Top Baits For Post Spawn Bass Fishing (May and June)

What lures should you fish with right now? How do you catch bass after they spawn? We've got you covered! Last week we taught you how bass transition after the spawn as they shift toward their Summer haunts. Today we're taking an in-depth look out our confidence baits for this same time period. Whether you fish shallow or deep, these are the baits we trust.
This time of year can be amazing because bass tend to congregate. 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 throughout 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: • Post Spawn Transition:...
TOPWATER...
•River2Sea Whopper Plopper: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Munky Butt, Bone, Loon
•Megabass Pop Max: bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Color: Mat Shad
•Shimano World Pop: bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt
•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Bone, American Shad
FROGS...
•Jackall Gavacho Frog: bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Color: Chart Strike Gill
•Jackall Kaera: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
•River2Sea Bully Wa 2: bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors: Little Allen
SPINNERBAITS...
Bait- River2Sea Bling (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2diSwqq
Colors: Abalone Shad
Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl
SQUAREBILL CRANKBAIT...
•Biggie Poppa: bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Color: Abalone Shad
SHALLOW SWIMBAITS...
•Keitech 4.8" Fat Swing Impact: bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Xzone 4" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Sexy Shad, Electric Shad
SWIMBAIT HOOKS...
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0 , 1/4 oz
•Dirty Jigs Matt Allen Head: bit.ly/29RrTYN
Size: 3/8 oz
JIG FISHING...
•Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Canterbury Flip: bit.ly/2aUtZsG
Color: Brown Craw, The Go To
Jig- Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: bit.ly/2amL3of
Color: The Go To
Trailer- R.I. Sweet Beaver: bit.ly/29W3RZW
Colors: Tramps Stamp, Green Pumpkin Red
HEAVY PUNCHING...
•Missile Baits D Bomb: bit.ly/2d2dVlt
Color: Super Bug, Bruiser Flash
•Big Bite Baits BFE: bit.ly/2Ce0tf7
Color: Tilapia, Hematoma
CRANKBAITS...
•Strike King 6XD: bit.ly/2ery44M
Color: Sexy Blueback Herring
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow
•Rapala DT 16: bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
•Azuma Z Boss 22: bit.ly/2poLKUC
Colors: Grand Shad, Gold Digger
•Strike King 10XD: bit.ly/2gHT4F0
Colors: Sexy Blueback Herring, Sexy Shad
WOBBLE HEAD BAITS
•Zoom Z Craw: bit.ly/2vW7Jo5
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin
•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug
WOBBLE HEAD JIGS...
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Sizes: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook
SHAKEY HEAD...
Head- Canterbury Shaky: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
•Netbait T Mac Worm: bit.ly/41rJOer
Color: Junebug, Bama Bug
•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: John's Juice, Missile Morning
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Bass Glass 7'4" MH: bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline Super FC 14 lb: bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
BUDGET ALL AROUND COMBO...
Rod- 13 Fishing Fate Black. 7'1" Med Hvy: bit.ly/3xSUZB3
Reel- 13 Fishing Origin F1: bit.ly/3qD6hpc
Line- Sunline Super FC 16 lb: 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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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#postspawn #Summerfishing #bassfishing

[@FreedomFishing]

I enjoy that Tim and Matt have different fishing styles. It's like 2 channels in 1.

[@tacticalbassin]

We agree most of the time 😉

[@c.shoefish]

Your guy's upload schedule is perfect. Comes out right when I'm sitting down on my porch to have my morning coffee. Great video guys.

[@MassReelFishing]

Life is good 😊

[@midwestfischerman]

Good morning TB family!!!🎣

[@toddpossum]

Yew!

[@live2fishofficial]

Good morning!

[@drumbassandbass]

I recently left a comment thanking you guys for helping me in catching my first dropshot fish. Well, I am back to thank you again after I also caught my first Senko fish, and have continued to smash loads more on the dropshot! As someone who has never bass fished until this season, your videos have helped me a ton. Cheers!

