You’ve been going to slow! High Speed Burner Reels in Winter? Really? Oh that’s just the beginning… Come along for a day on the water with Matt and Tim as they burn crankbaits and draw reaction strikes from bass in 46 degree water. The guys hold nothing back as they teach how to trigger a feeding frenzy with the Tactical DD Crankbait.
Winter was always considered a slow fishing period. Many anglers Winterize their boats and give up completely. Unbeknownst to the masses some of the best fishing of the entire year exists in the dead of Winter. By experimenting with a new style of fishing we’ve been able to consistently trigger reaction bites from the coldest of bass under the harshest of conditions. They key is a combination of speed, sound, and action.
In November of 2019 we released the Tactical DD Crankbait with River2Sea. This crank is designed for these exact cold water conditions. It sold out immediately and has been nearly impossible to find ever since. Today the crankbaits are back in stock so we headed out on the water to teach you exactly how to use them. Don’t settle for one bass here or one bass there, its time to trigger a feeding frenzy in cold water!
Below is a breakdown of the baits, colors, equipment, and upgrades we use to maximize our time on the water with the crankbait.
Our Crankbait…
-River2Sea Tactical DD 75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Today’s Colors: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow
Other Great Cold Water Crankbaits…
-Spro RK Crawler 55: http://bit.ly/2NFPA5t
-Megabass Deep Six: http://bit.ly/2A3clKP
-Megabass Deep X 300: http://bit.ly/2sSQHpt
-6th Sense Curve 55: http://bit.ly/37hZ1TD
Favorite Colors by Bait…
Tactical: Mirrored Minnow, DD Minnow, Glass Minnow, Ghost Minnow
Deep X 300: Stealth Craw, Sexy Ayu, Megabass Sexy Shad
Deep Six: MB Gizzard, Shadow Craw, Ito Wakasagi
RkCrawler: Missouri Craw, Phantom Brown, Red Crawfish
Curve 55: Craw Bomb, Ghost Missouri Craw, Red Claw
Hook And Component Upgrades…
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hooks- Owner ST-56 Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
(These hooks are smaller than “stock” but work extremely well)
Braid Rod/Reel Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL XG: http://bit.ly/2H44yjG
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Fluorocarbon Rod/Reel Combo…
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Budget-Friendly Rod/Reel Combo…
Rod- St Croix Bass X 7’2″ MH Moderate: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear To Fish…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): http://bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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Ok I was placing a order at discount tackle. Then I noticed they didn’t have hooks. Is there a special size and snap ring. Please let me know I’m ready to fish this week in 39 degree water at Elephant Butte
Can you guys do a video with underwater footage explaining when a ghost colored crankbait shines? Thanks and keep the great videos coming!!
it would be cool to see yall fish lewis smith lake unless yall are too scared i understand if so 😉
Got a couple of those DD cranks going to give it a whirl
Do these baits work in stained water?
I feel like this only happens to these two. Damn. Nice day.
Talk about that brush or tree your on under the water bruh. Some people might think that they can just go do that in open water! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kind of hard here in Wisconsin to hit the drilled holes and crank !
Hey guys we're going to be on Tim Little matt Allen tacticalbassin Show, them basses are groupies 😅
Hadn't had a bite on this thing yet….
Hey Guys, Had a club Tournament Saturday on Lake Murray in SC, small club only 9 boats showed temps were in the 30’s to start, water temp was 49 degrees. Not the best conditions but me and my Son ended up finishing 2nd thanks to your Crankbait ! We fished the same two y’all fished in this video, we were One of Two boats that finished with limits !! We fished secondary points, usually the Carolina rig would produce something, but we could only get bit, like You said with a reaction bite !! Great advice, Great video, and an Awesome Crankbait !!! Do You have a Squarebill version ? Joe
hello i bought your crank bait dd 75 i cant get it to go more then ten feet im useing the gear you recomend what im i doing wrong
I love cranking! I see Matt still wearing the flip flop in the cold weather.??? Is it a west coast thing Matt?
Went out to that spot today. Tactical Crank. They were biting consistently!
I have not go one of the crankbaits yet but ,i have been trying others. But just not been good. Having more luck with A rig.
what line are you running guys?
What are the overalls you’re wearing?
I've been a subscriber for a long time and I love the information here. Can you do an episode for shore fishing tactics, the spawn in southern California is going to be soon, I want to get a couple of castaic hogs this year.
Nice guys ,great channel 👍👍
Tackle warehouse has that crankbait at 5-18 feet. Could someone explain
Great video as usual.
I just (finally) received a box of your Tactical DD Cranks. They look amazing but haven’t fished them yet. Headed to Lake Ouachita for the pre-spawn the first week in April. My question: do I need to change out your hooks and split rings or are they all good to go out of the box??? Really looking for your input here. Thanks for all the content you provide.
I love these more on the water tip videos exactly what i asked for 2020
Back on backorder haha
I am getting mad …Yesterday I tried crank baits, live minnows, worms, chatter bait , soft bait and used every retrieval technique . No nothing fish wasn't biting..
What lake are you fishing on in this video?
That lake looks so amazing and yall make it look so easy. I hope I can qualify for the KBF western finals there in August so I can try for some of those absolute pigs.
Matt what rod was you cranking with?
Really cool when you can tye on one bait and go smash them
Crankbaits showed up today😁. If you were to throw these in a somewhat shallow farm pond what weight line would u use? Let's say from sub surface to 6 to 8 feet?
Would you recommend upgrading hooks and besides normal split rings attach the hooks with swivels so that way you won’t lose fish?
Hope your plugs work as good as they look! Bought 4 from tackle warehouse, they look amazing!