Top 5 Spring Bass Lures (Beginner Fishing TIPS)

Today we're looking at my TOP 5 picks for spring bass lures. I'll discuss five specific baits, the colors I throw, and the combos that I use for each lure!
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LURE 1:
Berkley Frittside 5 (Red Craw, Midnight Pearl, Honey Shad) bit.ly/3JsESgE
Rod & Reel: Shimano Caius Combo bit.ly/3JfGcTL
Line: P-Line Fluoroclear 12 or 15 lb bit.ly/3i9q4Iw
LURE 2:
IMA Flit Jerkbait (Bone Shad, Ghost Sunfish, Ghost Minnow, OG Ghost Minnow, Gold Flash) bit.ly/3Fo1OLr
Rod: Lew's TP1X 6'8" Med Light bit.ly/372VidE
Reel: Okuma Serrano bit.ly/3Dl2r7Q
Line: P-Line Tactical 12# bit.ly/3gKxBeA
LURE 3:
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap (Chrome, Gold, Red Craw) bit.ly/3lTFQYv
Rod: Okuma Guide Select 6'9" Med bit.ly/3AOJPew
Reel: Lew's Custom Pro 7.5: 1 bit.ly/3iYmoJx
Line: P-Line Tactical 15# bit.ly/3gKxBeA
LURE 4:
Cumberland Pro Spinnerbait bit.ly/3mWsdIE
Rod & Reel Combo: Abu Garcia Max X Combo bit.ly/3CZsxOs
Line: Yo-Zuri Hybrid 15 or 17# bit.ly/3qhaspP
LURE 5:
Weedless Ned Rig Head Flatlands Tackle bit.ly/3MTPcAh
Z-Man TRD bit.ly/3thJ259
Z-Man TRD Crawz bit.ly/3igUCHn
X-Zone Ned bit.ly/30TNtrA
Rod: Abu Garcia Veritas PLX TE (7' Med or MH) bit.ly/360NVXC
Reel: Shimano Nexave 3000 bit.ly/3iexFEP
Line: P-Line TCB 10 or 15# bit.ly/2TVKk6r
P-Line Tactical 8# bit.ly/3gKxBeA
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[@440-fishermandrock8]

DEEEEEBO!!!!! HOPE EVERYBODY CATCHES EM THIS SPRING ... BE RESPECT, TREAT FISH WITH CARE, AND DON'T LITTER . THATS WHAT MAKES A GREAT ANGLER , (picking up a little trash on your trip isn't a bad idea either ) 😉

[@kylepowers179]

Finally caught my first bass of 2022 tonight, good ol thunder cricket

[@abibritton8791]

So excited to have found you! I've been fishing all my life when I get the time and opportunity. Not a lot of bank fishing available where I live in NH, but I love to fish in my kayak. Our problem here is milfoil, hardly ever find clear water except in the big rivers and lakes, and I spend most of my fishing time in ponds and little rivers, therefore I do love fishing with frogs, lol. I've never even tried a spinner, but I have my dad's 50+ year old tackle box, and now I'm going to try his just to check it out (and fish with him in my heart, as always). This has been such an excellent learning video for me - you're the first I've found with so much incredibly useful information and explanation. As a knowledge junkie (which is why I watch KZbin in the first place) I am now your instant subscriber, and look forward to listening to you ALOT! Happy feeshing, to both of us! Abigail, in the middle of beautiful New Hampshire

[@AStiddy]

Love the Vid my man!! We need some of the Debo branded merch like you were talking about in that Live a while back. That tattoo artist killed you logo!!!!

[@mateoflores4353]

Debo you've come a long way man I started watching you exactly 3 years ago thank you for everything and not misleading me and my son's in the world of bass fishing I've actually caught fish on your tactics thanks a million from El Paso tx.

[@enwhycpr]

I’ve been fishing for years but still consider myself a beginner. Learning never ends with fishing. Thanks Debo

[@arniejohnsen2353]

As a recently beginning bank only fisherman I love this video. Going shopping tomorrow for some of the lures in this video. Thank you

[@pacman_17]

Top 5 are pretty much my go to lures all season. I'd like you fish those glidebaits on the jon boat during the late pre-spawn. When the bass are trying to feed.

