Strike King pro Dakota Ebare predicts that water temperatures will be near 75 and bass will be transitioning into summer patterns. When targeting larger bass, he says that the bluegill spawn will be a huge factor in their location.

BAIT 1: Strike King Popping Perch

If the water is clear, Ebare prefers Natural Shad. In stained water, he switches to Bluegill. For muddy water, he will favor Black Shadow.

Known for being a super lively hollow-body topwater bait, Strike King’s Popping Perch imitates a wounded baitfish and walks, twitches, skips, pops, and crawls for a realistic presentation every time.

BAIT 2: Strike King KVD Squarebill 4.0 Magnum Crankbait

Ebare’s choice for clear water is Natural Shad, while he opts for The Shizzle if the water is stained. Chartreuse Powder Blue is his choice in muddy conditions.

Strike King’s KVD Squarebill 4.0 Magnum employs erratic wandering action that was specially developed by Bassmaster Elite Series all-time money winner, Kevin VanDam. Aimed at catching those extra-hungry kicker fish, the KVD 4.0 delivers excellent deflections and reaches its desired depth quickly.

BAIT 3: Thunder Cricket Vibrating Jig with Rage Scounbug trailer

He opts for Blue Glimmer in clear water, and switches to Bruiser if the water is stained.

Designed with a premium vibrating blade, recessed head design, numerous skirt colors, and a wire bait keeper, Strike King’s Thunder Cricket Vibrating Swimming Jig’s erratic movement and lifelike presentation will definitely earn this jig a top spot in your line up.

BAIT 4: Strike King 5XD

If the water is clear, he will throw Green Gizzard, while more stained water calls for The Shizzle. Chartreuse Powder Blue is Ebare’s choice for low-vis conditions.

Deep diving crankbaits are common, but the unique curved bills of the XD series allow the bait to dive deeper and faster, changing the deep diving crankbait game forever. The 5XD dives up to 15-feet.

BAIT 5: Strike King Rage Bug

He opts for Green Pumpkin in clear water. If the water is stained, he will throw Bama Bug, while he will switch to Black Blue if the water is muddy.

Designed as the ideal flip bait, Strike King’s Rage Bug moves swiftly through cover and the realistic ribbing produces a crawfish glide that bass love. The Rage Bug features Strike King’s exclusive coffee scent to drive bass wild.