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