Underwater Spinnerbait Footage! Spring Spinnerbait Tricks For Beginners and Advanced Bass Fishing

Come underwater as we look at some of the most popular spinnerbaits! See what makes each of them different, how they behave in the water, and how to change their actions. Matt explains how to apply the different styles to your fishing, no matter where you live. Spring is spinnerbait season, you don't want to miss this!
From the surface its easy to assume all spinnerbaits are basically the same. Of course there are differences in color and blade shape but beyond that, it all seems similar. Slide below the surface though and you immediately see how unique all of these baits truly are. Paired up with swimbait trailers or fished as stand alone baits, each version has unique attributes that you can use to your advantage.
Below you'll find links to all our favorite baits by style. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included favorite colors, weights, etc... as well as the rods and reels we use to throw them.
Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait...
Bait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2diSwqq
Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It
Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Ghost Rainbow, Electric Shad
Painted-Blade Spinnerbaits...
-Terminator P1 Pro Series: bit.ly/36B34vN
Colors: Nashville Sexy, Silver Shiner
-River2Sea Bling Double Willow: bit.ly/2diSwqq
Color: Iced
-War Eagle Painted: bit.ly/2GOfpOF
Color: Cole Slaw
Red/Day Glow Orange Spinnerbaits...
-River2Sea Bling Indiana: bit.ly/2t5jecE
Color: Lemonade Twist
-Santone Lures Painted Blade: bit.ly/3cxy2XI
Color: Red Tiger
-Blade Runner Double Willow: bit.ly/2ShreWf
Color: Delta Craw
-D&M Sniper: bit.ly/3b3TPHa
Color: Delta Red Crawler
Natural Color Full-Size Spinnerbaits...
-War Eagle Double Willow: bit.ly/3cGlnSe
Colors: Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner
Bait- River2Sea Bling Double Willow: bit.ly/2diSwqq
Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It
-Revenge Deep Runner Double Willow: bit.ly/2oSfWd6
Colors: Blue Shad, Shad, Silverside
Finesse Spinnerbaits...
-Damiki TOT: bit.ly/38cxmD6
Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly
-Megabass SV-3 Double Willow: bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi
-Megabass V-9 Double Willow: bit.ly/2tOaVCt
Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction
-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: bit.ly/2IEHHjA
Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner
Stinger Hook...
-Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: bit.ly/2KQXvQm
Color Recommendations By Water Color...
Tannic Water: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Purple
Muddy Water: White, Chartreuse, Day Glow Orange
Clear Water: Shad, Silver
Stained Water: Pearl, Chartreuse mixed with Silver, Gold
Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: bit.ly/2ae97J9
All-Around Spinnerbait Combo...
Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): bit.ly/2NlzZhg
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Spinnerbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium heavy: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Want TacticalBassin Gear?
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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#Underwater #Spinnerbait #Bassfishing

[@habibyali8697]

Whenever Matt says I have this passion for springtime spinnerbaits or any lure, I always go, “he has a passion for all the lures in the world and they each hold a special spot in his heart” lol 😂

[@Sailor_gibbs]

Everythings got its time and place, i feel the same

[@jamilgill3987]

🤣

[@autryivins728]

I gjollll

[@RedNeckRebel23]

my name is Matt

[@dman8233]

When you're on your way to work and you remember it's Wednesday and that means new video! Doing what you are doing guys we love you all.

[@davidnewcomb2431]

Is Jen Psaki in the boat with ya Matt?? Circling back....great video as always!!!

[@realjeffgarrett]

She stole that from Matt. He’s been circling back for years now 🤣

[@renaudtheis1197]

I was scrolling down just to find that one comment!!

[@davidnewcomb2431]

@@renaudtheis1197 well look hard enough you'll find anything in these videos comments lol

[@eric4seasons]

Haha. She'd ruin the fishing trip.

[@deereman70]

😆😁😂😆😃🤣😂😅😳!!! You win the internet

[@bitterclinger70]

Lost a collection of spinnerbaits like that a few years back when my truck was stolen. I missed that truck but I cried over my spinnerbaits.

[@mikeo6525]

I feel your pain! My car was just stolen a couple weeks ago. I could care less about the car, insurance has that covered. It’s my tackle bags with all my favorite lures I was upset about loosing and a couple rods 😭 But it’s always fun shopping for new fishing gear haha!

[@tinman6514]

Mike O - Don’t you have personal property coverage, bro..? It’s super cheap and will save the day when it comes to keeping tackle, etc in your ride... I have a client who’s truck was broken into and he lost an estimated 5k in rods, reels, and tackle... We covered it all and he went shopping... Peace ~

[@Luceium01]

@@tinman6514 I need that

[@brianlee9074]

Like the video? Oh yeah. As a newbie to freshwater fishing, a spinner bait is a lure that I haven't caught a fish on yet. Videos like this help a lot. Thanks Matt. 🎣👍

[@chadsullivan3811]

Thanks Matt you have completely changed my fishing game! I went out at 1pm and got all the spinnerbaits you recommended and by 230pm I had 4 fish weighing 2lbs each then I went back at 6pm backed up two points and caught three more weighing 4lbs each and lost atleast a 7 or 8 plus two 3lbers. All on your favorite spinnerbait. Thank you tacticalbassin fam!!

[@Mjones8383]

Tip for throwing a stinger hook, I take a cutter or swimming worm shorten it up and Texas rig it on my stinger to keep it weedless and still fill out the profile. Try it, it's super effective in the south around hydrilla

[@63Bare]

Thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick.

[@bruceksdwilson]

When you used a cut r worm do you put the tail down or the tail up ?

[@hanburgundy4317]

I've been wondering about throwing a worm, lizard, or crayfish as a trailer for those situations where I let the bait helicopter down around docks or between Lily pads

[@watchman316ly]

The best breakdown on spinnerbaits for bass fishing I have ever seen- hands down! I used to watch Bill Dance and loved his knowledge. Matt- thank you so much!

[@rickyd865VOL]

My favorite Qoute from this video ..” I don’t know if it matters, but it matters in my brain.” Great stuff Matt all the way through. Thank you. You guys channel has made this East Tennessee country boy a much more effective angler. Thank you!!

[@jeffrussell4031]

Your content is unmatched. This amount of knowledge in an episode is insane.

[@chandlertaylor2624]

you guys are amazing, honestly one of the best fishing youtube channels out, hands down.

[@rm709]

Can I just say that you are a lucky man with a daughter and wife that appreciate your love to fish! Props to you man!!!!

[@slknic7]

Matt Allen, you my man are a great instructor! Thank you and Tim for all you do for us.

[@quietazn]

I used to be a non believer in the spinner bait until I out fished all my buddies on a highly pressured lake. I fished this spinnerbait in the middle of a hot 12 o'clock sun and it was basically a bite on every cast. A real winner in my book.

[@hanburgundy4317]

When I first started bass fishing, I ONLY used realistic looking swim baits - I figured the rest out there didn't look like anything real and probably wouldn't work 😅 Now, I swear by the exact setup in this video: a spinner bait with a 3.5" paddle tail trailer. It doesn't _really_ look like the bait fish, although the trailer definitely helps, but the bass don't seem to know that 😆

[@glenncivale6824]

Probably the best bass lure vid I've seen! I've been like- crack addicted- to spinnerbaits for over 40 years and everything in this vid is Spot On! Thanks man!

[@realjeffgarrett]

Anywhere where visibility is broken up just a little: wind, stain, low light. That’s where a spinnerbait will shine

[@CanadianBasserman]

Yes Spinnerbaits are awesome! Haha going to enjoy this one! SV-3 is definitely one of my favs also!

[@soggy7142]

I was just organizing tackle thinking I need to expand my spinners! What perfect timing for this video!

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🔥🔥 absolutely love the longer videos because you get ALL the fine details,Thank you Matt and Tim 👊🔨🔨

[@gospideygo8781]

Thanks Matt! Picking up some of the painted ones - red and white/white. Can’t wait to try them out.

[@sharkeyryan]

"...pump... pump..." I love how you share the tips on how to fish these lures and baits. So helpful!

[@SiloRadar]

Hi Matt & Tim, this is the 3rd spring in a row that I’m following your channel and video updates. I’m from Italy and our fisheries are not the same as the ones in the States but they can be fun anyway most of the times. I’m not asking anything here, but after all the things I’ve learned and applied in my fisheries, sometimes needed to be adapted given the different environments, seasonal changes and dimension of average size fish, I would like to spend this 2 minutes to say - Thank you guys for your continuous, relentless and beautiful job you are doing. I’ve been watching many videos from Italians, Europeans and Americans channels but in your video I do not get the:”Buy this do that and tomorrow if it does not work buy that and do that”. But instead i get:”Hey the instructions are those, take them and adapt them, you are in charge to complete the puzzle every time you go fishing”. I REALLY LOVE THAT. Do not want to bother you so I will end up my comment here, but remember there is a guy on the other side of the pond, that appreciate all your efforts and skills. My best wishes, Luigi.

