Top 5 "Must Have Baits" For Spring Bass Fishing!

[@spencerhansen8956]

Now you listen here. I am the KING of snags. You can call me Bob Snag-It. Don't tell me I can't hang up the 4X4. You haven't seen what I'm capable of.

[@McFish_Snatcher]

Shhiitttt. I felt this comment. I could snag a a penguin in the desert. Trees will jump from their roots to snag my shit.

[@haydenbarnett4491]

😂😂😂 I needed this

[@UpUrHeine]

😂Story of my fishing trips, brother. Which is why I'm also called 007, like the meme. 0 bites, 0 fish, 7 hours...😢

[@norcal06warrior]

🤣😅😂😅

[@bJgravedigger]

Man I’m right there with you guys, I’ll snag a sandy bottom!😂

[@davidhidalgo5662]

"Funny way of being out of stock"I would say that it is every time you talk about a certain bait that is when they are going to be out of stock. That is called cause and effect. Always great. Thank you for all you do.

[@bJgravedigger]

Man I love this video so much for one reason…you guys do by FAR the best job on yt of really REALLY covering how to retrieve different types of baits as you talk about them. For instance; I’ve caught several fish on a lipless crank bait by totally retrieving it the wrong way. I’ve never been told how to work one. I have learned a tremendous amount of basic fishing knowledge and a ton of techniques over the past year or so that I’ve been subscribed to the channel. You guys are the best!

[@thesewerpickle1349]

Can you do an episode called maybe " so you don't have Shad in your lakes " I'm up here in Washington State and Shad are not in play here so I have to take all advice on lures and colors with a grain of salt. Thanks and keep up the outstanding work

[@360_finding]

Rainbow trout

[@caseysaunders2137]

I'm fired up about the transition. I found Bill Lewis ATV's in the bargain bin at Academy last week for $5 each. They had only rootbeer and red craw, but got 2 of each. Score !

[@brandonoakesfishing]

Love seeing you back in the champ!

[@STOPPROCASTINATING]

#1 educational bass fishing channel

[@clay7514]

Man I love this time of year comin up.. I couldn’t leave a tandem spinnerbait outta that list tho lol. Preciate yall as always

[@niggahWAT]

Hey man I also want to thank you. I came across a clear red body crankbait you suggested in another video and In 4 cast, reeled one one! Thank you!

[@mattbarber4199]

Thanks for the help in spring time fishing!! I appreciate it!! Good fishing this year!!

[@justyngilliam4051]

Been warmin up here lately. Got my first boat ever and im Gonna go out next weekend :D

[@midwestfischerman]

Matt, what would be your top couple of recommendations for shallow natural water bodies with bluegill being the main forage? Bladed jigs and spinnerbaits?

[@Wacky_fisherman]

Bluegill swim jig for sure! I do really well using a bluegill swim jig. Match the hatch you you should have some fun!! Tight lines

[@JoseyWright-ys2qo]

Great video Matt! I was wondering could you do a budget springtime bait video? I have no doubt that those jerkbaits and lipless crankbaits are amazing, but my budget doesn't really have room for a $20 lipless or a $25 jerkbait

[@andybales7318]

The Spro lipless is a GREAT lipless..1 of the best...the Googan is a decent lipless, too...as far as jerkbaits..Floating, go with Bomber Long A in the spring..had some great days...suspending...smithwick rogue or Strike King 100-300...baits won't break the bank & work

[@Mjones8383]

Anyone eles notice lately that cold fronts or crap weather always hit on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday??

[@timdarnell7819]

It seems like that's Eastern TN yr round....sucks

[@Joseph_Christopher]

You aren't kidding on that Lewis ATV. I use the smallest size on my BFS and I can throw it right into a brushpile or tangle and it just comes through!

[@Turppa21]

Here in NY lookin at snow lol, can't wait to test out some new baits

[@xDx0xUxGx]

I decided to try an A-rig this past spring. I caught my first and only fish on the third cast. It had one hook in the mouth, one in the side of it's head and the third in the eye. After I unhooked the fish, I cut off the rig and threw it away when I got home.

