Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing!

The post spawn means bass are on the move and there are some great new ways to catch them! Gone are the finesse baits of early Spring and in are the power fishing techniques of late Spring and early Summer! Here's what you need to know to catch them!

As bass settle into the post spawn they split into two distinct groups. Some fish go back into the shallows to eat shad and bluegill around cover, while the rest head out to deeper water. They'll gather on outside points, humps, and creek channels where rock and hard bottom is present. Both groups can be a blast to fish for if you understand which baits to use. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits we're using this time of year. We've included our favorite colors, sizes, and hooks where applicable. We've also included some of the specialized gear we use to fish these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SHAKY HEAD WORM... 

Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Junebug, Black Grape

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS... 

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

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

-Azuma Z Boss 22: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Gizzard Blue Green

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

Colors: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

CRANKBAIT HOOK UPGRADES... 

6XD- Gamakatsu EWG (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY

Azuma- Owner ST-36 (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Tactical- Owner ST-35 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

SWIMBAIT... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad

SWIMBAIT HEADS... 

-Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

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

WOBBLE HEAD...

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

Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0, 3/4 oz 5/0

WOBBLE HEAD BAITS... 

-Zoom Z Craw: http://bit.ly/2vW7Jo5

Color: Junebug

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

Color: TW Dark Junebug, Junebug

TOPWATER... 

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, Green Frog

-Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Wagin Hasu, Gill, Pumpkinseed

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

Colors: Gill, Pumpkinseed, Mat Shad

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad, Full Metal

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad

-Spro Essential Hunter 65: https://bit.ly/3cSMnOD

Colors: Black Silver, Copper Shad

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL B 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (50 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC 100 Shock Leader (20 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

SQUAREBILL COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 845 CBR: http://bit.ly/2og0BmK

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL A (XG): https://bit.ly/3tdTQ36

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader-Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" MH Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq

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

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

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (And How To Catch Them!)

As bass finish spawning they move out to deeper water. This move begins one of the most predictable times of the year, and fish catching becomes really easy! Despite this, there are always anglers who misunderstand the transition and struggle. We're going to show you how these fish move and how to get ahead of them so you can consistently catch fish, instead of struggling through the transition! 

Once bass back away from the shore they typically rest for a few days before beginning their transition. The pattern they follow differs a little depending on if you're in a highland reservoir, lowland reservoir, natural lake, or moving water but the concepts apply equally to all of these locations. Once the bass have recuperated they typically split. 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. The concept however, is to focus your time on faster moving, reaction baits. Below you'll find a list of Tim's top baits for the different fisheries. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

LARGE SWIMBAITS... 

-Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

-River2Sea S-Waver 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Warden Hitch, Light Trout

CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Sexy Shad

-Tactical DD Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Metallic Shad, Mirrored Minnow

TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Half Mirror Wakasagi, Bone, Full Metal

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

Colors: Matte Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad

-SnagProof Bobby's Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Bluegill, Grey Ghost, Hot Mess

SPINNERBAIT... 

Bait- Nichols Hologram Hammered (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3udIU7d

Color: Green Crystal, Silver, Blue Shad

Trailer- Storm Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

SWIM JIG... 

Bait- Dirty Jigs California (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Colors: Crappie, Blue Glimmer

Trailer- R2S D Walker 100: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

UNDERSPIN... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

SOFT JERKBAIT... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Keeper- Owner CPS Spring (Medium): http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Topwater Lures Made Easy! (Beginner To Advanced)

Choosing the right topwater can be a real challenge! Between poppers, walkers, crawlers, whopper poppers, buzz baits, frogs, and toads its hard to know what to throw. But just like anything else, there are key baits that seem to work day after day and month after month. Today Matt is opening up his topwater boxes and sharing the key "stand outs" that he relies on to get bit when it counts. 

Matt breaks his spring topwater into 4 categories. He relies on poppers, walking baits, straight retrieve baits, and frogs, to catch fish throughout Spring. Within those 4 categories it gets pretty complicated (as witnessed by the 4 boxes of topwaters he pulls out of the rod locker) but today he is sharing his favorites with us. From each category he's able to quickly select the "key" baits that will get bit when you need them most. 

Below you'll find links to the exact topwater lures shown in the video. We've included the guys favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some of the different rods they use to throw these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

POPPERS... 

All Around- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo

Refined- Yellow Magic 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Smoke Shad, Japanese Shad, Alewife

Bigger Fish- Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Pumpkinseed, MB Gizzard

WALKING BAITS... 

All Around- River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Sooner, Bone, Abalone Shad

Refined- Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Half Mirror Wakasagi, Skeleton Chartreuse

Small Profile- Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Shad Translucent, Bluegill

STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS... 

-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, Bluegill, Munky Butt

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

Colors: Bone, I Know It

-Dirty Jigs Skirtless Pro Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Silver, Red

-Quad Blade Buzz: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug

SMALL FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, Green Frog

-Spro Bronzeye Jr. 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Killer Gill, Red Ear, Neon Glow

MATT'S FAVORITE WALKING BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

MATT'S FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MID-PRICED WALKING BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

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

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

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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Pond Fishing With Aaron Lewis! Chatterbait For The Win!

Come along for an AMAZING day of pond fishing from shore! We're catching GIANT bass on Chatterbaits and Topwater with our friends Aaron and Jason! Spring bass fishing is in full swing and the big ones are biting! You don't want to miss this! 

Bank fishing, shore fishing, pond fishing, pond hopping, whatever you want to call it, this style of fishing can be amazing! Sure, there are some disadvantages (we lost 3 Jack Hammers that we couldn't retrieve) but the size of fish that live in ponds and ditches can be incredible! Between the 3 of us we had close to a 30 lb limit walking the banks of this pond!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim was using, including the exact colors and trailers for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- Zman Evergreen JackHammer (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad, Black Blue

Trailer- Yamamoto Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Color: Tennessee Shad, Black Blue

FROG... 

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

Color: Hot Mess

FLUKE... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Watermelon Seed, Watermelon Red Flake

Hook- Gamakatsu SuperLine EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

SWIMBAIT... 

-Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Bantam MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2H44yjG

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

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

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz