Want To FISH Bass Tournaments?? 5 Lures You Need To MASTER

Bass tournaments are some of the most fun you can have while bass fishing. Fulfilling the competitive nature while catching fish can lead to some of the highest highs and lowest lows.
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If you have never fished a bass tournament in your life, it can be intimidating thinking about all of the different type of lures that you want to use.
I have fished tournaments in Ohio, New York, Florida, Mississippi and everywhere in between and with that being said. I think if you can master these 5 lures, you are going to be set for fishing tournaments!
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[@rfouxsr]

I watch a lot of fishing channels ,and i mean a lot ,but you are heads and tails more informative than the lot of all the others. Your info is very sharp and clear ,not a lot of B.S. This comes from a young 70 year old student of Bass Fishing with years of knowledge of my own, but the sport has really evolved from my days on the water .I still enjoy learning from you young guys, and you are one of the best! Keep up the great info and Thank You for sharing your Knowledge.

[@jasonstimson6617]

Yes sir, he is a real wealth of knowledge and a great teacher of it.

[@bradkendrick3571]

The jig is definitely a must have. I recently started fishing local tournaments. Got invited to be a co-angler with an experienced tournament fisherman. I was fortunate enough to catch 4 spots for a total of 9lbs 14oz from the back of the boat with a jig. The driver never caught a keeper. So if it wasnt for the jig we wouldn't of had anything to weigh. The jig is the JUICE...keep em tight fellas✌️

[@darinhays5630]

Tyler you are making the best videos online for anyone that wants to learn how to Bass fish. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@budblankenship5696]

I fished a tournament at Lake Cumberland in Somerset KY in 1995. I was 17 years old & fished with the big boys. I had two lures, one a black/blue jig with a pork chunk & the other was a shad color culprit jerk worm. I came in 2nd out of 22 boats. 5 fish @ 14 lbs & 7oz. I was 8 Oz away from 1st. 90% was on the jig. Thanks for you vid, it was awesome.

[@yakfishin4912]

Yeah but that type pork chunk ain't around any more sadly.😢

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

I fish tournaments and definitely have learned to master the things within your control and minimize the things you can’t. Love the videos and will stay tuned into the channel 👊

[@boogiekush9391]

That's a great comment and knowledge thank you 🙌🏾

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

@@boogiekush9391 your welcome bro 👊

[@assholebynature888]

Gonna be checking out your videos im heading to Kaw lake this spring ever fished it?

[@tulsabassprofessor5009]

@@assholebynature888 not yet I’m definitely going to try Kaw out this spring. I’ve fished around Kansas and sooner lake but haven’t wet a line there

[@terryclayson6592]

Awesome video Tyler! Jig and swim jig are the number one money lure in tournaments. Keep them vids coming bud!! Love watching them👍

[@elizaz8486]

I’m still attempting to effectively fish a chatter bait. I purposefully throw it even though I don’t feel extremely comfortable doing so. I’ll get there though. Great vid as usual!

[@imn1ppystr]

thats how you do it with all baits! good luck

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Rod pumps and quick turns of the reel handle when the bait comes past cover is key to getting bit. Straight retrieve works but an erratic action triggers otherwise lethargic fish.

[@TreeZenn]

@@biggiesmalljaws I okuoom

[@johncloud2851]

I completely dig the list...but there's no time in Oklahoma where a Spinnerbait is not on my deck... Jig is definitely #1, consistently gets me more bites and bigger avg size.

[@ScottHynson-if9vn]

Excellent video. When changing treble hooks on crank baits I use the KVD trebles also, but always go 1 size larger than what was on it originally

[@paulgiannetto5317]

Great advice Tyler. I don't fish tournaments but it's great to hear you advice. Well done

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

Great info brother!

[@davidseth8731]

Awesome educational video. Keep them coming. Its funny about your knot video i follow all your guests also

[@us_patriot_31b]

Best advice for using a chatterbait….if retrieved using pumps of the reel and rips of the rod tip from being hung up, it will 3x the fish of a standard retrieve or a hop retrieve. My go to confidence lure 3/8 black and blue 👍🏼.

[@DerfingFishing]

Geez, no wonder I can’t catch much with it. I would always just steady retrieve and barely change it up

[@jamesh7469]

@@DerfingFishing steasy retrieve is great it your around grass or cover that cause it to hang up and deflect. But if it’s in open water, the erratic hard handle turns give it the crazy darting movement that breaks up the monotony

[@assholebynature888]

I cant catch shit with a chatter. Im convinced Kansas bass are afraid of it lmao. Ill pick up the black and blue jackhammer though because I kill it with the jig.

[@JTxTX]

@@assholebynature888 I never caught anything with it either. Everything else I throw I'll say least catch something one time with it

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Chatterbait is almost cheating. Straight wrecks

[@robpatterson2441]

Great video! My #1 confidence bait is a dropshot. I've caught my 4 largest fish ever on it. The vast majority of my fishing has been for smallmouth on spinning gear in the PacNW. Recently moved to TX and discovered it continued to catch big fish.

[@Gascan26]

Again great advice with explanation.

[@chrisboyd1408]

Once again an excellent video thank you very much for sharing it's for sharing. I know that I need to learn to use a drop shot I've never used one before I have had success with the chatter bait and and the worms but never the drop shot.

[@rodcashman4793]

Fantastic information thank you 😊 👍

[@ronny8383able]

Great information! Thank you

[@spencerjohnston7135]

First I’d like to say, It looks as though you’re out of the Ohio area so everything you give works well for me here in Kentucky. I just recently, end of last season, started tournament fishing with Kentucky Bass Federation and love it. I even got the chance this year to fish the National Semi finals tournament in Kentucky lake. Even though I’m still a co-angler, the back of the boat is still a lot of fun. Would love the opportunity to go out on the water with you. Keep up the good work Tyler

[@jeffc2630]

Thanks Tyler, you're a great teacher!

[@craigpeters3165]

Great stuff man!

[@Dragonspad]

I just got into swim jig fishing. It's a great addition to the family of jig fishing styles.

[@DoubleTFishing]

Love a jig bite, great content thanks for sharing.

[@timothymason8779]

Your videos are awesome 👌

[@siryarwammowray3445]

Good information 👍🏻

[@peatmossoutdoors8950]

Bro just straight killed this video hats off on this one great job

[@Daltonlowery_14]

I'll be fishing my first bass tournament this weekend can't wait!

[@cactusjackthedesertrat5601]

Awesome video thank you

[@guad512]

Great choices and definitely nothing overrated about a chatterbait!

[@fermiticus4034]

On a bet, to prove that you can catch bass on anything, I rigged up my kid brothers GIJoe toy. 1st cast...6 pounder! This is in Michigan...so a 6 pounder has the same trophy status as a 15 pounder in Florida!!!

[@us_patriot_31b]

Solid list!

[@timignacio1450]

Yes!!! Chatterbait is my number one!!!!

[@buzzworth2396]

Good video!!! Those 5 concepts are good ones. Chatterbaits are definitely one to master. I've had more than I've been able to keep. Modifying them makes a lot of difference too. But then so does jigs & cranks as well. You can't go wrong with this information, great job 👊

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for watching buzz

[@Oldbasshole]

The drop shot isn’t a bait I’ve developed confidence in yet but it’s the jig I’ve really got to commit to throwing more. Started throwing it this past spring and got some good fish but went back to my “comfort “ baits far too quickly. Great tips and video as always

[@smokin_sam]

Great advice! Caught good fish off of 4 of the 5 ! Chatterbait is the only one I don't have confidence in.

[@HarlyGuy13]

Great info!

