Top 5 Baits For April Bass Fishing!

[@waynelagarde7956]

I caught my PB last weekend on a swimjig, she was 6lbs 14oz.

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Congratulations that’s a daggum biggin’

[@rustytaco8412]

Congratulations!

[@rhondakaradunis4894]

I caught my pb on a swim jig back in November

[@waynelagarde7956]

@@derrickwestfall2002 thanks

[@waynelagarde7956]

@@rustytaco8412 thanks

[@richardblake4777]

I swear, your videos get better and better Matt. It's money in the bank when we follow your and Tim's advice. Thank you.

[@pressmaster1255]

I love how excited Matt Allen gets about telling the story! That’s passion! Bass fishing is awesome

[@nawinchester]

It is almost fishing season here in my neck of the woods.... April 1 is the official opening day of open water fishing season. We still have ice on many of our lakes, but it will be clearing soon..... These videos get me fired up about getting out on the water!!

[@youtubzkoz]

Chatterbait is my go to right now! Love this time of year!

[@casanova4885]

Caught my public land PB thanks to you used the swim jig weedless thanks!!! 7lbs 2oz

[@damianclason3713]

I’m a complete novice when it comes to bass fishing, thank you for helping me find the right direction and information I need to learn and get better!

[@seanyB223]

We all gotta start somewhere bro, it's a blast though. Once you're hooked, you're hooked 😂😂

[@damianclason3713]

@@seanyB223 thanks man! And oh yeah I’m hooked!!

[@seanyB223]

🤘🤘🤟

[@nanadolphin]

Newer fisherman and this video is fantastic. Easy to follow, love the detailed descriptions and explanations as to WHY you’re using what you’re using. Thanks so much!

[@hiramsleaster3146]

I fish in Maine and April is definitely a big deal. Great comprehensive and honest video of what it takes to slay bass during cold water. Patience, patience patience. Always wins the race in cold water.

[@matthewcoulter3991]

One of my favorite channels on KZbin for bass fishing! I’ll go to you guys first before anyone else. The passion you guys have is awesome

[@joegrande4848]

Plus the info they have. These guys should go on pro fishing tournaments

[@DavidMccallister65]

I already know everything you're telling me but I still listen to it all as a reminder but mostly just because you're the man! 😎🇺🇸🤙

[@ctvisualz5626]

Caught a 5 pound 11 oz on a shad in 5-6 foot deep creek, and the 1 pounders were smacking em left and right lol

[@heavy6355]

Y’all should have at least 1 million subs.

[@grey184jeff5]

All day everyday with the green pumpkin wacky. I am going to try the shad w/ spinner tomorrow because the fish I have seen been busting the shore . Tight lines from Texas. 👍

[@dbolt2w]

That electric shad 4.8 with the flashy swimmer has been a deadly combo in my local small lakes and ponds. Most of the time just slow rolling and letting it kick.

[@mocarpenter8836]

💯💯 Yamamoto 5in #275 Green Pumpkin baby !!! You hit the nail in the head if I only could choose One !! 💯💯

[@JBfishing619]

Good video! Green pumpkin black flake is definitely the go to!

[@fluxy_on60fpsu79]

I caught my PB last year on a black and blue swim jig, it was 6lbs 8oz

[@LowBrowFishing]

In my neck of the woods, we're already heading into the post spawn. The water is gin clear and you can walk along the bank and see a lot of empty beds. There might be a few small buck males here and there, but those big females are long gone.

[@440-fishermandrock8]

Lol that's crazy. Completely opposite in ohio

[@philipdean1614]

@@440-fishermandrock8 and Pennsylvania

[@ratbird3290]

And same in MA. Early prespawn pattern.

[@neilwraske7163]

You must be pretty far south! A lot of mid to Northern California is still in prespawn/spawn

[@LowBrowFishing]

@@neilwraske7163 I'm along the Gulf Coast region. Our water temps are already near 75 degrees.

[@joshbrawner9886]

Hey that kid that asked u the other day on the lake and u told me good luck! We got big fish with 9.49 pounds.

[@joshbrawner9886]

My new pb

[@tacticalbassin]

No way!!! Thats amazing!!! I'm so happy for you Josh! I guess your spot held up afterall 👍🏼

[@theoriginaltech019]

Once I see that noti : Drop everything, emergency, Tactical just uploaded!!

[@FishingWithDL]

Facts!

[@nolanriley9865]

Yes sir !

[@shyank_life8744]

When I hear "we can go down this rabbit hole", I pull out the notepad. Lol🤘

[@davidhidalgo5662]

This is it. The one time of year I wait for to catch the most fish and the biggest fish of the entire year. It is like the Rut for whitetail hunting. It is just better day in and day out for a few weeks.

