SPRING BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Soft Baits And Plastics For Bass Fishing!

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @ciprynus
    @ciprynus Год назад +14

    Even without an audience these guys would still make these videos and have fun. Thank you for the contagious energy!

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +2

      Ha! Thank you!!

    • @EasyModeFishing
      @EasyModeFishing Год назад +2

      I have little to no audience but keep posting fishing videos because i love it and hopefully the big audience will come. I know my videos are great

  • @jt_on_youtube
    @jt_on_youtube Год назад

    In 2 years I have learned more from these 2 guys than most people learn by exp in a lifetime. I started with small baits not knowing what im doing to being able to notice water clarity, wind and sun conditions and what the bass want in the water I am fishing. This knowledge is worth thousands of dollars in training and hundreds of hours of trial and error. Thak you both.

  • @Basstimestwo
    @Basstimestwo Год назад +4

    One comment - in addition to tiny light Texas rigs for the little TRD baits, don’t forget the free rig. Those little bouyant Z Man baits are incredible with a light downshot weight on a free rig! Definitely a technique worth trying while everyone else is throwing dropshot/t rig/ned.

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Год назад +1

    IMO, the absolutely most versatile soft plastic bait is the Z-Man Bang StickZ!!! These are VERY buoyant, unlike the ZinkerZ. So, you can cut a Bang StickZ in half and get a durable and buoyant Finesse TRD AND a TicklerZ! At full size Bang StickZ are AWESOME too! Thus, with one bag of six Bang StickZ you can fish the Ned Rig, the Neko Rig, the Tokyo Rig, and the Jika Rig!!! Heck, use Bang StickZ with a weedless wacky jig too, no O-rings needed. Bang StickZ are DYNAMITE!!!

  • @Midwest283
    @Midwest283 Год назад +5

    You've videos are bad for my bank account. That said, thank you for feeding my obsession 😂

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +2

      Ha! We're all in this together... thats why we started with the budget options 👍🏼

  • @andybales7318
    @andybales7318 Год назад

    Everytime I see "Tactical Bassin Buyers Guide" I get so excited...glad I had on my baggie shorts

  • @EasyModeFishing
    @EasyModeFishing Год назад +1

    The best jig trailer is the 3.5” Pig Claw from Lake Fork Trophy Lures. It’s the only jig trailer i use.

  • @FullTimeFishing
    @FullTimeFishing Год назад +80

    I hope everyone reading this catches their pb this spring!

    • @jnorman975
      @jnorman975 Год назад +5

      Clout demon

    • @clintallard912
      @clintallard912 Год назад +4

      @@jnorman975 it’s literally his only comment. “Trying to grow the channel” smh FullTimeFaking

    • @joshblake4958
      @joshblake4958 Год назад +1

      Love the videos guys ima a huge fan I love the in depth topics if your close to wheeler lake the fishing is a amazing it’s taking 27 pounds ti win a small derby

    • @rafaelbarreto8523
      @rafaelbarreto8523 Год назад +3

      Thank you I actually did this weekend, I when from a 4lb PB to a new PB 7lb 4oz!! It was an amazing feeling!!!

    • @electricfil
      @electricfil Год назад +1

      @@rafaelbarreto8523 yeah dude! Getchya pull!🤘🎣

  • @jesustorrez4520
    @jesustorrez4520 Год назад +1

    If you boyz really wanna go finesse make your own swing heads with tiny hooks and small swivels and rounded split shots. Take your smallest swivel take it apart keep the clip part,then take your hook put it on the clip, then take your split shot and pinch it on the clip in the center Thier now you have a baby swinghead. Now any style micro crawfish will be standing in fight position. Boys try it you'll catch the biggest and most finicky bass or any fish for that fact not to eat it. Good luck thanks for all you do. Michigan Saginaw bay rocks.

  • @scottalspach8020
    @scottalspach8020 Год назад

    Hands down, your channel is my favorite by far than any other fishing channel on RUclips. This episode was fantastic. I 100% agree with the Zoom baby brush hog, and Yamamoto sensor choice. The Senko has caught me a lot of big bass on Lake Fork. I don't leave Oklahoma without them. One last thing, don't overlook the Zoom speed craw, it's a killer. Great job guys.