[@grippinglipsfishing5671]

Man you probably are hooked on bass fishing now eh?

[@adamjenes6071]

You got that right! Such a great sport and community surrounding it 👍

[@sonestia777]

The video is perfect timing as I’m heading to a Texas lake Memorial Day weekend

[@SamEichers]

It's nice that y'all are down south from me. Fish are just starting to spawn up here so all your videos on how to go after spawning fish were nice to watch before spawn. Now post spawn videos to get me ready for post spawn.

[@shaunroberts9361]

Great Great edit for sure. Matt giving away some of his tricks... Thank You for sharing.

[@VinceNiergarth]

Great work guys!

[@Hayes_Henderson_Outdoors]

Love the vids thank you for all the info y’all and some other channels have brought me a long way

[@DougLane-dj3oh]

Swing head Tim. Great tutorial bud.

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@midwestfischerman]

#️⃣1️⃣🥇🏆🙌🏻🎣

[@toddpossum]

@@midwestfischermanhaha. Howzit Midwest?🤙

[@dillonkaraduinis]

Thanks Tim and matt❤

[@Texaslivinoutdoors]

I took everything off my boat other then topwater and big swimbaits! I’m putting in the work to learn big baits this year

[@Tbowie13]

You'll get it down then! Tight lines brother!

[@Texaslivinoutdoors]

@@Tbowie13 I’ve caught a few on glides but it’s to easy to pick up a confidence bait so I took that option away lol

[@Tbowie13]

@@Texaslivinoutdoors I completely understand! Hope ya catch a new PB on a glide.

[@Texaslivinoutdoors]

@@Tbowie13 thanks man! Trying to break the lake record lol it’s 11.69 I know there’s bigger fish then that in there

[@andybales7318]

@@Texaslivinoutdoors big fish- big baits....try a big rat wakebait in early morning or late evenings....once u catch 1 like that, it's over...u will be a big bait addict like the rest of us

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

❤👏👏 thank you Tim,great job 👍

[@tigers3321]

So stoked I was using a technique that you mentioned. I'm not a huge jerkbait angler. So I use suspending or slow float cranks when some use jerkbaits. It's almost guaranteed to catch something, even if it's bluegill or crappie 😂😂😂

[@richardblake4777]

Another great video Tim, thanks.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@bigdawgggbachi5394]

I know the Berkley choppos are cheaper made but I’ve had a lot more luck this year on them than the whopper ploppers they make a little bit deeper sound and right now is clearly outperforming the whopper plopper for me

[@trevorjosephmedia1550]

I always love watching these videos, and they are so informative! Lately I’ve been having issues with getting skunked, because my lake is very shallow and the water is incredibly dirty, is there any advice you all would have?

[@JS1erra20]

I instantly noticed the new thumbnail design.

[@paulhanney1960]

Great stuff! (As usual!)

[@Responschanel]

Very nice videos 👍 success always for friend 👍

[@dustycamaro7908]

Our fish in iowa are like just comin shallow

[@wesvyverberg9517]

You didn’t mention the chatterwagon!

[@clintonbruning]

I’m ready for a heavy squarebill bite 🤘🏽

[@Group115Fishing]

Chatterbaits and buzzbaits are also good post spawn baits

[@davidblake5199]

Add Georgia to your DD 75 deep crank “killin it list” Had one in December hit it so hard I couldn’t find it in the back of her mouth 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟😎

[@ferkxd451]

Show us. Walk us through picking a spot and throwing those baits. More fishing guys! You'll sell more baits on tackle warehouse links.

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Are you a child???? Want them to read your bedtime story?

[@arthurgarcia4871]

I lost a giant fish yesterday he was on the edge of some reeds in the dead part of the reeds. I lost him twice once on a white frog once in a blue jig with a craw. He's a beast any ideas on what to try to catch him again or do you think he won't bite again because I hooked him twice but he is hard to pull out of that stuff

[@TerpDerp]

Throw a soft plastic. Wacky work my personal fav. Dropshot if heavy pressure

[@arthurgarcia4871]

@@TerpDerp heck yeah I'll try it I really want to catch her driving back later to try lol

[@vansaukam799]

​@@arthurgarcia4871 - good luck...and yeppers, most likely a female fish.