[@warriorxtman2]

It's a Mario.....

[@ChubChub4000]

I’ve been waiting for this video for a long while now. Thank you Matt, for all of this information!

[@richardblake4777]

Great in-depth s/b video Matt. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@zidonsmithfishing]

This is the video I need

[@evanmoses8718]

Love the underwater footage so we can see how fish react

[@tinman6514]

Underwater footage is always cool... I’m still amazed that any bass would bite a spinnerbait, but they work... Peace ~

[@tiokaneko347]

You guys are awesome! I've learned about 70%of all of my bass fishing knowledge from you guys. Keep up the good work 👍👍

[@g-radm3827]

This is valuable information, can’t thank you enough Matt!

[@michaelm2945]

Just found your channel and I'm blown away with your knowledge. Can't wait to get out and apply this new information. SUBSCRIBED

[@johnmejorado13]

Thank you, that video helped clear up some questions I had about blades and specific situations.

[@2explore1]

Your explanation of spinnerbaits style, color, blades, is one of the best.

[@fishingwithross8081]

Spinner baits are so underrated for pike tbh

[@predwards8941]

I was born in MN, but my folks moved to Tennessee when I was young. I’ve always though pike fishing seemed awesome. They seem aggressive and will eat just about anything

[@fishingwithross8081]

@@predwards8941 yep and I’m in Ireland one of the best places to catch pike

[@jamesh7469]

The best part is that the wire is like a built in leader

[@RivermanTV-]

Pike are basically just spinnberbait thieves

[@outpostjared7835]

caught my PB Pike last spring on a big chartreuse double willow! she was almost 40in!

[@cjboone9224]

Thanks man I always get some great information from your videos you guys are the best Tactical Bass

[@badass.bob1]

God Bless you Matt. You're the man. Thanks for your expertise here in Australia

[@bengreeninsuranceagency]

Excellent information Matt! I’ve been using the spinnerbait for the last few months and have been doing well with them. Far better than last year when I first came to town. Thank you

[@bobdonatello7353]

Great video as always! You guys have improved my fishing so much since I started watching your channel. Once the buyer’s guides are over, you guys should do a video on how to find out what the bass are eating. I don’t know whether the bass in some of my lakes are eating gills, shad, shiners, sculpin, or crawfish. Your insight would be immensely helpful

[@dwmjr2253]

You're so right because we don't use stinger hooks on swim jigs! And we all ways use a trailer on them. Maybe I'll try a swim jig with just a stinger hook🤔

[@catfishhero8850]

Y’all remember tool time from the 90s tv? Well this is bait time! With your same host, Tim Allen! Haha. Looking for baits with more catching power

[@alexkoepke7344]

hahaha this made my day 🤣

[@thomac131]

Love the knowledge you share, I’m a re-beginning bank angler but the how and more importantly why questions are when I come to you guys. If blessed I’ll get a chance to enjoy your guide services if you are still doing it in TN.

[@brettchilcoat6021]

haven't done much bass fishing but am looking to add some versatility to my tackle and skill set. this has been very helpful.

[@hanburgundy4317]

If I could only throw one bait for bass (and I usually do 😆), it'd have to be a spinner bait.

[@garycanfield699]

Great video! I love fishing with spinnerbaits. Lot of valuable information

[@fwsii]

She is a little doll! proud papa!!!

[@Fresh_N_Salt_Fishing]

The shot of you and your daughter is awesome, great video Matt 🤙

[@jda3comics693]

Thanks for the advice

[@jonathanrapp4464]

Thanks Matt, lots of information. Great video.

[@rfdrob769]

Good advice! I make my own spinnerbaits and usually choose massive Colorado blades over the double willows. I find the big Colorados put out a bigger vibration than the willows and it keeps the bait higher in the water column. Pair a swimbait with the Colorado blade and holy cow they call in fish from miles around. The big Colorados also let me wake the bait near the surface so I can use them almost like a topwater. I find success on most types of water with this setup. When you need to get the bait down though that's where those willows will always shine.

