Which Bluegill Swimbaits Catch More Bass? Amazing Underwater Fishing Footage!!

Which Bluegill Swimbaits Catch More Bass? Let's go underwater and find out! There are a ton of bluegill imitators on the market but some have terrible hookup ratios. Today we explore which baits get the most bites, which hook up the best, and when to throw them. Whether you're sight fishing for spawning bass or blind casting for aggressive post spawn bass that are eating bluegill, these baits will help you catch more fish.

Its no secret that bass love to eat bluegill. They're a consistent food source from coast to coast but imitating them can be very difficult. The key is to focus on baits that have smaller profiles and either have an exposed hook or are so soft that a hidden (weedless) hook can easily pop through. Over the years we've narrowed our selection from dozens of bluegill swimbaits to just a handful of bluegill imitators with great hookup ratios.

Below is a breakdown of the baits we use when bass are chasing bluegill. All of these baits can be used for bed fishing or open water casting alike. Don't get caught up with colors, instead focus on profile and action as you select the best baits for your lake.

Bluegill Swimbaits...

-Mattlures U2 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2s1dqyf

-Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

-Mattlures Hammer Tail: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

-All American Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT

-Huddleston Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FqvvQW

-Rago Bluegill Line Through: http://bit.ly/2JR2iS7

-Storm Wildeye Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

-Storm Wildeye Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2uBZ1Mf

Bluegill Imitators...

-Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

-Dirty Jigs California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx

-Keitech 3.8 or 4.3 Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

(Male Perch or Green Pumpkin Fire)

-Basstrix Bait Fry: http://bit.ly/2prMB8n

-Basstrix Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2dPHA4e

Hooks...

-Stinger Treble Hooks- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

-Trokar 5/0 Swimbait Hook (for All American Sunfish): http://bit.ly/2iTeTSh

-Split Ring- Hyperwire Size 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Big Swimbait Combo...

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 25 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Small/Medium Swimbait Rod (jig rod)...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- SLX 150: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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Insane Underwater Fishing Footage!! Dark Sleeper, Finesse Jig, and Ned Craws!

Its hard to argue with Tim's Top 5 when you see these bass absolutely destroying them! Finesse fishing is often overlooked but it can be deadly during the prespawn and spawn for wary bass. Pay close attention as Tim explains his top 5 baits for spawning bass because he's giving you key details to go along with each bait choice.

Many anglers lock into a single bait during the spawn. They throw the same bait to every bed regardless of the fish's natural reaction. This is a huge mistake! Its critical to have a handful of options ready to go and adjust quickly from one to the next until you find the bait each bass is most interested in.

Below is a breakdown of the top baits and equipment Tim discussed and used in the video. We included color recommendations as well to imitate natural baitfish as well as bluegill color schemes.

1) Dark Sleeper Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

(1/4 oz Wakasagi, Shirauo, or Haze)

2) TRD Ned Craw: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

(Delta Green Pumpkin, Blood Worm, Mud Bug)

Pair with the following head...

-Z Man NED LockZ HD 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

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

(Brown/Purple, Dark Green Pumpkin, or Green Pumpkin Blue)

-Z Man TRD Craw Trailer: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

4) Bass Patrol Round Rubber 1/2 oz Jig: http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

(Brown/Orange, Green Pumpkin, Brown/Purple)

-Roboworm Ned Worm Trailer: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

(Desert Craw, TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Peoples Worm)

5) Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig: http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

(PB&J, Canterbury Craw, Clausens Craw)

-Reaction Innovations Smallie Beaver Trailer: http://bit.ly/2dR6CkP

(Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw Swirl)

All-Around Finesse Combo...

Rod- Zodias 7' Medium Spinning: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO

Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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10 Best Underwater Bass Strikes Of All Time!!

These are the most ferocious strikes you've ever seen! Giant bass eating swimbaits, running down jerkbaits, and exploding on topwater lures! This is the culmination of years of underwater filming of bass in their natural environment. You don't want to miss it!

There is so much to be learned watching how these bass interact with each other and with the baits. You can begin to spot the "triggers" that draw a feeding response and you can clearly see the impact that schooling fish have on one another. You can also see how minor mistakes made by anglers result in lost fish time and time again.

We're starting with number 10 and counting are way back to the most amazing underwater bite we've ever captured! When the video is done be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you learned, which bites were your favorite, or ask any questions that might arise.

Below are links to all of the baits you saw the bass targeting in this video.

#10- Pointer 100 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

#9- Pointer 78 Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

#8- Keitech 7.8" Fat Swing Impact Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

#7- River2Sea Rover Topwater: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

#6- Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

#5- Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

#4- Lucky Craft Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

#3- Lucky Craft Pointer 100: http://bit.ly/tbpointer

#2- S-Waver 168 Light Trout: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

#1- 10" Huddleston Deluxe Trout: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj

Upgraded Jerkbait Hardware...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire #2: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Hooks- Gamakatsu Aaron Martens Finesse Nano Treble #5: http://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Camera Used To Film This Footage...

GoPro: http://bit.ly/2RsLpjB

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How To Catch Bass With Plastic Worms - Amazing Underwater Footage!!

We've made this so easy! 5 styles of worms, 2 basic colors, and 3 ways to rig them. Let's head underwater and look at the differences between the different worms. Do you really need 100's of worms? Of course not! Today we're going to make it so simple, you’ll always know which worms to throw when you get to the lake.

Worm fishing can be broken down into 5 tail styles. Within those 5 styles you can find your favorite models. Within those models you can survive with 2 basic colors (Black/blue and Green Pumpkin) but it can be nice to have a few others as well. The key is knowing when to use each style. Today Matt concisely explains the benefits of each worm so you can easily choose between them based on conditions.

Below is a break down of the styles, including our two favorite picks from each category. We'll also include our favorite hooks, jigheads, as well as rods and reels.

1) Curly Tail Worms

-Zoom U-tail Worm: http://bit.ly/2H9RnSj

-Berkley 7" Power Worm: http://bit.ly/2ouqzSU

2) Stick Worm

- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

-Gambler Fat Ace: http://bit.ly/2aJq2AO

3) Shad Shaped Worm

-Strike King Half Shell: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm

-Roboworm Alive Shad: http://bit.ly/2kDNeYw

4) Straight Tail Worm

-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2aKei5y

-Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

5) Speed Worm

-Zoom Speed Worm: http://bit.ly/2v2HLlh

-Reaction Innovations Machete: http://bit.ly/2pFkwtB

Dropshot Hook- Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Shaky Head- Canterbury Shaky: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Wide Gap Hook- Gamakatsu Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Texas Weight- Vike Tungsten: http://bit.ly/2DUIxB4

Matt's Favorite All-Around Worm Combo...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C JWR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line- 40 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Friendly Longer Combo...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'4" Med/Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano Curado K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

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