Fishing Metal Baits For Cold Water Bass! (All The Tricks)

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7 ай бұрын

There's more than one way to fish these lures, you might be surprised! If you're not using these lures right now, you're blowing it! Blade baits, Tail Spins, and Spoons are all amazing cold water presentations. Long after bass stop eating other presentations (or move too deep for them to be effective) Metal baits keep getting bit.
The blade bait is by far the most popular lure in this category. Northern anglers in particular are very familiar with its effectiveness. You might be surprised however by the different ways you can fish a tail spinner and spoon. All of these presentations will be effective from now until Spring if you learn how to adapt them to changing water temperatures.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we discussed throughout the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and hook upgrades for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
BLADE BAITS...
•Damiki Vault: bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu
•Megabass Vibration X Dyna Response: bit.ly/2R7FlvL
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Ito Hiuo, Jukucho Shad, Setsuki Ayu
VAULT BLADE BAIT UPGRADES...
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire: bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Sizes: 2 and 3 (3 on tail and head, 2 on belly)
Hooks- Owner STX 38: bit.ly/2oNIeCD
Size: 6
TAIL SPINNERS...
•Jackall Deracoup: bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Size: 1/2 - 1 oz
Color: Clear Shad, Dera Shad, Silver
•Damiki Axe Blade: bit.ly/2w2uB9t
Size: 1 oz
Color: Holo Real Shad, Black Holo, Bream
•Freedom Tackle Kilter Blade: bit.ly/3pIBMws
Size: 3/4 oz
Color: Black Shad, Sexy Shad
JIGGING SPOONS...
•Blade Runner Duh Spoon: bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Sizes: 1 3/4 oz, 3/4 oz
Colors: UV Sierra, UV Morning Dawn, UV Fried Chicken
BLADE RUNNER UPGRADES...
Hook- Owner ST 56: bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Size: 2
Swivel- Spro Power Swivel: bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Size: 2
FLUTTER SPOONS...
•Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon: bit.ly/2ICAGKL
Size: 1 1/8 oz
Colors: Purple Threadfin, Shattered Glass Holo Silver, Gizzard Shad
BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (12 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
HIGH END SPOON COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Legend Elite 7'4" Heavy: bit.ly/2z2qdHc
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
MID PRICED SPOON COMBO...
Rod- 13 Fishing Muse II 7'6" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/45or55h
Reel- Shimano Curado 200 DC (HG): bit.ly/3QMMb6o
Line- Sunline FC Fluorocarbon (20 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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...
TacticalBassin 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
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
#Winterfishing #spoon #blade

Пікірлер: 82

@shootincoyotes 7 ай бұрын

Love your videos, so tired of the click bait channels. "90% of anglers get this wrong". "The pros don't want you to know this". Nice to hear about techniques instead of spam.

@dant8213 7 ай бұрын

We've seen those same click bait titles so many times, they are now unsubscribe bait 😅

@jamesbarron1202 7 ай бұрын

@@dant8213same here. Just unsubscribed from Randy’s channels. It’s the same repetitive stuff anyways.

@TheClutt 7 ай бұрын

@@jamesbarron1202SAME. Randy is senile.

@dant8213 7 ай бұрын

@jamesbarron1202 yea I ditched Randy's channel about a month or 2 ago as well...couldn't stand the notifications, let alone the videos 😆

@Tombert001 7 ай бұрын

Randy loves to cry about livescope. That is like 80% of these videos.

@austinsnyder1272 7 ай бұрын

watching this during my pre work dump, thank you tactical bassin.

7 ай бұрын

Always poop at work. You get paid for it

@austinsnyder1272 7 ай бұрын

@ one before one during time and a half at end of day

@oldeschoolbob1022 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Matt; looking forward to watching this one later when I return from my foray to some Local Pond to have a go at the bass. Good luck to those heading out today, and I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

@jdubya3498 7 ай бұрын

Man I completely skunked for 3.5 hours and was about to go on to the house and take my tail kicking; decided to try another 2 waypoints on way back to the ramp--> 1st 1 they started schooling 5 mins later and smashed em for 15 mins straight. Went to last one and was kinda dead too, like usual when you say last cast get a bite. Stayed and caught em there for 15-25 mins there as well. Ended with a 4.52, 3.07, 3.01 and several several cookie cutters. Hoping you wrecked em!

