Where Bass Go After The Spawn ( And How To Catch Them )

As bass finish spawning in Late Spring, most anglers lose track of them. The fish immediately begin a transition, with some pushing shallow and others moving to open water. This shift marks the beginning of one of the most predictable times of year, and fish catching becomes easy! If this transition has confused you, we're here to help!

How you choose to target these fish depends on your preference between deep and shallow water fishing, as well as your preference surrounding modern electronics. You can target fish around visible cover all the way into Summer, or you can focus on offshore, main lake fish. The baits will vary dramatically based on the group you choose to pursue.

Below you'll find links to all the baits Matt discussed in the video. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included some great budget–friendly rod and reel combos to help you fish these baits effectively.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SHAD SPAWN BAITS

SPINNERBAIT/CHATTERBAIT...

•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad

•Hog Farmer 4.5" Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Electric Shad

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Wakasagi

UNDERSPINS...

•Xzone 4.75" Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

•Dirty Jigs Tactical Underspin Series: https://bit.ly/4bKgVQf

Favorite Size: 1/2 oz, 4/0 Hook

•BKK Titan Diver Hook: https://bit.ly/3kzagCo

Size: 4/0 Hook

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

•BKK Armorpoint Offset HD Hook: https://bit.ly/4lcHa6U

Size: 3/0 – 4/0

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

BLUEGILL SPAWN BAITS

SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

FROG...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Maverick, MF Bluegill

FFS FOCUSED BAITS

URCHIN BAITS...

•Hideup Coike Full Cast: https://bit.ly/4h0ZcFI

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Watermelon Seed

•Yamamoto Uni: https://bit.ly/4q359Hp

Colors: Baby Bass, Natural Shad

MINNOWS...

•Hog Farmer 6" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad

•Rapala Crush City 5.25" Freeloader: https://bit.ly/3QWwj4b

Colors: Shad, Gizzard Shad

•MissileBaits 6" Freedom Flyer: https://bit.ly/4qnPvGn

Colors: Electric Shad, Silver Shiner

•Dirty Jigs Tackle Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Size: 3/8 oz, 5/0 Hook

OFFSHORE BAITS

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

SHAKY WORM...

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

WOBBLE HEAD...

•XZone Adrenaline Craw 4.25: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Junebug, TW Dark Junebug, Tilapia

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

Common Sizes: 1/2 oz 4/0 Hook, 3/4 oz 5/0 Hook

BUDGET TOPWATER CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (15 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

WOBBLE HEAD COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Seviin GF (7.3:1): https://bit.ly/3qa2SQZ

Line- Seaguar AbrazX Fluorocarbon (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2aaBBDX

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

BUDGET FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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