  • @ILLUMINATHAN79
    @ILLUMINATHAN79 Год назад

    That Owner Blockhead Offset is a great weedless nedhead. Thanks guys! Love the buyer’s guide videos and why you guys like certain baits.

  • @lukebabyak3369
    @lukebabyak3369 Год назад +1

    I caught my PB largemouth bass the other day. 18in 3.5lb with a lipless red crankbait just burning it.
    I took your advice last year with nose hooking a fluke and ended up catching no less than 5 fish within 30 minutes.
    I thought “what the heck, let me try burning a lipless”….and I caught 2 bass with the same length/weight above. I just wanted to say thank you very much.

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Год назад +1

    I think the two BEST paddletail swimbait colors for Midwest ponds, natural lakes, and Great Lakes coastlines are the Perch and Bluegill Xzone Swammers. Both are OUTSTANDING!

  • @gregschneider5293
    @gregschneider5293 Год назад

    Those old fishing shows like Bill Dance and so on they would catch fish but never show what they were catching them on never show the bait these guys are cool and very informative luv it ❤️

  • @richardblake4777
    @richardblake4777 Год назад

    You guys are still killing them with your videos. Got lots of notes for new plastics, thank the Lord they are not real expensive. If I watch all of this series I will definitely be broke . Y'all continue to make bassin more fun and we appreciate TB. Thank you.

  • @7Kustom
    @7Kustom Год назад +1

    Thank you Matt and Tim for all your guidance in bass fishing! I’m very grateful for your guys insight and guidance as it’s helped me so much with catching bigger bass. You guys are the best and I hope to meet you guys in person one day to shake your hands and say THANK YOU!!!
    Tom S
    Northern Wisconsin

  • @stormhunted
    @stormhunted Год назад +1

    Saving cash and catchin' bass, thanks to these guys!

    • @andybales7318
      @andybales7318 Год назад

      Losing cash & catching bass for me 😆

  • @TKsw191145
    @TKsw191145 Год назад

    What a gentleman, Tim kept that pinky out the entire time. Must have gone to finishing school and learned proper form drinking tea😂😂😂. Hope you heal quickly

  • @johngfishing8814
    @johngfishing8814 Год назад

    Thanks Tim & Matt! Great job. My favorite category.

  • @Tbowie13
    @Tbowie13 Год назад

    That Dark Sleeper works great for trout as well. Last fall my 11 yr old daughter caught a 7 1/2 pound Cutthroat trout with one. It works great for river and stream fishing, especially for kids because it's very weedless. Nothing ruins a fishing trip for kids like getting snagged every other cast. They look so much like a sculpin, it's just a natural choice for folks using spinning and baitcasting gear for big trout. We smash the barb down when using them for trout as well. Tight lines y'all!

  • @Huntn_fish365
    @Huntn_fish365 Год назад +1

    Great video as always! You mentioned wanting to figure out a way to Texas rig those micro Zman baits. I know of a place in Lawreneville, Ga. A fishery where they sell tackle up front. They have some of the smallest ewg hooks I’ve ever seen. I guarantee that they would work. 👌🏽

  • @georgiannegooday9108
    @georgiannegooday9108 Год назад +1

    Bass Pro Stick-o second runner up

  • @CapnPink28
    @CapnPink28 Год назад

    Reaction Innovation, Sweet Beaver 4.20, Tramp Stamp
    You guys are AMAZING!!!❤❤❤

  • @tunuts36
    @tunuts36 Год назад

    Love the ned, the TRD but Matt you were spot on a couple yrs ago that salamander straight catches them!! My go to all day! Thx for the info guys!!

  • @oldeschoolbob1022
    @oldeschoolbob1022 Год назад

    Thank you both; very much appreciate all the hard work that you put into these Buyer's Guides. We've had a few days of what passes for cold weather down here in Florida, and I'm itching to get back out there after watching these videos. Have a great day everyone and good luck out there!

