June is amazing! There are TWO groups of bass now and you need to approach them differently! June brings a huge shift in bass behavior as some fish turn back toward the shallows and others go out to deep water. If you want to catch fish in June you need to understand the differences between the groups and which baits to target them with.
We dug through our tackle and came up with the top 5 (okay, maybe its more like 10) baits that really shine this time of year. When fishing shallow we focus on topwater and Texas rigs but when we go deep its a completely different list. Pay close attention to when Tim relies on each style of lure so you’re not throwing them at the wrong group of fish. June is amazing as fish group back up, much like the prespawn, and you can catch a lot of them in a short amount of time if you know what to use.
Below you’ll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We’ve included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as some of the gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
WALKING FROGS…
-River2Sea Bully Wa 2 (65): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors: Little Allen, TW Bluegill, Ghost
-SnagProof Bobby’s Perfect Frog: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ
Colors: Hot Mess, Pine Frogs, Grey Ghost
KICKING FROGS…
-Spro Flappin’ Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8
Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad, Leopard
-Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI
Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone, Pearl White
TOPWATER BAITS…
-Lucky Craft Gunfish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln
Colors: Bone Shad, Chrome
-Evergreen ShowerBlows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Bone, Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi
-River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Loon
DEEP DIVING CRANKBAIT…
-Strike King 6XD: http://bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Chartreuse Sexy Shad, Sexy Blue Back Herring
-Rapala DT16: http://bit.ly/2BL0UYl
Colors: Citrus Shad, Helsinki Shad
-Norman DD22: http://bit.ly/2LKB37w
Colors: TW Ghost Lavender Shad, TW Ghost Chart Blue
SWIMBAIT…
Bait- Keitech 4.8″ Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
SWIMBAIT HOOKS…
Exposed- Matt Allen Swimbait Head (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Weedless- Owner Beast Hook (4/0): http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Weedless Underspin- Owner Flashy Swimmer (5/0): http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7
SCROUNGER…
Bait- Scottsboro Tackle Soft Shad Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/3gHTQ6t
Colors: Viper Shad, Ole Smokey, Natural Light
Head- HogFarmer Hogwobblerz 1/2 oz (6/0): https://bit.ly/3vBWUFj
TEXAS RIG BAITS…
-Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV
Colors: Hematoma, Tramp Stamp, Magic Craw Swirl
-Zoom Ol’ Monster: http://bit.ly/2adPtjs
Colors: Junebug, Candy Bug, Junebug Red
SHAKY HEAD…
Bait- Netbait T-Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug, Black Grape
Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO…
Rod- Shimano SLX 7’2″ Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
BUDGET DEEP CRANKBAIT COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7’6″ Medium Heavy Glass: http://bit.ly/2QADLTq
Reel- Shimano SLX Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sunline FC 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
BUDGET SWIMBAIT/TEXAS RIG/SCROUNGER COMBO…
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7’4″ Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro 50 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 18 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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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#bassfishing #June #topwater
Used a crank bait for the first time couldn't believe the bass I caught
No way they made a creature bait called man bear pig lol 😂
Hi guys. What would be your take on dragging a fluke type swim bait on the bottom with a football wobble head jig. I’m trying to figure out a slightly different presentation for use on a small heavily fished county lake in middle TN. Thanks for any thoughts.
Top 5 are anything that doesn't cost you money. No offense, but it's time we start boycotting the fishing industry. The prices are ridiculous. Just say after me….
I will not purchase any more fishing stuff. I was bringing my kids up to fish. Now we are done with that.
I feel confident to be tested now. Going to try everything you listed for the next 2 weeks. Ty 🫡
Your videos have made me a much better bass fisherman. I am living in upstate SC and have had a lot of success from the information you provide. THANK YOU !!!!
Hard bodied plastic frog poppers or Rebel 3”magnum Poppers seem to work well in smaller bass ponds and cull out smaller bites also. Almost always around cover as he says. Open water bites will be rare.
Hi Tim, great video as always. I have two questions:
Walking baits do you recommend a snap and mono leader?
What would your rod Selection be for the weedless swimbait? Would you use the same rod for the Matt Allen swimbait head combo?
Thanks a lot Tim. Always able to apply your info to my northern lakes!
Could you do another night fishing video soon? As it's warming up my brother and I have a night tournament series coming up in some highlands resevoirs and we both watch your videos a lot
Just caught my PB 6.86 lb LMB with pro blue red kietech 4.3 with white matt Allen head throwing deep under over hanging trees all the way to bank and retrieved with slight pause every 10 reel turns. I was so pumped I yelled so loud and didn’t get another bite for an hour. Lol but so worth it. I would’ve never caught that caliber of fish w/o this channel. Thank you so very very much Tim And Matt. G.B.🍊
I’m not sure if it’s meant for it, but the Zman Goat will act like a flappin frog when rigged weightless.
Thanks for the expert info! I kinda thought a senko would be one of them.
What color chatter would you recommend in june
I live down here in Central Florida and the waters I'm fishing have no grass or structures and it's already hot here can you help me
How different are the Gunfish 117 and Shower Blows 105?
That whopper plopper isn't as effective these days due to overuse. Rather throw the ragetail shad by strike king.
I have a few sb's and love them, but the hooks are rusted. What are your favorite replacement feathered treble hooks?
Thanks for the info, haw can we contact you and Matt for a guide trip. Information on this would be appreciated.
Thanks for the tips.
Question. Just recently moved to a new city and it has this lake where there are no bait fish, havent seen any at all. Its stocked with trout and apparently theres bass in it. Do i just imitate trout or use creature baits?
sad swim jig noises
how about top five baits to fish in windy conditions….
Thanks for making these amazing videos Tim. I've been having trouble catching bass but this year I visited a new location and got bites with the worm baits you recommended. I kept missing the hook, but I remember your underwater footage of how bass take worms sometimes, gave it a little time, and wham. Had a great day, thanks so much!
Edit: I was using a shaky head and a weightless senko, both texas rigged.
Almost forgot love the videos keep them coming Thanks