[VIDEO] Greg Hackney's Formula for Post Spawn Bass Success

In this video, the bass master elite series professional Greg Hackney breaks one of the most critical transition periods when bass fishing: the post-spawn phase. Regardless of whether you are aiming at large, small or covered bass, this time can create or break your fishing strategy.

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What happens during the mail?

After the spawning of bass, your primary instinct is to be fed. Hackney explains that the females, as soon as they complete their spawn – sometimes over several beds – concentrate quickly on recovery and food. The men now stay flat for longer as they protect until the descendants can survive alone. This level varies depending on the region and water temperature, but the following feeding frenzy is consistent. Understanding this behavior helps anglers to remain one step ahead.

Dominant feed: the key to success

Hackney emphasizes that bass are opportunistic feeders. During the time after the spawn, they target the dominant feed in their area. In many lakes, Bluegill begins to spawn immediately after the bass. In these systems, Bluegill becomes the primary source of food. In lakes with healthy populations of Shad, Blueback Hering or Longbust, the bass can instead switch to those.

Set up what the bass ate

Hackney advises anglers to pay close attention to what their catch shows. Check the mouths of prisoners fishing for signs of their latest meals -shadow tails, crawfish antennas or Bluegill fins. This detail often leads to the selection of the right baits and increases your chances of more bites.