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Good luck Bob! I'm sure they've been waiting for you 😁

  • @FreedomFishing
    @FreedomFishing Год назад

    Definitely love the floating plastics for texas rigs and neds, neutral buoyancy baits for dropshot lures, and sinking plastics for moving baits.

  • @danham3344
    @danham3344 Год назад

    Very well done guys! Thanks for the great content.

  • @johnhumphries6116
    @johnhumphries6116 Год назад

    Thanks guys, it was very informative.

  • @brianpierson7708
    @brianpierson7708 Год назад +1

    Let’s get this going !!!
    Now you talking my language soft plastic is a 365 hammer for me 😎

  • @drewmehrten
    @drewmehrten Год назад

    Consistent content legends 🔥

  • @tnbassmaster
    @tnbassmaster Год назад +2

    the spring buyers guides are my favorite! are you guys going to be at the classic? i would love to meet you!

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +3

      Yes, we plan to be there Saturday and Sunday.

  • @zenpyro5641
    @zenpyro5641 Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great video. Im really surprised that y’all didn’t have the swim sinko in this. Im in Central Florida and have one tied on just about year round. My favorite is the 5 inch watermelon/ black and red.

  • @FullTimeFishing
    @FullTimeFishing Год назад +1

    Great picks guys. Thank you for all the content you put out!

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Thank you! And we hope you go out this week and stick a new PB too!

    • @FullTimeFishing
      @FullTimeFishing Год назад

      @TacticalBassin thank you guys! Actually got mine last Saturday on a finesse jig but hoping to break it again in April!

  • @FanOfLiberty1776
    @FanOfLiberty1776 Год назад

    Thank you guys for all the info!!
    It’s a great resource for knowing what works. That being said, I’d like to see more on-the-water catching fish, finding locations, and dealing with different conditions, etc from you guys. Your such a wealth of experience to learn from, I believe more instruction videos would be a big hit with your viewers, AND get you new viewers as word spread.
    Just my thoughts and hopes, NOT a criticism. Thank you for the hard work and devotion of both of you, Matt and Tim!! 😁👍

  • @chuckpugh5997
    @chuckpugh5997 Год назад +1

    Tim you've had a rough go lately with your pinky and then the treble hook in your hand. Get well soon, and be careful lol. Love you guys and this channel. My absolute favorite, I'd like to see a video on how to best fish points from the bank, if you are ever needing a video idea. Thanks for all you do

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Thank you Chuck! We appreciate you!

    • @Tbowie13
      @Tbowie13 Год назад +1

      Hey Chuck. I wish point fishing from the bank were easier as I fish from the bank when I don't have enough time to launch my boat. That said, many times the "sweet spot" of the point is at the very end, especially if said point has a shelf on the end or drops into a main channel. It's possible to do well from shore when they're holding to the side of a point in current (or if there's isolated structure on that point), but unfortunately many times when I locate point fish they're out pretty far. Especially on those long sloping points.
      I'm not sure if your home lake gets drawn down much, but one thing you could try (if you don't have any way to see the point with electronics) is go back on Google earth and see if there is a low water time that would allow you to see if there is something that would hold fish on said point. Here in Arkansas some of our lakes fluctuate 40+ feet, so you can visually locate rock formations and brush piles on G. Earth without graphing.
      I'm certainly not on Tim or Matts level at all, but I hope this helps some.

  • @Bulfwyne
    @Bulfwyne Год назад

    I love Senko's and swimbaits, which is why i pour my own baits, some from AI Angling and others, but yea being able to pour my own baits is a ton cheaper in the long run, i get what i want and how i want it, mainly because i don't like salt and don't see any need for it, salt to me is filler and a way for bait companies to sell more baits because they rip and tear easier. But deffinately love seeing what works out there and the tips for different color pigments.
    Oh, Hellgramites and other bug's i'm surprised more people don't use em tbh, can even get water strider plastic bugs that will sit on the top of the water, and fishing it with a baitcaster or a spinning reel AS IF your are fishing it like a fly fishing rod with light line. Its technical but fun.

