Post-Front Spring Bass Fishing | Chatterbaits + Spinnerbaits!!

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m out in my crawdad after a Spring rain storm. It’s post-front conditions, clearing skies & a strong West wind…not ideal for fishing. But I’m trying to make the most of it – can’t catch them sitting on the couch in front of the TV. 1 of my favorite baits for fishing in the wind is a chatterbait….following up closely by a spinnerbait. I tried a few other lures on this trip, trying to find the right size fish….but those 2 baits ended up being #1 and #2. So, come along with me, as I catch a bunch of bass power fishing in the wind.

Today’s fishing gear…

*Boat Set-up*
Boat: Coleman Crawdad (buy used locally)
Bed Extender: Darby Extend-A-Truck w/ roof rack pads
Motor: 55 lb Minn Kota Endura C2 (similar)
Inflatable Life Jacket: Onyx TW AM-24 All Clear (similar)
Battery: Dakota Lithium 12V, 54 Ah
Net: Tackle HD Telescopic Landing Net
Gloves: NRS Gloves (XL, they run small)

*Milk Crate Set-up*
Crate: Black Milk Crate + black 3-rod rack (attach w/ screws + zip-ties)
Pliers: 6.5″ P-Line Adaro Jr. Aluminum
Forceps: Dr. Slick 6″ curved forceps (similar)
Lanyard: Black coiled fishing lanyard (2 for tools above)
Tackleboxes: Plano Waterproof Stowaway 3440
Soft Bait Pouch: SPRO Mesh Soft Bait Pouch (Large, Gusset)
Towel: Booms Microfiber Fishing Towel

*Chatterbait Combo*
Rod: 7’4″ Ark Tharp Glass Casting (MH, B-Hittay)
Reel: Lew’s Speed Spool LFS Casting (6.8:1, Lefty)
Handle Upgrade: Lew’s Custom Speed Shop Combat Grips
Line: 30 lb Berkley X9 (low-vis green)
Leader: 20 lb Daiwa J-Fluoro
Lure #1: 1/2 oz. Z-Man Jackhammer (Bhite Delite)
Suggested Replacement Skirt: Z-Man EZ-Skirt (Bluegill)
Trailer #1: Z-Man Razor Shadz (Fire Craw)
Lure #2: Modified 3/8 oz. Z-Man Project Z Weedless (see previous video on how to modify)
Replacement Skirt: Z-Man EZ-Skirt (Bluegill)
Trailer #2: 4.5″ Spunk Shad (Natural Gill)

*Swimbait Combo*
Rod: 7’8″ Shimano SLX A Swimbait Casting (H, Fast)
Reel: Daiwa Tatula 200 (7.3:1, Lefty)
Line: 65 lb Berkley X9 (low-vis green)
Leader: 25 lb Maxima Ultragreen
Lure: Savage Gear Pulse Tail Bluegill Line Thru Swimbait (Slow sink, Pumpkinseed)

*Spinnerbait Combo*
Rod: 7′ Daiwa Aird X Casting (MH) (these rods run light, so MH is really more like a M+)
Reel: Lew’s Speed Spool LFS Casting (6.8:1, Lefty)
Handle Knob Upgrade: Lew’s Custom Speed Shop Combat Grip Knobs
Line: 30 lb Berkley X9 (low-vis green)
Leader: 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen
Lure: 1/2 oz Megabass SV-3 Double-Willow Spinnerbait (Wakasagi)