Spring Buyer's Guide: Crankbaits, Chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits, And Other Hard Baits!

[@titaniumcrayon3090]

I like how you guys mention upcoming videos in the description, that is very nice and gives us a lot to look forward too!

[@bassman6211]

Tactical basssin cliffhangers. Lol

[@steves9589]

Does red work in Florida lakes? Never tried because I usually fish grass areas.

[@Berto-1117]

@@steves9589 yeah man it works. We have a bunch of lakes here with the red cichlids and bas destroy those. I have a red swimbait that immitates a cichlid and i kill it with that bait

[@oldeschoolbob1022]

Thank you. I will echo some others' request that you extend this series to all four seasons. Your videos are very informative, helpful and enjoyable. Thanks again!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Bob! We'll take that into consideration. We really didn't intend to expand through the seasons but we may have to.

[@robm9181]

Yes the chatterbait has this year already being the best winter-spring ever for me.

[@jaaypriest1018]

Keep the buyer's guides coming!!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks man! We've got a few more left to go 😎

[@n.c.f.outdoors1954]

These buyers guides are simply awesome!! Not going to lie due to TacticalBassin buyer guides I have started a whole tackle warehouse collection. 😂😂 😂 Thanks Tim & Matt for all your hard work to get us great information!

[@msmith6713]

Thanks guys, love how you southern Bass fisherman do! Just watching to find something that might be applicable up North. There has got be something! Thanks for all your work. Good luck on the lakes!

[@LowBrowFishing]

That's a lot of baits, lol. And I really appreciate the shout out to the Cotton Cordell super spot! It really is an amazing bait. You can get them for around $3 and I've caught so many quality fish on that bait its easily one of my top 2 or 3 cranks. And I've never once changed the hooks on one. I've never lost a fish because of the hooks; if I loose a fish, it was user error, and better hooks won't fix that.

[@ratbird3290]

Agreed. Value per dollar is hard to beat.

[@karsonr.2782]

I've been getting discouraged at how hard it is for me to catch big fish but I didn't realize how complicated it all is. You guys are awesome for just straight up information. Thanks!

[@drakeaamold7577]

God is good

[@JigBender]

I watch every video yall post & all I can say is thank you guys so much. Best out there.

[@Berto-1117]

I have learned so much from you boys. Ive tried so many new things that work just because of you guys. My wife does not like you however, gotta spend money to "try new things" 🤣

[@richardblake4777]

Super video guys, will clue in my bassin buddy's to it. Thanks Matt and Tim.

[@billljones979]

Pick up one of the tactical cranks in blood craw, Ice is finally gone up north, can't wait to be throwing that later this week, keep em coming

[@tacticalbassin]

Awesome!! Let us know how it goes!

[@MadMaxx89]

You ain't far enough north lol. I still have about 3 more weeks at least till ice out. Enjoy. Make a cast for me lol

[@NorthWoodsWes]

Lol yeah up here in Minnesota got about another month!

[@billljones979]

@@MadMaxx89 I here ya man, ya not even far enough for good ice for long either, But first catch is for you

[@MadMaxx89]

@@billljones979 lol thanks man

[@christopherlawrence3927]

Love the buyer guide series videos you definitely should do all seasons if it isn't to much on you guys. You have the best content out there. Always fun to watch and learn. Keep em coming

[@LipRippinJunkie]

Thanks for another great video fellas 🤙🔥

[@ericdaigneault5350]

I guys ! Ifollow a lot of channel about Fishing but you are definitivly the best! 👍🏻😎

[@eddiestephens868]

What can I say, just another awesome, awesome video guys thanks for sharing.

[@VinceNiergarth]

Thank-you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to do it. We hope you find it helpful!

[@joeys7519]

Omg the Dt series is soooo underated

[@johndominguez7404]

Great video these videos keep you in tune it's like taking a motorcycle safety course again things you forget over the years these videos keep you enlightened

[@wolfmanmark6773]

I am so thankful for this type of content guys. Thanks sooooo much

[@youtubzkoz]

When it first started I was thinking jerk bait and flat sides... Glad you didn't miss them. Last year was my jerk bait and chatter bait year!! This year started with tailspins and lipless but the chatterbait caught them yesterday!!!

