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

How To Catch Bass With Plastic Worms! **Underwater Footage Of Dropshot, Ned Rig, And Texas Rigs**

Do you want to catch bass? Come underwater with us! Let's study bass behavior and learn about different lures at the same time! Watch how bass react to a dropshot, ned rig, and Texas rig, as well as how the baits behave with different rigging. 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, jig head weight, and lure selection. 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 some of our favorite baits from each category. We've included our best colors, as well as our preferred rigging components. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

DROPSHOT WORMS...

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

Colors: Fishaliscious, Goby Bite, Green Pumpkin

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

Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smelt

•Xzone Hot Shot Minnow: https://bit.ly/3NgPDXv

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Minnow Magic

•Reins 4" Bubbling Shaker: https://bit.ly/3OMsKMs

Colors: Smokey Madness, Baitfish SP, Bluegill

DROPSHOT HOOKS BY STYLE...

•Ultralight– Owner Mosquito Light (Size 2): https://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

•Standard– VMC Redline (Size 1): https://bit.ly/3K4VpbR

•Long Shank– BKK Long Shank (Size 2): https://bit.ly/3ZXXyiQ

DROPSHOT WEIGHTS BY STYLE...

Tungsten Tear Drop (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3HgdcMM

Tungsten Long (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

Tungsten Tie On (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/4gFECei

CRAWS AND CREATURES...

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Orange, Drew's Craw

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, Hot Crawz

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Mojito

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

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin/Black Blue

NED HEADS...

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

Size: 1/15 oz

•BKK Silent Chaser Draggin Ned: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Size: 1/16 oz

TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Light Wire Hook– Owner J Light (Size 1): https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

Heavy Wire Hook– Owner Rig N (Size 1/0): https://bit.ly/2BnniXN

Tungsten– VMC Tungsten Worm (1/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3Vo2dbo

HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel– Shimano Stella FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2U8Pkzg

Line– Sunline SX1 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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

HIGH END BFS COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 6'3" Ultra Light Slow: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Model: Pop X Stick

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG LTX BFS: https://bit.ly/4aSBckW

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

MID PRICED 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

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

WHEN BASS ATTACK!!! Incredible Underwater Footage Of Bass Striking Lures!

Come underwater and watch how bass interact with your lures! From the sheer speed of a largemouth, to the aggressiveness of schooling fish, let's take a look at the world below the surface of your local lakes! Some of these fish are stalking their prey, others are defensive, and others are reacting to movement. It's amazing what we can learn!

In today's footage we're watching bass in a variety of situations. From topwater to jigs, swimbaits to creatures, these bass are aggressive! Some of them stalk their prey, others ambush. Some are brutal hunters while others nip at passing food. There is so much to be learned from each of these clips.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used in the footage. We've listed the exact colors and components for each lure, in the order it appeared in the video. We've also included some great combos for fishing these presentations. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE BAITS...

•Megabass Kanata Jerkbait: https://bit.ly/2jG4Q85

Color: MG Western Clown GS

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Color: Terminator

•Bass Patrol 3/8 oz Football Jig: https://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Color: Brown Orange Silicon

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

Color: Green Pumpkin Orange

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Bluegill

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

Color: Motor Oil

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

Size: 1/10 oz

•Jackall Rerange 110: https://bit.ly/2ge0qED

Color: HL Silver Shad

•Huddleston Deluxe 68 Special: https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Color: Black Gizzard Shad

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Goliath

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

Color: Mud Bug

•ZMan Ned Lockz HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Size: 1/15th oz

•Megabass 3" Dark Sleeper: https://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Haze

•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill

•River2Sea Rover 128: https://bit.ly/2acSVea

Color: Terminator

BUDGET FINESSE 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 ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium Heavy XFast: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Seaguar Red Label (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Cashion 6'9" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/48w69eC

Reel– Abu Garcia Max Pro: https://bit.ly/3QKCQOG

Line– Power Pro Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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

** UNDERWATER Bass Fishing ** Spring Fishing Tips and Spawning Bass!

Come underwater and watch bass behavior for yourself! Forget what you think you know and watch what's actually happening below the surface! From how fish interact with lures, to what triggers a bite, there is so much to gain from studying underwater footage. 

Today's underwater footage is geared toward the spawn. Some of these fish were actively defending spawning areas while others were just aggressively feeding on camera. Notice the different lures and colors, but pay special attention to what movements trigger each fish to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the video. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammer Tail Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill

CREATURE BAITS...

•Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Flare

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

Size: 1/4 oz

JIGS...

Bait– Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

Trailer– Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

Trailer– Netbait Paca Chunk (Tiny): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

DROPSHOT WORMS...

•Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl

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

Color: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

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

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

DROPSHOT RIGGING...

•Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2 or 1

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny Dropshot: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED BAITS...

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Hologram Shad, Prism Shad

•Zman TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Mudbug, Canada Craw

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: The Deal, Canada Craw

MICRO TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

Size: 1

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

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

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

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb Braid: Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://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 hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

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