  • @EasyModeFishing
    @EasyModeFishing Год назад +1

    My favorite creature bait is the mister Twister magnum sinsation.

  • @chris_2413
    @chris_2413 Год назад +1

    Ive been putting a hurt on pond bass with the micro TRD in fire craw

  • @skylerbroussard4505
    @skylerbroussard4505 Год назад

    I recently added a shakey head to my arsenal and the T-mac has been amazing

  • @johnbutler307
    @johnbutler307 Год назад

    Thanks very much for all the info..

  • @hitmhard
    @hitmhard Год назад

    A couple of years ago I caught a 39 1/2 inch Northern pike on the 1/2 ounce Donko Dark sleeper. I couldn't believe I was able to land that fish! Dark sleepers work well here in Michigan!

  • @eagleeye9549
    @eagleeye9549 Год назад

    Thanks guys!!

  • @theplatter8418
    @theplatter8418 Год назад

    Awesome video!! Love the channel thank you!!!

  • @hectorhinojosa5168
    @hectorhinojosa5168 Год назад +1

    Great Video Guys!!!

  • @Turppa21
    @Turppa21 Год назад

    Fav savage gear to use for me is the salamander on an ewg ned and the ned goby on a missle baits ned ball jighead. Thanks for all the recommendations throughout the years!

  • @brandonfeldman4245
    @brandonfeldman4245 Год назад

    Love these videos

  • @MrEbmanii
    @MrEbmanii Год назад

    this was awesome thanks

  • @sheldonkearby8661
    @sheldonkearby8661 Год назад +1

    4” swammer on a dirty jigs swim jig is straight money plenty of secondary action. That combo kills for me year round.

  • @davidfeldman611
    @davidfeldman611 Год назад +1

    My go to bug/craw plastics are the
    Rage Bug and
    Rage Craw
    I have such confidence throwing them Texas style or in a back of jig and or a chatterbait.
    Very durable and just a killer plastic!

    • @andybales7318
      @andybales7318 Год назад

      U should try that Bandito Bug...works really good for those type of baits

    • @joshuaunderwood6703
      @joshuaunderwood6703 Год назад

      @@andybales7318 Everyone hates the googan squad man, I’m not a fan of them myself, but I second that. The bandito bug has caught some of my personal best bass

    • @andybales7318
      @andybales7318 Год назад

      @@joshuaunderwood6703 they don't bother me.....can't blame anyone for trying to make a living in the fishing industry.. I'm a lure junkie & I'm always buying lures 😆 I've bought a few googan baits...bandito bug is definitely my favorite for a creature/craw type.....the whopper plopper type lure works really good, too...

  • @alexerber772
    @alexerber772 Год назад +1

    Dark Sleeper is legit. Also, hack to storing them is use the Plano Edge Frog box, and you can hang them vertically!

  • @brandonsmith606
    @brandonsmith606 Год назад

    I love these videos

  • @tacklemax-wf1ln
    @tacklemax-wf1ln Год назад

    Great video

  • @jamesamaro
    @jamesamaro Год назад

    Headed to chicamauga 1st week of may cant wait!

  • @jnorman975
    @jnorman975 Год назад +1

    What's y'all's opinion on the Zman minnowz? I feel like they have the best action of any paddletail. Plenty of body roll and tail movement, plus the ability to reel as slow as possible and still have the tail kick

  • @glenwalsh8488
    @glenwalsh8488 Год назад

    Man I love the sound of rustling plastic packages while Im watching a fishing video. If you guys could just always take the hardbaits out of the package during those videos too and make excess noise with those too, that would be awesome!

  • @MooseKnuckle8
    @MooseKnuckle8 Год назад

    Awesome video guys! Quick question, I have a trip to Santee Cooper, SC the second week of April. First time fishing/boating the lake. Low land reservoir. Any tips at all would be awesome! Thanks again guys!

  • @dropzBiG
    @dropzBiG Год назад

    Tim little was just about go go into that story about the shakey head worrm lol

  • @richardkeller6940
    @richardkeller6940 Год назад

    Yes it’s like Christmas
    Thanks

  • @MassReelFishing
    @MassReelFishing Год назад

    It’s spring boys! Get out on the water!

