What you see below is the distillation of recommendations after watching 1000's of hours of YouTube videos. By putting the "by month" recommendations of each angler into a table format we can compare them against each other and get a consensus opinion.

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Note: These are not all the possible baits, these are the baits that are most recommended in that month. If you want to see the full list check out the Details grid.


TypeSpinner BaitVibrating JigJerk BaitDeep DivingLiplessFlat SidedFlukeSwim BaitWormCreatureNed RigDropshotFlipping JigFinesse JigSwim JigHollow FrogBuzz BaitWalking BaitPopperAlabama Rig
June XXXX
July XXXXX
August XXXXXXXX
September XXXX
October XXXX
November XXXXX
December XXXXX
January XXXXX
February XXXXX
March XXXXX
April XXXXX
May XXXXX


Note: Virtually every angler on YouTube gives the caveat that if you live in the northern states you should be trying the current month and the month before (eg. if it is currently March use February and March). If you live in the southern states you should be trying the current month and the month after (eg. if it is currently March use March and April).