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: • Where Do Bass Go After...
SHAD SPAWN BAITS...
•Nichols Catalyst: bit.ly/3QfCSuM
Colors: Tactical Shad, Bombshell Shad
•Bait- Megabass SV 3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Color: Wakasagi, Hasu
Stinger Hook- Hayabusa Trailer: bit.ly/417hdei
Size: 1/0
POPPERS...
•Megabass Pop Max: bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard
•Shimano World Pop: bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt
FULL SIZE TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Wagin Hasu 2
•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Munky Butt
TOPWATER FROGS...
•Jackall Kaera: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu
•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: bit.ly/3rHCOsQ
Colors: Grey Ghost, Hot Mess
UNDERSPIN SWIMBAITS...
•Xzone Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Sizes: 3.5, 4.0, 4.75
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 5/0, 1/4 oz
•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 3/8 - 1/2 oz
FLUKE...
•Zoom Super Fluke: bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad
•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 4/0
CRANKBAIT...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad
•Rapala DT 16: bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Citrus Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
•Strike King 6XD: bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad
WOBBLE HEAD...
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook
•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug
BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/UNDERSPIN COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (XG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Cashion Element 7'3" Medium Heavy Moderate Fast: bit.ly/3xZbLAy
Reel- Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Sunline FC (15 lb): bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sufix 832 (30 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Sufix Advance (14 lb): 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: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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#postspawn #earlysummer #bassfishing

[@JEEPLIFEOZZY]

These guys always do such great work. I never usually comment on videos on KZbin but these guys are just amazing with the content. Thank you for all you guys do. My 12 year old son and I are always tuning in and learning.

[@Kyle_805]

You guys drop your videos early I love it. I can brush up real quick before I head to the lake!

[@Justin_Mooney11]

Lucky ass man I gotta head tah work smh

[@kameronjermiha5196]

Love the early drops right before school

[@ParkerG397]

Listening to tactical during class is peak school

[@tyghtlines]

Love your content. Living up north, you're about 1-2 months ahead of me, and your videos make me feel like I have a leg up on everyone else at the boat ramp

[@richardbossman9875]

You’re lucky, you guys get a heads up, I’m so far south that some videos/ topics come after they have already happened on some of our lakes/ponds/rivers.

[@JamesDavis-tz4qq]

Jim from Canada! Been watching for a while and yall have put me on a lot of little tricks ! I feel I owe you money hahaha Best on the LubeTube

[@TWC6724]

Tim, your son at 3:10 was gettin’ it!!! That was an epic fishing pose! Get it son! 🎣🎣🎣

[@richardbossman9875]

Im in central Texas and we just had a wave of spawners and I’ve been seeing LARGE shad around what hard structure/cover we have early in the mornings. Never would have thought we’d be getting such later spawners and some we’re good fish.

[@Greg-eg3tf]

Did you get hit with that storm?

[@richardbossman9875]

Today is Monday, I live in Bandera and yes we got hit with a BAD storm Thursday night. The days before the storm was decent fishing with quite a few fish in the shallows picking off spawning panfish. As of today most of not all of the local bass are not on beds anymore from what I can see.

[@Briarpatchblades]

I love fishing a spinnerbait! The close quarters combat here in South Louisiana really lends well to it...especially this time of year. Always have a few spinnerbait rods rigged and ready. One of my favorites is an old 5'6 Shimano Crucial paired up with a Shimano SLX 6.2 target casting 1/4 to 5/16 spinnerbaits. Its not high tech, but a compact outfit for when these pressured bass are used to seeing bigger spinnerbaits. Yep...a big bass will knock the skirt off a smaller spinnerbait! Lots of fun!!

[@johno7435]

Thanks Tim. I always learn something new. You need to make and store these video for Southern Florida as these tips as you mentioned are good a bit earlier for us. We are already approaching our long dog days of summer with water already in the upper 80s low 90s 😉

[@billparks563]

Tim, what kind of shades are you wearing? Do they help you & protect your eyes? I always need good shades for multiple reasons. Especially seeing through the glare on the water. Could you share your source? Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience!

[@brandonglenn8570]

Knoxville guy here!! Love the videos! Two most knowledgeable guys on the tube!!

[@rickyd865VOL]

Same here. S Knoxville island honestly area.

[@vectorponder]

Largemouth spawning around Knoxville yet?

[@jeradcarver72]

Thanks guys for all of the great videos and knowledge yall share! I have a question that pertains to post spawn frog fishing.. well, it’s actually a rod related question.. which rod would yall recommend between these four; 1. Fenwick 7’5 x heavy, 2. Daiwa tatula 7’4 heavy, 3. Shimano slxA 7’2 heavy, or 4. Shimano slxA 7’5 heavy?

[@Gregory-su7sx]

Just subscribed, been watching all your videos on roku utube channel. You guys are awesome. I make all my own baits, and now I'm making a new resin glide bait 7 inch crappie

[@brianrobinson9979]

I caught 2 on a Tactical DD75 yesterday. Had 1 short strike a Dirty Jigs Swim Jig and caught a 3rd on Lucky Craft squarebill

[@themannwithaplan]

Danm it... I HATE spinnerbait season. Not that it doesn't work hell it's one of my most productive baits thrown. But I have a friend who for some reason takes credit for the idea of spinner fishing. So every fish I catch on it he takes credit for it... He's got some ego issues.

[@rm709]

Seems like you need a new fishing buddy mate

[@ratbird3290]

😂

[@hunternixonfishing2500]

Ask him how did he invent the first Spinnerbait 😂

[@casiokids91]

Better off fishing alone haha

[@controlavirus9839]

No sounds like you worry too much about what other people think and or say. Put your ego down and just go with it. Let him take credit.

[@shotscott2145]

Anyone got any tips because when I cast spinner baits my line 6/10 times gets tangled around the shaft with the spinner blades and it’s not because my knot is slipping and I’ve used knot stoppers and all that stuff tied many different types of knots as well!

[@gustavomaciel787]

Good video. I'm about to place an order on Tackle Warehouse How is your underspin jig in the rocks and small rocks. Does it get stuck due the 90-degree hook. Let me know so I can order 20 underspins

[@danielspollen3053]

Hey Tim. I have a theory question here specific to chickamauga. Will the fish in the back of the Creeks move all the way out to the main lake or will they find deep areas within the creeks? As a kayak fisherman, the main lake ledge fishing in the summer seems impossible because I can't maintain boat position or cover the distance to find the schools so I just stay shallow in the creek arms.

[@andybales7318]

Probably majority move out, but there's always fish in the creek arms shallower...as a fellow kayak fisherman, i stay in the creek arms as well...no fun getting beat to death out on the main lake...I look for standing timber on deeper water in the creek arms on my lakes...just my .02

[@FishinDr]

You guys always make me wish my lake had grass. Here in Va at smith mtn lake the boaters had it all killed years ago.

[@drew9494]

Big bass in there thou

[@rinatleggett]

I fish there all the time, I feel ya, wish we had grass😅

[@toddpossum]

Thanks!

[@MichaelGrossman-q9t]

Love these guys

[@davidblake5199]

When do you throw the double fluke?

[@debtheuniversityofgods2842]

I like to see Tim and JD tag team I love learning how to Bass I like this family base too

[@debtheuniversityofgods2842]

Bassmasters elite series be in trouble if Matt Allen and Tim little fish tournaments I want to get into bassmasters elite series but I'm just a bass fishing guide from Childersburg Alabama

[@onfootbassin]

What would make you choose a spinnerbait vs a flashy swimmer?

[@Tightline_angler]

I think it would depend on water clarity,how aggressive your fish are, and what kind of cover you’re fishing. That spinnerbait is going to be a lot more aggressive. If you’re having to fish behind another boat I’d go with the flashy swimmer.

