TLDR: bass are out deep chasing Shad. I caught a lot. All schooled chunks 1-2 lbs. 

I absolutely love post spawn bass fishing. Love it. Most people hate this time of year. A lot of bass fishermen prefer earlier in the spring when they can pluck bass off beds as they try to spawn. Personally I prefer to let them do their thing.

After the spawn a lot of people think the bass disappear. They keep beating the banks for less success than what happens earlier in the year.  Well the bass (around here) have one thing on their mind, Shad. They are out deep chasing Shad and they are hungry and aggressive.

I launched late on Sunday to rain and overcast skies. It transitioned to humid warm overcast skies. I wore the rain gear, but had to ditch it after a bit because it was too warm. Set off at a fast pace looking for Shad and bass. It didn’t take to long to find them and once I did it was on! Over the course of 4 or so hours I landed more bass than I can count, a few catfish, and a handful of crappie. Mostly on small paddle tails, some on gulps, some on crank baits.

We may have another week or two left until the thermocline sets up and the fish get really deep, but they were around 20 feet chasing Shad, pushing them up against the surface. So much fun, hook one and the school will follow it up as you are landing it.

If you have a chance grab some Shad imitating lures, get away from the banks, and keep your eyes open for birds and Shad on the surface. You may just have an epic day of fishing.

Sounds like an awesome day, nice variety of species too!   

Informative report! I've yet to try that.

Nicely done! 👍

+1

I hate fishing freshwater but may have to give bass fishing another look 

I love reports like this that provide expert insight on a particular fishery.

+1    Great info! I know mostly nothing about bass so appreciate the details there. 

Berryessa?

I've been killing them at Clearlake.