Top 5 Baits For May Bass Fishing!
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Күн бұрынBass fishing in May can be amazing, here's what you need to know! The bass are in transition and we're going to show you how to catch them. Most lakes have bass in every phase of the spawn by now, there are still lingering spawners but there are also a lot of post spawn fish. Some fish go deep while others stay around shallow cover. No matter how you like to fish, we've got tips to help you do it better!
There are a lot of great baits for targeting fish during the post spawn to early Summer transition, but we have some very clear favorites. Whether you're going deep or shallow, these are baits you can rely on to catch fish throughout the entire transition. And don't forget that early in the month the shad spawn is a major deal!
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.
SPINNERBAITS...
•Damiki TOT Spinnerbait: bit.ly/368VED0
Size: 3/8 oz
Color: Smelt Shad, Snow Shad
•Megabass SV-3 Spinnerbait: bit.ly/3lk1SD0
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: Hasu, Wakasagi
•Nichols Pulsator Spinnerbait: bit.ly/2Sttxpc
Size: 1/2 oz
Color: JT's Chartreuse Shad, Bombshell Bass
CHATTERBAITS...
•Zman JackHammer 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2popvj6
Colors: Blueback Herring, Green Pumpkin Shad
•ZMan Elite Evo 1/2 oz: bit.ly/3OAGB8y
Colors: Electric Shad, Spot Remover
•Missile Baits 4.5 Spunk Shad: bit.ly/3CA8BCG
Color: Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight
•Hog Farmer 4.5 Spunk Shad: bit.ly/2UFkCD7
Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow
SWIMBAITS...
•River2Sea S Waver 168: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Abalone Shad, Warden Hitch, Light Trout
•Baitsanity Antidote: bit.ly/2ztUk9z
Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad
•Bucca's Bacca Burrito: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad
•Megabass 6" Magdraft: bit.ly/2CANTU7
Colors: White Back Shad, Borealis Shad
UNDERSPIN...
•Tactical Bassin Underspin: bit.ly/4bKgVQf
Size: 3/8 oz
•Xzone 4" Swammer: bit.ly/2PogV0q
Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl
SHALLOW CRANKBAITS...
•Damiki BTC 50: bit.ly/3OVb3Lc
Colors: Ghost Minnow, Mossy Shad
•Nomad Atlas 55: bit.ly/3UOkjU5
Colors: Threadfin Shad, Tennessee Shad
•River2Sea Biggie Poppa: bit.ly/2ahCzvo
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Abalone Shad
DEEP CRANKBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical DD 75: bit.ly/37dclbX
Colors: Summer Minnow, Metallic Shad
•Rapala DT 16: bit.ly/42ITxNr
Colors: Green Gizzard Shad, Helsinki Shad
•Strike King 6XD: bit.ly/2ery44M
Colors: Sexy Shad, Chartreuse Blue Back Herring
TOPWATER...
•Shimano World Pop 69F: bit.ly/3sSjJpI
Colors: T Smelt, N Smelt
•Megabass Pop Max: bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Mat Shad
•Whopper Plopper 110: bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Phantom Shad
FROGS...
•Jackall Kaera: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
•Jackall Gavacho Frog: bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Colors: Chart Strike Gill
THE SENKO...
•Yamamoto 5" Senko: bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake
Hook- Hayabusa Weedless Wacky: bit.ly/3UjDZx0
Size: 1/0
SHAKEY HEAD...
•Missile Baits 6" Magic Worm: bit.ly/3T7dHgB
Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream
•Netbait T Mac: bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug
Head- Dirty Jigs Canterbury: bit.ly/2aFOs0V
Size: 3/16 oz
THE KARASHI...
Megabass Karashi: bit.ly/3LwMGS7
Colors: Kasumi Ito KS, HT Setsuki Chiayu
ALL AROUND BUDGET CASTING COMBO...
Rod- Fenwick Eagle: bit.ly/4b25LGh
Models: 7'1" Medium
Reel- Abu Garcia Max Pro: bit.ly/3QKCQOG
Line- Sufix 832 (40 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Seaguar Blue Label (15 lb): bit.ly/48EP2Hz
ALL AROUND BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...
