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
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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Sendo works good for me almost all the time!😉
The pop Maxx is good but I get way more bites on the pop x. Big fish hammer it too
I just started bass fishing and have a hard time sometimes my urban fishing is over fished but I have been having good luck with a ikes micro jig with a craw trailer usually a yum craw love the videos
1/4 oz jig head with gary yamamoto shad shape plastic will smoke them
The month of May is not the same for each state Florida's month of May is not the same as far as fishing goes as New York would be California ain't the same as South Texas
I like to use Braid to leader most of the time, could you tell me when you use mono leader and when you use flurocarbon leader please.?
90% of bass are post spawn in Texas where I am.
Great information as always. What about a fluke stick?? I don't think I've heard you guys talk about that Bait very much. Where I fish in south Louisiana, that is a deadly bait for me around here. You get the best of both worlds in a senko, sorta, and a fluke. Just my opinion. Keep up the good work!
When do the shad spawn at Clear Lake?
I caught my first 4 pounder of the year using the bill lewis sb57 square bill in the glitter red crawfish collar the official weight was 4.6 pounds
i fish whoppers like i do poppers with amazing results with a bulk of my strikes on the pause. I have least luck straight retrieving it.
I caught my PB on Friday using a popper. SoCal
Went to Cherokee yesterday. Watching this now and wishing I tried a shaky head. I tried multiple cranks, drop shot, finesse jigs, c rig, ned, and a lipless.. ended up catching mine on a ned and a jerk bait on main points. Was really hoping to find them shallow, but no luck. Was almost like winter fishing.
I am northern WV and I recently crushed them on a mega bass buzzbait
Havent gotten one bite this season yet 🤦🏽♂️. Cant find them or they just not biting my baits i tried, spinner bait green pumpkin color, i tried top water frog. last year i had a strike king sexy dawg jr no bits i had the shad color with chartreuse stripe across the body no commitment bites but almost had a couple ive tried crankbaits, rattle traps, crank baits, now havent tried a texas rig yet or jig or a good swimbait. I live in the albion Kalamazoo area, the water is stained maybe semi dirty water, and I usually go on sunny days sometimes cloudy, ab 2-5 Feet of water. Anyone have tips maybe colors? Wait im fishing them? I also use a 15 lb braid.
Can you show catches with the noisy dachs
I'm in Oregon and a pond I fish here a lot, usually has fish on beds mid april. Been checking every other day and still not on beds yet!? Maybe due to colder weather? Weird year all around! 🤪
Great video !
$20 for the Megabass Max Popper!!! That’s ridonkulous.
I see the pop max has faded out the r2s bubble walker for you guys, any particular reason?
Jerkbaits and skirted swimjigs for me. Water Temps still in mid 40s.
Very first year getting into fishing by my self these videos are very helpful
Bought a DD75 this year but having trouble getting it to track correctly. Any advice on how to adjust this crank specifically? Difficult to get to the eyelet embedded in the plastic . 🤷♂️
Noticed this too in the last video I think. When did you guys changed from a 4/0 to a 3/0 for flukes and senkos? What made y'all change? Thanks!
Tim, love the vids! The tips and tricks are normally spot on! I have the trouble of timing what baits you are recommending for a certain time of year being up here in the Northeast. I'm in Southeastern Massachusetts. I've found that we are a month to a month and a half behind you guys down south. Any advice as to timelines to really pinpoint what your recommending down there to uphere? Thanks!
What size spinnerbait for bank fishing
I love to use the Berkley dredger crankbait in HD threadfin shad it works amazing
Been to cold here on Cape Cod but warmer weather is in the forecast. Bass fishing has been terrible but there has been a trout bite .