Best Baits for Bass Fishing in May
32K reports • 15K anglers
In May, the ned rig outperforms all of the other bait catgories with 1.99 fish per angler.
Here are the top baits for bass fishing in May based on real bass fishing reports collected by Basscademy:
| Rank | Bait | Effectiveness | Selection Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.99 | 4.7% | |
| 2 | 1.82 | 6.2% | |
| 3 | 1.79 | 12.2% | |
| 4 | 1.72 | 5.0% | |
| 5 | 1.69 | 23.6% | |
| 6 | 1.56 | 3.9% | |
| 7 | 1.55 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | 1.54 | 1.5% | |
| 9 | 1.5 | 1.8% | |
| 10 | 1.48 | 5.9% |
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In May, anglers most prefer to throw the Senko, choosing it 23.6% of the time. Here are the top lure colors used in May along with a breakdown of the percentage of fish caught on each type of bait:
| Rank | Color |
|---|---|
| 1 | Watermelon Red Flake |
| 2 | White |
| 3 | Firetiger |
| 4 | Silver |
| 5 | Watermelon Seed |
| 6 | Bluegill |
Here are the fish per angler effectiveness ratings for the top baits during the month of May:
