POOP BAITS - Underwater Bait Comparison! (The Fastest Growing Category In Bass Fishing!)

Have you heard of a poop bait? Its a real thing and this category is exploding! Poop Baits, Heavy Baits, Gravity Baits... whatever you want to call them, they're here to stay! ICAST was full of drama about these poop baits this year and today we're going to settle it. Forget what you've heard, let's take a look at what these baits are really about!

To our knowledge there are currently 7 versions of heavy baits that offer a midsized bait (3 - 3.5 inches). We've gathered all 7 of them so we can compare their appearance, design, and how they behave underwater. To our amazement, each bait in this category is unique.

Frankly, the "poop category" is an example of how innovation and improvements should take place in our sport. We applaud all 7 of these brands for their unique and innovate ways of entering the category. While all of these baits have taken some level of inspiration from one another, each is unique and offers a different fishing experience to us anglers.

Below you'll find links to all the baits in the order they appeared in the underwater footage. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HOOK...

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

THE BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pump Black, Green Pump Blue, Baby Bass

•Reins Tank Worm: https://bit.ly/3QGC4mo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Dark Sleeper, Green Pumpkin

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Spro Craw Nugget: https://bit.ly/45rJjCL

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw

•Fish Arrow Heavy Poop: https://bit.ly/3QH5FvJ

Size: 3.6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pumpkin Red

•Nories Flip Dom: https://bit.ly/45aSojs

Size: 3"

Colors: Castaic Choice, Light Green Pumpkin Blue Flk

MATT'S HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

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

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Advance Fluoro (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

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

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

Leader– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 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 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

3 Bass Fishing Rigs You Need To Know! ** UNDERWATER LURE FOOTAGE! **

Whether you’re brand new to fishing or a seasoned pro, this time of year you need to know 3 basic techniques. The Wacky Rig ( Senko ), The Shaky Head Worm, and the Texas Rig Creature Bait are must haves! Today we’re looking at how to rig (and fish) each method, as well as watching underwater footage of how the different rigs move underwater. 

This video is back to the basics! We get so caught up in the details of fishing that sometimes we forget to cover the basics. No matter how often you fish, these 3 rigs should be in every angler’s Spring time arsenal. From shallow cover, to grass, to offshore structure, these rigs get big when others don’t. 

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and colors we use for each rig, along with details on hooks, weights. We’ve also included our favorite affordable rods and reels for fishing these techniques effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each. 

STICK BAITS…

•Yamamoto 5” Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Colors: Electric Shad, Green Pumpkin Black Flake

•Yum 5” Dinger: http://bit.ly/2J8nMrF

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Elders Magic

STICK BAIT RIGGING…

Weedless Wacky– Hayabusa WRM201: https://bit.ly/3UjDZx0

Size: 1/0

Standard Wacky– Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0

Wacky Band– VMC Crossover Ring: https://bit.ly/3w0NYdz

Size: 5” Senko - 7MM, 6” Senko - 8MM

Texas Rig– Owner Offset Shank Worm: http://bit.ly/2D9Pmj0

Size: 4/0

SHAKY HEAD WORMS…

•Netbait T Mac Worm: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9

Colors: Black Grape, Junebug, Bama Bug

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

Colors: Missile Morning, Junebug Dream

SHAKY HEAD HOOKS…

•Dirty Jigs Canterbury Shakey: http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Size: 3/16 oz

•Owner Shakey UltraHead: http://bit.ly/2iofJdg

Size: 3/16 oz

TEXAS RIGGED CREATURES…

•MissileBaits D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/2QiTTrM

Colors: Super Bug, Copper Chopper

•MissileBaits Baby D Stroyer: http://bit.ly/3248BXL

Colors: Super Bug, Green Pumpkin

•Reaction Innovations Man Bear Pig: http://bit.ly/2s51oIV

Colors: Dirty Wizard, Magic Craw Swirl

•Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Colors: Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Blue

TEXAS RIGGING COMPONENTS…

Hook– Owner All Purpose Soft Bait: https://bit.ly/2QbbdRW

Size: 4/0

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

Size: 3/8 oz

Weight Peg– VMC Sinker Stops: https://bit.ly/38XLQd4

BUDGET SENKO SPINNING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Intenza 7’ Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET SHAKY HEAD SPINNING COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 7’1” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Shimano Miravel 2500: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5

Line– Sunline Super FC 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

BUDGET TEXAS RIG CASTING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7’2” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

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

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

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

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

How To Choose The Right Swimbait! (Underwater Swimbait Footage)

Come underwater and watch how different swimbaits move in the water! Paddle tails, wedge tails, and glide baits, are all fish catchers in cold water, but not on every lake. Here are the details you need to know so you choose the right baits for your fishing. 

We spend the majority of our time in Winter talking about Wedge tail swimbaits. This style of bait is the most effective in the majority of situations... but that's just the surface of the subject. Today we're going in-depth and looking at how glide baits and paddle tails can also benefit you in the cold water months. 

Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, have included our favorite colors for each, as well as any rigging components you may need to fish them effectively. 

WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Golden Shiner, Hitch

•Huddleston 68 Weedless: https://bit.ly/3GnqbuF

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

GLIDE BAITS...

•River2Sea S Waver: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Size: 168 and 200

200 Colors: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, Trout

168 Colors: Lite Trout, I Know It, Bluegill

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Light Trout, Hitch, Gizzard Shad

•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout

BOTTOM CONTACT PADDLE TAILS...

•Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring

Hook– Owner Beast 10/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 3/4 oz

•Little Creeper 6" Fatty Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2ixaEw2

Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Chartreuse Shad

Hook– Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 1/2 oz

•Bacca Burrito Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

MID COLUMN PADDLE TAILS...

•Megabass Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Size: 6" and 8"

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

•Magdraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad

Hook– Owner Beast 8/0: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Weight: 1/2 oz

TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...

1X Treble: Owner ST-36: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Size: 2,1, 1/0

3X Treble: Owner ST-56: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Size: 2,1,1/0

WEIGHTING...

•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf

•Suspendots: https://bit.ly/3d80ez6

•Tungsten Putty: https://bit.ly/3GYcQe5

•Lead Wire: https://bit.ly/3VQZN21

MATT'S FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Fluoro 35 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR SOFTBAITS...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR HARDBAITS...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

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