  • @lannyseals2084
    @lannyseals2084 Год назад

    What does everyone think about the BFE by Big bite baits that hallman designed?? IMO it's a great multi use bait with flipping to using it on a wobble head... I know it wasn't mentioned but I been messing around with it lately and doing great! Thanks tactical for all the help you guys do with the videos and info/tip's and it's definitely helped me out on the water! Tight lines guy's!

  • @chris_2413
    @chris_2413 Год назад

    Love the magdraft freestyle paired with the BKK titan diver plus. The fact i can change the weight and run a blade or not makes it a huge plus

  • @VinceNiergarth
    @VinceNiergarth Год назад

    Thanks for all your hard work!

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Thanks for being part of the Tactical Family!

  • @DavidBronstein1961
    @DavidBronstein1961 Год назад

    Thanks guys. Still bragging on the PB you guys got me on the D Walker 100 as a swim jig trailer!

  • @levi6907
    @levi6907 Год назад

    I love how y’all use so many rigs and I olny use Texas rigs and waki rigs

  • @toddpossum
    @toddpossum Год назад +4

    Thanks!

  • @chris_2413
    @chris_2413 Год назад

    The ryugi inifini hobbit hook works for Texas rigging the micro TRD baits. I think i use a number three ewg size hook

  • @Brunnen_Gee
    @Brunnen_Gee Год назад

    I've been cutting finesse TRDs in half for years, I didn't know they were finally making smaller ones. I may have to look into that.

  • @mikecamalier2653
    @mikecamalier2653 Год назад

    Great video. Bassmd

  • @depalebe
    @depalebe Год назад

    Don't forget a Jika rig for those finesse and Ned baits.

  • @nflisrigged1395
    @nflisrigged1395 Год назад

    Aaron's pro shad and Aaron's magic rip bro

  • @ReactionGiants
    @ReactionGiants Год назад

    Modified trd craw on a Vespa is amazing

  • @TC_Fishing
    @TC_Fishing Год назад

    Ryugi Infini Hobbit or Decoy KG offset hooks in the small sizes will be able to Texas rig the micro TRD

  • @bassinbilliards6279
    @bassinbilliards6279 Год назад

    The 3" Senko has smashed for me in spring. Throw it in dirt shallow pockets behind weeds & under trees. I've caught 6lbers doing that & 4" blue gill. They just don't think about it. It's not intrusive & doesn't make them warry.

  • @midwestfischerman
    @midwestfischerman Год назад +1

    So, Matt's hands have been cold in these first two Buyer's Guide videos. Hmmmm.... so how is it Matt's in flip flops?????😬🥶 Just guessing.😂🤣

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      It's weird for sure... my hands go numb but my feet don't. Or maybe they're just permanently numb so I can't tell the difference 🤷‍♂️

  • @puddlejumper1689
    @puddlejumper1689 Год назад

    I like Carolina rigging worms, tell me that t-mac would be 🔥.

  • @gregstabryla9945
    @gregstabryla9945 Год назад

    BFD might be a " newer" thing. Because of my limited income I will be using my light and ultra light spinning gear. Hasn't let me down over 40 years. Mule baits has some really great smaller stuff.

  • @LiveBassFishing
    @LiveBassFishing Год назад

    Hey Matt, I think I have a solution for Texas rigging those micro finesse baits. The new VMC Redline Neko hooks with a keeper come in size 6 and size 4. Super small. I just ordered some. Hope this helps.

  • @andrewsales5417
    @andrewsales5417 3 месяца назад

    What's your opinion on the Yamamoto zako swim bait? Fish catcher? Also, if you could only use one bait type; soft plastics or hard body? which one gets more bites and puts more in the boat? Which one tricks fish into thinking it's real?

  • @danielmiller9867
    @danielmiller9867 Год назад

    For the BFS lures, you have mentioned some great rods for them in earlier videos. I primarily use St. Croix. Have you come across any BFS-appropriate rods across their various ranges?

