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

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Jerkbait and Fluke Fishing Tricks For Spring Bass Fishing!

Flukes and Jerkbaits can be amazing lures for bass in the spring. In both the prespawn and post spawn, bass congregate and feed in schools. These baits do an amazing job of "triggering" a feed response in these fish. If you learn how to use both baits to complement each other, you can trigger larger bass into feeding in almost every situation you'll face during Spring. 

Jerkbaits are an amazing lure in Spring. The way bass attack these baits at full speed is incredible! Their only fault is they can't be fished in heavy cover or ultra shallow water. That's where the fluke comes in to play. Once you learn to modify your fluke rigging for different situations, these baits can be used in tandem to adjust to changing conditions throughout the day, or across the seasons.

If you haven't been using these baits to their fullest, its time to give it a try. Below you'll find links to all the baits discussed in the video, including favorite colors for each. We've also included links to the exact rod and reel combos Matt relies on for success. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Full Size Jerkbaits... 

-Jackall Rerange 110: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Colors: HL Hasu, HL Silver Shad

-Megabass Vision 110: http://bit.ly/2j31TKb

Colors: GP Pro Blue, M Shad, GP Skeleton Tennessee

-Megabass Vision 110+1: http://bit.ly/2iGYOCX

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad, M Shad

Smaller Jerkbaits...  

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr: http://bit.ly/2OeAFBf

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

-Megabass Vision 110 Jr. +1: https://bit.ly/2LnK389

Colors: GP Pro Blue, Tennessee Shad

Soft Jerkbait... 

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

Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Soft Jerkbait Rigging... 

Nose Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

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

Texas Rig- Gamakatsu Superline EWG (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Matt's Favorite Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL 50 HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line- Sunline Assassin 10 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Nose-Hook Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 WindBuster: https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 3000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 10 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Sunline Sniper 8 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Texas-Rig Fluke Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

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

Budget Jerkbait Combo... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Catching BIG Bass In TOUGH Conditions! 30 lbs For 5 Bass!!!

With a 40 degree temperature drop most anglers would just stay home. But we're clear down in Texas and a cold snap won't keep us down! Come along for a day on the water as we adapt to the changing weather and dial in a pattern for BIG Bass, no matter what the weather throws our way! 

Its simple to catch big bass when everything is in your favor. When the sun is shining, you've got a breeze on the water, and the fish are up shallow, it can be downright easy. But what do you do when it starts to fall apart? We're 19 hours from home on Lake Falcon in South Texas. The day time temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees and suddenly plunged to 60. To make things worse, the wind blew 40+ mph overnight. We have 1 day of experience on the lake, no idea how these fish adapt to these conditions, but that's not going to stop us!

With modern electronics and some tenacity, even brutal conditions are no match. The key in this scenario was to slow down. Two days prior we had been on a great bite with a wobble head and a 10" ribbon tail worm. We stuck to the same basic pattern, downsized a bit, and focused on key offshore structures (the largest rock piles we could find) and caught a ton of big fish on a day when most bass fishermen would have preferred to stay home. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment we were using. We've included the key colors to help you dial in your fishery the next time you're faced with a tough bite. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items. 

Squarebill Crankbait... 

Crank- River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Abalone Shad): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Hook Upgrade- VMC Bladed Hybrid Treble (Size 3): http://bit.ly/2oqWODi

Wobble Head... 

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

Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook

Bait- Strike King Rage Bug (Junebug): http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

Shaky Head... 

Head- Canterbury Shaky Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Bait- Culprit 7.5" Curly Tail Worm (Junebug): https://bit.ly/3v1ii6Z

Texas Rigged Worm... 

Bait- Zoom Ol Monster 10.5": http://bit.ly/2adPtjs

Colors: Junebug, Junebug Red, Candy Bug

Hook- Owner Jungle Wide Gap 5/0: http://bit.ly/2sBsR1Z

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Vader Flipping: http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Sizes: 1/4 - 3/8 oz

Tim's Big Worm Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'6" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC Sniper 25 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Shakey Head Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

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

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

Leader- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Matt's Travel Rod Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Triza Stym Palisades: https://bit.ly/2Glg3au

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

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

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Catch Shallow Bass Right Now - Shad Spawn And Shallow Water Tricks

Shallow water bass are EASY to catch if you know what to do! Whether you're on a pond or a giant lake, some very big bass move shallow in the post spawn and we can help you catch them. Some lakes have an incredible shad spawn that you don't want to miss, others just have fish ambushing bluegill. Today we're covering the best techniques to target all of these fish!

Pond and bank fishermen can really simplify their fishing this time of year. You can narrow down your arsenal to two baits that will maximize your time on the water. Get up early and hit the water with a fluke and a weedless underspin, you'll be amazed by the results. 

Anglers on larger lakes should focus their attention on the shad spawn. Its critical that you be on the water at or before first light, armed with key baits that these fish are susceptible to. It doesn't matter where you live, if there are shad in your lake these techniques will work! 

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment that we recommend for fishing during the post spawn and early Summer when targeting shallow water bass. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed video descriptions. 

Pond and Bank Fishing Gear... 

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu EWG Superline 4/0 Hook: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

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

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

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad, Amazing Chartreuse

-Megabass V-9 Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction, Pearl Shad

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle Spinnerbait: http://bit.ly/2w5zoor

Colors: Aurora, Hot White Shad, Mouse

Spinnerbait Trailer... 

-Keitech Fat Swimbait (4.3 or 3.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

Weedless Underspin... 

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

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

Hook- 1/4 oz Owner Flashy Swimmer 5/0: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Squarebill Crankbaits... 

-6th Sense Crush 100: http://bit.ly/2HbaCGT

Colors: 4K Shad, Chrome Treuse Shad

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

Colors: I Know It, T-1000, Abalone Shad

Lipless Crankbaits... 

-Cotton Cordell Super Spot: http://bit.ly/2y3K210

Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Gold Black

-Lucky Craft LV-500: http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Colors: Ghost Minnow, American Shad, Golden Shiner

All-Around Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Leader- Sunliner FC-100 Shock Leader 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G