Top 5 Baits For March Bass Fishing!
March is an awesome month in bass fishing! Big bass are transitioning into the shallows to feed and the fishing can be amazing! We spend March focused on faster, more aggressive presentations all month long and you should too. If you want to catch a monster bass this year, you need to go fishing right now!
March is some of the best bass fishing of the year! Bass are feeding and you can catch them on many different baits. We focus on a handful of key lures and colors to get consistent bites wherever we go and you can apply that same information to your local lake. From chatterbaits, to crankbaits, to swimbaits, this is the month to try to catch a big bass!
Below you’ll find links to all the baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
*CHATTERBAITS…*
•ZMan JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Black Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Fire Craw
•ZMan Elite Evo (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, Lava Craw
*CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS…*
•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
New Colors: Electric Shad, Sexy Shad, Blow Torch
•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Colors: Bruiser Flash, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight
•Big Bite Baits Swimon 3.75: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV
Colors: Smoky Gold, Glow Silver, Green Pumpkin
*LIPLESS CRANKBAITS…*
•Jackall TN–70: http://bit.ly/2lqAwjh
Colors: RT Escape Craw, SS Shad, SG Threadfin
•Nomad Swimtrex Max: https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Red Craw, Natural Threadfin
•Lucky Craft LV–500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd
Colors: American Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Ghost Minnow
*SHALLOW CRANKBAITS…*
•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw, Rooster
•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5
Colors: Brown Craw, Red Craw, Threadfin Shad
*JERKBAITS…*
•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz
Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad
•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6
Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Black Silver
•Jackall Rerange: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Colors: Chart Back Pearl, Secret Shad 2
*SWIMBAITS…*
•Megabass 8″ Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad, Biwako Shad
•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch
•River2Sea S–Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Warden Hitch, I Know It, Light Trout
•Spro Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad
*ALABAMA RIGS…*
•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md
•Hog Farmer Tactical MICRO Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK
*FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi
Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Seaguar Blue Label 20 lb: https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz
*FAVORITE JERKBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’10” Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE
Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
*BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano SLX 7’8″ Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs
Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300A: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2
*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
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 12: https://bit.ly/3MwQToy
*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 Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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Are you twitching the rod with the glide bait or the reel handle? (Twitch twitch)
Dang it. Im late. Hopefully these baits work good in april too. 😬
Will it mess up the action on the A rig if i have to change out one of the hooks with a dummy? I’m only allowed to have 2 hooks in my state.
I’ve never had much luck with lipless crankbaits, don’t know why.
#7 Good morning from Central California.
What size trailer to use for the ZMan JackHammer and ZMan Elite Evo?
I know water temperature isn’t as important as everyone makes it seem but you should talk about water temps when you start to look to throw these baits with every place in the country being in different stages! Thanks for all the help guys
I live on a fishery with lots of lily pads that have died down for the winter. It’s a small lowland reservoir and I’m catching a bunch of fish on flats and layed down timber right outside of spawning pockets. It’s primarily small buck males. What would you recommend doing to catch the females? Lure change, different area? I’m currently throwing a swim jig, chatterbait, and spinnerbait and occasionally pitching a jig into the lay downs. Should I throw something different or back out to the edge of the pads and fish a jerk bait or a medium diving crank or something else? Thanks for the potential response and keep up the great content. In a fishing world of drama and bad information you guys are some of the few good information sources that come to mind. Thanks again!
Scent?? I just got some Magdrafts and they stink. Do you put scent on them before you fish? Do you store them with scent on them? Do you reapply scent when you are fishing them? What is your scent regiment when it comes to soft plastics? Does the regiment change from season to season or bait to bait??
Best time of year. Power fishin
More like mid-late April for us central New York folks
Another gem, thanks Tim. Side question – what kind of mic you use, sound qualities always great
i throw only a rooster tail from january to december
You left one out as far as I am concerned. The Tactical underspin. Went out this weekend and it was doing working for me. It was about the only thing we could catch the on. Thank you for all you do.
Beautiful background.
Hey Tim, question, what type of line would you recommend? Mono or Floro? And what pound test? Thanks.
As always, a great video. Thanks for sharing your bait choices and tips. Appreciate it.
I got into glide baits late last year. Got the right gear for it over x mas. I’m so looking forward to throwing them this spring. Thigh lines people..
Lot of clear water where I am. They don’t bite rattling obnoxious baits. Life like rattless baits
Good
……..WELCOME BACK TOTACTICTLE YAFEEEMEE
Caught my pb on a jackhammer a couple days ago😁4.1 pounds
Tim …… cannot thank you enough for the episode as always brother best time of the year comin in quick could we do like a full in depth ( spring Jerbait full 45 min 1 hour in depth seminar ) I know Matt did one for squarebills something similar?
You mentioned water clarity as a determinant factor in choosing between bright vibrant colors vs more natural. Do those bright colors still work well in clear waters with 8′ or so visibility?
Some of my lakes are fairly muddy. So how much clarity do you need to throw a jerkbait?
Number 1 for me is the umbrella rig but what do I know
Excellent
Man. So close to being first
here in MN crawler colors have not worked at all for me.. but from the crawfish I have seen here they aren’t red like in the south..
Up here in IL I’m watching this video in April because the water temps are just starting to increase. Basically the conditions that TB describes in these monthly videos happens a month later for us.
This year I’m determined to finally catch something on red and on a Magdraft….
Too bad this doesn’t translate to northern states, especially when the season isn’t even open.
How do you store your crankbaits and square bills what tackle tray?
I’m curious to know what size hooks you are using on your Glide baits? Because the stock hooks on the s-waver are way too bulky.
im struggling bad, last year i only caught two fish was out everyday. im a bank fishermen, and ive been all over around my area and i still have no luck what so ever. i do try tho
Same thing Matt talked about 2 days ago. Do you guys not talk about lol Keep up the good work. Love watching you vids.
I assume that these techniques would be the same if we were fishing from the bank.
Tim,
Have you ever run red baits on a A rig in the spring?
that Alabama looks wild maybe catch 3 fish on that lol
Out of all the fishing channels do this is my absolute favorite
Thanks for another video! I love the jackhammer Chatterbait and the Evo that I bought yesterday! The blade moves right away and the fish loved it
Still in Florida i see
I caught my first bass of the year in upper 40 degree water on a walking topwater. Yesterday 2/27/24 I ended up with a 4.2lb 20incher on a magdraft freestyle rigged on a 1/2 ounce owner beast. What a bite. Those things work. Magdraft was getting bit when nothing else was. Water temps are still upper 40’s low 50’s. Normally wouldn’t even be fishing yet, so once again TB comes out with some amazing advice and tips. Never caught anything in February before but also never had the confidence to try! Thanks again!
People are really asking which A-rig is smaller 😅😂
I’ve been throwing the micro a ton but with the water clarity drastically changing its probably not the best right now. Can’t wait for spring when the shad run it will get destroyed.
Lake still frozen here in mn. These baits will work in late may- early June
Cought my first 2 fish of the year in mass. on zumverno was wondering if you back fish your self with a 110 jr because it noise or just roll on. thanks.
like this has to be propoganda i do all this and get zero bites
1st🎉