Post-spawn bass act and feel somewhat like a person who has just endured a major operation, and after such trauma the bass population is quite stressed, not very hungry, and in such a debilitated condition, they certainly don’t feel like chasing their food. Understanding these facts could make the post spawn period pass more pleasantly for all anglers.To be successful during this period, retire the oversized lures and larger plastic worms for a short while, and use something much smaller and slower. The baitfish population has also spawned and millions of less than two inch-long baby fish are slowly swimming around in the shallows. Except for the male bass that are still protecting eggs or small fry, the other recuperating bass have begun to gorge themselves on these tiny baitfish.
Lures that are less than three inches long which imitate the newly-hatched baitfish are the best choice. Many artificial baits on the market fit that general description and can be very productive during the post spawn period, but one lure has proven over the years to be more deadly on these post-spawn bass…the Swirleybird…!!!
Swirleybirds come in several shades, but colors don’t seem to make much difference. Size and speed, however, are of extremely important. Usually a faster retrieve near the shoreline followed by a progressively slower retrieve that allows the lure to reach a depth of 6 to 8 feet near the boat is best. These lures are available in our area at www.georgiafishing.com.
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