[@Ty-vv2xq]

Sir! your knowledge, dedication, and near divine indifference from success in your art is truly inspiring. thank you!

[@philipdelhagenphilip9786]

As always a great video .

[@chrisboyd1408]

Excellent video as always thank you for sharing

[@Everything_Angling]

I never see anyone talk about kytec thank you one of my favorite brands ever

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Just amazing how good your videos are. The under water footage along with your descriptions and teaching is incredible. I cannot say it enough Thank you for all you do!!!

[@MaineStreamFishing]

My all time confidence lure! My dad had me throwing them young!

[@colinmattson7959]

Love the video very informative as always . Keep up the great work. Thank you

[@billpattison]

An awesome tutorial! Thank you!!!

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Awesome video buddy thanks

[@hanburgundy4317]

Great overview! This is by far my favorite/go to bait; I've only been chasing bass for the last few years (catfish, bluegill, and trout growing up), and I've had the most luck throwing realistic swim baits like a Storm Live Eye, or Pond Magic spinner baits all the way up to a KVD or a Houston Legend. For the last couple years, I've been throwing a 3.5" paddle tail minnow onto my spinner baits and the bass absolutely blow up on them every time - a lot of times they'll hook themselves. My go-to's have been green in the summer and red in the fall, but I haven't nailed down the best springtime color. So far this year, I've just been throwing white with silver or white blades, and I've only been to the lake nearby that has crystal clear water - my favorite lake that I grew up on is about an hour south of me, and it has a bit murkier water due to being part of a river, but I want to try out a couple different colors on each lake and see what they bite 😀

[@zidonsmithfishing]

Love the vids keep up the good work

[@krustysurfer]

Another great informative video that can be used processed by a lot of anglers thanks for your dedication and hard work it helps build confidence so we can all keep on fishing Aloha from the Great Lakes

[@justonemorecast]

I've been hooked on spinnerbaits since I caught my 1st 5lb'er on one when I was 12. I love chart blades for smallmouth when perch are the main forage.

[@macdaddyblues1]

That coleslaw with double whites are killer on cloudy days on Table Rock... Also, the small blade baits are great after a Cold Front. An old timer taught me that 20 years ago. Great Vid Matt.

[@cecapfishing9882]

That air bubble on the spinnerbait's face at 19:30 though.... straight out of an anime

[@robertwatson2626]

Your definitely someone I’d love to fish with .. could learn allot..

[@Thepondguy85]

Got a spinner bait from walmart for $1 and got my pb at 9 1/2

[@fishingva9946]

lol. I love the white 1 dollar one. Congrats.

[@Thepondguy85]

@@fishingva9946 thanks ot happed back in 2001 closes i got to it is a couple of 7pounders. Still searching for that DD

[@garretta5804]

You lucky dog

[@Thepondguy85]

@@garretta5804 yep at the right place at the right time.

[@rodiebobwilliams1330]

Outstanding! Yes i had a bait from a maker that sold some beasties in a bream pattern. I called it 99cts coz thats what it costs..lol

[@mattress2331]

Great Coverage on Spinners Thanks

[@dansaldana3450]

Got to love that box of brand new baits not a scratch on um

[@therealpatrickstar1]

Holy cow! Those st croix victory rods are sweet!

[@victorduran6320]

The best video I’ve seen ! Thanks bro I love spinners

[@Isaac-hz4pr]

Excellent explanation and demonstration 👊👍

[@kevenk1161]

Great video!!!!!!

[@steveshepherd1046]

Very good information on spinnerbait fishing. I appreciate your insight.

[@jebfishing]

I have not had much luck with chatterbaits, but i was watching one of your vids and you said throw a spinnerbait in the spring. I picked one up and now i love it and catch more fish! I also have a river2sea bling on the way I cant wait!

[@johnbowe4564]

You guys are talking my favorite subject and a green fish tackle spinner bait in a shad pattern is my favorit 😃😉😉.

[@mrs.prospectsouth6875]

Awesome video Matt!!! I love love love spinnerbaits!!! My bf and I fished a tourney on Sunday, we couldn't buy a nibble. We decided to keep fishing after the tourney and as the boats were loading up and weighing in, 15 minutes after the tourney ended I landed a big 4lb 2oz fat belly momma 🎣🤟💪 only Bass of the day, but it was soooooo worth it! Keep the videos coming please!!! I ALWAYS learn something from y'all and enjoy every single video y'all make!!! 🙌❤👏 Tight lines 😎🎣🏆

[@eaglespetty]

My two biggest Bass of the season came today in windy conditions. One on a double willow spinner bait and one on a chatter bait.