[@timignacio1450]

And yes the thing about the pond practice applies in all the lures I use daily. Chatterbait tho catches everything. Smallmouth in rivers. Largemouth everywhere, northern Pike. Musky. Flathead catfish. Redfish, snook, spec trout. Etc....

[@tommystreater1194]

Great video

[@emoutdoors5661]

I used to dislike chatter baits but have started to catch a few and gain some confidence in them. I was primarily a spinnerbait guy. Chatter bait does skip well for sure. Always loved jigs and Texas rigs.

[@northbaybassanglers1068]

Thanks for the tip! Caught my first jig fish in my life. Next is the frog fish. All on my channel

[@FishingWithDamon]

Bass man over there catching em all like Pokémon over there recently while I was bass fishing i caught a mega trout on some new bait i tried from Berkley here where I live there just smallmouth, stripers and perch so it helps watching this!

[@MWM92688]

I agree with this video 100%

[@dennisnieradka6668]

Thank you sir

[@dannyyork1142]

Ty, your exactly right, on the worms. Biggest bass I ever caught was on grape, with black stripe, curly tail worm. Worms have caught as many big bass as a jig. But worm is forgotten for some reason. Get on you tube, and watch Roland Martin, fish a worm, but only guy that will make video, just fishing a worm, catching Biggers. A worm is fool proof, put a sinker on , then a hook, and a worm, your going catch fish.

[@johnnyharris955]

Here in Florida, we tend to flip alot but it's not the true staple, I'd have to say the last few years have been the speed worm and that gambler ex swimmer has got some fans for good reason......tight lines .....

[@shawnnaylor482]

thanks!

[@pluffmudprincessoutdoors]

"They haven't seen that thing in 15 years" 😂 Always great tips man!!

[@ryanwilcox8866]

I would love to see a video on what it looks like to cover water. Maybe even with some high drone footage. For someone really new to bass fishing, I can get so slowed down in a spot that “looks” good and never catch a fish.

[@icusmancingO82]

Good job is the best

[@Justintime76]

I caught my PB on a jig during a tournament. It’s one of my favorite lures and it catches quality fish. I call it the “bread n’ butter.”

[@FaithNFishin]

Yooooo! I do fish tournaments but I found this very insightful

[@BassFishingHQ]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Me and my partner just started fishing a club here in Ohio. We gotta settle down this next week this weather has been nuts! Man I need to get this dropshot down

[@garyholiner8409]

thanks for the info in all of your videos going to try my first tournments at 70 years old in the spring in ill. what type of rods and reels and line would you for the types of lures your throwing

[@southcarolinabassfishingad1723]

Love me some tournaments

[@chrishux4494]

Chatter bait is my favorite and I have all these on my deck every trip except the drop shot. I keep one tied on a spinning reel but it’s usually in the rod locker. That’s one I have yet to gain any confidence in.

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Try working the areas your moving baits worked the first pass or two again with a dropshot. Dropshot is crazy versatile and definitely gets bit.

[@Glock-1]

I caught my PB on a jig and I realized actually how to fish it so now I always have one tied on

[@ronaldyeater3322]

Sup. Love the selection! I'm thinking of starting online tournaments. Do you have any experience with online tournaments? Ty tc

[@stephenholcomb3284]

Mustad trebles are key to those cranks

[@813Tyler]

Interesting bass fishing trip I had once was I was jigging a white paddle tail with a jig head and just jigging it about two feet in front of me in a foot of water out of no where a bass just takes it and got off sadly I think he was about five pounds

[@alcav54]

The only thing I would add is a swim jig. Much more confidence over chatterbait

[@astrahl]

Square bill, chatter bait and weightless senko. Top 3 lures

[@northeastpac-man7652]

You are absolutely right Tyler ,,, I’ve won more money this year on a Texas rigged tube and a 10in ribbon tail worm and a drop shot,, no one throws the ribbon tail worms or tubes anymore! ,,

[@krum81]

Could you do an update on this topic or a small series about tournament tips. 💯👍🏼

[@c.shoefish]

I find it interesting that spinnerbaits have almost gone by the wayside, noone talks about em anymore ...I personally believe that it's one of the most versatile lures, you can throw it in 99% of situations., And when it comes to customization options, literally endless. IMO it should be right up there tied with the jig, ....cool video man.

[@BassFishingHQ]

It is very interesting. They definitely could have been on this list too. The Spinnerbait is still a great lure with less and less people throwing it

[@c.shoefish]

@@BassFishingHQ I have caught anything from bluegill to musky, salmon, striper and everything in between....only trick is knowing what combo to throw in what situation.

[@emoutdoors5661]

I still love the spinnerbait. Caught so many great bass on them. I too have started fishing them less but mainly to force myself to gain confidence in other baits.

[@ata1421]

My sons 10.1lb PB ever was on drop shot, And my PB of 7lb was same day on same dropshot.

[@michaelloucks4448]

I don't fish tournaments I just wanted to see if I was going to pick the same baits. I picked three , chatterbait, crankbait, jig and I will tell you this me myself I haven't used a Texas rig in a long time. This is what I want to know is the Texas rig productive in the fall ? You know guys I didn't have one of them tied on all summer big mistake I guess you guys are going to call me a knuckhead . But I'm not as good of a fisherman as all you guys out there. Thanks for reminding me about that old school Texas rig that always catches them. And for you listeners thanks for your tips to . God bless you and your families your pal fisherman Mike.

[@jerryc2709]

Your presentation was excellent. However, I would move the Chatterbait down to the 4th position. Had success with it up until the last 2 years. i think the fish have become conditioned to it. You also have a new subscriber.

[@bfgdripppy3607]

do you have any tips for Georgia pond fishing

[@danielhedrick9917]

Kinda surprised no spinnerbait on the list. Catches fish across the country, big and small, shallow and deep, in rock and grass... but good list overall. My go to is the senko, guess I won't be tourney fishing anytime soon...

[@JewportMenthols]

Such a good lure and surprisingly weedless

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Wish you could do a video on dropshot, like now lol

[@davidbeaver9782]

I haven't recently bit plan on getting bank out there asap

[@tylerfish6206]

Tube senko jig crank bait Ned rig

[@highjenks3d]

I'm surprised the ned rig isn't on the list or a mention, I've won several tournaments on the ned alone

[@gman4674]

Do you use a trailer on a chatter bait?

[@eddiedamionfitzgeraldricha861]

Hey tyler...I'm wondering why or even if for that matter, why the spinnerbait was not put on your list for this video

[@joebee1459]

Those fusion hooks are so damn sharp for a really good price. Got more than one hole in my hand because of em.

[@BassFishingHQ]

hahaha I have been there too

[@fishingtherapy5959]

Only chatterbait fish i caught was a channel catfish *rolls eyes*

[@stephenholcomb3284]

Texas rigs would be # 1 in my opinion because the weight, plastic and retrieve can be changed up in a thousand ways. It works in wind, calm, muddy, clear, heavy pressure. All around great bait

[@sbaner5]

I would really like to see you pick a good day for a drop shot. Tell us why. Show us how you find the fish, then how you catch them (casting/vertical, etc). Seems like it should be a no brainer, but I have no confidence with this.

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Everyday is a good day for a dropshot. Cast it let it hit bottom and shake the bait not the weight (aka work the slack) then move the bait with the rod a couple feet and repeat. Never move the weight when imparting action with the rod.

[@dylanwilliams1195]

I have absolutely 0 luck with crank baits. I’m convinced they don’t work in super pressured ponds around me. I can kill em on a keitech or senko or even a lipless but squarebills just don’t work for me

[@tylerfish6206]

Chatter bait catch bigs every bass species

[@m.j.greathouse456]

I have your back… now take me fishing. I live in California I fish the delta… all of it all the way to the bay and when I get to the salt I know it too. I fish The foothills ponds too..mostly…we have some lakes that I hear about. Too many people too many rules.

