Underwater Shaky Head Worms! (15 Best Worms Compared - Underwater Action Test)

15 of the most popular Shaky Head Worms compared underwater! Let's dive below the surface of the lake and see how your favorite worms compare to the rest of the market. Underwater footage gives us a unique perspective that cuts through the marketing hype, dock talk, and misinformation. Think they're all the same? Think again!

The shakey head is an important Spring bass fishing technique. Around the country, anglers trust this simple rig to put fish in the boat when nothing else will. We were shocked to see just how different some of these worms are from the rest. One worm stands up with perfect action, while the next quickly falls to bottom. We can clearly see what worms look the best, saving a ton of time and money.

Below you'll find links to all 15 of the worms that were shown in the video. We've also included links to the jigheads, as well as some great rod and reel combos to help you fish the shaky head worm effectively, regardless of your budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN MERCH…

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SHAKY HEADS...

•MissileBaits Warlock Head: https://bit.ly/4bg8DyC

Size: 3/16 oz

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shaky: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Zman SMH Jighead: https://bit.ly/3OYQ332

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

THE WORMS LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE...

•Crush City Janitor Worm: https://bit.ly/3Fy6nsd

Colors: Candy Bug, Bama Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Hog Farmer Utility Player: https://bit.ly/4s8AzxH

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Plum

•Berkley Powerbait 4.75" Bottom Hopper: https://bit.ly/2Q9Qhdt

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Blue Craw, Junebug

•Berkley MaxScent Hit Worm: https://bit.ly/4cxwzkV

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Plum Apple

•Xzone Deception Worm: https://bit.ly/43YDE6x

Colors: TW Dark Junebug, Junebug, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone MB Fat Finesse: https://bit.ly/4lSgfx4

Colors: Junebug, Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Junebug

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Colors: Blueback Secret, Junebug Dream, Watermelon Violet

•Yamamoto Sensei Worm: https://bit.ly/3WgAaM5

Colors: Blue Craw, Junebug, Redbug

•Zman SMH Worm: https://bit.ly/3c2orvf

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Purple Rain

•Netbait T Mac Worm: https://bit.ly/41rJOer

Colors: Bama Bug, Junebug

•Big Bite Baits Nekorama: https://bit.ly/48LN6Qr

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug

•Big Bite Baits 8" Finesse Worm: https://bit.ly/384mIjl

Colors: Tilapia, Junebug, Crime Scene

•Zoom Trick Worm: https://bit.ly/2aWkG7E

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Junebug

•Zman Mag FattyZ: https://bit.ly/2Gclyo9

Colors: Black Blue Lam, Junebug, Plum

HIGH END SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/37UhrKR

Reel– Shimano Vanquish 2500: https://bit.ly/4sAmR5X

Line– Sunline SX 1 Braid (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

HIGH END CASTING COMBO...

G Loomis GLX 852C JWR: https://bit.ly/4eTKfF2

Model: 7'1" Medium X Fast

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC A 70: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (12 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Black Bass 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4diwkqT

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2000: https://bit.ly/488CsQb

Line– Sunline Super FC (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET CASTING COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Eagle 7'1" Medium X Fast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu García Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4pGZ4Az

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

3 Underwater Lessons To Help You Catch More Bass!

Dive below the surface with us as we study the behavior of bass in their natural surroundings! There is so much to be learned when we watch how bass interact in their natural environment. Subtle details in their behavior quickly emerge, even before we begin to present lures to them. Today Tim is sharing 3 keys that he has learned through years of filming underwater footage that will help you become a better angler.

The average angler never considers their direct impact on the environment around them. They stomp around the boat, talk loudly, start and stop their motor, all without a second thought. The truth is, all of these choices have real impacts below the surface. Bass are keenly aware of their surrounds. Subtle changes in shadows, sounds, or vibrations, can be enough to shut fish down. If you want to be a more consistent angler, remember these 3 key takeaways this Spring...

•Be As Quiet As Possible

•Downsize Your Baits For Consistent Bites

•Cast As Far As Possible To Mask Your Presence

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We've also included both a budget–friendly Spinning Combo and budget–friendly BFS combo for fishing these smaller presentations effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS AND MERCH

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

TIM'S DOWNSIZED CRAWS AND CREATURES...

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Colors: Black Blue/ Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

DOWNSIZED JIGS AND JIGHEADS...

