Spy baits are one of the most underrated lures in bass fishing! Their ability to catch big fish in both clear and stained water is remarkable. There aren’t many baits that are this good, that go unnoticed by the majority of anglers. From fan casting flats, to ledge fishing, to targeting schooling fish, the spy bait should have a place in your box!

It’s amazing how many anglers look right past the spybait. They don’t look like much in the water, but they catch a ton of fish! From the smaller 70 and 80 sizes for Smallmouth and Spotted Bass, to the larger 90 and 100 sizes for big Largemouth, these baits have earned their place on the deck of the boat.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits we discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes, colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE…*
•Duo Realis Spinbait 80 (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Color: River Bait

*RELATED VIDEO…*
•BIG SMALLMOUTH ON SPYBAITS: https://youtu.be/bPjmUwUEYy4

*STORAGE BOX…*
Buzbe Colony 28 Modular Box: https://bit.ly/3U9y4cl

*MAIN SPY BAITS…*
•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Sizes: 70, 80
Natural Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Ghost Wakasagi
Bold Colors: Neo Pearl, TW Ghost SX Shad, AM Edge

•Spro Spin John 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o
Colors: Herring Pink, Matte Shad, Ayu

*LARGER/SHAD SHAPED BAITS…*
•Duo Realis Spinbait Series: https://bit.ly/3QE27YK
Sizes: 90, 100
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Chartreuse Shad, Komochi Wakasagi

•Duo Realis Spinbait Alpha: https://bit.ly/2UbnUu9
Colors: Ghost Minnow, River Bait, Wakasagi

*UNIQUE SPY BAIT…*
•Duo Realis Heartbee 75SS: https://bit.ly/3WCAkNA
Colors: LG Wakasagi, Half Mirror Ayu

*HOOK UPGRADES…*
•Duo Realis Nano Treble Hooks: https://bit.ly/3RKoHBi
80 Size: 8
90 Size: 6
100 Size: 5
Alpha 72: 6
Alpha 62: 8

*MATT’S SPY BAIT SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Destroyer P5 Flyssa: https://bit.ly/3RmuKdN
Model: 7’6″ Light+
Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line– Seaguar InvizX (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*MATT’S SPY BAIT BFS COMBO…*
Rod– Abu Garcia Zenon 7’1″ Medium Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/49WVp8U
Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

*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
Batteries– Dakota Lithium 135 AH: https://bit.ly/4b9HooR
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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