[@topwaterwes2339]

Awesome vid Debo. Everytime I see another one of your lure/rod, reel vids it makes me want spring to get here faster . Let's Go!

[@scottvermonter920]

Excellent choices Debo! I will be throwing a couple of them! Love the channel man.

[@dabearsfan3533]

Man I love the little guitar tune at the end of the videos

[@pacman_17]

Thanks for another great video. Awesome tips. Looking forward to getting back to catching bass videos.

[@HappyKatsFishing]

Hi from Washington State. Spot on DEBO, as always. Love the info. It cracks me up when you make bass sound affects. 🤣 Love love your videos. Miss the lunch break videos. I would watch on my lunch to piece out. 😎 Till next time..🎣

[@nathandenardis3999]

Debo dropping those knowledge bombs. Fantastic video thanks for doing what you do🎣🎣

[@fatguybassin8046]

Always enjoy the video and the knowledge you share. Can’t wait to get out in water for some spring bassin. Tight lines 🎣🎣🔥🔥

[@LilTommy.]

Gonna try all these tomorrow! First day out on the yak in 2022, hopefully I can get on the board for this year!

[@davewashburn8930]

Debo, love the video 👊 got that caias combo at Wally World for $72. After stocking up all winter I’m stoked to try so many of my new baits! Otts garage, bagley flatside, rapala jerks & of course the Neds you sent me. Appreciate all you continue to do brother👊

[@LadybugAdventures]

Thanks dude. I'm new to fishing and this is my first spring to fish so many tips like these are great. Learned a lot appreciate it!

[@32wanwan]

*Great item. First cast out of the package caught a nice bass. Pulls smooth in the water and sets up nicely immediately upon retrieval. Worth adding to your tackle box.*

[@Oldbasshole]

Great video , solid tips n tricks . Love the breakdown on the gear . Very helpful

[@willtrax71]

Had to go back a year for help right now. Invaluable tips and Intel thank you truly

[@brianlee9074]

Great choices Debo. Thanks for sharing your favs. See you on the next one. ✌🏻🎣

[@Outdoor_Jack]

Nice video DEBO I’m somewhat new to bass fishing but I’m getting better and I needed this video👍🏻

[@davidcox2952]

Like your videos . Very informative. Keep up the good work!

[@eugene955]

Just discovered ewg neds and I can’t wait to try them this Spring. Thank you for always looking out for us bank anglers.

[@losingbigfish9473]

That is crazy that’s exactly what I have tied on right now plus underspin

[@chrisrus53]

My Walmart had a few of those Caius combos in the clearance isle for around $60 this winter. I plan on putting in a lot of time with the jerkbait this year. I can't wait to get out this weekend! Great video!

[@tomgross1438]

Great video as always! I'm going out for the first time tomorrow and I'm taking all the same baits.

[@MrBig06Daddy]

The jerk bait and chatter bait have been the hot baits here in TX. And the rattle trap. This week I think it has really decided that spring is here to stay. The temps had been 70s one day and 30 the next. Thanks for your insight. 🎣

[@stevesmith7164]

Good video, keep em coming

[@dougshelton7656]

Another awesome video. I'm pretty sure I'll be using those baits here soon.

[@NedRigNerd]

It all sounds good to me. Ice finally melted away here in Ohio. Definitely getting everything ready to start fishing this year.

[@midwestfischerman]

I'm so sorry about the Hawkeyes going home so early from the Big Dance. I'm so sorry because it JACKED UP my brackets!

[@B_Deucefishing]

Great video brother !

[@whiteyxj8367]

Love love love these videos help figure out a game plan when hitting the reset button for the season ahead think I'm going to try and work the shakey head into my top 5 spring baits this season very curious to see what debos top 10 would consist of lol

[@scottcraft1000]

Been missing me some Debo vids!

[@fishing_amy]

Some good choices 🎣🐟

[@TheRutanRenegade]

My 3 go to spring lures are a lipless crank bait, finesse jig and a creature bait. Either a Zoom Z-Craw or Missile Baits D-Bomb.

