Early Spring Cold Water Bass Fishing Tricks With Matt And Tim!

Tips N Tricks February 20, 2026 3 views
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The first wave of fish are already moving into the shallows, and most people have no idea! Jump in the boat with Matt and Tim for a fun day of Early Spring fishing! The guys are on a mission to target early Spring pre-spawn fish, despite frigid air temperatures! When everyone else is thinking about slowing down, the guys quickly dial in a chatterbait and lipless crankbait bite!

This is the time of year that you get to choose your fishing style. Most guys on the lake are finesse fishing, but you don’t have to join them! Move shallow, grab faster moving baits in bold colors, and dial in an awesome early season pattern! As Matt explained in the end of the video, the exact color of “bold” bait has to do with the water color on your lake. If it’s stained, throw the really bright stuff, if its clearer, throw the see-through tones.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt and Tim used throughout the day. In addition to the exact colors they were fishing with, they’ve included recommendations for different water conditions. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

*MATT’S CHATTERBAIT…*
•Zman Jackhammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Fire Craw

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Color: Blow Torch

*TIM’S CHATTERBAIT…*
•Zman Jackhammer Chatterbait (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2popvj6
Color: Hite’s Hot Craw

•MissileBaits 4.5″ Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Color: Lava Craw

*MATT’S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT…*
•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Color: Red Craw
•Owner ST–35 Treble: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj
Size: 6
•Owner Hyperwire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Size: 2

*MATT’S CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick Elite 7’5″ Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb
Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*MATT’S LIPLESS CRANKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament Carbon Cranker: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV
Model: 7’2″ Medium Heavy Moderate
Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ
Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

*TIM’S CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis GLX 7’3″ Medium Heavy BJR: https://bit.ly/3TPrt9W
Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (19 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

*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… *
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 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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