Rod- Daiwa Tatula XT: bit.ly/3n6Ojvx
Models: 7' Medium Fast
Reel- Daiwa Legalis LT: bit.ly/3Y0kDh3
Size: 2500 D-XH
Line- Sunline Super FC (8 lb): bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET FROG FISHING COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX A: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Models: 7'2" heavy
Reel- Shimano SLX A: bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Speed: HG
Line- Power Pro Braid (50 lb): bit.ly/2aFg46b
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TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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#fishing #bassfishing #May
@brendanbutkus2392 16 күн бұрын
Dude crushed my new pb on a 6th sense trace this past saturday, and it was one of the coolest bites ever not to mention my first "big" swimbait bite
@marcusgreen6331 16 күн бұрын
That's a fish you'll remember I still remember my first big swimbait bass on the gratt sneaky pete
@brendanbutkus2392 16 күн бұрын
@@marcusgreen6331 hell yeah, dude just the way she hit it, i was slow rolling close to the surface then i burned it super fast and killed it right where it was and the trace when you do that has a tendency to want to turn around on itself and immediately after killing it i see this GIANT wake not even a swirl but a wake, and then SLAM it was 1000% an unforgettable bite and definitely a huge confidence booster when throwing big baits
@hermangutierrez9262 16 күн бұрын
Congrats
@smoochumsmcgee 16 күн бұрын
duuuude i just hooked a 5lb which would’ve been a PB on the 6th sense flow glider and it shook the hook at the bank. so heartbroken. glad you got your pb 🤙🏼
@Glock-1 16 күн бұрын
@@smoochumsmcgee at least you know they eat it, I have a flow glider and I did that mod that Milliken shows on his channel and it truly made that bait come alive! I have several production and custom but that flow glider is still one of my favorites. You should check out this guy on the internet called Zorba Baits he has resin glides for $50 and they are sick
@dennisederer3594 16 күн бұрын
Excellent presentation and list of best baits for May. Thank you.
@urbanbassslayers 15 күн бұрын
The weather in CA has been rough! Up, down, up , down....... great info as always!
@timdarnell7819 16 күн бұрын
You guys talked me into the Bill Lewis ATV crankbaits. I finally got the chance to throw one yesterday in muddy, debris filled water. It was the 1.5 in threadfin shad and outfished my 2 buddies 3-1. It jumped to being my favorite crankbait already.
@dirtyfisherman9188 16 күн бұрын
They stole that style from the evoke in my opinion
@audetgab 16 күн бұрын
@@dirtyfisherman9188Awesome! Bought 2 because of that comment its nearly impossible to get my hands on the evoke 1.8 in the right colors.
@Nobodyimportant696 16 күн бұрын
I bought 2 of them too. I was burning them in the rock shallows and both bills broke off in 2 different sessions. I know they were smashing into rocks but I’ve never had squarebills go that quick.
@dirtyfisherman9188 15 күн бұрын
@@audetgab hookup tackle can help you with that
@thadgeorge4984 16 күн бұрын
Thanks Tim, nice job.
@Jon_Boat_Fishing 16 күн бұрын
Its finally spring and the bite is on! Thanks for the content!
@xDx0xUxGx 16 күн бұрын
Guess it depends on where you are. I got skunked this weekend and last weekend.....
@Jon_Boat_Fishing 15 күн бұрын
@xDx0xUxGx Keep trying man. These back 2 back cold fronts made them picky! They will start biting well again after a few stable days
@gunadoo 16 күн бұрын
May is finally here!!!
@andybales7318 16 күн бұрын
Surprised wakebaits weren't on the list...a big wakebait can get some big bites in may...another underrated may bait...floating jerkbait...a silver bomber long A twitched just under the surface can get some really cool strikes....going through my lure inventory, ive broken it down to my top 38 baits in May
@raygissendanner1476 16 күн бұрын
Great information thank you I have never had any luck with a spinnerbait but like trying to catch something with it
@ReactionGiants 16 күн бұрын
Zappu bredy underspin is the best bfs weedless option ever 🙌
@ViralBFC 6 күн бұрын
Great informative video!