[@brandonsmith606]

I've had my eyes on that nomad I'll have to try it out. I also couldn't agree more on those squarebill baits magical

[@davidlanphere5817]

Great information, as always, Matt

[@brohain612]

Chatterbait slays for me, the new Elite EVO is very nice and easier on the wallet. Been wanting to try the micro A-rig but being a bank fisherman I’m afraid of snagging and losing it

[@lanny_raps1612]

I just bought the micro. I can’t wait for it to come in so I can try it out pretty soon.

[@davidblake5199]

On deck line up is ready 🐟😎🐟

[@CarlosSolis-w6y]

Thanks keep making these videos very helpful

[@HMGTimber]

Ran that same chatter combo and got 3 2nd place finishes in tournaments last year. It straight kils spring time

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Pretty much sums up my spring except the a-rig I either throw a spinnerbait or depending how cold it still is here in pa some type of t-rig or free rig

[@bassquatch3153]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@Fishboy68]

Sound and flash i will be throwing a spinnerbait.Keep throwing those chatterbaits guys😉

[@matthewotis3594]

I mean if Jimmy Houston has it on dack and in hand all year long surely it must work

[@shawndulany4287]

Dynamite has A TON of sound and flash should work great anytime of the year!!!😜

[@timhigdonoutdoors5276]

I got one of hog farmers tactical Bassin micro rig yesterday went to the lake today I got a five on my first cast got a 4 on my third cast and on my sixth cast in 35 foot I got hung up and broke it off 😢 time to order another one before the tournament next weekend 😂

[@deannademala3432]

Do you fish bass tournaments , your knowledge is absolutely crazy

[@Brady.John87]

Do the top 5 baits change for those of us stuck in the bank?

[@Ryan_Baldwin]

Shouldn’t!

[@easye9488]

Hey Matt, I just caught a a 7lber on a 6th sense axis 2 sqaurebill. Give that one a try

[@easye9488]

Fire craw color

[@FishingWithChris_Tv]

The big ones are already up super shallow in some areas off the hiwassee river and feeding on super small baits. I was out chasing crappie 2 days ago and landed a 6-10 on a 1/32 crappie jig in about 2.5’ of water.

[@predwards8941]

😮

[@Mg0936]

It’s been warm the last couple weeks in Arkansas and they are starting to pull up shallow.

[@reelphil]

The A-Rig is a certified fish catcher! It is exactly what big bass are chasing most of their lives. Mimicking a small school of bait fish, it doesn't get any better than that! Unless it's Fall and you're fishing Top Water. That's the most exciting!

[@Ohtani170]

With the bluegill color

[@oldeschoolbob1022]

Heading out to have a go at the bass this morning; looking forward to watching this when I get back to see how many baits Matt has in his "Top 5" 🙂 . Have a great Friday, everyone!

[@xNFridge]

Good luck boss!

[@Mg0936]

I’m going out too! Good luck to you!

[@raymondpadilla65]

nice video have you guys tried the Picasso shock blade?

[@joecook5932]

I would never leave the spinnerbait out of spring fishing Chatterbait has its place but so does a spinnerbait and the good old shad rap at least the old ones been catching fish on them for 40 yrs just my 2 cents

[@roncunningham4025]

I smash on the TN 50 in the fall and winter

[@AaronCrews-k2y]

I like your presentation.but I feel you missed out by not mentioning a speed worm. I fish it in junebug this time of year.i fish Florida and lake Seminole in Georgia.

[@tacticalbassin]

The speed worm is fantastic this time of year, but it is also very niche to Southern grass fisheries. It's not as effective in most of the Midwest, West, or Northern fisheries.

[@AaronCrews-k2y]

I've never found it to be a nitch bait. I fish it as I would a spinner bait. The worm that paddles the most catches the best. I've fished from okachobee to the Columbia River in Washington State.

[@AaronCrews-k2y]

Try a 1/64-1/8 ounce weight and fish it like a spinner bait

[@geekedoutoutdoors6867]

Do you think the mini a frame would be good for suspended crappie?

[@seanp618]

I've caught so many good fish because of this site

[@gslang3489]

Underspin best lure in world

[@brandonrussVOLS-FAN-4-LIFE]

Heck yeah let's go!!!