[@richardbossman9875]

Flashy swimmer would be more weedless and would have the secondary action, if the spinnerbait is getting hung up or just not getting bit I’d try the Flashy.

[@davidblake5199]

Your son fighting the fish was an epic battle and part of the video 😎🐟💦💦💦💦💦💦

[@kennycantin3872]

That Megabass SV 3 has been getting destroyed for the last month. Best spinnerbait I've ever used.

[@xELiTEScOpEsx1]

I struggle with it, I get better cover deflection with a Berkley Powerblade

[@kennycantin3872]

@@xELiTEScOpEsx1 I've never been much on fishing spinnerbaits, and probably went 4-5 years without ever tying one on at all, but last month I ordered an SV 3 and I've been catching 5-6 fish on it every time out on top of what I'm catching on other baits.

[@samh6886]

The SV3 catches fish for sure but for the price they sure don’t last long before breaking!! Had one break after 7 fish and they were 2lbs and under. War eagle finesse spinnerbaits all day!!!

[@kennycantin3872]

@@samh6886 that sucks. I've caught around 30 fish over the last month on the one that I have and it's still like brand new. I've had baits break quickly like that though, that's why you hate spending the money that stuff costs these days.

[@Midwest283]

What if there's a heavy stain on the water from a lot of recent rain and visibility is low and no wind during the shad spawn?

[@MaineStreamFishing]

I would say still throw that spinnerbait!

[@stevoky]

Your boy has that lean on the hookset like Ike! I love it!

[@northernbassalliance1442]

Im the opposite. Im from northern mi and can smash early season smallieslike nothing. But struggle on prespawn largies 😂. But love hot weather largies and hate warm weather smallies

[@charlieyeager3645]

Lol...just as you say you have a storm rolling in, the raindrops start

[@friendlyfishingguy9556]

We are just about to get females come bed. Makes have moved in waiting for full moon to be done spawning.

[@martinreyes257]

gonna stay with weighted rattling 🐸 and small swim bait

[@bassingbasics6621]

We need the beat at the end of the video!!

[@DonFinesseTV]

😎

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

With these videos you should always take with a large grain of salt because they never mention where they are which differs vastly from every region in the U.S. so if they would first start of by saying wher they are conpletely changes. Whoch nobody ever mentions. I guess some peope just dont understand how weather works and how weather affects regions.

[@tacticalbassin]

It's excluded intentionally because these recommendations come tailored to be as applicable to the entire country as possible. We travel full time and test these theories nationally on a daily basis. Sometimes we include a different set of "finesse baits" because the type of fishery matters a lot more than the location of the fishery.

[@timdarnell7819]

Dude, you are a joke. Saw you whining on another video. They are in TN, literally everyone should know that by now. He literally says apply this to your region and season. You should cry harder.

[@JustInfoYang]

1st 🎉

[@Suk830.0]

This channel has turned into a complete promotional channel. Very little fishing involved. These dudes don't even fish tournaments.

[@giand5719]

You want them to go there and catch the fish for you?

[@Mandoslicer]

So what my friend. Why do you care? Be happy with the perception you have mastered, open it up and move on or not. I don’t want to have to resist the human urge to slip into a less than fishing critical mindset. Peace and good catch some fish.

[@timdarnell7819]

It's more about teaching than anything and they do a ton of fishing as well. Cry harder.

[@drj3033]

Bass are just getting on beds in Colorado

[@adamjenes6071]

Hey there. Im new to Colorado bass fishing, and curious if you are in the North or Southern part of the state? Cheers!

[@drj3033]

@@adamjenes6071 Denver metro

[@danthecraftman]

meanwhile in VT its hardly even prespawn lmao

[@rhodesianhunter9360]

Males and females are beds in Ohio. Should be soon for you 👊🎣