[@SimonSays_]

Im trying to find someone to Co-angle for in future hopes to become a Pro angler. I know you have previous experiences as a Co-Angler. Please help me understand how you achieved this by possibly putting a video out on Co-angling and or please reach out to me if you can help me out.

[@Frag4Life]

Your a awesome KZbinr keep up the amazing work and you got yourself a new sub even though you already have a lot and might not even care if me subscribing

[@ballzybaits4414]

Dang it. I thought I can cash six figures with just a stick bait! 😀

[@wolverinex4243]

Arashi takes in water. Funny.

[@briannauss2728]

I guess it's not good I've never caught a fish on 3 outa 5 you mentioned.. My closest lake here in VA has stumps galore!!! Chatterbait would be gone. Love the top water bite. After that I'm cranking, Texas rig or swimbaits..

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Chatterbait around wood is MONEY!!! Try craw trailers, the flat profile helps a chatterbait come up over the wood 👍

[@RedJerk5]

Spinnerbaits work well with wood

[@destryrobinson3708]

I've caught my fish on senkos and kytechs and literally nothing else I've tried has ever worked in including jigs.

[@Osprey1955]

Good video but was surprised that you didn’t mention a spinnerbait, even as a special mention.

[@tomselick6983]

I called one and two

[@zackm8399]

I feel like you have some positive bias to the chatterbait lol My 5 for whoever cares: 1. Jig 2. Texas rig 3. Crankbait 4: Dropshot 5: Spinnerbait 🤷‍♂️

[@ericlogan6159]

Caught a Brown Trout on a chatter bait in a tournament!

[@BassFishingHQ]

Now that is something I have never done

[@dan776]

I live and die by the jig. Don't even know why I have any other tackle

[@jerrodmartin8206]

I’ve caught crappie on chatterbaits

[@mikeymedina93]

If you plan to fish water temps below 70° you can’t maximize your success without a jerkbait. Really disappointed to not see it on the list or honorable mention. It catches numbers, and chances are you’ll be one of the only guys on the lake doing it right once you master it.

[@dannyyork1142]

Just don't get the 47 percent, no but I want to. What's holding u back???? You are holding you back!!!! Mlf 5, co angler division if u don't have tornament boat. Everyone one has the co angler divisons. YOU ARE HOLDING YOU BACK!!! LITTLE RESURCH AND YOUR IN!!!!! there's so much talent sitting on couch watching people fish tournaments. Resurch, and let's go fishing ladies and gentlemen!!!!!

[@Jackson-dw3zn]

Thus might be just my opinion but the reason pro's have so many rods,reels,lures,etc because they have solponsors to they hardly have to buy any if their equipment

[@robjones7410]

What's your favorite brand/style treble hook to use as a replacement on new lures?

[@jamesh7469]

They’re all good as long as you stick to the name brand, depends what application your using it for.

[@biggiesmalljaws]

Gamakatsu

[@mattc8493]

I use triple grips or vmc. Lots of good options though. Sharp.

[@jfoster1433]

1) Jig 2) Chatter Bait 3) Texas Rig 4) Crank Bait 5) Drop Shot

[@normanham6142]

Buzzbait has helped me catch my PB. No topwater love?

[@BassFishingHQ]

Did you listen to the first part?

[@normanham6142]

I must have missed it. I thought I watched entire video. Thanks; I’ll go back & view again. That was not meant as criticism. I’m a subscriber and fan of channel. Always enjoy learning other’s thoughts on bass fishing. Keep up the good work! 👍🏼😎🎣

[@normanham6142]

@@BassFishingHQ Saw it this time. Topwater got the Honorable Mention. Thanks! I knew you were a topwater guy @ heart! And in context of the main topic was Tourney Lures. I just always compete against myself, fishing for personal pleasure and being in nature.