[@paulc3692]

I spent $185 bucks on square bills and chatter baits swim baits also grab a few under spins took my wife out last week with high hopes but nothing on the boat. My wife is going to kill me when she check the bank account…

[@roncunningham4025]

Matt I smash on TN 50 and 60

[@jasonlopez4855]

At what water temperature 🌡️ just wondering because by me is mid February is 65° or 70° around the air the water is still cold or no. Sometimes people tell me March but I think is to late.

[@stephenbeth6843]

Can you use an arig from the bank?

[@MZfishing_]

Whats your thoughts on the crusher city freeloader?

[@davidblake5199]

Happy Friday

[@stealingboats5064]

Can you still throw a senko during early spring time in ponds?

[@AdventurerAnthony]

@TacticalBassin have you guys tried the 6th sense duke

[@GuitarTubeAmpRepair]

Thanks for your videos. I get different answers to this from different sources but, is lake Chicamauga/Harrison Bay a highland reservoir or lowland?

[@matthewotis3594]

Midland?

[@richardkeller6940]

Never used an A rig How are you supposed to have the wires? Do I need to bend them a certain way?

[@tyiazzetto4454]

Idk about that mini A rig being thrown on a BFS rod 😆 😂

[@docbrown9054]

Are we replacing snaps on Minimax? That snap looks scary tiny...

[@headbangerscloset8552]

Watched this video around 9 Friday night. Rigged up a strike king square bill crank bait in that red color. Used your trick on the cast & retrieve. Tried to make it dance. Ended up catching 4 bass and a crappie. Is that how you work a crack bait all year long?? Or only in spring ??

[@Ohtani170]

What trailer do you use for the mini max

[@Darbonneman33]

Have a problem with the swiwtrex max bottom hopping getting hung up on back hooks any suggestions

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

Wait i thought in the spring because the waters cold, you need slower moving baits?

[@Turppa21]

Nomads on sale rn too

[@kevinbailey3302]

They call me Sir Snag-A-Lot. I’ve been known to snag on a strong current.

[@pacman_17]

No bottom strolling? 😅😅

[@hmongvaj98]

What is a recommended set up to use an a rig in a state that only lets you use 1 hook? I always wanted to throw it but not sure how to go about it. Thanks in advance.

[@andybales7318]

Find a 3 wire A-rig..middle swivel with a 3-5" paddle tail swimbait...I like the Boss Shad's from Bass Pro Shops..already rigged & have surprisingly good action..on the other 2 wires, put willow leaf blades

[@matthewotis3594]

A well rounded bass angler will have a shad rap tied on.

[@romaloboda2280]

Thanks.

[@jesseboyden3119]

The fish at my lakes just won't eat a A-rig. Idk why. Tried for years

[@orlandogardener]

Could you guys come down and fish our Jon boat tournament, we'd be honored to have you guys as our GUESTS

[@orlandogardener]

We're in BIG BASS Orlando FL

[@matthewdalton6112]

Are a-rigs more harmful for the fish? It’s fishing, I understand that it’s just a reality of the sport but god do I hate not getting a fish back healthy. Does it commonly snag fish/unnecessary hooks from other hooks on a hit. Thanks to anyone who answers.

[@charlieyeager3645]

Are we in spring already?

[@CapnPink28]

Phil says “soon”……😂😂😂

[@timdarnell7819]

Depends on the day of the week lol

[@rossbaker3816]

My lake has been kickin my A** lately

[@formatr6]

I see no reason to ever go below 15lb test on arigs, even mini size. There isn't any benifit what so ever on lighter line with an AIRG. flex in the wire and lighter heads will require stiffer line to get a good hookset. We have been making our own mini arigs that are smaller than yours and we still use 15lb on a deep crank rod. Give it a try

[@niggahWAT]

I buy lures and snag and lose them. But I can’t lose my old lures. Story of my life

[@dalebechtel8904]

Never seen a bass that big before

[@kens.8124]

I'm the scam I'm the man I'm the Master plan 😅

[@drby0788]

Someone out there shootin lol