Top 5 Baits for May Bass Fishing!
The bass are in transition and we're showing you how to catch them! May brings a lot of change in bass fishing. There are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some go deep right away while others stay shallow around cover. If you love fishing aggressively, you can power fish for post spawners and if you prefer to slow fish you can pick apart shallow cover.
While we strive to stick with 5 baits, there is so much going on in May we couldn't quite narrow it down that far. In actuality Tim breaks down 9 key baits and what each one is for. You may be able to combine one or two of these on your lake to really narrow it down but all of them will catch fish this 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.
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...
-Lucky Craft BDS 3: http://bit.ly/2blTVwI
Colors: Golden Shiner, Ghost Minnow, Spring Craw
-River2Sea Biggie: http://bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAITS...
-Tactical DD 75: http://bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Mirrored Minnow, Metallic Shad, Ghost Minnow
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Sexy Blue Back Herring, Chartreuse Sexy Shad
SPINNERBAIT...
Bait- Damiki TOT Spinnerbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/368VED0
Colors: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad
Trailer- Storm 4" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB
Colors: Albino Shad, Sexy Shad
LIPLESS CRANKBAIT...
-Rat-L-Trap (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2gm8CjC
Colors: Bleeding Shiner Chrome, Silverado, Transparent
LIPLESS HOOK UPGRADES...
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire Size 3: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Hooks- Gamakatsu EWG Size 4: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
TOPWATER...
-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Matte Shad, MB Gizzard
FLUKE...
-Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H
Colors: Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
SENKO...
-Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pumpkin Black Flake, Green Pumpkin Watermelon Lam
FLUKE/SENKO HOOKS...
Texas Rigged- Gamakatsu 3/0 Superline EWG: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG
Wacky Rigged- Gamakatsu 1/0 Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
SHAKY HEAD...
Bait- Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Green Pumpkin
Hook- Dirty Jigs Canterbury: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
BUDGET CRANKBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Mojo Glass 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2YIxLy5
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET WORMING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Suline Super FC 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET SPINNERBAIT/FLUKE COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
