CRAZY UNDERWATER BASS FISHING FOOTAGE!! + SPRING FISHING TIPS YOU'VE NEVER TRIED!

Check out these INCREDIBLE underwater bass Strikes! Watch how these bass interact with lures and what triggers them to bite. Then pay close attention to the details as Matt explains how you can catch giant fish in early Spring by going completely against traditional bass fishing knowledge and triggering a feed response in big bass.

Early Spring topwater? Is that really an option? Could it work in your lake? You better believe it!! Very few anglers throw topwater during the Spring transition but those that do often catch giant bass. Its an overlooked technique that you should consider throwing on warm afternoons. We're not suggesting it be your main approach, but when you're looking for a giant bite, it can't be ruled out. 

Below you'll find links to some of our favorite walking, popping, and straight retrieve topwater lures for Early Spring. We've also included some of the gear we use to fish these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

RELATED UNDERWATER VIDEOS... 

-Big Swimbaits Getting Destroyed: https://youtu.be/OT06aiLojOI

-Underwater Bass Strikes- Jigs and Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/j3s3k0D4wHI

-Fish Attacking Lures and Bass Fishing Tips: https://youtu.be/BP7a6HpQZDM

WALKING BAITS... 

-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Sooner, Abalone Shad

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Black Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse

POPPING BAITS... 

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Matte Shad

-R2S Bubble Walker: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Abalone Shad, You Know It

WHOPPER PLOPPER... 

-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Loon, TW Matte Black

BUZZBAITS... 

-D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Color: Night Stalker, Red Bug

-Nichols Impulse Buzz: https://bit.ly/3sGNUiu

Colors: Black Blue, Black Plague

FAVORITE HIGH-END TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Sunline SX1 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BUDGET ALL-AROUND TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

BUDGET-FRIENDLY POPPER COMBO...

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium X Fast: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

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

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5 Sight Fishing Mistakes You Need To Avoid! (Spring Bass Fishing)

Bass are spawning around the country and every boat on the lake has a white jig tied on. Guys are prowling the shallows in search of big bed fish and really, who can blame them? This is a great time of year to catch a giant bass, the issue is that most anglers are going about it completely wrong. If you get frustrated when bed fishing season comes, this video is for you!

Fishing for spawning bass is a hot button issue. We're not jumping into the debate today, instead we're encouraging anglers to do it properly. We want you to have the tools you need to be successful, and the knowledge to know how to treat the fish properly when you catch them. The list of mistakes anglers make when targeting spawning bass is endless! Today we're only covering the top 5 and its still a full-length video. 

From choosing the right lense color for your glasses, to boat positioning, to subtle colors that get more bites, we've got you covered. Below you'll find links to all of the gear Matt discussed in the video. We've included the exact colors, weights, etc, to help you make the best decision possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Sunglasses... 

-Eye Surrender TacticalBassin Sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl

Lense Colors: Amber (Clear Water), Copper (Suspended Particles)

Dropshot Bait (Underwater) In The Intro... 

STH Crush Worm 3": https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn

Color: Naked Perch

Main Dropshot Worm... 

Bait- Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Grn Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Chart/White Lam

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tear Drop (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2V2B63h

Ned Rig... 

Bait- Savage 3" Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g

Color: Mojito

Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders (1/10 oz): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Creature Baits... 

-Netbait Baby Paca Craw (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2wlVAfh

-Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver (Magic Craw Swirl): http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

-Big Bite Baits BFE (Tilapia): https://bit.ly/2Ce0tf7

-Big Bite Flying Squirrel (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2sn1FaT

Exposed Hook Jigheads... 

Ball Head- Owner Round Head (1/4 oz): https://bit.ly/2QmFmxU

Football Head- Owner Ultra Football (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2t1bY4y

Jigs and Trailers... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Pitchin Jig: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

Colors: Magic Craw, Warmouth, Bluegill 

Trailer #1- Netbait Paca Chunk (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Trailer #2- Big Bite Double Tail (Tilapia): http://bit.ly/2qS1YtE

Bluegill Swimbaits...

-Savage Gear PulseTail Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

-Savage Gear Line Through Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

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

Matt's Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light+: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

line- Power Pro Braided 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Matt's Jig Combo... 