[@kylesalge145]

Love the amount of effort you guys put in to teach us how to be successful.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

👏👏👏👏 Thank you Tim and Matt ❤️👊

[@tims_always_fishing7117]

I love the lipless and jackhammer early spawn season

[@CBALLZ666]

Still waiting on my Shimano World Minnow Jerkbaits to get here from TW. They haven’t even shipped yet. Love these buyers guides videos👍🏻👊🏻👌🏻🤘🏻🐟🇺🇸🎣

[@thadgeorge4984]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your sharing your expertise with us and making it easier to pick baits for new techniques we want to try.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to help! Thanks for watching.

[@juli82E]

Thanks fellas!

[@chuckpugh5997]

Absolutely love you guys and these type videos too, although you all have made me spend so much on Tackle warehouse lol all your fault. I'm a tackle junkie for real and I really trust you guys, you never let me down. Tactical Bassin and Randy Blaukats channel are my favorite and imo the best and only two channels.. thank you for all you do

[@farrzmd3038]

As a bank angler. Bought some shallow (4-6’) / super shallow (0-3’)cranks and even some 8’ cranks. Red actually works, even in ponds. Caught my first fish, 2-3lber, on a red lipless with a retrieve pause sequence. I’ve even managed to doctor up an a-rig to work in only 4-5’ of water. I’ve really focused on line diameter. Line diameter opens up all different avenues with lures. I’m fishing 6-8’ lures wiht ease in 4’ of water for when I want a bigger profile bait. These reviews are great because I apply what I can and I’m fishing lures I never thought would work. Still can’t believe red and orange cranks work.

[@MoMan.88]

You guy are the best, keep up the great work!!

[@jmsBungz]

Salmo hollow shinner 12cm crank deep dive has been epic for me Pike fishing

[@derekwilliams6186]

that mini max omg its money for ponds i kill on that bait favorite bait this year hands down

[@nikowright9543]

This is so cool. Hopefully you guys do this for all the seasons.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Niko!

[@Dustin031]

I just pulled a PB 2.6lb bass out of the river on a buzz bait. awesome blow up last week.

[@kevinporter5146]

Great information, and I can't wait for the soft swimbaits

[@tacticalbassin]

We won't dive deep into swimbaits in this guide because we just did the in-depth Spring swimbait video a few weeks back. If you missed it you definitely want to track that one down. It covers every aspect of big bait fishing in Spring.

[@kevinporter5146]

@@tacticalbassin yup, I missed it...but I'm going to find it quick! Thanks

[@mikelanning5148]

First like for this video. Thanks for doing these type videos. Very informative and helpful. Please keep them coming each season!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Mike! We're happy to do them as long as you find them helpful.

[@mikelanning5148]

@@tacticalbassin been bass fishing in clubs for 30+ years and I have really noticed more enjoyment from using some of the higher end combos you have recommended. I recently purchased a Loomis GLX 854 and metanium mgl for swim jig fishing this spring. I live on High Rock lake and your information has carried over well here in NC. I would love to see you do a video on staying positive when the bite is very slow ! My biggest problem is keeping the positive mental outlook.

[@bdaquatics7584]

The jackal gamtaral swimbait is seriously the standard for bluegill profiles. I've lost count of giants I've caught on the same bait 😂

[@bassman6211]

Cotton Cordell CEO HAS TO BE just rubbing his hands together. You aren't kidding about the spot. It catches them ( often more than other more expensive baits )and has since I was a kid. When Tactical basssin gives their seal of approval you're really doing lots of things right

[@hookreelfishing]

Great info, great video ++

[@theoriginaltech019]

Awesome as always. I love it, thanks for sharing guys!! Would love a short bit about the lines you guys have been using maybe thrown in at the end of one of the buyers guides, even tho im sure it hasn't changed much. Loving being able to pick up new baits that are inexpensive and also catch a ton of fish and hold up well! I trust the products you recommend. I have full confidence in a bait, even when its my first time trying it. Really helps the mental for some of the tougher days!!