  • @justyngilliam4051
    @justyngilliam4051 Год назад

    I’ve been slaying them on a storm 360 search bait on the holston river

  • @AdventurerAnthony
    @AdventurerAnthony Год назад

    Ah the old, keep it simple adage true as always. As we seen another 47 new baits to contemplate buying. … I wonder how many have went broke or divorced because of these guys hahaha. 😂 I can say the keep it simple theory works in the stick bait category… or the good old “if I can only have one” works there too.

  • @dropzBiG
    @dropzBiG Год назад +1

    6inch magdraft is all you need all year.

  • @Turppa21
    @Turppa21 Год назад +2

    I was gettin smallmouth with the swammer on a zman texas eye

  • @tagg946
    @tagg946 Год назад

    net bait makes a tournament style tube aswell, have you guys used those? ive caught a few slabs on them last winter but i dont have much confidence with tubes. i will almost always throw a jig in its place.

  • @enonek2960
    @enonek2960 Год назад

    Matt & Tim, I have to ask, you mentioned viewing the NETBAIT underwater. (1) Have you ever gone back and changed how you fish a soft plastic, you weren't impressed with, after noticing a baits action under water?

  • @seanmccord6697
    @seanmccord6697 Год назад

    What’s y’all’s opinion on the MagDraft Freestyle vs 6th Sense Sweep?

  • @JL050
    @JL050 Год назад

    I need to set "Welcome back to Tactical Bassin" as my ringtone. As much as I love Senkos I'm starting to see them in new Yamamoto Baits packaging at my Wal-Mart and am disappointed that they are still quite expensive and they've reduced the count on the 5 inch from 10 to 7 to a pack.

  • @enonek2960
    @enonek2960 Год назад +1

    OK noticed 2 different senko packaging logos in BPS this past weekend. Can anybody tell me if Yamamoto baits and Gary Yamamoto custom baits is the same company?

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Yes, same 👍🏼They recently rebranded.

  • @mikesantos920
    @mikesantos920 Год назад +1

    Any chance you guys will review scales? Looking for a new scale for the boat this spring

    • @oldeschoolbob1022
      @oldeschoolbob1022 Год назад +1

      They have their favorite linked in the video description. It's down towards the bottom. Good luck out there!

  • @thelolipopkidz
    @thelolipopkidz Год назад

    Is there an ultralight baitcaster setup you’d recommend for crawling through mountain streams? Because I absolutely need one now

  • @macking4942
    @macking4942 Год назад

    Hammer them on Carolina Rig using Destroyer on Hartwell....

  • @EvanRoshad
    @EvanRoshad Год назад

    Have you guys been throwing the new zaldain swimbait at all??

  • @natekubilis6334
    @natekubilis6334 Год назад

    Would you guys put the go old slug-go in a soft plastic jerkbait? Still smash them on the Slug-go up here in Massachusetts

  • @johnknight4877
    @johnknight4877 Год назад

    Hey Matt, do you rig that head inside the 2.5" Netbait tube?

  • @brandonfeldman4245
    @brandonfeldman4245 Год назад

    Can you guys do one on big baits that aren't just glides and rats? Struggle to find large flipping baits like 5+inches

  • @starwars095
    @starwars095 Год назад

    Hey guys: just curious when fish are inactive or highly pressured fish why is downsizing NOT upsizing is a better option? Thanks

  • @raytubach8988
    @raytubach8988 Год назад

    Have you ever tried a Drop Ned? That is using a Ned rig as the weight on a drop shot. It’s cool to see which one they bite…

    • @tacticalbassin
      @tacticalbassin  Год назад +1

      Yes 👍🏼 Before Neds existed we did this with small football jigs or darter head worms.

  • @nathanWV94
    @nathanWV94 Год назад +6

    I’m first, finally 😂

  • @zman-mq2fz
    @zman-mq2fz Год назад

    Do you guys throw the Bacca taco baits

  • @fil12x
    @fil12x Год назад

    What’s the color you had on the T-Macs?