Two Baits That Catch February Bass! (During Tough Conditions)
Jump in the boat with Matt for an exciting afternoon on the water! The post-frontal morning was 19 degrees, but the afternoon bite is hot! Matt has set his sights on dam fishing the TVA and the fish are ready to feed, despite the tough conditions.
Matt chose to fish a dam today because the fast current positions the fish in predictable locations. He used two main baits (an A–Rig and a paddle tail swimbait) because of their drawing power in the fast moving water. Listen to the details about color and fish positioning as Matt catches fish one after another on what should have been a very tough day.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits Matt used throughout the afternoon. We’ve also included his exact rod and reel combos, as well as any upgrades he made to his gear. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
*MINI FLEX RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex Rig: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
Heads– Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Heads (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx
Baits– Keitech 4″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
Dummy Baits– Keitech 3.5″ Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Electric Shad
*FULL SIZE FLEX RIG…*
Rig– Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es
Heads– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Baits– Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
Dummy Baits– MissileBaits Shockwave: https://bit.ly/3Y72VKC
Color: Frosted Purple
*PADDLE TAIL…*
•Zman 5″ Diezel Minnow: https://bit.ly/3VHVhFi
Color: Sexy Mullet
•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Heads (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Color: Naked
*UNDERSPIN…*
•Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Electric Blue Chartreuse
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook
*MATT’S APPAREL…*
Hat– TacticalBassin Fleece Lined Beanie: https://bit.ly/4q1NNdp
Jacket– Aftco Drift Jacket: https://bit.ly/4sV3XYA
Hoodie– Aftco Mid Layer Full Zip: https://bit.ly/3Wgk2Jo
Bibs– Aftco Fortress Bibs: https://bit.ly/4aPp45O
*ALABAMA RIG COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Champion XP 764C: https://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel– Daiwa Mangetsu: https://bit.ly/3YwWAZK
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
*PADDLE TAIL COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend X2 7’0″ Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3IOSXcJ
Reel– Seviin GSC 150: https://bit.ly/3WptV6W
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (17 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G
*UNDERSPIN COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick World Class 7’5″ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya
Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ
Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (40 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Boat– Skeeter FXR 21: https://bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor– Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: https://bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…*
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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