[@richardwilson3548]

One of the best search tools there is.

[@55Dag]

NOOOO! To many people watch you guys. You just gave away almost everyone of my secrets. lol. Good stuff man.

[@to3ta64]

Subscribed, thanks!

[@anhhuynh-qp6ot]

The one bait I have in my tackle box that never catches anything lol.

[@jamestobin4849]

You gotta pause it, it’s great in the winter honestly, old reliable for me. I’ve pulled 7’s out of 46 degree water in Washington with one.

[@answer3014]

I just used one for the first time yesterday. Caught me two decent size bass out of a lake I wasnt able to catch anything in over a year.

[@jamestobin4849]

@@answer3014 yessir it’s an easy one to fish and always draws their attention, I keep one blue hill colored and one black and blue on me at all times

[@hanburgundy4317]

I'd say it depends on the body of water and the amount of fishing pressure - bass can get conditioned into not biting a specific bait source if they've been caught on them before. You can't really fish it too slow, but then again you can't really fish it too fast. You might just be throwing too big of a bait; try a Booyah Pond Magic.

[@fishingwithdom6153]

Little late to your comment but from the dead of winter to the first 2 weeks in may or whenever the water's cold they are always good to throw especially with red, orange, and yellow accents on the skirt

[@lamontaka.boogieboogie7329]

Man I really like the way you break it down great job and thank you Happy fishing this year Sir.

[@stevenodaniel1916]

Sweet!👍

[@TylerGoesFishing]

love the spinnerbait

[@fishing_amy]

Spinners are great. I like the footage

[@richardsousa2625]

We might be on the water here in NH this week 😁

[@Sailor_gibbs]

I wish I had a friend like you. None of mine are as knowledgeable or passionate to have a conversation like this

[@hanburgundy4317]

Friends that like to fish are competition lol 😆

[@tedlincolnsfishinglife]

i'm with you on those willow blades! nice spot by the way, that is where i caught my last fish before i headed to the ramp..

[@basskicking4532]

Hey Matt, I really love your videos, I started fishing during the covid shutdown time and because of you and the tips you share, I went so far into fishing. My PB is 9.20# and I would love to catch a DD soon. All credits go to you and Tim. Keep up the good work my man!

[@justinshroyer2350]

Chick and the Bar are awesome spinner bait fisheries... he’s on the spot for em

[@bungkokoAdi]

nice sharing sir. i learn so much from it

[@ironworkerjoewilliams1544]

That sv3 is my go to

[@VinceNiergarth]

Great video!

[@larrystanley5370]

I love spinner baits on river areas I use 6ft. Pistol grip rod braided line for 20yrs works great I put baits n tight spots on laydowns no problems .I know this is different but it works for me.

[@austingunsauley9894]

Thank you

[@wesbrewer1791]

Been throwing spinnerbaits for years and never touched painted blades. Usually stick with white on white, but def gonna try some now!!

[@riverwilliams2109]

I freaking love your videos

[@ne.laser_jon]

Awesome! The ONE G Loomis rod I have was designed for spinner baits. I use it for more than that, but I bought that rod because I love throwing my spinner baits

[@hanburgundy4317]

My two bass rods are 6' medium action, and one's got the old trigger style handle lol. It's been one of my favorite rods for years, but I often use it for bluegill.

[@gamingdreams2142]

Spinner bait is my favorite moving bait. I have caught all my biggest bass on them.

[@scottvriethoff6633]

Fishing for a living, is living the dream

[@got1769]

Thx for the Spinnerbait Video Matt , it's my favorite moving bait to use here in FL. 3/8oz WarEagle Spinnerbait in spot remover will catch bass from California to Florida!!! Also I fish mine on mono!!!

[@hanburgundy4317]

That's wild! I know guys who only throw mono or braid, but I swear by fluorocarbon - 8lb Cajun Line; it's red, so it's basically invisible to both us and the fish.

[@whittamps]

Spring, oh how I remember ye. It snowed last night...

[@FranksDIY]

Awesome fishing partner .