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Good stuff

[@stevencochran4274]

Great video

[@mattquinlan4629]

If you haven’t tried one yet get yourself a Switchblade or 4 from Queen tackle. VERY unique Chatterbait sound (tungsten) with different sized blades (3/8 vs 1/2 etc different size blades). Give ‘em a shot!

[@anthonygeorge2393]

🙋‍♂️ Again I'm a big fan of the channel. I learned so much about Bass fishing from you guys. I have a quick question for Matt or Tim can I use Nishine original snap with Jack Hammer Chatterbaits. Just be a lot easier to switch colors when I want instead cut and re tie. Thanks

[@alltree78]

Just caught by first double digit fish last week, 10.3.. slow rolling a chatterbait!

[@mdegeorge1]

Going to give the a rig a try this year. What about using a skirted swim jig for the primary bait?

[@makcatchem9614]

Matt/Tim have you guys had a chance to check out the Savage Gear Battletek Vibrating Jig Rod out yet. Great vegetation Chatterbait Rod as well as a very nice spinnerbait rod

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

Y’all have cost me so much with these buyers guides 😂 but it’s ok because there are much worse things to spend money on 😂

[@ROZDAB]

Red works in spring cause of the big crawfish burrowing deep in the clay all winter and getting it in their diet. Once they come out for spring, they are red. Most small crawfish will stay in rocks and such but big crawfish need to burrow. Of course some crawfish are always red in color also.

[@marcanzlovar72]

I feel the Spro Rock Crawler and the MD are killed baits around a ton of rock. They hunt, deflect and then let it rise a bit, BAM! I throw it on Dobyns XP 765 CB, don’t overlook that crank bait rod!

[@scottfuller5174]

For those of us fishing on a budget, are there any “off brand” lures that work just as good as the name brands? I’m specifically referring to what WalMart sells. Thanks!

[@billljones979]

Awesome stuff tactical as always, Has anyone fished the magabass 110 plus 2, deep diving jerkbait, 🤔 curious as to how it fishes

[@joelvogt2355]

Love the new series! Quick question, what size weight do you find yourselves defaulting to with the jackhammer? Thanks!

[@youtubzkoz]

Half ounce is the default.

[@Milehighsnake98]

Super Spots, when you let it sink to the bottom, doesn't fall over. It sits nose down, tail up, like a minnow feeding on the bottom.

[@byronhendrixfishing8393]

Have y’all checked out the Cast Downunder? It’s a top water spottedbass killer and just caught a 6.14 largemouth

[@WildBillHabiki]

I really like the Terminator spinnerbaits. The keeper is one of my favorites on a spinnerbait. Do you guys only throw double willow? If the water is stained I throw a combo bladed bait.

[@scruffydogbiscuit4675]

Matt just put out a video where he talks about mainly throwing the double willow blades.

[@hawkbiss6646]

Can’t believe you guys aren’t giving revenge spinnerbaits anymore love lol those things are deadly

[@tacticalbassin]

To our knowledge, Revenge is out of business. The owner passed away and I haven't heard of anyone continuing the brand since then.

[@colemanhenke1536]

Quick question. Can you throw trout color glides in lakes without trout? Im looking at the S-waver lite trout color but I dont know how good it will do considering bass dont eat trout in the fisheries around me.

[@michaelbates8355]

What do you guys think of the shamano world minnow??

[@drakeaamold7577]

God bless

[@dellsdiy]

Just take my wallet right now. Great video!

[@chrisdufour9934]

Ricoh Popper before sunrise and Senko DONE Spring

[@jonathanrivera6815]

I've been using the hazedong with Mini max it's killer

[@tacticalbassin]

That sounds like a great pairing, we'll give it a try!

[@jonathanrivera6815]

Hope you like it

[@notillegal6771]

Off topic but have you guys tried the fire craw color easy shiner? Waiting for tw to get them back in stock..... and keitech to make it in a 5 in

[@Thethreeshafts]

Hey guys I fish a very small reservoir and it’s 5ft all around it with one spot that’s 7ft deep. Silty bottom. Not a lot of structure. Where do they go and what should I fish? Clear water can see bottom

[@polychris5961]

Ok, I need need advice on this, I own a s waver 168 but have no idea what to throw it on. I have every rod you can imagine except for a dedicated swim bait rod. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@LSVEG]

Love the content guys! Question is are y'all going to do this type of buyers guide for summer fishing too? I'm in Canada and my bass season doesn't open till mid June so I never get to spring fish

[@kirkblackadar7299]

Where abouts in Canada? We have a pre spawn bass season now here in zone 20 in Ontario. Best bass fishing of the year for sure!

