The Spawn Is ON… Top 4 Baits for May Bass Fishing
May is one of the BEST months of the year to catch bass… but only if you’re throwing the right baits.
In this video, I break down my TOP 4 bass fishing lures for May — the baits I rely on every year to catch fish during the late spring transition. This is that tricky time when some bass are still spawning, some are post-spawn, and others are already moving out… so you need versatility.
We’re covering the exact baits, when to throw them, and how to fish them so you can stay on active fish no matter what stage they’re in.
If you’re fishing in May and want to catch more bass, this is the lineup you need.
Remember… fish the moment.
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🎯 Featured Baits In This Video
👉Berkley PowerBait Chop Block Soft Glide Bait
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👉Berkley Powerbait The General Worm
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👉Missile Jigs Mini Swim Jig
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👉Molix Pop Frog
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👉Berkley J Walker
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• Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line
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0:00 Top 4 Baits for May Bass Fishing (Spawn Season Guide)
0:07 North vs South Bass Fishing in May (Seasonal Breakdown)
0:23 Spring Transition Explained (Pre-Spawn, Spawn, Post-Spawn)
1:06 Where Bass Are in May (Spawn vs Post-Spawn Patterns)
1:36 #1 Bait North: Swimbait for Spawning Bass
1:59 Best Swimbaits for May (Chop Block, Cull Shad)
2:20 Using Swimbaits to Find Spawning Bass
3:03 How Swimbaits Trigger Bedding & Fry Guarders
3:29 Best Swimbait Colors (Shad vs Bluegill)
3:46 #2 Bait North: Wacky Rig Stick Bait
4:05 Wacky Rig vs Texas Rig (When to Use Each)
4:21 The “Follow-Up” Trick to Catch Spawning Bass
5:00 Targeting Isolated Cover in May
5:44 #3 Bait South: Swim Jig for Post-Spawn Bass
6:04 Post-Spawn Bass Behavior (Feeding Mode)
6:21 Understanding the Shad & Bluegill Spawn
7:02 Swim Jig Setup & Sizes (3/16 vs 5/16)
7:42 Matching the Hatch (Shad vs Bluegill Colors)
8:45 #4 Bait South: Topwater Fishing in May
9:21 Walking Baits for Shad & Herring Spawn
10:24 Frog Fishing for Heavy Cover (Topwater Bass)
11:05 Bluegill Spawn Pattern (Key to Big Bites)
11:56 Poppers for Bluegill Beds (Topwater Strategy)
12:52 When to Use Popping Frogs vs Treble Hooks
13:26 Final Tips for May Bass Fishing Success