@Glock-1 16 күн бұрын
That new Berkley Powerblade is an awesome spinnerbait I like how the hook sets back farther on it
@Brooksburford21 16 күн бұрын
I love Berkley’s spinner baits. They have the best hook and the best keeper in the game if you ask me. I can’t afford a lot of these $12-15 spinner baits. I use a lot of berkleys for that reason.
@toddpossum 16 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@lovethedogsNC 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vids. Spring in NC has been pretty good but somehow I have not caught a fish on and underspin yet, it is almost unbelievable. Bites are there but for some weird reason I have not thrown it to a fish yet.
@overclocked221 16 күн бұрын
Nice where you are. Cold cloudy raining BS still in the Pacific Northwest
@Glock-1 16 күн бұрын
I use the Hybrid Hunter is the 4x4 of crank baits, that thing goes through anything and is a fish catching machine!
@funkymojo111 16 күн бұрын
Caught a trout with the 2nd cast on that ATV 1.0 in the guacamole color. That afternoon caught LMBs on the Lucky Craft silent 1.5 in the MS American Shad color; both TB recommendations.
@ReactionStrikeFishing 11 күн бұрын
Shimano Flash Boost in that clown color has gotten me insane blow ups since early March. Spend the money. They are worth it!!
@chrisvigo4880 16 күн бұрын
Welcome back
@JoKenFujitsu 16 күн бұрын
Went to Lake Amador on the 1st week of April. I threw a frog and it got a couple blow up in the afternoon. Went to Franks Tract a few weekends ago & threw a pop r & got a few. It’s time for sure.
@kenmccarthyfishing 16 күн бұрын
Absolutely awesome video Tim, thank you 👏👏👏❤️
@tylerplatts4151 16 күн бұрын
Man I've been waiting on this one!!! Excited for May 🔥🔥🔥
@bobdonatello7353 16 күн бұрын
Y’all should try the DOA CAL Shad as a swim jig trailer. It’s a saltwater swimbait, but it’s far stiffer than most on the freshwater market. It’ll give you hella secondary action
@rhodesianhunter9360 16 күн бұрын
Shad spawn is a blast. They start doing their thing around midnight and taper off into the morning. Best time of the year to get out at night and catch everything in the lake!
@efishnseetv2082 16 күн бұрын
Yo Tim thanks for all the input! Im sooo ready to throw topwater finally! One question ... are you and matt still swearing by the Eye Surrender ESE glasses... wondering cuz i saw a lot of peeling lenses reviews??
@Byronds1 13 күн бұрын
Can you do a video on fishing from shore? Live for rivers ? Just curious what people would use outside of live bait .
@McFish_Snatcher 16 күн бұрын
Wish yall did a special "florida folks only" segment. I've been nailing them on a frog in inches of water for a month now.
@kayakfishingforpredators9107 16 күн бұрын
New models in the P5 destroyer Lineup have been dropped on the market. Zangetsu Gravel code Monstreus Super 7-11 Bearing Down extreme And a kirisame something 😅😅 The monstreus and Zangetsu are the most popular models i guess 😎🎣👍
@trouthunter.3201 12 күн бұрын
Here in MO, they have been crushing the wopper when you bring it into the shade like and pause it. Also, BFS poppers.
@jorgepompa1571 16 күн бұрын
Great video . Upgrade hooks for karashi?
@shane6232 16 күн бұрын
Its cold here yet had 25 deg over night yet a week ago. Finally got some rain
@raygissendanner1476 16 күн бұрын
Can you use the 5 inch on a medium heavy power casting rod
@Glock-1 12 күн бұрын
When do you know to go with the Glidebait over the Magdraft and vise versa? I have both but I have trouble knowing when to use one over the other
@TheFishCatcher 16 күн бұрын
Big wakebaits can be good too
@brianrobinson9979 16 күн бұрын
When do you guys throw the medium sink rate Burrito? And do you guys throw the Nacho?
@arniejohnsen2353 16 күн бұрын
Here in central Florida we’re past the spawn so what should we be throwing in May
@rhodesianhunter9360 16 күн бұрын
Do you use a snap on the Karashi?