[@tacticalbassin]

We hadn't intended to do a Summer series but perhaps we will if the interest is there. We really appreciate the feedback!

[@LSVEG]

@@tacticalbassin I just grabbed your favorite frog rod to try this year and I'm so stoked cause it's easily the most expensive rod Ive bought. As far as reels go, I'm looking to get something a bit cheaper (wife's gonna kill me otherwise) I got the Tatula Elite, Curado 150 mgl, Okuma hakai and Lew's super duty LFS as my potential options. Thoughts for me?

[@scruffydogbiscuit4675]

This comment really depressed me.

[@wyattcrane8819]

Hey does the LV-500 come with hooks and split rings already on them or do you purchase them separately?

[@tacticalbassin]

They come with them 👍🏼

[@wyattcrane8819]

Ok thanks

[@markwoodley658]

Any chance of a Smallmouth only video. I live way up in Manitoba and there aren’t Largemouth around, other than Lake of the Woods. Anyway, pound for pound, I’d rather rather catch Smallies!

[@timjustus7831]

Is there a particular water temp you look for when you start to throw the s waver?? I’m in Columbus ohio and water temps around 40 is that to cold to start throwing glide baits, particularly the s waver. Thanks fellas

[@tacticalbassin]

Not at all. Its just about how deep your fish are. If you're catching them in less than 10, give it a try 👍

[@timjustus7831]

Awesome fellas, thanks so much for the reply. Since you guys are closer to this area hopefully you can put Lake Erie/put in Bay Area in late may early June for smallmouth is pretty darn good. There’s some key areas around put in bay that time of year that just shine. Thanks so much for all the tips and tricks. Just started bass fishing hard core again about 6 years ago and have learned so many techniques from you guys.

[@blakeclore9495]

Ya boys!! this properly don't sound like nothing but a caught a 4 and a half pounder then a three and a half next cast on a black and blue chatter bait.

[@davidlucero7971]

do you ever fish a spunk shad on the back of a spinner bait?

[@patrickcollins3365]

will the jackal daracoup work this time of year as well?

[@tacticalbassin]

Its funny you say that, I just tied one on the other day to mix in with my blades and traps. They can be great this time of year when fish are hesitant to bite.

[@CBALLZ666]

Anyone have tips for fishing a chatterbait in the Central Valley CA lakes/reservoirs that don’t really have grass like TB always talks about in these videos when referring to chatterbaits? I usually slow roll it on the bottom and pop it and haven’t gotten bit yet.

[@predwards8941]

What size snap ring for an s waver 168? I noticed they don’t come with them on

[@codyalford8261]

Blade baits always hang for me. Seems like every cast. Am I fishing it wrong? Any tips?

[@tacticalbassin]

You need to throw it on heavier line. The heavier the line, the more rigid, and it will stand out away from the hooks. 👍🏼

[@codyalford8261]

@@tacticalbassin thank you!

[@dougp8345]

Notes on the World Minnow: Does Not suspend and the split rings and/or hooks do rust. That is in freshwaters.

[@johnsofko7382]

Does it tend to sink or float?

[@dougp8345]

Float. 50 ish water temp. Shallower the faster, deeper 6ft ish slower the rise.

[@johnsofko7382]

Thanks, good to know!

[@larryvilla6869]

You know you watch a lot of tactical bassin when you have been trying to decide what swimbait to tie on out of three I have out and I see this thumbnail with the same 3 baits.

[@mesa620]

You guys ever try 6th sense crank baits?

[@tacticalbassin]

Yes, quite a bit.

[@mesa620]

@@tacticalbassin Got it. I’ve never seen you guys mention them, was just curious.

