Post-spawn bass are transitioning from shallow spawning areas to early summer patterns, becoming more active as they recover and feed heavily to regain energy Fish are relating heavily to shallow to mid-depth cover (laydowns, dock posts) and actively feeding on shad as evidenced by recent fishing reports Shop largemouth bass baits for Lake Sinclair See full pattern Spring (Post-Spawn) Striped Bass on Lake Sinclair For spring (post-spawn) striped bass on Lake Sinclair, work umbrella rigs worked through suspended schools located on forward-facing sonar around main lake points and channel swings where creek channels meet the main lake with natural baitfish colors baits

Bladed Jig Redfish Lures Berkley Saltwater Slobberknocker Berkley PowerBait Paddlin Powerstinger Z-Man Original Chatterbait Z-Man Chatterbait Jackhammer Once considered only a bass deal, these flashy, vibration-heavy baits work wonders as redfish lures, with a scampering presence that may imitate a frightened baitfish, a blue crab, or perhaps a crawfish in the coastal freshwater marshes
Buzzbaits should be used in sparse grass and places where you feel your lure might get snagged but you still want a topwater presentation
Popping plugs come in all sizes, but they all function as the name suggests, they pop and spit water as the lure is twitched across the surface of the water
A Storm Largo Shad swimbait rigged weedless on a 4/0 or 5/0 VMC Heavy Duty Weighted Swimbait Hook is another reliable choice