🔥 Top 4 Baits for GIANT June Bass! 🎣 GET ON 'EM This Summer!

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Hey everybody, Mike Iaconelli here, and in this brand new Ike in the Shop episode, we’re diving into my Top 4 Baits for BIG Bass in June! 🎣🔥

From Lake Champlain to Lake Okeechobee, this guide has you covered. I’m breaking down two baits for the northern half of the country and two baits for the southern half — so no matter where you fish, you’re ready to catch ‘em during one of the best months of the year.

🎉 Oh — and June 17th is my birthday… and honestly, nothing would make me happier than helping you guys catch a big June bass. That’s the best gift for a guy like me! 🐟

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💣 Here’s What You’ll Learn:

✅ Post-spawn to summer transition — what’s happening under the water
✅ The baitfish bass are chasing in June (and how to match ‘em)
✅ My favorite ways to rig a fluke (Texas-rigged vs jighead)
✅ Why a spinnerbait gives you control in changing conditions
✅ How a football jig dominates deep southern ledges
✅ When to switch to punching in thick summer grass
✅ Why a deep crankbait can trigger giant reaction bites

Whether you’re targeting suspended smallmouth up north or dragging jigs on Tennessee River ledges down south — these baits flat out catch ’em.

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🎬 And if you haven’t seen it yet, check out Dirty 30 — our brand-new docu-series celebrating 30 years of my journey in pro bass fishing. Behind the scenes, real talk, and big fish moments you won’t want to miss:

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—Mike Iaconelli

🎯 Featured Baits in This Video:

Berkley Powerbait Jerk Shad 10pk
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Powerbait_Jerk_Shad_10pk/descpage-PJS.html?from=ikedup

Berkley Fusion19 Hooks Offset Worm
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hooks_Offset_Worm/descpage-SFOW.html?from=ikedup

Berkley Fusion19 Hybrid Jighead 4pk
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Hybrid_Jighead_4pk/descpage-BFHJ.html?from=ikedup

Molix Lover Titanium Double Willow Spinnerbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Molix_Lover_Titanium_Double_Willow_Spinnerbait/descpage-MLTDWS.html?from=ikedup

Missile Jigs Ike’s Head Banger Football Jig
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Missile_Jigs_Ikes_Head_Banger_Jig/descpage-MBIHB.html?from=ikedup

Berkley PowerBait Maxscent Crud Craw
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_PowerBait_Maxscent_Crud_Craw/descpage-BPMCC.html?from=ikedup

Berkley Dime 15 Crankbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Dime_15_Crankbait/descpage-DIC.html?from=ikedup

Berkley Dredger HD 17.5 Crankbait
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Dredger_HD_175_Crankbait_/descpage-BKDC17.html?from=ikedup

Berkley Dredger 20.5 Crankbaits
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Dredger_205_Crankbaits/descpage-DRD20.html?from=ikedup
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• Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Spinning Reel
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_IKE_Signature_30_Spinning_Reel/descpage-RVOIK.html?from=ikedup

• Abu Garcia IKE Power Series 3.0 Casting Rods
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Abu_Garcia_IKE_Power_Series_30_Casting_Rods/descpage-ABIIKPW.html?from=ikedup

• Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line
https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Trilene_100_Fluorocarbon_Line_Clear/descpage-FBTR.html?from=ikedup
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