Spoon, Blade, and Tail Spin Tricks – Cold Water Bass Fishing

Tips N Tricks February 2, 2026 8 views
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We’re all excited about Spring but the cold water isn’t gone yet! If your bass are deep and lethargic, its prime time to hit them with heavy metal. Will a bass really eat a hunk of metal? You better believe it! Spoons, Blades, Tail Spins, and Ice Jigs, are made for this time of year! Here are the tricks we use to get them bit…

The blade bait is one of the deadliest cold water baits ever made. Add in a jigging spoon and a tail spin and you’ve got an arsenal that can catch cold water bass anywhere. The key to these heavy metal baits is knowing how to adapt them to your conditions. Some days you’re snapping them aggressively off the bottom, other days its nothing but a flip of the rod tip to keep the bait quivering on the bottom. Subtle changes will make a huge difference in the days and weeks ahead.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the gear we use to throw these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

BLADE BAITS…
-Damiki Vault (1/2 -3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2
Colors: Cyber Purple, Cyber Gold, Black holo

-Binsky Blade (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2mR2Vwe
Colors: Silver

-Silver Buddy (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2AcTelj
Colors: Silver Plated, Stainless Steel

SPOONS…
-Blade Runner Duh Spoon: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
Sizes: 3/4 , 1 3/4 oz
Colors: UV Morning Dawn, Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad

-Acme Tackle Kastmaster: http://bit.ly/2PtUwi3
Sizes: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

TAIL SPINS…
-Blade Runner Tail Spin: http://bit.ly/2UZaQXP
Colors: Iris Shad, Blue Shad, Pearl White

-Jackall Deracoup (1/2 – 1 oz): http://bit.ly/2p8X4b0
Colors: Dera Shad, Clear Shad, Silver

ICE JIG…
-Rapala Jigging Rap: https://bit.ly/3Lqaq84
Sizes: 5/8 – 7/8 oz
Colors: Regal Shad, Silver, Chrome Blue

SPOON FISHING COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7’5″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL: https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP
Line- Sunline FC 17 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BLADE BAIT/TAIL SPIN COMBO…
Rod- St. Croix Victory 7’2″ Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET BLADE/TAIL SPIN COMBO…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’2″ Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline FC 12 lb: http://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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY…

Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI

FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…

Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: http://bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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