Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing (May and June)

What lures should you fish with right now? How do you catch bass after they spawn? We've got you covered! Last week we taught you how bass transition after the spawn as they shift toward their Summer haunts. Today we're taking an in–depth look out our confidence baits for this same time period. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust. 

This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to congregate. When you locate them it can be fish after fish for hours! Understanding where the fish position is one piece of the puzzle, knowing which baits to fish confidently is the remaining piece. Today Tim is covering his favorite baits for post spawn bass fishing in a variety of different situations. From muddy water to clear, deep to shallow, these are the baits he uses throughout the coming months. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim discussed in the video. We've also included some of our favorite budget friendly combos for these techniques. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehousehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Where Do Bass Go After The Spawn: https://youtu.be/rj0VPZWAApA

TOPWATER...

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Munky Butt, Bone, Loon

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, American Shad

FROGS...

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen 

SPINNERBAITS...

Bait– River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad

Trailer– Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT…

•Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Color: Abalone Shad

SHALLOW SWIMBAITS...

•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

SWIMBAIT HOOKS...

•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0 , 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

JIG FISHING...

•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Canterbury Flip: https://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Brown Craw, The Go To

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– R.I. Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Tramps Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red

HEAVY PUNCHING...

•Missile Baits D Bomb: https://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug, Bruiser Flash

•Big Bite Baits BFE: https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

Color: Tilapia, Hematoma

CRANKBAITS...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blueback Herring

•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/2BL0UYl

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Azuma Z Boss 22: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger

•Strike King 10XD: https://bit.ly/2gHT4F0

Colors: Sexy Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad

WOBBLE HEAD BAITS

•Zoom Z Craw: https://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

WOBBLE HEAD JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns

Sizes: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

SHAKEY HEAD...

Head– Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug, Bama Bug

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: John's Juice, Missile Morning

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 14 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Fate Black. 7'1" Med Hvy: https://bit.ly/3xSUZB3

Reel– 13 Fishing Origin F1: https://bit.ly/3qD6hpc

Line– Sunline Super FC 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Bait Finesse Gear ( BFS ), Aluminum Boat, And Shallow Water! Let's Go Bass Fishing!!

We're fishing pressured water during a giant tournament and catching BIG Bass! Come along for a day on the water as we use an aluminum boat to push back into shallow water and escape the crowds of anglers. We use a mix of traditional techniques and "bait finesse" gear to dial in a pattern and catch a bunch of fish!

Bait finesse isn't just a niche that some anglers are implementing. Watch as Matt mixes bait finesse into a regular day of fishing and maximizes his time on the water. If you're not using these methods yet, its okay, you're still on the cutting edge of this fishing style with plenty of time to learn!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included our favorite sizes and colors where applicable as well as some related bait finesse videos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE HEAVY BAITS...

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pump Black

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Color: Green Pumpkin, TW Green Pump/Black Blue

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

THE SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: BombShell Shad
Trailer– Storm 3.5 Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

THE GLIDE BAIT...

•SPRO KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Color: Gizzard Shad

BAIT FINESSE CRAW...

Bait– Reins 2.5" Ring Craw: https://bit.ly/3U0OQvC

Color: Scuppernog, Green Pumpkin Blue

Hook– Reins Tungsten Cover Jighead: https://bit.ly/3NeYlWw

Size: 3/32 oz

BAIT FINESSE KARASHI...

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi, Wagin Hasu, Shirauo

BAIT FINESSE DROPSHOT...

Bait– MissileBaits 4" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Rig'N'Hook: http://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Size: 1

Weight– Xzone Tungsten Tear Drop: https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Size: 1/8 oz

RELATED BFS VIDEOS...

•Bait Finesse (Day On The Water): https://youtu.be/R7IHdUqZV2c

•Bait Finesse Buyer's Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel– Shimano Chronarch MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BFS KARASHI COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Icon Bait Finesse 7' Light: https://bit.ly/3mLIIes

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa J Fluoro Hidden (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

BFS FLIPPING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Curado Casting 7'2" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS Casting Reel: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Post Spawn Transition: Where Do Bass Go And How To Catch Them!

We're entering the EASIEST most PREDICTABLE fishing time of year! Don't miss it! After bass spawn they begin moving to their Summer haunts. These locations vary by type of fishery so pay close attention to Tim's details for different types of reservoirs and natural lakes. Once they've arrived at these Summer haunts they enter a period of predictable feed patterns and that's your opportunity to catch them!

