Post Spawn Fishing With A 9 lber On A Bluegill Swimbait!

Matt catches a post spawn 9 lber! Come along for an incredible day of fishing! The fish are in the shallows and they're eating everything Matt throws their way. From big swimbaits to bait finesse and topwater, this is one of those special days! Listen closely as Matt explains his theory behind bass behavior this time of year.

These bass are ambushing bluegill and Matt takes advantage of it with a bluegill swimbait and a topwater. He also discovers fish suspending in laydowns and prowling the shallows, and builds awesome patterns flipping cover and fishing a Karashi around the edges. He explains his thought process every step of the way, and shows how you can use this time of year to build confidence in new techniques.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact colors and sizes for each, along with the rod and reel combos he was fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill – Moderate Sink

•Raid Osakana Slide: https://bit.ly/417QgrV

Color: Hustler

BFS CRAW...

Bait– Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

Hook– ZMan Finesse Bulletz: https://bit.ly/4cHyEsv

Size: 1/10th oz

KARASHI...

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

Colors: HT Ito Wakasagi KS

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 4.25" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Tilapia

Weight– Xzone 3/8 oz Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Hook– Gamakatsu 4/0 Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue Flake

Hook– Gamakatsu 2/0 Superline EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Megabass Sexy Shad

BLUEGILL SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Outlier 7'9" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3EuHPiT

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 B (HG): https://bit.ly/40QzQ7b

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

Leader– Sunline Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR

KARASHI COMBO...

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

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

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

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Top 5 Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing! (Early Summer Transition)

These Bass Lures Work Right Now! These are the baits we rely on after bass stop spawning. The post spawn transition can be tough to understand but we've got you covered! Lately we've covered where fish go after the spawn, today we're focused on the confidence baits we rely on to catch them. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust!

This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to school together. 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 during 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 They Spawn: https://youtu.be/nw5nKt6eKFk

SHAD SPAWN BAITS...

Spinnerbait– Megabass SV–3  (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Wakasagi, Hasu

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Megabass GP Sexy Shad

Topwater– Shower Blows SB 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal

Topwater– Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Color: Glitter Bone, Black Back Shad

Popper– Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

Lipless– Jackall TN 70: https://bit.ly/2lqAwjh

Colors: SG Threadfin, Super Shad

Chatterbait– Zman Evo Elite (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Color: Electric Shad

Chatterbait Trailer– Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Electric Shad

SHALLOW POST SPAWN BAITS...

Frog– Spro Bronzeye Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: White Black

Weedless Underspin– Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

Weedless Swimbait– Xzone Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Sizes: 4.75

Colors: Electric Shad

Soft Jerkbait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

Hook– Gamakatsu EWG Superline: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

DEEP CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Green Gizzard Shad

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Albino

SHAKY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Where Do Bass Go After The Spawn? (And The Baits To Catch Them)

As bass finish spawning, they start another transition! Many move out to deep water, while others stay shallow. This begins one of the most predictable times of the year, and fish catching becomes easy! If this transition has confused you, we're here to help! We're going to show you how these fish move and how to get ahead of them so you can consistently catch fish.

Once bass back away from the shore they typically rest for a few days before beginning their transition. The pattern they follow differs slightly depending on the type of lake you're on, but the concepts apply equally to all of these locations. Once the bass have recuperated they typically split into two distinct groups. Some turn around and re-enter the shallows, while others run the pre-spawn stops in reserve on their way to outside, offshore structures.

Depending on the type of fishery you're on, the baits can differ dramatically. We primarily focus our time on faster moving reaction baits, but we mix in a few bottom contact presentations as well. Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SPINNERBAIT...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

FROGS...

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

Colors: White Black, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill

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

Colors: Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill

TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Gill, Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad

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

Colors: Gill

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

Colors: Clown

UNDERSPINS...

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

NOSE HOOKED FLUKE...

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

Size: Medium

•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 2

SHAKY HEAD...

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Color: OG Junebug

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

Color: Junebug Dream

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

Size: 3/16 oz

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

BUDGET ALL AROUND CASTING ROD...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy Mod Glass: https://bit.ly/49VWq0N

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

Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET TOPWATER CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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

Top 5 Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing! (Early Summer Transition)

These Bass Lures Work Right Now!! These are the baits we rely on after bass stop spawning. The post spawn transition can be tough to understand but we've got you covered! Lately we've covered where fish go after the spawn, today we're focused on the confidence baits we rely on to catch them. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust!

This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to school together. 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 during 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/OlA_eIN1VCE

SHAD SPAWN BAITS...

•Nichols Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Colors: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad

•Bait– Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Color: Wakasagi, Hasu

Stinger Hook– Hayabusa Trailer: https://bit.ly/417hdei

Size: 1/0

POPPERS...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

FULL SIZE TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Wagin Hasu 2

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Munky Butt

TOPWATER FROGS...

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

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu

•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Hot Mess

UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...

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

Sizes: 3.5, 4.0, 4.75

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz

•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz

FLUKE…

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW

Size: 4/0

CRANKBAIT...

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

Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr

Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook

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

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug

BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

Line– Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: https://bit.ly/3xZbLAy

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

Line– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line– Sufix 832 (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

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