[@tinman6514]

That's interesting hearing you say blue is a great accent color in your plastics in spring... we do that with purple up north... something with some purple... just works ~

[@raymaylone8563]

Once again great info the only thing there are a lot of other dates that you didn’t talk about for the month of April. In my area if you go fishing in April for bass and don’t have a spinner bait or a tube or lizard Texas rigged you will be missing out on some large fish. You guys do a great job it just seems like you don’t take location of the viewers into consideration you ball everybody up either up north or down south and that’s where you leave it

[@ScruffyCityFishing]

April-early June… just let me live on my boat! Good weather and hungry fish!

[@BasslivesmatterLLC]

January-December great months for bass fishing when you tune in to TB and learn the tricks and tips for catching em. Great info Matt 👍🏿

[@dovejoshua]

You're 100% right. But they only cover tips for January 1st thru Dec 31st. Any other days, you're on your own. Lmao ✌🏾

[@jamesbower4582]

Great tips and tricks..yalls bass game is tight

[@richardj6593]

Cherry seed zoom worm is ovelooked but is exact color of crawfish claws.

[@hammertime4351]

Lots of differences in Wisconsin fishing. But we'll try some of these tricks!

[@jasonlano]

Newish to bass fishing and trying to figure out when is the best time for bass fishing in the Madison area. Any tips?

[@farrzmd3038]

Great video. Things were going well with warming trend and starting to see some bright green vegetation sprouting. Fish were starting to be active and I was catching 4-5 bass each time out all on cranks and underspins. Then nature decided, let’s change it up and bring in 30 degree highs with 18-19 degree lows for three straight days. Now I can’t buy a bite. .... these videos are great for reference. Right now I go out with a moving bait and a slow bait for a 1-2 combo.

[@alexbosinger5507]

Are you in New England? I’m in MA and you weather sounds familiar.

[@tinman6514]

hair jig ~

[@farrzmd3038]

@@alexbosinger5507 yeah I am.

[@hillbillytarzan]

Thanks for all the information you give us. If you’re on Chickamauga, you sure didn’t make that video over the past weekend unless you’re out very early. The wind was almost dangerous while I was there. Can’t wait to go back in better conditions.

[@ThankyouJesusChrist]

Hell YEAH brother!! We appreciate the awesome video. Keep up the good work 👏

[@liamlowes5142]

Up here In B.C Canada going for hogs today thank you for the inspiration.

[@troycote9447]

We need a few days of 60 degree weather and wind from the south and it's gonna light up! New Swimbait rods are in, and whether it's smart or not, I'm 85 to 90% committed to Swimbaits. I'm not entirely Swimbaits and occasionally,a jig, frog, or jerkbaits tied on but the last four years I've been committed to Swimbaits and had two of my best years in Massachusetts after bass fishing for over 30 years. Thanks guys! Breaking out of the Cabin this week.

[@awgoble1]

You guys should make stickers and get up on your merch a bit more. I would love to rock a TB sticker on my weld helmet at work. Keep it up guys your the best.

[@rodcashman4793]

Great break down. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@johnbutler307]

Thanks for all your videos

[@Joseph-ow8vq]

So ready TVA shuts the spill gates Friday on Kentucky, it’s about to be on boys and girls… Stick some big ems!!!!!

[@a7xmyfist]

One of the best info for what I'm looking for.

[@Outdoor_Jack]

Wow thanks for posting this it really helped

[@orlandoaponte913]

Great video bro keep up the good work

[@asknoah796]

very helpful i caught my new pb today! (8.1 pounds) thanks!

[@eddiestephens868]

Thank you again Matt for an awesome, very informative video. About to hit Guntersville for the first time this year and hope some of these baits pay off.

[@edpelkey7798]

Awesome info (as always) Matt 👏

[@richardbossman9875]

I’m tellin’ ya Matt, you should look into the Grandebass airtail, it’s got a blunt nose for screwing a shakeyhead on and the obvious airtail floats higher than anything else.

[@robertdtimmerman6507]

Headed to Lake Cumberland next weekend and I have a feeling these tips will pay off for me rather quickly.

[@dbeckerson1226]

I’m still pretty new to bass fishing but just caught my new PB last weekend on a green pumpkin senko whacky rigged! No boat so I was fishing the rocky bank and caught it in the mid afternoon. Solid 5 pounder or so, but man I was hyped like it was 10 😂

[@billycraighead9814]

I want to see you guys come to Smith mountain lake Va and do a show there I want to find out how y'all would catch the big smallest on that lake

[@AGuyNamedRicky]

“Unless you’re way up north, April is the peak” Me in NH scraping ice off my windshield still 🥲🥲🥲

[@tinman6514]

I feel you... Vilas County Wis, bro...

[@thehuntersheritage1]

bro washington state was 80 last thursday and was 23 this morning and 38 high

[@dannyhocutt8490]

I’ve really learned a lot from your u tube channel

[@jr7003]

Great information in this video! Thanks!