[@NjFabiano]

Great video, as usual. It always surprises me that you guys almost never recommend (or even talk about) 6th Sense Baits. Do you guys have something against the company? IK there’s a lot of companies out there, They seem to have the highest quality hard baits in the market, not to mention their top waters. ….now they have a lot of new swimbaits too. What gives?

[@ljr5795]

Maybe it’s their competitor or they don’t really like the guys at 6th sense? Who knows, but I agree the 6th sense stuff is top notch.

[@scruffydogbiscuit4675]

6th sense is okay....

[@emmpak]

How much Mercury are in those double-digit bass?

[@zacpearson1878]

Great vid ! But all I’m gonna say if you throw red in central florida we are gonna judge cause there ain’t craws like that

[@tacticalbassin]

We've caught them well on the Kissimmee chain on red traps in Spring 🤷‍♂️

[@zacpearson1878]

@@tacticalbassin I’m not too experienced with toho but y’all are basically pros I strive to be like y’all I can’t get em on it. I love watching the chatterbait vids cause they help in my area

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

First!

[@midwestfischerman]

You win today!!!🙌🏻🎉💪🏻🎆

[@rickyd865VOL]

Just loaded up again. You guys get the blame for kids not getting collage paid for!! My kids response after being asked why they didn’t go to college,” My dad is a junkie.” #####TACKLEJUNKIE####🤣😂🤣

[@chartrandoutdoors2336]

First 👍

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

Tim 😆 this gonna seem lame picks up the lure he helped design not lame at all bro "plug" your own product 👍🏿 it works best out of my deep diving cranks and I have diff brands tacticall dd seem to get more bites

[@apugali]

I don't know that the Bill Lewis trap has ever gotten a nod here

[@tacticalbassin]

It has... but not often. There have been a lot of unique baits built off their original innovation that steal the limelight most of the time.

[@shortbarrel5263]

Are yall still in california?

[@tacticalbassin]

No, we're based in Tennessee

[@shortbarrel5263]

@@tacticalbassin do you think your tips still work in California because I use most of your tactics for fishing

[@jimwarden9617]

Hard baits?…we see that Arig sitting there…lol

[@CBALLZ666]

And what’s the deal with all these super expensive glide baits. I see them on EBay and people are bidding/spending hundreds on these baits. Are they that amazing?

[@davidnewcomb2431]

1st

[@chuckcaple4384]

Again I'm going to suggest you try some 6th Sense baits & rods. They are really good. Bet you won't reply to my comment!

[@tacticalbassin]

You incorrectly assume we don't already own a pile of 6th sense baits. They've been in videos for years, they just don't hold top spots for us. We constantly order new things to try in case something new really stands out from the crowd.

[@chuckcaple4384]

Try the flush and the whale soft baits. I have caught a lot of fish with them in all kinds of water.

[@youtubespanishfishingchann6575]

I want tacticalbasing logo stickers for my kayak

[@raytubach8988]

Sorry, it’s inaugural. Not “first annual”. It only becomes “annual” in the second and later years

[@andybales7318]

No more buyers guides! UPS delivery driver already left me a note he's tired of stopping at my house..🤷‍♂️

[@JessicaZane4realz]

I always thought the word crankbaits sounded funny.

[@Mjones8383]

0 views 0 likes and 50 comments, great job KZbin 😂🤣

[@tacticalbassin]

🤦‍♂️Sometimes you just have to laugh 😄

[@robhill8197]

It's really hard to figure out which content to trust and which content is you guys selling for your sponsors. You guys mentioned Jerkbaits, MB, Shimano or Jackall. Watch the pros on tour in the boat and they are all throwing, MB, Stunna or Loco Specials (sponsored and unsponsored). Come on guys, we get you have obligations, and we get there will always be a West Coast influence, but can we try to be honest in these things. I'd watch way more content here if it was consistent.

[@albertweis7669]

I'm. Am. A. Lure. Junkey

[@jimmcculloch5825]

Do you guys have anything about fishing that you strongly disagree on? It seems like you are always in step.

[@tacticalbassin]

We definitely disagree on a few rod actions/personal favorite baits. We each have a unique style and that impacts a lot of gear choices.

[@jimmcculloch5825]

@@tacticalbassin Thanks. Still the best, most interesting, and most informative.