@dragngt 7 ай бұрын

These last few videos have been the best because you’ve mixed in a little teaching to go along with the gear. We all could have boxes of gear and totally unable to fish them correctly because we don’t know quite how we’re supposed to. I’ve picked up on small things I’ve missed thanks to these videos. 👍

@fishybassvon5752 7 ай бұрын

22:30 epic! That is why I love your channel! So much passion for fishing!

@douglasspickler4925 7 ай бұрын

Great information, as always. I appreciate your tips and knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

@1stJohn215 7 ай бұрын

Great job Matt!!! You do these type videos better than anyone! I have not fished any of these baits on a regular basis. This video will give me the confidence that I am doing it right. Once I know the technique, it’s all up to me and the fish!

@danieltaylor9459 7 ай бұрын

I got turned on to blade baits a few years back after a couple videos of TB. And it works absolutely fantastic in cold water (and I even mean…cold as in Chicagoland land area cold-before ice fully covers the lake). I’d definitely throw a few BB’s this winter if you have any open water where you live.

@danieltaylor9459 7 ай бұрын

Oh…and I should have clarified-I should have said ‘lakes’. I didn’t specifically only mean Lake Michigan. (Though it kills it there as well. And USUALLY…no matter how cold it gets…you can find open water on Lake Michigan from the shore.)

@TheTrident1982 7 ай бұрын

Best thing I did going into winter last year was watch your metal baits video.....50+ fish days multiple times on the Axe Blade and Vault. As always thanks!

@kenmccarthyfishing 7 ай бұрын

👏👏 Awesome job Matt,those little baits are deadly 🔥🔥

@dant8213 7 ай бұрын

Dang Matt, that vault box is impressive 👏

@sautterfishing 7 ай бұрын

Man he was saucy in this one! Haha. Love it! Great video as always

@kentbrown5369 7 ай бұрын

Matt I caught my 11.4 lb PB after watching a video of you have an epic day crushing them on a blade bait. I bought a few Damiki blades and the first time I threw it I wore them out. They had never seen a bait like it. Within 2 weeks of using them I caught my PB. It’s been game on ever since. They are very effective and underused lures.

@davidlaing4728 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Glad you talked about barotrauma..

@toddpossum 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@marcanzlovar72 7 ай бұрын

Matt I have to say, one of TB most epic videos is you throwing a blade bait in that small cove (you may have took Tim this year) . But that’s not an Expride 7-2ml, that massive bite is the 6-10 m. One of TB best videos

@stevenwest227 7 ай бұрын

Up here in the north...water temps in the 40s but a nice day yesterday in the 60s, shore fishing I was catching fish right off the bottom hopping the blade, then catching other bass at the end of the retrieve holding to the rip rap. Blade baits are a great option this time of year, thanks for the video!

@youtubecomments5951 7 ай бұрын

On a boat of on a bridge or something. Fished have moved on to deeper water so my usual spots aren’t producing.

@joegrande4848 7 ай бұрын

In the winter where im at water get brutal cold high 30s low 40. In maine further north people will ice fish. Sertain parts where i live is great for ice fishing sometimes in the river. Football head Jigs are great for winter fish. Get a chunk and some procure trophy bass game on. 😊❤

@rodneychandler82 7 ай бұрын

Matt awsome Vid buddy 👌

@BenHolliday1 7 ай бұрын

The Damiki Vault was my best performing bait last winter.

@BassHead1322 7 ай бұрын

Lol, I love it. He says I can’t take it. A true bass head.

@donkukawski8609 7 ай бұрын

A whole box of Damiki Vaults 😮..you are a tackle junkie Matt..awesome!! They do catch em though.

@user-or2wt9oz4n 7 ай бұрын

Havent tried spoons before but ive been catching big ones on black an blue jigs think ill give it a try

@joegrande4848 7 ай бұрын

Probably great to use when it's hot outside as well. 🙂

@bruceksdwilson 7 ай бұрын

Matt is That Saint Croix 7'4" heavy, The best spooning rod if you are just using flutter spoons. If not what would be the best dedicated flutterspoon rod?