[@tngreenevfl2022]

Hey Matt would you do a video on full moon phases I’m sure as you know April is a fast month and can be even faster of a month if the full moon hits early I would really appreciate it and thanks for everything you and Tim do for the fishing industry

[@adamlightner3171]

Awesome information would have loved to get the setup of rods and reels with the baits and lures but none the less you guys rock! Keep them coming! I’ll be back 😊😊😊!

[@johnkent9019]

I can attest to the effectiveness of the Spro Little John MD. Had my best day on the water in Central CA, using it last week 26 March (shad color)

[@liprippingwithblake5613]

That damn little John ain’t playing around! I use the citrus Shad color and take the back hook off completely, and attach a swivel and small willow blade. They can’t take it.

[@johnkent9019]

@@liprippingwithblake5613 Yep! but I also lost 4 big ones on it. Kept shaking it out. Recommend changing out the hooks to the next bigger ones #4 Owners

[@liprippingwithblake5613]

@@johnkent9019 not gonna lie I started fishing it on a 7ft St. Croix Triumph spinning rod with a 6 speed lews 3000 series reel, 10lbs test. That joker holds on to em from literally the size of shad to the biggest I’ve caught on a little John was 5.8. Caught a 7.2 on a chartreuse black back KVD flat sided crank, which has also produced this year.

[@recklessamerican6918]

Just what I needed! I love your videos. I don't have a boat though, do you have any tips for shore/bank fishing?

[@mamo9389]

Great tips as always. What I don't understand: Why not a red(ish) jig when similarly colored crankbait works. Is this just preference or is there a reason behind? Thanks and keep up your great work.

[@dane.7705]

Agreed. KZbin is awash with spring videos for red crankbaits, red lipless, red chatterbait, all talking about mimicking a crawfish, but no one seems to say “pick up a red jig with a red craw trailer”, the most obvious crawfish imitation lure. Maybe it’s a reaction bait thing?

[@TerpDerp]

It's supposed to be 81 degrees in Ga today! Goin kayak bassn for sure

[@bigfah2506]

What’s the ETA on the South America footage??

[@bassmedic]

I'm going a be heading to chick next weekend. I'll use this info to hopefully catch a few giants.

[@bosshogg6653]

Hard to beat that 297 green pumpkin!!

[@Cornelius798]

Here in Northeast Ohio I've had luck using a Rapala Shad Rap, 6" ZOOM Lizard black with chartreuse tail weightless with red bead.

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

Let’s talk baits after we talk which auger is best to drill a hole in the ice above those bass 👍 🕳

[@BengalsFootball9]

Theres no ice or snow in most places.

[@TheMichiganFisherman]

@@BengalsFootball9 Go Lions!

[@BengalsFootball9]

@@TheMichiganFisherman haha. I hope you guys get better soon. I love the underdogs. One of the reasons I became a bengals fan many moons ago. Winning feels a lot better as the underdog. Go Bengals!!!

[@markwoodley658]

Also, i forgot to mention that I’ve been in Spain for the last 8 months, and the Bass here are plentiful and BIG. Road trip!!

[@Whiteboyz-cp3nn]

Matt, have you seen or tried the storm Rick clunn “Hail Mary” lipless crank bait? I use it like u guys use the LV500. It’s different looking, it comes in 1/2 oz 3/4 oz and 1 oz. It’s really fat at the head and tapers down into a normal lipless. I caught a lot of good fish on it last year. I fish the upper most reservoir on the Coosa river called Weiss Lake. Y’all should take a trip down here sometime. Not to far from Chattanooga. Check out the map of it . It’s really cool lake 40,000 plus acres.

[@AdventurerAnthony]

I line up on a shoal bank yesterday where I saw a bait fish flicker on the surface.. about 3 feet up on flat went into the creek channel and then the other side was the 45 shoal bank… skinnier water.. could cast from bank to bank… but I lined up and I couldn’t figure out to throw a crank a slow rolled wobble head, blade bait, spinner bait… I threw everything but the kitchen sink.. even tried topwater. Never thrown a topwater this early…I saw great temps but visibility is like 6 inches in a body of water that is normally 15 feet I can’t get bit right now for the life of me.. about to sell my boat haha

[@VinceNiergarth]

Great work as always!

[@CoolWhipp-hy1qu]

red eye shad in white slays

[@brandonbaird3917]

Unfortunately I am way up north in Wisconsin and it is still really cold up here

[@brandoknorr]

I swear here in Nebraska I am a month behind everyone else 😂. The weather is bouncing back and forth between snow and 70 degrees

[@mikeantes9597]

Thanks Matt those baits could be tied on allll year long

[@chriswalls5831]

My favorite time fish spring like the senkos for big bass

[@LipRippinJunkie]

Thanks for some more great tips 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Killoer]

"Wayy up north" - As from someone from Ontario, Bass doesnt open until 3rd Saturday of June :L Excited to try these on bass season openers; also gonna optimize storage of tackle - Carry way too much for a bank angler.

[@NorthWoodsWes]

Damn that late up there?! And I thought mine was far away with second week of May here in northern Minnesota. Ha.

[@Killoer]

@@NorthWoodsWes Yeah, its rough :S Never understood the stricter rules up here, unless conservation is really rough.

[@krisramos7453]

Water just went from 46 Friday to 40 today. Fish seemed to have moved back alittle bit. Back to winter patterns for me

[@Milehighsnake98]

We are still winter pattern here. 39-40 degree water temps

[@FishnTheSouthOkanagan78]

This gets the hamster wheels turning in my mind since I haven’t gone open water fishing yet, because right now I’m cold in my mind and racking my brain to figure out what to use, I had an idea before but now I’ve got a few more ideas

[@jpvernoutside3378]

I fish an impoundment lake in North Georgia that has only large mouth (no spotted bass) that is managed by natural resource department. It is a slightly difficult lake to fish, mostly clearer water, loaded with all size shad, with big bass, crappie and even some stocked walleye. What are some good recommendations for getting them to bite better?

[@LouisJr.]

Hello! Did you tune in to the Bassmaster's Elite Tournament at Lake Chickamauga this past weekend?

[@ppfoten211]

Backlashed on a cast with the LC LV500 and the knot to the clip failed. $15 thrown away. :( FIsh weren't biting it anway. Do you remove the front facing hook on the forward treble when you do a bounce the bottom retrieve? Every cast I did get to make came back with grass or gunk on that one.

[@mikemason4792]

Great video. Thanks.

[@orskee]

Omg I can't wait to get out on the water

[@davesimcoe3654]

I’m going to need a auger to fish in April up here. Lol ( U.P of Michigan)

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Matt I’ve been throwing the Biospawn Exoswim lately here on Cumberland. Just curious if you’re familiar with that bait and what you think about it.

[@NeilGraham.I.M.F]

Man its cold again 30s for the lows the next 2 weeks. But that dont stop me.

[@johnygotmotion]

In school we have DEAR (drop everything and read) I have DEAWTB (drop everything and watch tactical bassin!

[@EasyModeFishing]

I don’t like how the spro crankbaits have a white lip. I feel like see through clear lips are always best.

[@breestephens6254]

What lure would you recommend in Tennessee this month? I fish in back water.

[@welutsawah6262]

bagus bangett ...cara memancing ikan nya

[@dirbikejon1820]

i have a bit of a off topic question.. what is your guys take on googan plastics/hard baits? really like to see what you think? they have been good for me.

[@ShreverBeaver]

When tossing that shaky head at docks, are you retrieving high in the water or dragging/popping on the bottom?

[@kouvang590]

It’s snowing still in Minnesota. Lake still frozen. Y’all lucky where y’all live.

[@SAlTin3]

As always, wonderful and helpful video. I’m sure I’ll be adding more to my wishlist on TW! On another subject I’ve been looking for a boat so I can finally get off of the bank. I would like a champion boat like what y’all have, however, they are very allusive. Wondering if I should go aluminum instead such as vexus or xpress.

[@jeff00725]

How come you guys never cover any six gill fishing gear??? I would love to hear your input on their rods specifically.

[@jasondaniels209]

Shiiit well I guess I’m way up north. We’re still froze up on lake Champlain. Sucks

[@burrmcconnell4332]

Matt, where might I purchase the 3/8 oz Dirty Jigs Shaky Head. All I can locate are 1/8 oz - 1/4 oz. Thanks

[@caseycherrington2812]

What about swapping that 5in worm out for a zoom ol monster? Or should that wait until the summer

[@tacticalbassin]

That depends on location. Generally speaking the 5" senko just plain catches fish this time of year. But I wouldn't hesitate to try the bigger worm and see what happens. We got on an amazing bite this week last year throwing the Ol Monster in Junebug on a Texas Rig but we were on a lake that was already post spawn.

[@donaldroberts983]

Have you got your hands on any of the new shimano square bill

[@rickyd865VOL]

Catching a lot of 2 lb right at shore line and they have red at base of bottom rear dorsal. Is that prespawn? It’s located out of the direct sun so leads me to think it’s prespawn. Thanks for everything you guys teach. I killed them yesterday with the🧡🧡 -SV3double willow spinner 🧡🧡with 4.3 kietech ordered from your links and man they love it. I’m all smiles 😊

[@hunterwillis9072]

My birthday is coming on the 9th.. I’m calling off work and going fishing

[@jermvp514]

I’m heading to big cypress bayou in near JeffersonTexas next week. Will be fishing A LOT of cypress trees. You guys have any pointers for me??