[@jakechimiak9626]

Have y’all ever thrown the manns crank that runs 30ft

[@lannister9606]

.Subscribe from distant countries. There are largemouth bass in South Korea, and I plan to purchase a Shimano World Pop as a lure to use in clear water.

[@shaneorgeron7680]

Great video. New bass fisher here with a rookie question. When should you throw a regular frog vs a popper type frog? I'm just trying to have a better understanding on when I should use each of them.

[@rosscornell3315]

I tend to see that the “popper style frog” works in colder water, bc you can make it work slow. But both will work almost any time of the year. Also I like throwing a popping frog in clearer lakes. But I like the regular style frog better. All opinionated

[@andybales7318]

My .02...I use the popping style when the water is a little more stained...helps the bass zero in on the frog

[@shaneorgeron7680]

​@Ross Cornell Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

[@shaneorgeron7680]

​@@andybales7318 Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

[@tommcmurtry1206]

What about dropshot?

[@jtmarshall]

When it comes to frogs.. all i have to say is " toad runner jr..." If you know, ya know.. lmao

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

You might be the only one who knows. Always knew you knew. Good on you for knowing

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen you talk about the bubble walker as much as y’all like R2S, do you not like that popper?

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

You don’t get it do you????

[@rickyrodriguez9831]

@@stupiditypissesmeoff330 I don’t get your vague question, no.

[@Tbowie13]

Do you ever throw the Big-M 7.5 or 4 for those large shad eaters, or is that one you stay away from? I just grabbed 8 or 9 Big-M's to try out but don't have much time with em yet. It seems like a mix between a deep crank and a glidebait sized body. I thought it might be different enough to draw bites from fish that had never seen anything like it.

[@swain4000]

How do you feel about big spoons?

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Love spooning, big spooning is ok if it’s only spooning you’re going to get, but I like the nice tight small ones as far as spooning goes. You can get super deep spooning the little ones

[@makcatchem9614]

Lol post pawn 😂 we haven't even hit into the good spawn in Western New York

[@brettg4386]

Can I ask why when throwing frogs, the color patterns are shad and bluegill? Would there be a frog pattern that would work?

[@neonwhitea.1548]

Imitation of spawning or feeding shad on the surface

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

Nobody is talking about the lure that has been catching me TONS of fish the last few weeks. I’m not even mad either. 😂

[@andybales7318]

My big fish this spring have been on 7-9" soft jerkbaits....GUARANTEE I'm the only 1 throwing that

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Because you’re really really smart and special and you’re just on it! You’ve got something figured out no one on the planet has EVER thought about before! You’re special. If I ever see you I’ll pat you on the back

[@GrumpyGillsFishing]

@@stupiditypissesmeoff330 thanks man!

[@andybales7318]

Pissed

[@jgreene70]

Would the St Croix Victory SB Ranger y’all mentioned for mag draft video throw a 6” mag draft and also double as a deep crank rod for like 10xd?

[@andybales7318]

I throw the 10xD on my swimbait rod..it works fine for me...I use mono on all my big baits

[@martymooney8099]

You guys need to come catch some of our Coosa River spotted bass just saying they are so strong......

[@lancehenthorn17]

What are they biting on. Lol!

[@javathehut6415]

Help! Give me your top 2 Florida baits and colors for bass. Talking to the community and the creators of this channel. Any info helps

[@andybales7318]

Just my .02....if I only had 2 baits for Florida....10" plastic worm in a natural type color & a double willow spinnerbait in golden shiner....a 3rd bait...Hollow body Frog in a bluegill/perch color

[@javathehut6415]

@ Andy. Thank you man. I’m going on vacation next week and am going to completely unknown territory. I appreciate your info.

