5 'MUST HAVE' Baits For Spring Bass Fishing!

Spring is right around the corner and its time to get your fishing tackle ready! We all know Spring is a great time to be on the water but what should you be fishing with? These are the "must have" lures for any serious angler who wants to catch bass this Spring!

Like every "Top 5" video we do, this one is going to have a little wiggle room. We couldn't narrow it all the way down so we've included our top 5 reaction baits, as well as our top 5 slow moving/finesse baits. Depending on your fishing style you can take either set of 5 lures and be set for every situation you'll face this Spring.

Below you'll find links to each of the baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as a couple budget friendly rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*SHALLOW CRANKBAIT...*
Color: Blood Craw, Fire Craw

Color: Cold Blooded, I Know It

Color: Chartreuse Black, Red Crawdad

*CHATTERBAIT...*
Color: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad
Color: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite

Color: Gizzard Shad, Bluegill
Color: Smoky Gold, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse

*JERKBAIT...*
Color: HT ITO Tennessee Shad, Mat Shad

Color: Ghost Ayu, Clown

*LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...*
Color: SG Threadfin, SS Shad, RT Escape Craw

Color: SG Threadfin, RT Scale Minnow

*ALABAMA RIG...*
Color: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad
Color: Albino

*SOFT STICK BAIT...*
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake

*SHAKY HEAD...*
Color: Tilapia Magic
Size: 3/16 oz

*DROPSHOT...*
Color: LON Goby, Dark Shad
Size: 2
Size: 1/4 oz

*NED RIG...*
Color: Green Pumpkin
Size: 1/10 oz

*PITCHING JIG...*
Color: The Go To, Magic Craw
Color: Copper Chopper, Green Pumpkin Blue

*BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...*

*BUDGET FINESSE COMBO...*

*BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...*

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...

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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*

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[oldeschoolbob]

Heading out to some Local Ponds, so will watch when I get back. Can't wait to see which 14 baits Matt features in this Top 5 video. 🤣 . FYI: There's a nice sale still going on at Tackle Warehouse; good way to help support this channel. Take care, everyone!

[danham]

Matt, you have no idea how much I appreciate, as a guy that’s severely color blind, that you not only name the industry name of a bait(go-to) but also describe the colors in it and which colors are key! The industry has definitely screwed the color blind with their idiotic names of colors of baits. If a bait is called Margarita Mutilater, Tilapia Magic, Aaron’s Magic, Sexy whatever, there is no indication of the true color of a bait. Thanks again for always explaining the key colors. Helps more than you know.

[davidhidalgo]

😂"Not all guys want to power fish" I needed a good laugh thanks Matt. Really hope you guys will be doing a video on fishing flooded brush, trees etc before spring really hits. Thanks for all you do

[joegillogly]

These two guys litterally get me through winter. Love em. And if I could only have one of Matt’s “ if I could only have one of these lures”, oh wait I do. Your welcome TW. Keep up the great videos guys.

[kesterharding]

Happy Friday TB FAMILY!! I appreciate all you do and all you've done to help me become a better angler.

[billycarson]

Super excited about this time of year!! Already started here in Kentucky. Appreciate the video’s. Has really helped me become a more rounded angler!!

[todddickinson]

Nobody makes better fishing vids than TB. Thanks Matt, for all of the knowledge that you and Tim share so generously, and so often! I wouldn’t be half the fisherman I am if not for the lessons I’ve learned thru watching you guys over the years.

[kenostergaard]

This is one of the best straight direct and easy to understand love the commentary and thank you for the suggestions on the equipment best ever yet

[CapnPink]

Super excited to get out this season!! Keep’em coming guys!!!! ❤❤

[richardblake]

Another great video Matt, been on two trips in the last two weeks and hammered them in a farm reservoir.

[golfishuntim]

Great information and content! Thanks Matt. Have you guys considered making more videos around 15 minutes long? This may be a new sweet spot. Thanks for considering. Tight lines!

[tims_always_fishing]

I just tied on a fire craw hammer, a white hammer, a underspin with largo shad, a finesse jig, lipless and a texas rig. My new toys should be ready to go come spring.

[wilmerpruitt]

Matt, there's one brand and particular model of a jerkbait that I don't see you mentioning that much. It freaking works for me when others don't get a look. It's the Stunna 112 +1, the "longer bill" aids in deflection and actually prevents hang ups, not just gaining a deeper presentation, it also causes the angle(sort of a nose down) of the jerkbait. All this combined seems to really provoke strikes for me over all others. JUST WANTED TO SHARE. APPRECIATE YOU GUYS! Thanks for all you do for us.

[theoldfashionedangling]

Mat not sneakin in an extra bait in a TOP 5 video... Do I need to be concerned?😂

[ferndel]

Maybe the quotes should be around "5" in the title 😂 love ya Matt!

[dennisederer]

Thank you another spectacular seminar. You touched on every presentation that I have most confidence. Wow!

[eddieboswell]

Great video, can hardly wait to get on the water!

[brohain]

Chatterbait MiniMax with a SpunkShad has been money for me in south Florida. LMB, Peacocks, Snakehead, Mayan cichlids…not even including brackish water species. All of em love that minimax

[gerryhazelton]

I’m starting to believe, Matt was a bass in a past life . Ty for the precise reasons you use certain baits .

[FishYourHeartOut]

Arizona is definitely tip toeing to that spring bite. Caught them super shwallow down in Yuma AZ. Had a 75+ weekend. Cold mornings but water temp quickly got to 58 Fahrenheit due to it being a primarily shallow river. Can't wait for the lake's and warmer temps. I'm a kayak only guy old town sportsmen 120 PDL.