Top 5 Baits For May Bass fishing!
Bass fishing in May is amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're showing you exactly how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now. There are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got baits to help you do it better!
There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep, shallow, or you're fishing from the shore, you can trust these baits to catch fish throughout the month.
Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared and included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included a couple budget combos to help you consistently land the fish that bite. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
TOPWATER...
•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ
Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Natural Shad
•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Spotlight Shad, Bone Python, Juvy Gill
•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum
Color: Maverick, MF Bluegill
•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: Setsuki Chiayu, Kasumi Ito, Ito Wakasagi
CHATTERBAIT...
•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Electric Shad, The Deal
•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Electric Shad
•Zman 4.5" ChatterShad: https://bit.ly/4jPaGOX
Colors: The Deal
UNDERSPINS...
•Dirty Jigs Mini Tactical Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY
Favorite Size: 3/16 oz
•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Favorite Size: 3/8 oz, 3/0 Hook
•Xzone Swammer Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
Size: 3.5" – 4.75"
SPINNERBAIT...
•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Hasu, Wakasagi
•War Eagle Screamin Eagle: https://bit.ly/2IEHHjA
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Spot Remover, Mouse
DEEP CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: https://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad
•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad
•Berkley Dredger 25.5: https://bit.ly/4bwwHjI
Colors: Irish Gold, Stunna Shad
SWIMBAITS...
•Bucca 5" Bacca Burrito: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad
•Megabass 6" Magdraft: https://bit.ly/2CANTU7
Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad
•Berkley 6" Chop Block: https://bit.ly/44MelaG
Colors: Shad, CA Hitch, Chrome Gizzard
BANK FISHING BAITS...
•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ
Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Color: SunGill
•Yamamoto 5" Fuzzy Senko: https://bit.ly/3Wgm6B7
Color: Green pumpkin Orange, Green Pumpkin Chartreuse
•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x
Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue
•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Junebug Dream, Blue Back Secret
•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC
Size: 3/16 oz
•Xzone 5" Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo
Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick Eagle: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Models: 7'1" Medium
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az
Line– Sufix 832 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– Daiwa Tatula XT: https://bit.ly/3n6Ojvx
Models: 7' Medium Fast
Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3
Size: 2500 D-XH
Line– Sunline Super FC (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET CHATTERBAIT/SPINNERBAIT COMBO...
Rod– Fenwick HMG 7'5" Medium Heavy X Fast: https://bit.ly/3AyrAiW
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az
Line– Seaguar Red Label (17 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 7'4" Medium Hvy Mod: https://bit.ly/41ntbDB
Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
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
