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

These Lures Catch Bass Right Now! These are the baits we rely on after the bass spawn ends. The post spawn transition can be tough to understand but we've got you covered! We recently 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.

TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

RELATED VIDEOS...

•Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn: https://youtu.be/J_WJNGvEf04

TOPWATER WALKING BAITS...

•Rapala Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Color: Glitter Bone, Black Back Shad

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

Colors: Juvy Gill, Spotlight Shad

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

Color: Full Metal, Bone

TOPWATER POPPERS...

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

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard

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

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt, Gill

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

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill

SWIM JIG...

•Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Alabama Bream, Tactical Shad

•Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer: https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color: Sunfish, Albino Shad

CHATTERBAIT...

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

Color: Bama Bream

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

Color: TW Sunfish Magic, Green Pumpkin

UNDERSPINS...

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

WACKY SENKO...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Sun Gill, Baby Bass

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

Size: 1/0

BUDGET WALKING TOPWATER COMBO...

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

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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

BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 6'8" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/4epUFz1

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

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

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

BUDGET WACKY WORM COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 10 Bass Fishing Baits Of 2025!

Here are the best baits of 2025! Which baits caught the biggest fish?! Which baits caught the most?! We were blessed with a bunch of great fish catches this year as we traveled around the country. Come along as we look back on some of the best catches of the year and the great baits that fooled the fish into biting!

Some of our best baits continue to produce year after year. Others are brand new, but clearly stand out from the rest. Some of these baits made the list because they consistently caught big fish while others made the list because we could rely on them to get bit when nothing else was working. We constantly try new gear, new baits, and new patterns. These are the best of the best of 2025, and if you're not using them yet, it's probably worth giving them a try.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim showed in the video. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as any relevant rigging components. We've also included some great "budget friendly" rods and reels to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

1) THE RIG...

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

Hooks– Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Swimbait Head: https://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Electric Shad

Dummy Baits– 3.3" Fat Swing Impact: https://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors: Electric Shad

2) STROLL SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 4" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Color: Green Shad

•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/16 oz – 1/0 Hook

3) THE SENKO...

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Amber Laminate, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Gamakatsu Superline Offset Hook: https://bit.ly/4l2QhGL

Size: 3/0

4) THE MAGDRAFT...

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

Color: Borealis Shad

5) THE KARASHI...

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

Color: Glitz Shad, Juvy Gill, See Through Shad

•Megabass Tinsel Treble: https://bit.ly/4ltPizz

(Replacement Treble For Karashi)

6) STRAIGHT TAIL WORM...

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

Colors: MissileMorning, Blueback Secret

•Owner Cover Shot HD (Size 2): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

•Xzone Dropshot Weight: https://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Size: 1/4 oz

7) TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Bone Python, Spotlight Shad, Juvy Gill

8) SPARK SHAD...

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

Color: Real

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/8 oz

9) SPUNK SHAD...

•Hog Farmer 3.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Ghost Minnow

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 1/4 oz

10) JIGGING SPOON...

•Nichols DUH Spoon 2.0: https://bit.ly/4iGlkrd

Colors: Tactical Shad, Shattered Glass

Size: 3/4 oz and 1 3/4 oz

•War Eagle Jiggin' Spoon: https://bit.ly/2H9dJV1

Size: 7/8 oz

BUDGET RIG/MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

BUDGET STROLLING/FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7' Medium Light: https://bit.ly/3Lo1gKC

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

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

BUDGET TOPWATER/SENKO COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Maverick 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3ncP1nX

Model: 733 C

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

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 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 February Bass Fishing!

Come along as we look at the top baits for bass fishing in February!  February is awesome! It's time to start power fishing again! Yes, the water is still cold. Yes, it's still Winter, but the the fish can sense that the very early Spring transition is right around the corner! Fish are about to start eating different lures, using different spots, and getting really fun to catch!

Despite the continued cold, the fish seem to know the end is in sight and they start moving, regardless of weather. February is an awesome time to fish! You can forget the Winter struggles and start loading the deck of your boat with jerkbaits, crankbaits, A-Rigs, swimbaits, and other fun power fishing techniques!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video, including our 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.

