Do Bass Eat Bluegill Swimbaits? Underwater Video!

We cast a bluegill swimbait to an aggressive largemouth and watch him tear it apart! He wasn't afraid to eat the swimbait over and over! We hope you enjoy the underwater footage!

This underwater video is different from what we've done in the past. This is one of a series of underwater bass fishing videos we'll be rolling out in the coming weeks that don't have voice over or other audio. The purpose of these videos is simply to watch bass in their natural habitats and watch how they respond to swimbaits, jigs, worms, etc. 

Its amazing what you can learn by simply watching the fish's interactions with each other and with the lures. 

Great Swimbaits For This Technique...

Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5
Mattlures U2 Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2s1dqyf
Rago Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2qhAdt7

Proper Equipment For This Techinque...

High End Combo:

Rod- NRX 7'5" Heavy 894C JWR: http://bit.ly/2hedqsq
Reel- Metanium MGL: http://bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Mid-Range Combo:

Rod- E6X 7'5" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bQNaBn
Reel- Chronarch MGL 150: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9 

Budget Combo:

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'6" Med Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuattro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Camera Used- GoPro Hero5: http://bit.ly/2iwZqqU

Best Sunglasses for Seeing bass in the water: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN

The Trick To Catching Record Fish!

Matt lays it all on the line about how to catch World Records, State Records, and Lake Records!!! Its not random chance and you can do it! Use these tips to make it happen for you!

Step 1) Fish The Right Lake! 
Step 2) Stop Throwing Baits That Hurt Your Odds
Step 3) Throw The Swimbait
Step 4) Focus On Reaction Bites
Step 5) Fish The Right Season
Step 6) Fish In The Dark
Step 7) Use Quality Gear 

Gear Discussed In This Video...
1/2 Ounce Flippin Jig (Go To Color): http://bit.ly/2aUtZsG
Sweet Beaver in Green Pumpkin Black Flake: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW
S-Waver Swimbait (200 Size): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
SmashTech 7" Line Thru Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2pc3ROF
Megabass Kanata Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85
California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
Keitech Jig Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Fishing for fish of a lifetime is a method, not an accident. By following these steps you can put yourself in a position to consistently interact with the biggest fish in the lake. Pay attention to the details and always be ready because its only a matter of time before a record fish bites. 

Dobyns 908 Swimbait Rod Review

Are you in the market for a swimbait rod to throw a giant glidebait or softbait? The Dobyns 908 will handle the biggest baits you can throw! Watch the video to get Matt's perspective.

At 9' long and rated for 30+ ounces, this rod is for serious big bait fishing! The rod has a unique taper that allows it throw monsterous baits with ease. What's more interesting is that it can also throw lighter offerings. While it may not be ideal for throwing an 8" huddleston, it can be done.  There are a lot of great custom rods on the market but if you're looking for a production rod to throw monster baits, look no further. 

Gear...
Dobyns 908 Rod: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Tranx 300 Swimbait Reel: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
100 lb Maxcuatro Braided Line: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

The Only Time an 11 Lber Was a Let Down...

The night started like any other as we searched for trophy bass in the dark. But on this night things were going to go so right and so wrong in ways we never saw coming. A bent out hook cost us a MONSTER Bass!

Fishing for trophy bass is never easy so when you get a bite its very important that you do everything you can to capitalize and get that big bass in the boat. Unfortunately sometimes you do everything right and the bass still wins the battle.

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Baits that we were using...
Mattlures 6" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2de1x2n
Huddleston 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Gear Used...

Rod- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Net- http://bit.ly/2dh9xQP
Scale- http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9

Remember there are a lot of variables that are outside of your control when fishing for big bass. Make sure that you're putting the odds in your favor by preparing your gear and using the best equipment you can for the job. Sharp hooks, strong line, the right rod and reel, are all essential to your success. You can't control what the bass is going to do but you can make sure your gear is ready for the fight.