em react but didn't work. I even went super finesse because I saw shore minnows and figured they were feeding on them. Used the smallest swimbait I had on a weighted hook, nothing. Thanks

[@cgrant8708]

Water temp? Always curious

[@taylormarcel5074]

Awesome I love your vids guys keep up the good work.

[@Unspoke]

What should I do when I fish my local pond where I can only walk around the bank and boats and wading is not allowed? How do I find those big monster bass (which I have seen) in the pond?

[@jacobmiller9292]

Love the tournament talon, but on the top hook version after one fish they don’t run true most the time

[@Broken_n_Famous]

Where's is that place it's beutyfull there

[@derekwilliams8942]

California

[@derekwilliams8942]

Pretty sure it was on a body of water called Clear Lake

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

The A rig in this video doesn’t look like a flash mob jr what is it

[@tacticalbassin]

You're correct, it's a custom 6-wire a friend made for me from extra thin wire. This was a unique video in which the content of the video and the actual fishing have very little to do with one another.

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

TacticalBassin lol does that friend make more I love the flexibility in that the strike king falls apart but work good in Michigan where I live

[@thomaskasekamp9653]

If I still have 20” of ice, am I in prespawn???? I could cut a large channel so I could make a few casts? Sometimes life is so unfair! Hurry up spring!

[@BigRigOutdoors]

You guys need to talk with TW about setting up a a section on their site for the stuff you talk about in your video so we the shopper don't have to go back and forth between TW and your video when placing an order.

[@240Sil]

Use their blog site. They update it and everything is organized nicely.

[@shtty17]

You pretty much know if it's sold out, it's been featured on TacticalBassin lol. Jk but not really

[@240Sil]

@@shtty17 Yea usually Dirty Jigs are in good colors are back ordered

[@derek.pearson2]

What was the water temp when you were fishing? Pls comment👌 And I love the hunting for schools of bass, I would like to see more of these types of videos. WELL DONE

[@m2m-minutestomidnightbassi925]

Derek Pearson I’ve asked several times if they would include water temps for at least their fall, winter and spring videos but have only seen it mentioned once. It was in the video saying to use red or red orange baits when the water temps hit 50. Matt also said in that video that he doesn’t normally mention water temps because he doesn’t think it’s that important. It’s one of very few things I disagree with them on. I think due to where all their viewers live it’s very important. I have 47 degree water temps today, here in Northern Illinois, which is probably what techniques their videos were showing 2 months ago. Just my opinion

[@bigcountryoutdoors1870]

Awsome video as always tight lines from Arkansas I'm headed out I'm my kayak this morning

[@soldiermffm1969]

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