@courtneypayne7586 15 күн бұрын
Please help you guys say we must use Slx 610 medium but when you follow the link it takes you to a medium light is that because the medium light is actually a medium or is it because the medium light is a moderate rod
@Guapamole5950 16 күн бұрын
LETS GOOOO
@pasmith4668 15 күн бұрын
Best tiny farm pond bait??
@HoosierBoi1996 16 күн бұрын
No one talks about the Mann's 1 - Minus 🤷♂ .......Spring time CRUSHER.
@BW-eb8or 16 күн бұрын
im early! good morning fishing gang! hope you all snag some fat lips this may
@gunadoo 16 күн бұрын
Here in the north the water is still low 40s
@g5terrior830 16 күн бұрын
Holy shit that’s sucks dude
@nathaniel4254 16 күн бұрын
I’m up ab as far north in ny as u can get and surface temp jus hit 50. Had one of my best days ever yesterday. Who cares if it’s still low 40s go out and fish bruh
@gunadoo 16 күн бұрын
@@nathaniel4254 I am dude the smallmouth have barely started moving shallower. I don't have a boat so it makes it harder.
@poeanglersfishingwithbrian8361 16 күн бұрын
Yeah but I got a bass fishing for crappie
@nathaniel4254 16 күн бұрын
@@gunadoo fair. Even with a boat I didn’t catch shi until the last couple trips out. They’ve jus started pre spawn where I’m at so action is finally getting going. GL, they call it fishing not catching for a reason brotha🙏.
@normafried9060 16 күн бұрын
Caught my pb bluegill on a rapala dt6 today 1.6 pounds
@PursuitofGameOutdoors 13 күн бұрын
💪🏼
@LillyLegacyWWOD 16 күн бұрын
I can’t believe the lunker hunt pocket frog never gets discussed. I figured by now with as much as you guys love bfs, the pocket frog would be a must have top water.
@dirtyfisherman9188 16 күн бұрын
Bc it's trash 🗑️
@justyngilliam4051 16 күн бұрын
Spent all weekend fishing and just couldnt find a fish. Caught 2 bass on a drop shot early in the day and nothing else would bite. I just cant seem to locate any of the fish
@jimmcculloch5825 16 күн бұрын
If you are out late at 7:30? I guess only in fishing is 7:30 late.
@Demolitiondude 16 күн бұрын
I've been rained out and water is all dirty.
@davidhidalgo5662 16 күн бұрын
🐸🐸🐸He said FROG. I will have a frog tied on from now until the end of year. Nothing I like more.
@Retrosmack 16 күн бұрын
Hey guys. Gimme a top 5 fishing spots to fish at my lake 😂
@BassFishingNEB 16 күн бұрын
Find grass
@Retrosmack 16 күн бұрын
@@BassFishingNEB yessir! Grass is the only place I find em on my lake.. occasionally wood.. my lake is basically 70% standing timber in 25,000 acres Was a only a joke to pull their leg 😀
@controlledchaoseffects8325 16 күн бұрын
Top 5 to stay alive
@andybales7318 16 күн бұрын
Surprised wakebaits weren't on the list...a big wakebait can get some big bites in may...another underrated may bait...floating jerkbait...a silver bomber long A twitched just under the surface can get some really cool strikes....going through my lure inventory, ive broken it down to my top 38 baits in May
@andybales7318 16 күн бұрын
Surprised wakebaits weren't on the list...a big wakebait can get some big bites in may...another underrated may bait...floating jerkbait...a silver bomber long A twitched just under the surface can get some really cool strikes....going through my lure inventory, ive broken it down to my top 38 baits in May
@noahalonge 16 күн бұрын
Straight retrieving a wake-bait has quickly become one of my confidence plays. If there isn't structure, it's my first choice for topwater.
@andybales7318 16 күн бұрын
@@noahalonge ever heard of an MS Slammer? That big wakebait got me hooked on big baits
@noahalonge 16 күн бұрын
@@andybales7318 noted! Only used Yozuri and StrikeKing so far
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