Blade Baits
Blade baits are a great option when the water is at its coldest temperature for the year and fish are extremely lethargic. They are designed to be fished off the bottom with subtle movements. Blade baits create a thumping vibration with even the smallest movement. Tie one of these on during cold temperatures if moving baits like jerkbaits and lipless crankbaits aren't getting bites.
Videos & Articles (6)
Top 3 Winter Baits
Mon, December 13, 2021
In the winter, bass slow down and aren't looking to spend too much energy to chase down a meal, so your bait selection is key. Polish Pete shares his top 3 baits for those extreme cold water bass months.
Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Polish Pete
Mon, November 15, 2021
Blade baits require a special setup to ensure the fish stays hooked up and does not throw the bait. Here, Polish Pete walks us through his setup for cold water blade bait fishing.
How to Fish a Blade Bait
Sun, November 14, 2021
A blade bait is a perfect tool for cold water bass fishing, however many anglers have the tendency to "over-work" the bait. Here, Seth Feider shows us just how an Elite Series Angler of the Year fishes a blade bait to perfection.
Blade Bait Setup (Rod/Reel/Line) - Seth Feider
Fri, November 12, 2021
Bassmaster Angler of the Year Seth Feider shares everything you need to get started fishing with blade baits.
How to Tie Braid Loops on a Blade Bait
Thu, November 11, 2021
Blade baits are notorious for allowing fish to get leverage and toss the bait after being hooked. Here, Jacob shows the "braid loop" trick that will boost your landing percentage immensely and help you put more fish in the boat when using a blade bait.
Damiki Vault Blade Tackle Breakdown
Wed, November 10, 2021
A dynamite option for cold water fishing, the Damiki Vault Blade accurately mimics a variety of forage species with its unique vibrating action and realistic color patterns.