[@TheMRVR6]

The frittside has been my go to these past months in TX. The chartreuse & honey shad work great here!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Great video and great break down brother. Starting out strong with crankbait and chatterbait here in North Central Kentucky. 8 fish so far in 2022

[@stevethompson3365]

Thanks for the info, have actually been wanting to try a flat sided crank bait. I’m even planning to use the same reel, bought a Caius 7.2.1 right hand after seeing you use yours. Thanks for all the advise, really helps a ol East Texas fisherman

[@brucepreston3927]

I never really used flat sided crankbaits until last year but a freind gave me a Googan Flat Banger crankbait and I absolutely killed them on it! It definitely made me a believer! I've never tried those silent Berkley ones but I'm sure they work...

[@TAStormChasing]

Thanks for videos

[@shanescott3168]

Good suggestions. I like the fact that you suggest affordable rods and reels. I’ve had good luck with the Frittside cranks. I also started using Neds recently and had good success.

[@live2fishofficial]

Another great video to kick off the 2022 season! Have you considered using a BFS instead of a spinning combo for your Ned presentations? I did it last season and left the spinning gear behind after I did. I just find baitcasters to be more accurate when casting and feel like I have much more overall control on distance as well.

[@jamesp2674]

Gonna be trying the Ned rig this year! Tight lines!!

[@farrzmd3038]

Great video. I’ve already caught two on a flat sided crank in 38-44 degree water and I love jerkbaits. The remaining lures minus the Ned rig I’ve picked them up to try. Also, I picked up a spinnerbait, rat-l-trap, chatterbait, crank baits, and jig skirts in red to try it out. Only bought one of each in red. Well see ..... the Ned rig just doesn’t work for me. I fish from the bank and the ponds I fish in are all leafy and have that green slime. The Ned rig disappears into the leaves.

[@MaineStreamFishing]

You not the only one! I got 2 fish on the ned rig in 3 years 🤦🏾‍♂️ i feel like you need a somewhat hard bottom

[@alexsteichen3303]

Try a weedless Ned rig hook like an ewg Ned head lifted jigs makes some good ones

[@MaineStreamFishing]

@@alexsteichen3303 tried open hook and weedless 🤷🏾‍♂️ tie on a finesse jig and get whacked! Im a jig man

[@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249]

I only had 2 spinning lures but being a newb haven't tried them yet cuz I was afraid to lose them but I won 7 from The Baitman so I can't wait to give them a try thanks Debo ✌️🎣

[@BobbyBalsaRNM]

Okuma is great (rods & reels)! Some are a little pricey, but their customer service is excellent and make them worth it. They've sent me numerous parts for cheap reels for free. Never needed parts for their expensive stuff.

[@FounderOf4]

Hey Debo - watched Burly's video about making plastics and he spoke highly of your pouring skills! It's great seeing content creators supporting others like that

[@drakeaamold7577]

God bless

[@chidrummer1]

I agree with your choices brother. I have also been trying tubes. I'm in Wisconsin as you know, so it's cold water here as well. Have been having some luck with the KVD coffee tubes.

[@BobbyC_]

Love this series of videos, ive watched every season for 2 years (3 top 5 spring videos). I’d love a video on WHAT NOT to fish during certain seasons, for example I usually wait until late spring/early summer to start topwater and frog due to water temps or in the summer and fall will red still be a good color etc. I’d also love to see a video about which reel speed gear ratios fit which lures best, 6:1 (or slower) ratios for reaction lures like chatter or spinner baits? , 8+:1 for buzzbaits or frogs etc?

[@richardsousa2625]

Ughhh lakes here still frozen. I just want summer!!!!

[@cjscarborough83]

Good picks Debo! It really seems to depend on the year on what gets bit for me. Also I’m going to try out the A-rig this spring to see if the bronze backs with eat it. The jerk bait and the Ned are starters. Gotta give the single swimmer propers and the underspin too. Thanks feeshin friend!

[@ronaldclark1023]

Just bought the same shimano nexave reel this spring, like it so far

[@kevingrandke6075]

I need to work more lures up here in WI. I am off the Root River and have used lots of setups and no bites. I work one for the day and the next switch it up. I mainly toss spinners since the current is a bit brisk. For Spring I use lots of red flashy lures with 2/0 and 3/0 hooks but this year I have been getting skunked.