@devonduffy009 7 ай бұрын

Keep it up guys 🎉

@KnockxKnock 7 ай бұрын

my favorite tails spin and most productive on my body of water has been the 10,000 fish deathstalker. I never see anyone talk about them and they are more affordable and to me a sleeper bait.

@fishing630addictionjcmg4 7 ай бұрын

Is Friday end tactical bassin knows have a nice weekend boy's end like always nice video whit a lot of info thankz matt

@stevencaldwell838 7 ай бұрын

I watched your blade bait videos years ago and implemented them into my cold water arsenal… I have to say, I have caught bass in the middle of winter in god awful conditions on blade baits when absolutely nothing else could catch fish. I’m all in on Damiki Vault’s! If I could have only 2 baits all winter long they would be a jerkbait and a blade bait!

@danieltaylor9459 7 ай бұрын

Haha! I just commented the same thing. They work fantastic in even the coldest of water right before ice starts showing up

@stevencaldwell838 7 ай бұрын

@@danieltaylor9459 They work!!!!

@rodneychandler82 7 ай бұрын

OK convinced ! Just jumped onto TW 😂

@greenpighunter6930 7 ай бұрын

Excellent

@wesvyverberg9517 7 ай бұрын

Blade bait bite rocks in the fall on erie and conesus in new york once the water temps drop to low 50s and it gets even better as the temps dip into the 40s. Short hops on the bottom with an occasional longer rip. Fast tip is a must, fluoro is a must (i use 12# invisx or red label), fast reel is a must to keep up with smallies as they dart to the surface. Make your own all the parts are on jannsnetcraft (ss splits #2, ss snaps for line tie, 5/32 holographic eyes (silver, gold, chart), die cut holo tape (silver, gold, chart) for bodies, vmc BN 1X short shanks #4. If you aren’t a smelter and don’t wanna pour the lead on the brass or nickel blanks you get from janns, you can buy the already weighted blanks brass or nickel in a cariety of weights from Barlow’s tackle. Lose too many in the zebras and rocks to buy fancy ones and the homemade ones work just fine. Nice little winter project i have 100 nickel blanks arriving today that i will assemble and give to friends who like to use em!

@guyb5333 7 ай бұрын

Matt, I have the same Frabill lure retriever. It rusted after use in brackish water. Since I will probably be able to fish from the shore, Do you ever use or can you recommend a lure retriever that slides down your line? Thanks, Guy

@robertdtimmerman 7 ай бұрын

Have you tried the 6th Sense tail spinner, the Gyro Tail Spinner? I use it alot and do really well with it. I was surprise to hear you say you use a medium light rod. I throw mine on a 7”2’ MH mod fast. I will try using a lighter rod though after hearing what you use.

@mikecamalier2653 7 ай бұрын

Great information thank you. Bassmd

@traceyfleger7950 7 ай бұрын

Dead on, used Damiki white blade and was slaying smallies in NE Ohio. Lake Milton. 3 fast cranks with a rod pump. 3-4'.

@alcav54 7 ай бұрын

Matt you are so ADD when it comes to fish breaking the surface while recording 😂

@jersey4755 7 ай бұрын

Hello Matt. Thanks for the video. In your 2020 video where you listed your "Favorite Rods by Technique", you listed the Expride 6"10" Medium as your favorite for Blade baits. Is that no longer the case?

@aaronbrady2623 7 ай бұрын

Would love to know what lure retriever you own and use as well as see you use it

@marshmellow303 7 ай бұрын

@tacticalbassin yall need to find an old cicada blade bait and try out the bait finesse metal blade crossover. No-one makes a good cicada anymore so probably not a widespread tip. But it's wintertime bait finesse gold.

@ilikerealmaplesyrup 7 ай бұрын

So far here in Colorado ponds. The fish have completely stopped biting everything no matter what I throw. In some of these ponds, you can fish the entirety of the water because they are small enough. So they're either all schooling together in one little area that I can't find or they're not eating anymore.

@vansaukam799 7 ай бұрын

I fished Colorado for 30+ years...what you're experiencing is the fall turn over, although it's a bit late in November. You can jig a small metal blade bait in the deepest depressions in the small bodies of water, or even still slow roll a lipless or drag a small jig...it's all about being on top of where the fish are congregated. I used to catch largemouth and smallmouth when half a pond was still covered in ice at South Platte ponds, bottom jigging a 1/2 oz gold Binsky blade bait...it works in the coldest water so long as you are on top of the fish. Good luck.