Rod- Megabass Levante Braillist: http://bit.ly/2FdE3YY

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- 20 lb Sunline FC100 Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Dropshot/Ned Rig Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel- Shimano Nasci 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Underwater Spinnerbait Footage! Spring Spinnerbait Tricks For Beginners and Advanced Bass Fishing

Come underwater as we look at some of the most popular spinnerbaits! See what makes each of them different, how they behave in the water, and how to change their actions. Matt explains how to apply the different styles to your fishing, no matter where you live. Spring is spinnerbait season, you don't want to miss this! 

From the surface its easy to assume all spinnerbaits are basically the same. Of course there are differences in color and blade shape but beyond that, it all seems similar. Slide below the surface though and you immediately see how unique all of these baits truly are. Paired up with swimbait trailers or fished as stand alone baits, each version has unique attributes that you can use to your advantage. 

Below you'll find links to all our favorite baits by style. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included favorite colors, weights, etc... as well as the rods and reels we use to throw them. 

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait... 

Bait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Ghost Rainbow, Electric Shad

Painted-Blade Spinnerbaits... 

-Terminator P1 Pro Series: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Nashville Sexy, Silver Shiner

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

-War Eagle Painted: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Color: Cole Slaw

Red/Day Glow Orange Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling Indiana: http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

Color: Lemonade Twist

-Santone Lures Painted Blade: http://bit.ly/3cxy2XI

Color: Red Tiger

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

-D&M Sniper: http://bit.ly/3b3TPHa

Color: Delta Red Crawler

Natural Color Full-Size Spinnerbaits...

-War Eagle Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner

Bait- River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

-Revenge Deep Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2oSfWd6

Colors: Blue Shad, Shad, Silverside

Finesse Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Double Willow: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

-Megabass SV-3 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi

-Megabass V-9 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner

Stinger Hook... 

-Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Color Recommendations By Water Color... 

Tannic Water: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Purple

Muddy Water: White, Chartreuse, Day Glow Orange

Clear Water: Shad, Silver

Stained Water: Pearl, Chartreuse mixed with Silver, Gold

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

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

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

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

All-Around Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW  

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): http://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

Budget Spinnerbait Combo...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Bass Eat Bluegill! Top Bluegill Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing

Bluegill and panfish are a huge part of a bass' diet. Whether you fish small ponds or huge lakes, knowing how to imitate bluegill will help you catch bigger bass in Spring. While visiting his childhood fishery, Tim was inspired to shoot this quick video about applying Bluegill swimbaits to your Spring bass fishing. 

The bluegill swimbait category has exploded in recent years. Where we used to talk about one or two baits, there are now dozens of options on the market and it seems to grow every years. With every company jumping on the bandwagon, its more important than ever to have a little insight into which baits have proven themselves. To help narrow down the selection, Tim is walking us through his favorite soft baits, Hard Baits, and Bluegill-Imitating Glidebaits. 

All of the baits discussed in the video are linked below. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included some of our favorite combos for fishing these baits. While most bluegill baits can be thrown on a stout jig rod, the heavier soft baits and GlideBaits should be thrown on a dedicated swimbait combo. 

Soft Bluegill Baits... 

-Mattlures U2 Bluegill (Shown By Tim): http://bit.ly/2s1dqyf

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill

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

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF (Jig hook): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail LB (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

Colors: Male Bluegill, Bream

Hook- Owner 4/0 Weighted Beast: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Hard Bluegill Baits... 

-Megabass Vatalion: http://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, GG Wild Gill

-Jackall Gantarel Jr: https://bit.ly/3pcIzvW

Colors: RT Ghost Gill, RT Spawn Gill

-Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Colors: RT Ghost Gill, RT Bluegill

-Mike Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill

Bluegill Glidebaits... 

-R2S S-Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Bluegill, New Bluegill

-Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Colors: Bluegill, Green Gill

Our Favorite Large Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

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

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (80 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (35 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Large Swimbait Combo... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy Swimbait: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

Line- Power pro Maxcuatro (65 lb Braid): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Sunline FC100 Fluorocarbon (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Small Bluegill Bait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Sunline Assassin 20 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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