Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? Post Spawn Bass Fishing Tricks!
The bass are going to vanish, do you know where they're headed? The post spawn is a mystery to a lot of anglers. It was easy when you could see the bass in the shallows but once they're gone it can get tough. Of course, if you know where to look, its some of the easiest fishing of the year. Come along as we explain step by step how these fish transition, and what baits you should use to target them.
The post-spawn transition doesn't happen overnight. As waves of fish move up to spawn, other waves move back out. Some of the fish stick around the shallows after they recuperate but most head to outside structure for the Summer. Pay close attention to where Tim recommends based on the type of lake you're fishing. On one lake it may be outside walls, on another it could be humps, on another it may be ledges.
The baits you throw to catch these fish will also vary between types of lakes. Below you'll find links to some of our favorite baits for fishing the post spawn and early Summer patterns. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included our favorite colors and rigging where applicable.
HIGHLAND RESERVOIRS
Topwater...
Bait- Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors- American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi
Shallow Reaction...
Bait- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad
Hook- Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head 3/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n
Shallow Bottom Contact...
Bait- Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo
Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Canterbury Craw
Trailer- Yamamoto 5" Double Tail: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p
Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple Copper
Deep Reaction...
Bait- Tactical DD75 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Glass Minnow
Deep Bottom Contact...
Bait- Keitech 1/2 oz Tungsten Football: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse
Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk Tiny: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx
Colors: Green Pumpkin Red, Summer Craw
LOWLAND RESERVOIRS
Topwater...
Bait- Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Colors: White, Gill, Lime Frog
Shallow Reaction...
Bait- Bait- Keitech 4.8" Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Hook- Owner Flashy Swimmer 1/4 oz 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Shallow Bottom Contact...
Bait- Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 3/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z
Deep Reaction...
Bait- Azuma Z Boss 20 Crankbait: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Hot Mess
Deep Bottom Contact...
Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Junebug, Bama Bug
Hook- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
NATURAL LAKES
Topwater...
Bait- River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors: Little Allen, Dirty White, TW Bluegill
Shallow Reaction...
Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Pro Blue Red Pearl
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Shallow Bottom Contact...
Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: Green Pumpkin Black
Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 3/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Deep Reaction...
Bait- Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring
Deep Bottom Contact...
Bait- Dirty Jigs Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d0iJbd
Colors: Go To, Canterbury Crunch
Trailer- Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Green Pumpkin Red Flake, Watermelon Red Flake
RIVER SYSTEMS
Topwater...
Bait-R2S Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Phantom Shad
Shallow Reaction...
Bait- Speed Trap Squarebill 1/4 oz: https://bit.ly/3ccfJbV
Colors: Gun Metal Shad, Silver Black Shad
Shallow Bottom Contact...
Bait- Big Bite Squirrel Tail Worm: https://bit.ly/3c7I9Ui
Colors: Junebug Red, Green Pumpkin, Tilapia
JigHead- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Deep Reaction...
Bait- Storm Largo Shad 4": https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Tennessee Shad
JigHead- Blade Runner 1/2 oz Underspin: http://bit.ly/29UVegz
Colors: Anchovy, Grey Shad
Deep Bottom Contact...
Bait- XZone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, 309, Green Pumpkin
Hook- Pivot Point Swinging Jig (1/2 oz 4/0): http://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
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
