Where Do Bass Go In Spring? (And The Tricks To Catch Them)

Ready to catch more bass?! Spring is coming and bass are on the move! Today we're explaining why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Let us help you get ahead of them so you aren't one of the guys who's struggling during the prespawn. We'll show you where the bass are headed so you can get there first and catch them as they arrive! 

Before the spawn, bass are focused on feeding. As they transition from Winter haunts to Spring spawning grounds, there are key stops they make along the way. These stops are slightly different on reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. In today's video, Tim breaks different types of fisheries into 4 groups and explains how bass move in each scenario. Once you've identified which group your local lake, pond, or river fits into, you're ready to fish!

Tim relies heavily on reaction baits to quickly locate and catch Spring bass. Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, including our favorite sizes, colors, and trailers. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

GLIDE BAIT... 

-River2Sea S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

-GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, John Pearl Hitch

CHATTERBAIT...

Bait- EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pumpkin Shad, Clear Water Shad, Fire Craw, Black Blue

Trailer- Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Sexy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Blow Torch, Hematoma

LIPLESS...

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

Colors: Chartreuse Shad, Spring Craw

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

Colors: Rayburn Red, Royal Red, Royal Shad

SQUAREBILL... 

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

Colors: Cold Blooded, Delta Craw

-Spro Little John 50: http://bit.ly/2dDfuqt

Colors: Chartreuse Nasty, Nasty Shad, Blood Craw

A-RIG... 

-Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Bladed): https://bit.ly/38xd1es

-Hog Farmer Tactical Flex Rig (Non-Bladed): https://bit.ly/3vhpSez

A-RIG COMPONENTS...

Heads- Dirty Jigs Matt Allen (1/8 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

Dummy Baits- Netbait Little Spanky: http://bit.ly/2d0dpU8

Colors: Albino, Smokin Magic Shad

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

Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

RECENT SPRING FISHING VIDEOS... 

Raw and Uncut Fishing For Big Bass: https://youtu.be/ehRgck-5xMo

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy: https://youtu.be/g45A3ypR58w

Awesome Spring Bass Fishing: https://youtu.be/eqj81pyuwJo

CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

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

LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 855C CBR: http://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2TQHwrP

Line- Sufix 832 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

BUDGET LIPLESS/SQUAREBILL COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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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?  

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Where Do Bass Go After They Spawn? (And How To Catch Them During The Spring To Summer Transition)

Did your big fish disappear? We can help! If the big bass vanished after they finished spawning you are not alone! Matt breaks fisheries down into 4 categories and explains exactly what is happening and what will happen next in all 4 fisheries. He then goes on to explain his favorite baits for each scenario and how to use them effectively. If you're ready to get ahead of the fish and continue catching bass into the Summer, this video is for you!

Fisheries around the country can be broken down into Highland Reservoirs, Lowland Reservoirs, Streams/Rivers (includes tidal fisheries), and Natural Lakes (includes ponds). All 4 of these water bodies behaves differently but all are predictable. The guys have spent decades following bass movements and are very comfortable predicting their patterns throughout the seasons. 

Below you'll find a breakdown of the baits Matt discussed in the video. He'll begin with the actual bait he was showing in each category but may include an additional bait or two that will work great as an alternative. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see close up photos and detailed product descriptions. 

Frogs... 

-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (Little Allen): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

-Jackall Gavacho (Chart Strike Gill): http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

-Jackall Kaera (Glitter Hasu): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Senkos/Flukes... 

-Zoom Super Fluke (Smokin Shad): http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

-Yamamoto 5" Senko (Green Pumpkin Blk Flake): http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Muddy Water Colors: Chartreuse Pearl (Fluke), Junebug (Senko)

Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Spinnerbait 1/2 oz (Smelt Shad): http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

-Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait (Pro Blue Red Pearl): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Swim Jig... 

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig 3/8 oz (Crappie): http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

-River2Sea D Walker 100/120 (White Ice): http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Clear Water Colors: Tactical Shad, Blue Glimmer

Deep Diving Crankbaits... 

-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M

Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring

-Azuma Z Boss 20,22 and 24: http://bit.ly/2poLKUC

Colors: Grand Shad, Goldie Lox, Ole Blue

Football Jig... 

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Football 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2d2apsm

Colors: Green Pumpkin Craw, Bever Craw, Go To

-Keitech Tungsten Football Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Colors: Dark Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Black

Jig Trailers... 

-Netbait Paca Chunk: http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Summer Craw

-Striking King Rage Chunk: http://bit.ly/2Hd4MFA

Colors: Blue Craw, Summer Craw

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

Colors: Green Pumpkin Purple and Copper

Great All-Around Summer Fishing Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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

Where Do Bass Go In Spring? (And How To Catch Them)

Ready to catch more bass?! Spring is coming and the bass are on the move! Today Matt teaches why the bass are transitioning and how to predict their movements in your local lake. Don't struggle through the prespawn unnecessarily, let us show you what the bass will do next so you can catch them before they spawn! 

We all understand that bass are focused on feeding before they spawn. It gets complicated when you start trying to figure out where to start your day. Is it the same in a river as a pond? What about a reservoir? In today's video Matt breaks our fisheries into 4 different groups and explains bass' movements in each type. 

Once you understand why the fish are moving and where they are heading you can predict their movements through changing conditions. Below is a breakdown of Matt and Tim's best confidence baits for Spring bass fishing including their favorite colors. 

Glide Bait...

-River2Sea S-Waver 168 (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Jerkbait... 

-Jackall Rerange 110 (RT Hollow Minnow): http://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Lipless Crankbait... 

-Lucky Craft LV-500 (Ghost Minnow): http://bit.ly/2aAUUbd

Squarebill Crankbait... 

-River2Sea Biggie Poppa (Delta Craw): http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo

Alabama Rig... 

-Rig: Hogfarmer Baits BFL Hitchhiker: http://bit.ly/36EcEuR

-Heads: Matt Allen Swimbait Head 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/29RrTYN

-Dummy Baits: Big Bite Finesse Swimmer 3.4: http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

-Main Baits: Keitech Fat Swing Impact 4.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

-Dummy Anchors: Owner CPS Springs Medium: http://bit.ly/2b2YgDf

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