•Great Lakes Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp

Colors: Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Black

•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Zman Ned LockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Favorite Size: 1/10 oz

THIN LINES FOR BETTER PRESENTATIONS...

•Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Sunline Almight Sinking Braid: https://bit.ly/3xb44ql

Favorite Size: 13 lb

•Seaguar PEX8 Ultra Thin Braid: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Favorite Size: 16 lb

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Seaguar Red Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

ALL AROUND BFS COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'8" Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Shakyhead 7' Med Light: https://bit.ly/2Ibeo70

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

Leader– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Underwater Bass Fishing! (How To Catch Bass With Artificial Lures)

Come underwater with us and learn about bass fishing! Let's study bass behavior and learn about different lures at the same time. Watch how bass react to a dropshot, ned rig, texas rig, and jig. These are the details you need to know to catch more fish!

We learn a ton about bass behavior when we go underwater, but we also learn about the lures we're using. Pay close attention to Matt's tips on bait rigging, lure selection, and bait color. Also, you'll notice in the underwater shots that no two baits are created equal so focus your attention on baits with neutral buoyancy and consistent action.

Below you'll find links to the baits featured in the video. We've included our best colors, our preferred rigging components, as well as some great budget–friendly rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CRAW BAITS...

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo

Natural Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin

Bold Color: Fire Craw

•ZMan TRD BugZ: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Bold Colors: Hot Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw

Bold Colors: Hot Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Grass Craw

Bold Color: Burnt Craw

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU

Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin Black, Green Pumpkin Blue

DROPSHOT BAITS...

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smelt

NED BAITS...

•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd

Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Goby Bite

FINESSE JIG...

•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

•Owner Jungle Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49

Size: 2

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4p8e3SL

Size: 2

NED HOOKS...

•ZMan Nedlockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Size: 1/6 oz

•ZMan Nedlockz HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/6 oz

BUDGET DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren

Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Fury 7' Med Light Fast: https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z

Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick 7'1" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh

Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4ffgUVe

Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET BFS COMBO...

Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA

Reel– Abu García Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Top 10 Chatterbait Trailers Of All Time!! ( Underwater Action Compared )

Come underwater to see how chatterbait trailers really move! Chatterbait trailers are not created equal! Some baits look great on store shelves and terrible in the water, while other baits have surprising actions, you'll only find by diving below the surface and watching them move. We look forward to hearing your favorites as well!

We started with underwater footage of 50+ trailers before narrowing it down to this "Top 10" list. Do you agree with the list? Was your favorite missing, or in the wrong spot? A lot of these judgement calls are up to the eye of the angler, and now that you know what we see, we'd love to hear your thoughts as well.

Below you'll find links to the chatterbaits, the trailers, as well as some of our favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE...

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

THE TRAILERS (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)...

•Zoom Split Tail Trailer: https://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors: Glimmer Blue, Chartreuse Glitter

•ZMan 5" Big Ballerz: https://bit.ly/3F4Xd5I

Colors: Beer Run, Pearl, Red Bone

•Zoom Super Fluke: https://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors: Smokin Shad, Green Flash, Watermelon Seed

•Yamamoto Cowboy: https://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors: Blue Craw, Tilapia Magic

•Gratt Mixer: https://bit.ly/3NDIBLM

Colors: Craw, Green Pump/Blue Flake, Green N Purple

•Xzone 4" Muscle Back Craw: https://bit.ly/43DZXOQ

Colors: Black Blue, Summer Craw, Green Pump Black

•Hog Farmer 5" Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Shad, Sexy Shad

•Big Bite Baits 4.25" Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors: Flamethrower, Smoky Gold, Green Pump Orange Blue

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors: Sexy Shad, Blue Craw, Zako

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Electric Shad, Sexy Shad

TOP 3 CHATTERBAITS...

•Jack Hammer Chatterbait (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Colors: Green Pump Shad, TW Green Pump Watermelon, Ghost Baby Gill

•ZMan Elite Evo Chatterbait (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/3OAGB8y

Colors: Electric Shad, Bama Bream, GlitterBomb

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

Colors: Spot Remover, Black Blue, Bluegill

HIGH END CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Destroyer "Daemos": https://bit.ly/3wHoXpD

Model: 7'2" Medium+

Reel– Shimano Metanium DC 70 A: https://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICE CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET CHATTERBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz