July Top Baits EXPOSED! (Plus Pros SECRET Pick)

July can be one of the toughest months to fish… but it can also be one of the BEST if you understand where bass go when the heat cranks up. In this episode of Ike In The Shop, I’m sharing my Top 4 Baits for July — the exact lures I rely on when bass move to their summertime haunts. From deep structure and current to matted vegetation and heavy shade, these are the baits that consistently put fish in the boat. 🎣 In this video you’ll learn: • The finesse presentations that are producing all over northern fisheries • Why a minnow is such an effective choice up north • The urchin bait that works anywhere, anytime • My go-to topwater lures for all parts of the country • The deep diving crankbaits you must have • The big jig that gets swept under the rug No matter where you fish, these summertime staples will help you stay on fish when the temperatures soar. 💬 Drop a comment below: What’s the one bait you never leave home without in July? If you enjoyed this video, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. NEVER GIVE UP! — Mike Iaconelli :Featured Baits In This Video 👉Berkley Lab Series Minnow https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Flatnose Minnow https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Berkley Powerbait MaxScent Moeba https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 👉Molix Supernato Frog R https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Molix... 👉Molix Lover Buzz SS Mini Buzzbait https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Molix... 👉Berkley DIME 15 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Berkley Dredger 17.5 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Berkley Dredger 20.5 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... 👉Missile Jigs Ike's Head Banger Jig https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Missi... 👉Berkley PowerBait Shape 108 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 👉Berkley PowerBait Pit Boss https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 🎣 ALL-NEW IKE 3.0 Signature RODS AND REELS 👇 🔥 Abu Garcia IKE Signature 3.0 Reels https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 🔥 Abu Garcia IKE Power Series 3.0 Casting Rods https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/searc... 🔥Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon Line https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkl... ⸻ 🎯 Save money and get free shipping on bass gear from Tackle Warehouse: http://bit.ly/TackleWH As a Tackle Warehouse partner, we may be compensated if you purchase through these links. ⚡️ GOING IKE — New Episode Every Tuesday at 12PM! Going Ike is my day-in-the-life fishing series — from the road trip to the first cast, epic catches to heartbreak losses, and everything in between. Real fishing. Real emotion. Big surprises. Watch the full GOING IKE playlist here:    • Going Ike 2025   ⚙️ IKE IN THE SHOP — Every Thursday at 12PM! Every Thursday I’m back in the shop breaking down gear, customizing tackle, rigging boats and kayaks, and sharing the tips and tricks that help me compete at the highest level. Watch the IKE IN THE SHOP playlist here:    • Ike In The Shop!   📖 Like to read? Check out Ike’s Fishing Blog: http://blog.mikeiaconelli.com 🎣 Want to help get more kids fishing? The Ike Foundation is dedicated to getting kids outdoors, into the sport, and onto the water. Every donation helps build the next generation of anglers. 👉 Learn more: https://theikefoundation.org/ 📲 Follow Mike Iaconelli for more fishing content 🤩 Instagram – http://bit.ly/IkeInsta 😎 Twitter – http://bit.ly/IkeTwitter 🥸 Facebook – http://on.fb.me/1QdWWgD 😜 TikTok –   / mikeiaconelli