[@michaelbond142]

Love the rattle traps

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Spinnerbaits and crankbaits are 100% my favorite spring baits. I think the underspin is also good but grass can be an issue.

[@eng62ine]

I have had good luck on the lipless and crank baits. I’ve never caught a thing on a spinner, but admittedly don’t through them much. Red is killer this time of year though!

[@goalieman206]

Great video. I caught two really good fish last time I went out with a spinnerbait and a chatter bait. I’m looking into cranking combos and was between a Revo X and a Lews 2ng gen reel. Good to see your choice,

[@mateoflores4353]

Thanks bro ewg Ned head I think I'll try the Ned rig a lot more brother thanks again

[@TJ_Loves2fish]

Lots of great Ned rig baits out there, but my recent favorite is the Roboworm, I think 3.5in, Ned worms. You should give them a shot.

[@patrickl7212]

Your list is similar to mine. One excellent lure for me that I just started trying last fall and into this spring is the "Rapala Rippin' Rap". You can fish it like a lipless or let it fall to the bottom and as the name suggest rip it. I've caught some good ones using that lure. I use a moderate action rod with 20lb test braid to a 12lb test fluoro leader. Thanks DEBO.

[@matoobafishing]

Good stuff again Debo. I too am in The braid to fluorocarbon leader camp. Once I switched I’ll never go back for spinning that is. Curious, what’s you joining knot choice? I like an FG but in a hurry or after failing three times I have used Alberto.

[@Redwash48]

Debo you need to see if your guys over a do-it molds can make lead molds in the shape of tungsten flipping weights. I've been searching for a mold and can't seem to find one. Keep up the good work bro.

[@wendelfishing1881]

Love the video DEBO! I’m up in Mason City we’re getting real close here in iowa! Been hitting the river having some good success while waiting for the ponds to unfreeze. Do you have a tacklewarehouse code we can use at checkout?

[@addicted2tackle122]

I plan on throwin finesse jigs and ned rigs, lots of dropshots and liplesses

[@werftv4580]

some solid advice here folk...

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup debo. Great video! Great choices! I bought my caius combo about 9 months ago, it came on a 7'-3" uglystick rod med/heavy fast. I learned to cast from your videos. I'm far from a master lol. Still have 10lb mono until I get better. The bed rig😱, I loose everytime, in RI everything is grass so I gave up, say weedless but not for me lol. Maybe a video on Ned rig in grass ECT..?? Ty tc

[@NStone90]

I wanna say craws spawn or at least start moving around even the water gets up to 50 55°, so that's when I start throwing craws. In fact that's what I caught my pb on last year, a big bite baits swimming craw.

[@757Chick]

Last year I tried the co polymers and the hybrid fluorocarbon lines. Particularly the yo zuri. It drove me absolutely nuts. On my spinning reels it would just jump off the reel and tangle or just make a mess. On my casting setup i has a similar problem. The line was so hard/crunchy feeling it just didn't want to come off the spool neatly... I noticed you seem to really like that stuff, any ideas why I had so much trouble? Maybe I needed to come down to a lighter line? Found this video really helpful by the way. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these. Presentation is perfect in my opinion. I don't get bored and actually finish the entire video which I rarely do with most other channels I watch.

[@AdventureswithaaronB]

Just wanted to share, I went to Florida and was fishing small pond. It was fish after fish on a small sexy shed cavity crank bait in the 1.5 size

[@jimmcculloch5825]

This time of year, if you had to choose between a jig and a chatter bait, which would it be?

[@davidcilley8488]

You said you use 15 pound braid for spinning, what brands do you like and do you go smaller on the braid for smaller reels? I have thought about going to braid, but I am finding that different manufacturers have different mono equivalents in the diameter.

[@squarehead1]

hey debo, is your hookset any different on the weedless ned rig hook? i like the steady/straight-back ned rig hook set, and seem to sometimes have issues on EWG hook sets by not going quick enough or hard enough. is it a ned hook set or an EWG hook set?

[@frankcornacchia8637]

Question...would you use a Fury 705CB rod for jerkbaits? Or something with a little more backbone (maybe a 7'3 MH Fast)? I am going to give jerkbaits a go this year as soon as the ponds and rivers open up (getting close!), want to give myself the best chance of landing them. Thanks for the very timely video!!

[@farmkid1981]

I only fish the weedless ned hook. It work will win I get in the trees.

[@joelhaslerud6993]

What little paddle tail did you have on that Cumberland Pro Spinnerbait? I've been looking for one that size, looks about 2"

[@brucepreston3927]

I guess i need to try throwing a ned rig...I've been stuck on my shakeyhead since I was a child...Is there really much of a difference? Just head shape?

[@kyleholder7465]

Do you have a video or some tips for an extreme beginner using a baitcaster? I'd very much appreciate any an all help with this. I've pretty much have only used spinning rods my entire life. Thank you for your time Kyle.

[@Oldbasshole]

Best advice I wish I’d been given is pull out about 30-40 feet of line then put tape across the spool. Now when you backlash it’s only a small amount of line and it’s easy to untangle ( or cut out if needed ) Your thumb is your friend !! Good luck

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Hi. He has many videos on learning baitcaster. It's how I learned last season. If go to subscribed channels and pick him, search learning baitcaster. They start at extreme beginners.

[@leehubbell9636]

You mention Walmart up here in Canada the selection at Walmart is terrible. Great information as always

[@kyleisaho-chunk8040]

They dont make the white and orange xfinity combo but they do have a orange and black one all that i can find at walmart

[@prestonthompson7527]

Is the water still to cold in iowa?

[@dizzlesfeeshin8966]

Yea…. Im’a need that reel back. Ya dang bully!

[@carenalexander5913]

Pretty similar to mine, I do throw in a buzzbait and chatterbait.

[@TheXerosyn]

Ive just started getting into lures, mainly been fishing for cats. The chatters and others seem really light and I can barely get them cast like 20 ft out. That normal?

[@tomoverbey5526]

Hey debo i would love to see you get a jon boat and turn it into mini bass boat i think it would be awesome

[@josephnywayfarer1345]

Man Randizzle as rough on that Lew’s Custom Pro 🤣😂

[@richardsousa2625]

Any chance you’re gonna do that RatLTrap vs Cotten Cordell challenge??

[@GRILLBUOY101]

David Fritts was a poes ceankbait guy .i have a few but there vert big and i prefer smaller squarebills now.the poes are cedar wood snell like # 2 pencils but i did notice the bills crack and on there own and thatss b.s..lol you ever throw a poes?.

[@gregred78]

Just caught 3 today and they only wanted a chartreuse lizard with the tail dyed red, wouldn't bite anything else not even live bait!

[@Belligerent23]

I fish my neds on a 1/10th oz zman finesse bulletz

[@kalelauer2420]

Ned rig Swim bait Spinner bait Jig Lipless

[@brucepreston3927]

I used to catch tons of fish on spinnerbaits when I was younger but I can't get bit on one to save my life now! But they do bite chatterbaits...It's very strange...Maybe I need to try some different colors or blade types

[@idontstunt2613]

debo you see the new lees reel tackle warehouse has up its a 9.5:1

[@TheJerthomas1]

Lews hyperspeed LFS? Red reel? He's already done a review on it.

[@shannonkirby9295]

Sorry about the Hawkeyes, Debo

[@johnjustasimpleman1998]

Sorry about Iowa....ouch

[@peterrosen2948]

Great video, Debo! Was moving my thumb to the like button, accidentally hit dislike, and that nearly gave me a heart attack.

[@fishaholic122]

Wow dude u can really ramble on u don't get tounge twisted or nothing, good job, u sure not a politician What's randy no I would take the Ned over the jig also Ooh randy don't like that braid either

[@fishinwitheddy]

They have a new xfinity combo they done away with that one :( and I’d go wacky rig over ned rig for my top 5 goin chatter bait instead of spinner bait and probably some kinda creature bait or soft jerk bait over the hard jerkbait

[@drakeaamold7577]

God is good