[@mikeantes9597]

Can't go to Florida without June bug colored soft plastics for that tannic water color .Good luck tight lines

[@ChristophercurtisChris]

I want to know do you use any football Jake's gender summertime

[@MrTonySweatpants]

I never had confidence fishing a frog until I got y’all guys frog and color now I have 10 of them and I smash on them

[@MrTapout619]

Any advice for post spawn bank fishing?

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

Yes, go stand on the bank and make casts and fish

[@mikecamalier2653]

Do you guys still fish the Carolina rig .bassmd

[@jimmcculloch5825]

When you or Matt say "keeping it simple" I get ready for my head to explode. Keep it going.

[@tacticalbassin]

Lol!

[@harinyamancing7838]

mantap dan sukses...lanjut terima kasih sharing nya..

[@lrac7751]

Tried all these yesterday in clear water, and by clear, I mean I can see beds in 11 feet of water. Didn’t start catching fish until I started throwing a black skirted spinner bait on 30lb braid. Some days are just weird

[@tacticalbassin]

Intersting...

[@gunadoo]

I need this! Thanks

[@MrRashad776]

I'm just starting to work the Shakey heads in my arsenal, and when to use them it's been a total blast to fish this way. I'm not killing it yet but I'm learning some things from you guys. Hopefully, I'll have the opportunity to work on this skill set soon. I will watch what you and Matt have available on this subject and go from there. I hope people are getting some cast in and enjoying the spring. Thank you . For the opportunity to learn from the best.

[@AdventurerAnthony]

Too bad Clearlake is sucking right now. Can’t wait for the frog bite. Throwing a spinnerbait up against the retaining walls is one my favorite things to do

[@CWR3212]

Awesome

[@dellsdiy]

You guys never disappoint. Incredible

[@tuckertremblay4872]

Tim : flashy swimmer vs spinnerbait... when to use which?

[@beerandgunz40g4l7]

Dt6 still works even if the water is clear you just have to match the color of what the bass feeding on

[@andybales7318]

Not sure why, but every River2sea Bully WA I've bought takes on water & sinks before I get it back to the yak....only frog I have, out of hundreds that sinks that bad

[@tacticalbassin]

Interesting... Their customer service is great. Give them a call and Im sure they will take care of you. Sounds like a bad frog.

[@Tbowie13]

Mornin Tim. There's the man back with us! I see that SLX in your hand. Man thats what I like about you guys, you genuinely want to fi d good gear at all prices. I don't have near the funds and access to gear as you and yet I don't put down the Megabass Destroyers and Aldebarens etc. You guys have the best of the best and still fish with SLX to be able to give a genuine opinion on it, that's where you get my respect big time! Have a great day, dude! Back to the Carolinas (Lake Norman) after mom's passing, nice to see the family but I already miss Bull Shoals! 😂

[@tacticalbassin]

Good eye!! Thank you for the kind words and safe travels home.

[@christopherlawrence3927]

Great video can't wait for that wobble head bite

[@BassinWithBigMalone]

Not the post😞 But still a great bite!!!!!

[@juanmendez1248]

Would you fish the pop max in the Matt finish if the lake is going through an algae bloom

[@andybales7318]

My .02, I'd use a darker colored topwater

[@thadgeorge4984]

Thanks Tim

[@richardkeller6940]

Thanks TB

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

Thanks for the video I don't have any luck with top water lures

[@andybales7318]

Try the Berkley Choppo, in the 90 or 110 size early mornings/late evenigs....it WILL get bit

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

@@andybales7318 I almost got it today at bass pro but I didn't have enough cash

[@andybales7318]

@@50JoshLovesFishing could also try the bass pro version double plopper...I have some, just haven't tried them...little more budget friendly if i recall...likely will work, too

[@50JoshLovesFishing]

@@andybales7318 thanks for the advice I appreciate it

[@somethin_cool493]

Choppos are garbage. I bought 4 of them and they all started taking on water after the first 3-4 casts.