Where Do Bass Go After The Spawn? (And The Baits To Catch Them)
As bass finish spawning, they start another transition! Many move out to deep water, while others stay shallow. This begins one of the most predictable times of the year, and fish catching becomes easy! If this transition has confused you, we're here to help! We're going to show you how these fish move and how to get ahead of them so you can consistently catch fish.
Once bass back away from the shore they typically rest for a few days before beginning their transition. The pattern they follow differs slightly depending on the type of lake you're on, but the concepts apply equally to all of these locations. Once the bass have recuperated they typically split into two distinct groups. Some turn around and re-enter the shallows, while others run the pre-spawn stops in reserve on their way to outside, offshore structures.
Depending on the type of fishery you're on, the baits can differ dramatically. We primarily focus our time on faster moving reaction baits, but we mix in a few bottom contact presentations as well. Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
SPINNERBAIT...
•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi
FROGS...
•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Colors: White Black, Nasty Shad, Killer Gill
•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Colors: Black Gill, Chart Strike Gill
TOPWATER...
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Gill, Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad
•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Gill
•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: Clown
UNDERSPINS...
•Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 3/8 – 1/2 oz
•Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
•Owner Flashy Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook
•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Chartreuse Blue, Metallic Shad
•Strike King 6XD: https://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad
SOFT JERKBAIT...
•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
•Gamakatsu Nano Alpha Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/4bbBuDW
Size: 4/0
NOSE HOOKED FLUKE...
•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Albino, Smokin Shad
•Owner CPS Spring: https://bit.ly/2b2YgDf
Size: Medium
•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Size: 2
SHAKY HEAD...
•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5
Color: OG Junebug
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Color: Junebug Dream
•MissileBaits Warlock Shaky Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
WOBBLE HEAD...
•Dirty Jigs Pivot Point Football: https://bit.ly/2jOY1Ns
Size: 1/2 oz with 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz with 5/0 Hook
•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h
Colors: Junebug, Dark Junebug
BUDGET ALL AROUND CASTING ROD...
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Intenza 7'2" Medium Heavy Mod Glass: https://bit.ly/49VWq0N
Reel– Shimano SLX XT 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line– Sunline FC 12 lb: https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET TOPWATER CASTING COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