Whether you like to fish shallow or deep, there will be an opportunity for you in the week's to come. Fish will congregate in likely places at multiple depths and you can catch them with a variety of fun techniques. Don't try to hold on to your Spring time patterns, let them go, focus ahead, and you will succeed!

Below you'll find links to Tim's top baits for this season. We've included his 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.

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Mat Shad

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Color: Chart Strike Gill

CRANKBAIT...

•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M

Color: Sexy Blueback Herring

SWIMBAIT...

Head #1– Dirty Jigs Tactical Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

Size: 3/8 oz

Head#2– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 3/8 oz

Bait– Xzone 4" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Sexy Shad

SHAKY HEAD...

Head– Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Color: Junebug

PITCHING JIG...

Jig– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: https://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 A (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Finesse Fishing Tricks – Northern Smallmouth and Southern Reservoirs!

The time has come! Northern Smallmouth! Southern Spots and Largemouth! Fisheries are opening up and the bite is beginning to happen throughout the North! Come along as we take a deep dive into both the finesse baits and power fishing techniques that shine in the early season!

From dropshot worms to tubes, and swimbaits to spy baits, these are the baits that consistently catch fish! Matt goes into detail on confidence colors, rigging upgrades, and the subtle tricks he uses to catch more fish. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits, including color recommendations and rigging components. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT BAITS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: https://bit.ly/3xEADuo

Colors: Bully, Chick Magnet, Perch Dinner

•Netbait STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3Q3mmyz

Colors: Juvenile Goby Pearl, Bang

•Xzone Finesse Slammer: http://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Colors: 309, Big Limit, Smallie Magic

DROPSHOT TERMINAL...

Hook– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight– VMC Cylinder Weight (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/43Lun2f

TUBE BAITS...

•Netbait STH Finesse Tube (Both Sizes): https://bit.ly/3zAsnf6

Colors: Juvenile Goby, Dark Melon Purple, Ten Point

•Savage Gear Goby Tube (3.5"): https://bit.ly/33QGXzy

Colors: Light Pumpkin Purp Silver, Green Pumpkin

TUBE HEADS...

Small Tubes– Blade Runner Inhaler Head: https://bit.ly/2NX7nYr

Size: 1/8 oz with 1/0 Hook

Standard Tubes– Xzone 60 Degree Head: https://bit.ly/3jCHmR8

Size: 1/4 oz

ALABAMA RIGS...

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Bladed): https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

•Hog Farmer Tactical MINI Flex (Non Bladed): https://bit.ly/3isTio0

MINI RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads– Matt Allen 1/8 oz Heads: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Baits– XZone Swammer: http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 3.5", 4"

Colors: Electric Shad, Dirty Shad

Dummy Baits– Damiki 3" Armor Shad: http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, Pure Gill

SPY BAITS...

•Duo Realis Spin Bait (3.5): https://bit.ly/3QE27YK

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Komochi Wakasagi

•Spro SpinJohn 80: https://bit.ly/3ycTg9o

Colors: Matte Shad, Herring Pink

HAIR JIGS...

•Outkast Tackle Feider Fly: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj

Color: Black

SOFT SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Wakasagi, Haze

•Megabass 3" Spark Shad: http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Colors: Albino, Real, Baby Bass

•Keitech 3.8 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Bass Candy, Yellow Magic, Electric Bluegill

SWIMBAIT HEADS...

•Tactical Finesse Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

•Tactical Underspin (1/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

•Megabass Okashira Screwhead (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2EpluSA

BIG SWIMBAITS...

•GRatt Pistol Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Guida's Citrus Shad, Gizzard Shad, Light Trout

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: MSS, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard

•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Light Shad, Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard

JERKBAITS...

•Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: Matte Shad, Elegy Bone, Mat Skeleton Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 Jr +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: Elegy Bone, GLX Northern Secret, Mat Shad

•Shimano World Minnow: https://bit.ly/3Fwg9F6

Colors: Clown, Chart Silver, Pink Smelt

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

DARK SLEEPER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Dark Sleeper": https://bit.ly/30GcHqb

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 (HG): http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Sunline 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

FAVORITE ULTRALIGHT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 901 SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line– Sunline Super FC (5 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

AFFORDABLE LIGHT SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'6" Light: https://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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