Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!

Let's Talk Bass Fishing In May! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you 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 tips 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 or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. 

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. 

SPINNERBAITS...

•Megabass SV–3 Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Size: 1/2 oz

Color: Hasu, Wakasagi

•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: https://bit.ly/368VED0

Size: 3/8 oz

Color: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad

SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Warden Hitch, Light Trout

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

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Hook– Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Size: 1/4 oz, 5/0 Hook

CHATTERBAITS...

Bait– Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– MissileBaits 4.5 Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Color: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

SQUAREBILL CRANKBAITS...

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

Colors: Abalone Shad, Gizzard Shad

•Rapala OG Slim Tiny 4: https://bit.ly/3A76zGi

Colors: Live River Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

•Lucky Craft BDS 1: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI

Colors: BP Golden Shiner, American Shad

DEEP CRANKBAITS...

•Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX

Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Summer Minnow

•Rapala DT 16: https://bit.ly/3y6IYHy

Colors: Ike's BlueBack Herring, Ike's Penguin

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

Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Sexy Shad

TOPWATER...

•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt

•Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Phantom Shad

•Jackall Gavacho Frog: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill

THE SENKO...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

Hook– Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

SHAKEY HEAD...

•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

•Netbait T Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Bama Bug

Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Fishing Shallow Cover For Big Bass! ( Jigs , Spinnerbaits, And Flukes )

Jigs and Spinnerbaits! Wide Open Bass Fishing! Come along for an awesome evening on the water as we fish shallow, flooded brush for aggressive fish! These are the conditions we dream about!

This afternoon we're fishing a great big pond. The fish get a lot of fishing pressure but with the high water they've moved into shallow cover and Matt has a plan to get them out. Watch it unfold as he makes bait adjustments until he dials in a non-stop bass catching pattern!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the afternoon. We've also included the colors, rigging components, as well as the rods and reels he was fishing with. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SIGHT FISHING GLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Copper (Murky Water), Amber (Clear Water)

SENKO...

Bait– Yamamoto 6" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Junebug

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

SPINNERBAIT...

Bait– Nichols 1/2 oz Catalyst: https://bit.ly/3QfCSuM

Color: Tactical Shad

Trailer– Storm 3.5" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Albino Shad

SOFT JERKBAIT...

Bait– Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Albino

Hook– VMC Redline Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/3m3dn6G

Size: 4/0

THE JIGS…

Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/8 oz Flippin Jig: http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG

Color: Green Pumpkin Craw

Trailer– Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Summer Craw

Bait– Dirty Jigs 1/2 oz Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To

Trailer– MissileBaits DBomb: http://bit.ly/2d2dVlt

Color: Super Bug

Bait– Dirty Jigs 3/4 oz California Swim: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

Color: Crappie

Trailer– River2Sea D Walker: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color: PB Red

SHALLOW JIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano 7'5" Heavy Zodias: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Shock (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

HEAVY COVER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Jungle Seven: https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Reel– Shimano Bantam MGL A (HG): https://bit.ly/2H44yjG

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

SPINNERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'1" MH Fast: https://bit.ly/3Iow9KV

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FLUKE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'0" Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Sight Fishing Tricks You Don't Know! (How We Catch Big Bass)

Anglers are terrible at sight fishing! These tricks make all the difference! Whether you're bed fishing or sight fishing on flats, how you position, dress, and behave has a huge impact before you even make a cast. These are the details that you need to know. 

Most anglers just go down the bank fishing without a care in the world and it shows in their overall catch rate. Those anglers that pay attention to details, to boat positioning, and to their lures, catch more and bigger bass.

Below you'll find links to the baits and gear we use for sight fishing. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

MATT'S UNDERWATER SIGHT FISHING VIDEO...

•Underwater Video: https://youtu.be/IFS6jvrYPT0

SUNGLASSES...

•Eye Surrender Tactical Bassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber, Copper, Green

CAMO CLOTHING...

•Aftco Tactical Camo Performance Hoodie: https://bit.ly/41iA9XD

•Aftco Nukam Sun Mask: https://bit.ly/2MfwxDY

POWER SHOTTING...

Bait– MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

Hook– Owner Cover Shot HD (2/0): https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Weight– Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED RIG BAITS...

•ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Goby

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Drews Craw, Green Pumpkin

•ZMan TRD BugZ: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green. Pumpkin, Mud Bug

CHARTREUSE NED HEAD...

Lead– Finesse Shroomz: http://bit.ly/2hs2cAe

Tungsten– Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

JIGS AND TRAILERS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3osY6wA

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Sleeper Gill: https://bit.ly/3HPvgMT

Colors: Gill, Gillkko

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Colors: Haze, Hanahaze

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURE...

Bait– Xzone 3.5" Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Hook– BKK Chimera Wide Gap (2/0): https://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

POWER SHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

NED RIG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 

THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

•Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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