@jeremiahgiles3593 7 ай бұрын

Ned rig

@rodneychandler82 7 ай бұрын

Surprised you didn't jump up and thow a line after seeing that boil 🤣👍

@michaelnewman3707 7 ай бұрын

What lure retriever do you recommend?

@BassinWitBC 7 ай бұрын

Hey Matt. Just a Quick Question. At 9:15, You Say That You "Own a Good Lure Retriever" etc. and That You Go In And Get The Lure If Needed. But The Actual Lure Retriever Wasn't Mentioned In The Video Or Description. What Do You Use For a "Good Lure Retriever"?? Thank You For Doing What Y'all Do. Y'all Are Much Appreciated!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@andylewis7982 7 ай бұрын

This is crazy. I tore the smallmouth up on a blade bait today.

@ianambray4305 7 ай бұрын

im all into the lecture then he grabs a rod and says i cant take it. lmao 😂😂😂 like a shivering dog waiting for a bone.

@dirwanYT 7 ай бұрын

ini salah satu jenis umpan andalan saya ketika memancing🎉👍👍

@bryantgwb007 7 ай бұрын

I have the Nichols and every single time I use it the hook hooks itself on the spoon. I can drop it down 1 time and it's hooked itself. What am I doing wrong?

@3196453 7 ай бұрын

What about the kastmaster? I used to catch lots of bluefish on a 4oz kastmaster.

@davidpoolman2358 7 ай бұрын

What is the best lure retriever?? Tried a bunch, still lookin

@scottcameron3559 7 ай бұрын

Great bait for kids ,great castability

@JoKenFujitsu 7 ай бұрын

Camanche Reservoir just dropped 3k trouts. Would it be a good idea to throw a Huddleston or some type of glide bait? I have a jerkbait (110 +1), a crank bait (yes, the DD75), & blade bait (Vault) rigged up. Just need to figure out what I need for my HMF rod :) TIA

@collinsalwaysfishing 7 ай бұрын

i use a tailspin year round in the south, i burn 1/4 OZ tailspins in ponds and its effective as hell, i use a Shimano Clarus 7'2 ML fast paired with a Shimano curado 70 MGL with 10lb invisx and it slays 365 days of the year. dont underestimate these baits, i catch hundreds of bass using them.

@neroxyn7625 7 ай бұрын

I am surprised bfs sized blade damiki isn't talked yet. 1/4 oz damiki vault is micro!

@unicornsteaks6769 7 ай бұрын

If you buy one lipless crank you might as well buy 3 because you will be losing some. I use mine on straight braid to minimize the lost baits. Fish don't seem to mind.

@chriscurtis8577 7 ай бұрын

I have one of those two spits it is Purge yellow

@bibbythemechanic2980 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure I caught Tim casting at another boat at 11:06 😂

@jamesbourlard7892 7 ай бұрын

I use a single hook on a spoon less losses

@Brisco209 6 ай бұрын

25:10 ... nice blow up out there..

@jasoncowick2376 7 ай бұрын

Am I the only one that thought Opie from sons of anarchy had joined the TB team?! Lol

@egomaniac247 5 ай бұрын

Anyone looking at expensive blade baits, I'll save you a little $.....two words: Silver. Buddy. Old school & proven. The original blade bait. (I say a little because even they've gone up in cost too!)

@richardbossman9875 7 ай бұрын

“ what do you do if you’re a reservoir guy and your fish are sitting in 30 or 40 or even 50 foot?” Weightless senko, every time .

@midwestfischerman 7 ай бұрын

1st

@toddpossum 7 ай бұрын

🤙

@johnz5055 7 ай бұрын

Cracks me up when he says budget friendly combo and it's 500 dollars+ 🙄🙄🙄 Not sure if he knows what budget friendly is or doesn't realize how much they are without sponsors and everything else

@bradyg3326 7 ай бұрын

Anybody ever fish these metal baits in crystal clear water, or is it not as productive as it is in murkier conditions? I'd be fishing deeper, 20+ feet...

@tacticalbassin 7 ай бұрын

It actually works better in clear water. You'll be shocked!