Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing in May can be amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now. There are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!

There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. And don't forget that early in the month the shad spawn is a major deal!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. 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: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•War Eagle Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Spot Remover, Mouse

UNDERSPIN...

•Tactical Bassin Mini Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Size: 3/8 oz

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

Size: 2.75" - 4"

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, HT Ito Tennesse Shad

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito, Ito Wakasagi

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Killer Gill, Sunfish, Nasty Shad

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.0: https://bit.ly/3kBMuGb

Colors: Green Gizzard, Tennessee Shad

•Spro Speed Demon: https://bit.ly/3XGWUC2

Colors: Laundry Matte, Old School Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Nomad D Trak 65: https://bit.ly/4a5wAYX

Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Natural Threadfin

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad

•Bucca Brand 6" Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Colors: Matte Shad, Shadaliscious

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

WEIGHTLESS BAITS...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•MissileBaits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Gamakatsu Offset EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Size: 3/0

SHAKY WORMS...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

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

Colors: Junebug Dream, Hammer Emoji

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Models: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A Glass: https://bit.ly/3uNTvXf

Models: 7' Medium Moderate

Reel– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: HG

Line– Seaguar Red Label (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

Chatterbait VS Swim Jig !! Shallow Water Bass Fishing!

The chatterbait and swim jig are both awesome! Come along for a fun day of fish catching in shallow water! Both the swim jig and the chatterbait are proven fish catchers, but a lot of anglers struggle to understand when to use each style. Today Matt is focusing on these two baits, as well as a frog, to target fish around shallow cover.

For us, the choice between these proven shallow water options is the cover you're fishing around (or through). The chatterbait has amazing drawing power, can cover water quickly, and can be fished erratically. However, it struggles in thick vegetation. The swim jig doesn't have nearly the drawing power, but makes up for it in ability. A swim jig can go anywhere, fish through anything, and gets BIG bites! Add in a frog for good measure and you've got a proven system for shallow water fishing!

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear we used to target these fish. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each, along with rods and reels Matt used to get these fish out of cover. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

NO JACK SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs No Jack Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2d8qUCv

Color: Tactical Shad

•Xzone Swammer 5.5: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Ghost Shad

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Chartreuse Shad

•River2Sea D Walker 120: https://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: Silver Side

COMPACT SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs Compact Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/43OSFY1

Colors: Blue Glimmer

•Storm Largo Shad 3.5: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

FROGS...

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Killer Gill

•Savage Frog DC Walker Frog: https://bit.ly/2VVjRVl

Color: Olive/Chartreuse, Gill

WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Golden Shiner

FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

NO JACK SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'6" XXH: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

COMPACT SWIM JIG COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7'4" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium  MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer Daemos: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+ Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2O4UElB

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

Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Bass fishing in May can be amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now, there are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!

There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. And don't forget that early in the month the shad spawn is a major deal!

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAITS...

•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Nichols Pulsator Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/2Sttxpc

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass

CHATTERBAITS...

•Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover

•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow

SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Abalone Shad, Warden Hitch, Light Trout

•Baitsanity Antidote: https://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7

Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad

UNDERSPIN...

•Tactical Bassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...

•Damiki BTC 50: https://bit.ly/3OVb3Lc

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad

•Nomad Atlas 55: https://bit.ly/3UOkjU5

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Tennessee Shad

•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: https://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Blue Back Herring

TOPWATER...

•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: T Smelt, N Smelt

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

Colors: Mat Shad

•Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad

FROGS...

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

THE KARASHI...

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

Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu

ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Models: 7'1" Medium

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/48EP2Hz

ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx

Models: 7' Medium Fast

Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3

Size: 2500 D-XH

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Models: 7'2" heavy

Reel– Shimano SLX A: https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Speed: HG

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Let's Talk Bass Fishing In May! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them! Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now, there are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!

There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. 

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Abalone Shad, Warden Hitch, Light Trout

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– MissileBaits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Rapala OG Slim Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, American Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/3y6IYHy

Colors: Ike's BlueBack Herring, Ike's Penguin

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Mat Shad

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

•Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

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

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Bama Bug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

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