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

Its really easy once someone explains it! Post Spawn bass don't just disappear, they follow a very consistent pattern as they transition to Summer haunts. Today Matt walks us through each step as the fish shift from spawning to recuperating, and from traveling back to feeding. Post spawn is notoriously difficult because many anglers are unclear about how the fish move from April to June but its about to get a whole lot easier!
We've already discussed "Where Bass Go In Spring", post spawn is the exact same story run in reverse, but with a twist. After the fish spawn they'll move to the first ledge or point along their transition route. Here they will sit for a week or two to recuperate before feeding again. This is often the time when anglers feel lost and begin to panic about where the fish have gone. As soon as this period ends, the fish make a split. Half of the bass follow the remainder of the route out to deep outside or offshore structures and the other half push back in to the shallows.
The fish that turn shallow are the most fun because you're able to power fish them (flipping, punching, and frogging) but the fish that head offshore school up into mega schools and offer a whole different kind of excitement! It doesn't matter which direction you go, you're going to have a great time targeting either group of bass.
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(Glimmer Shad, Smokey Joe, Blue/Chart)
-Strike King 6XD Crankbait: bit.ly/2ery44M
(Clear water minnow, sexy shad, Sexy Ghost Minnow)
-Strike King 10XD: bit.ly/2gHT4F0
(Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Green Gizzard Shad)
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-Zoom Trick Worm: bit.ly/2aWkG7E
(Junebug, Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Magic)
-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse Worm: bit.ly/2aKei5y
(Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Red, Blue Fleck)
Matt's Crankbait Combo...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med Heavy Glass: bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 150 DC: bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 15 lb Sunline Assassin Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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Maybe bass go to heaven after they spawn?

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So last night I watched this video, because I know it’s post spawn here in Georgia. Because of your video I rigged a frog and went to the spot that I’ve been struggling to get the bass to bite at. Well within 10 minutes I caught a 6lbs 9oz bass. Which is my pb. Thanks for the tip.

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I have always loved post-spawn. They go to predictable spots and feed back up after not eating for a while. It is usually fire!

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Great advice as always. I’m in Florida right now, it’s been tough post spawn.

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I did pretty decent this year thus far got my personal best but also got more bass than usual. Going to use these tips to have more success later on this year thanks Matt and hello from NY!

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Appreciate it!! They say its post spawn here in Texas so I was wondering why I was having a hard time finding them!

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We're in Texas right now and there are still some spawners but almost all the bites we're getting are fish that are pulling offshore or to outside structures.👍

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What part of Texas and what is working good for you guys?

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Fantastic video as always, my request is that in the future, you could add navionics map screenshots when you refer to specific bottom contour. For example at 7:55 a pic of the structure would help out

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Good job Matt,now help out the river guys:)

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Yeah. Like the deleware river

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How about the upper Mississippi

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Now this is a good video ,very informative! And fishing on Lake Erie in Cleveland Ohio I’ve found out that the bass after spawn like to stay in the current as well and close to rip rap, I tried to target a lot of trees that cast shadows hanging over the water usually they are sitting right in there waiting to ambush just about anything!

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Tim/Matt have you guys ever posted any tips about lakes with mainly spotted bass? Thanks for the great videos.

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Where you this weekend!!! When I got a goose egg trying off shore lol. Thanks for the tips 🥴

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You guys post at weird times lol. I’m glad I work nights. 😂

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4am pacific +\- Early bird gets the bass!

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Love it. On my bodies of water, mostly channels, senko type lures and shallow stuff works best

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Thanks Matt, much appreciated. Great content like always.

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Great vid Matt. How long do bass stay on the beds?

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good question. I would also like to know the timing of the spawn.

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Maybe 4-5 weeks. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqO9enRumbitqbM

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About 4 weeks at least in Louisiana that's how it is. I caught a 6.5lb female spawning last weekend on a senko.

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all depends on water temp and weather conditions, not really a set time

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Great post-spawn breakdown!

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Awesome video Matt thanks for the information I'm going to use this information right now in for the summertime thanks again brother

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Great video as always.

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Thank you so much for the tips!

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I just left clearlake yesterday i was there monday threw Thursday the bass bite was completely off. I seen big ones pulled off coves and back of creeks just like you said. But everything i threw spooked em and i mean everything. I seen a couple guys catch small bucks on fineness but had to work for em. Crappie bite was on fire though sk jus did that.

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Another awesome video with great information! Thanks!

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Thanks Matt ,The best info ever ! Can you help us river guys ? Seems even more difficult !

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Paul Van Tries I feel ya

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Thanks for another great video, Matt.

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Love it! I’ll go find them soon! I don’t get the dislikes... possible trolls 🤷🏼‍♂️ anyways, I’m learning for future kayak tourneys. Thanks man

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This stained water that I'm dealing with makes finding them more challenging. River fishing was just looking at the huge Garfish that are exploding like dolphins. Not one bass to be had today...any advice would be helpful. I will be changing some lures though. One has been caught while deflecting off lay downs using a small square bill red craw. The other one a strike king 4 inch watermelon craw with green die on the claws.

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Great stuff as always! Question: fry guarders - aren’t they “post spawn” and how do you target those? That seems to be what I have around right now.

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I have a serious question, do you guys HAVE tough days?

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Yep

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Ha! Did you see what happened to Matt in Wyoming? Bad day right there!

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of course they do. doesnt matter how pro you are. with fishing. you can dangle baits right on there nose. if they dont wanna eat, you simply arent getting bit. sometimes its the fish and not you

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Love you vids, thanks for putting it out, plus I live in Petaluma so I can get out on clear lake myself! P.s. do you ever take people out to teach 101?

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Great explanation! I finally subscribed!!

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Great info, as always. Thanks

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Great Info as always

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Great video, always informative and learn alot from you. Have you had any experience with any new med-light casting rods yet?

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[@sj1roese]

I do a lot of fishing on a shallow river in VA, lots of different terrain in the river, no grass to speak of. Mostly big rock, subtle rock shelf, and wood. Almost all rock bottom with some slower silted spots. During the hot summer months it seems like the fish are super scattered. That time of year we hammer the smaller fish, I'm talking 30-40 fish days but all small fish. I seem to only get on the bigger 4-5 pounders in the spring and fall. The river has a ton of current both small and largemouth are always relating to current breaks and eddy's whether visible or around submerged boulders. I am wondering if you have any pointers for finding the big bites during the heat of the summer. There is no opportunity for deep cranking and no junk to punch. BTW the river has a lot of spring fed water and stays cooler longer, spawn is usually during May- early June. I know it holds jumbos (5-6+ lb) because I catch them in spring and fall, summer is much slower as far as big bites. I have had sporadic luck with decent fish in the summer(3-4 lbs) burning spinnerbaits around anything that looks fishy, but have yet to dial in a reliable big fish program for July and August. If there is anyone on YT that has ideas I know its you guys. Thanks

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Thanks for the amazing video keep them coming

[@kevinzap.fishing]

Hey matt, great video again.. anyways in the midwest it was cold later than usual and now im not sure if they are spawning but there is fish that seem like they might be. There is several fish that appear to be guarding a certain area but keep coming back to this certain spot right against the bank. Are these fish simply cruising or are they bed fish?

[@mikekosek2476]

I'm on the mobile delta river system , we don't have a lot of rock, would wood be better to key on or shallow grass on deeper points and ledges? Thanks and you guys are awesome!

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Always the best videos

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Awesome video!

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Great info thanks you guys are the best

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Super sweet tips great video

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Thanks Matt 👍

[@juliusjames9244]

Wait up! I’m still waiting for the spawn!

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Great video.

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Great Video!!! Thank you!!

[@barryeslick1967]

Matt, What line do you "generally use" on the 10XD? The 12lb flouro I used for the 6XD just feels too wimpy. But I dont want to give up too much depth by going too heavy. BTW, GREAT jog on Alan Henry this week. That lake is not easy!

[@authenticgaming700]

Hey Matt. What about northern lakes? We don’t really have any hard rock bottoms. How else can I approach the post spawn on secondary point? I assume anomaly’s like you mentioned? Most secondary points we have up north are covered entirely with weeds. Lmk if you got any tips. Thanks!

[@genouwu6667]

Do these "tips" and "how to" videos you upload also relate to canal fishing aswell?

[@ijw2fish24]

Hey Matt, for punching/flippin, will a Fury 735, 60lbs braided line, 1oz. weight, and flippin hooks or 4/0 EWG Gamakatsu hook be sufficient? Thank you and keep the GREAT videos coming. Safe trip.

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Thats my setup haha

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sherry Williams oh cool. So I’m all set. 👍🏽🙌🏽

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I haven’t heard you guys talk about the Tokyo Rig for punching!

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They usually experinent for about 6 months with something to have a good idea on the subject before they speak on it