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/8 – 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz

•Xzone 2.75" – 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad

BLADES AND LIPLESS...

•Damiki Vault: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Black Holo, Real Shad, Holo Ayu

•Nomad Swimtrex Max (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3SjrDWD

Today's Color: Threadfin Shad

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

Today's Colors: SS Shad, SG Threadfin

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

•Spro Little John 50: https://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Blood Craw, Fire Craw, Spooky Shad

•Rapala OG Slim 6: https://bit.ly/3pV1CLN

Colors: Red Crawdad, Live River Shad

•Rapala OG Rocco: https://bit.ly/3PHvNCI

Colors: Red Crawdad, Tuxedo Shad

•Bill Lewis ATV 1.5: https://bit.ly/41o3ctj

Colors: Red Glitter Craw, Fire Truck Craw

MICRO FLEX RIGS...

Bladed– HogFarmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3RY1wUK

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Micro Flex: https://bit.ly/3Rui7Oc

Swimbait– 3" Damiki Armor Shad: https://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Colors: American Shad, PB Silver

Head– Zman Trout Eye Finesse: https://bit.ly/3C7H1iL

Size: 1/8 oz

MINI FLEX RIGS...

Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3uwY6Md

Non Bladed– Hog Farmer Tactical Mini Flex: https://bit.ly/3isTio0

Swimbait– X Zone 3.5" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

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

Size: 1/8 oz

JERKBAITS...

•Shimano Zumverno 95 SP: https://bit.ly/3Gbzrmw

Colors: S Hasu, Clown

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Colors: Mat Shad, GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

•Megabass Vision 110 FX Tour Premium: https://bit.ly/2aDMpvP

Colors: French Pearl OB, M Cosmic Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, MB Shad

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

Colors: Gizzard Magic, Threadfintastic

BUDGET LIPLESS/JERKBAIT/MICRO FLEX COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

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

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

BUDGET SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" MM: https://bit.ly/3P8REVe

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

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

Top 5 Baits For July Bass Fishing!

Here are the top 5 baits we trust to catch bass in July! We're entering the HOTTEST month of the year and the fishing is about to get good! Get ready to catch some bass!! You can fish these baits with confidence whether you're walking the shore of a pond, exploring a reservoir, or flipping your way through a shallow Southern fishery!

As temperatures rise bass become lethargic and spend most of their time tucked against cover or structure. Once you know where to look (we're going to explain that too) all you have to do is fish these baits with confidence. You can catch fish all Summer long and we're going to help you do it!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're throwing throughout the month. We've included our favorite sizes and colors, and even a few of the 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.

THE JIGS...

•Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Hematoma, The Go To

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Tilapia Magic

THE SHAKEY HEADS...

•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug

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

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug

•Dirty Jigs Stand Up Finesse Head: https://bit.ly/3fUYNby

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Size: 3/16 oz

WOBBLE HEAD...

•XZone Lures Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug, Tilapia

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

Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

UNDERSPIN...

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

Size: 1/4 oz

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

Color: Gizzard Shad

SWIMBAITS...

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Screwed Up Head: https://bit.ly/3U5RsIx

Size: 1/2 oz

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

Color: Pro Blue Red pearl

•Bucca's 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Chartreuse Shad, Tactical Gizzard Shad

CRANKBAITS...

•Azuma Z Boss: https://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Size: 22/24

Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger

•Rapala DT 20: https://bit.ly/3JmnnR3

Colors: Citrus Shad, Caribbean Shad

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

Colors: Chartreuse Blue Back, Citrus Shad

TOPWATER...

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

Color: Bone, Full Metal

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

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2

FROGS...

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

Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White

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

Colors: Shad, Gill

BUDGET WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

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

Line- Sunline Super FC 17 lb: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

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 SHAKEY HEAD SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7' Medium: https://bit.ly/3O8zBye

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500 HG: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Seaguar InvizX Fluorocarbon (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

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