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

Best Fish Hook For Every Situation! (Fishing Hooks Explained And Simplified)

The right hook for every situation can be really confusing! Today Tim is explaining the differences between hooks and what each style is used for. He covers beginner basics, like the name of different parts of a hook, then gets into advanced details with specific hook type and size recommendations for specific baits. Whether you're just learning to fish, or you want to take your bass fishing to the next level, this is for you!

It's shocking how many anglers don't understand the differences between hooks. They use hooks that cost them fish every day, and never realize the issue. The hook point angle on a treble hook can be the difference between landing all your fish, and losing all your fish. The difference between a light wire dropshot hook and a standard hook might mean snagging bottom all day or catching fish without problems. These subtle details have huge impacts on your fishing success!

Below you'll find links to all of Tim's favorite hooks, with an explanation of what each hook is for. He's also included his favorite sizes where applicable. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

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

WORM HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Offset Worm Hook: https://bit.ly/3BVoabb

Size: 4/0 for 5" Stick Bait

•Gamakatsu EWG Hook: https://bit.ly/2d07gvp

Favorite Size: 2/0 – 4/0

(All around for most soft plastics)

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

Favorite Size: 3/0 – 4/0

(Big Creatures, Soft Jerkbaits)

•Owner Haymaker Hook: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Favorite Size: 3/0 – 4/0

(Flipping Cover With Large Creatures)

•Owner Jungle Flippin HD Straight Shank: https://bit.ly/3NZpvzp

Favorite Size: 3/0 – 4/0

(Punching Heavy Cover With Creatures And Craws)

WACKY RIGGING HOOKS...

•Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: https://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Favorite Sizes: 1/0

(Wacky Rigged Worms and Stick Baits)

•Owner Sniper Finesse Weedless: https://bit.ly/2zXirRH

Favorite Sizes: 1/0

(Weedless Wacky For Stick Baits)

•Gamakatsu G Finesse: https://bit.ly/3JJ0NCM

Favorite Sizes: 1 or 1/0

(Neko Rigging Straight Worms)

DROPSHOT HOOKS...

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

Favorite Sizes: 4, 2, 1

(Small nose hooked worms in clear water)

•BKK Armorpoint Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4jveyoy

Favorite Size: 2 or 1

(All Around For Most Worms)

•VMC Redline Drop Shot: https://bit.ly/3K4VpbR

Favorite Size: 1 or 1/0

(Targeting Larger Bass with nose hooked worms)

•Owner Cover Shot HD Straight Shank: https://bit.ly/36Gunbf

Favorite Size: 2/0

(5-7" Straight worms, weedless texas rigged dropshot

JIG HEADS...

Traditional Ned– BKK Silent Chaser: https://bit.ly/3ZvTJ2g

Favorite Size: 1/16 oz, 1/0 Hook

Weedless Ned– Zman Nedlockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W

Favorite Size: 1/10 oz

Shaky Head– Dirty Jigs Canterbury: https://bit.ly/2aFOs0V

Favorite Size: 3/16 oz

Standard Football– Owner Ultra Football Head: https://bit.ly/2t1bY4y

Favorite Size: 3/8 oz

Small Football– VMC Finesse Football: https://bit.ly/3CZ1cQK

Favorite Size: 1/4 oz

ROUND BEND TREBLES... (Topwater and Jerkbaits)

Standard– Owner ST–36: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Favorite Size: 2 or 4

Heavy Wire– Owner ST–56: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Favorite Size: 2 or 4

EWG TREBLES... (Lipless Cranks)

Standard EWG: Gamakatsu EWG: https://bit.ly/2DCOlmV

Favorite Size: 4 or 6

Heavy Wire EWG– BKK Spear EWG 71 SS: https://bit.ly/3PiUjM7

Favorite Size: 4 or 6

SPECIALTY TREBLES...

Short Shank– VMC Short Shank: https://bit.ly/4ptcBKN

Favorite Size: 2 or 3

(Topwater Walking Baits)

Crankbait– Owner ST–35: https://bit.ly/2g8uCMj

Favorite Size: 2

(Deep Diving Crankbaits)

Jerkbaits– Gamakatsu G Finesse: https://bit.ly/2dWWAut

Vision 110: Size 5

(jerkbaits)

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Targeting Bass In The Desert SouthWest With Adam Hinkle! (Tactical Family)

Jump in the boat with Tactical Family member and good friend, Adam Hinkle! Today he's in Yuma, Arizona on the Lower Colorado River, chasing bass in the desert. From micro baits, to crankbaits and jerkbaits, even the big glide bait, Adam does what it takes to put fish the boat!

We all face tough conditions and there is a lot that can be learned watching someone grind through less than ideal conditions. Few anglers would think to fish a 3" Sakamata Shad weightless, then turn around and throw a glide at the same fish. Adam is a well rounded angler that is very familiar with tough fishing conditions, growing up on the pressured lakes of Southern California.

Below you'll find links to all the baits and gear Adam used to catch his fish. We've included specific colors, rigging components, as well as the closest available rods to the custom models Adam builds for himself. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SOFT JERKBAIT...

•Deps 3" Sakamata Shad: https://bit.ly/3QMt9yd

Color: Electric Shad

•Owner Haymaker: https://bit.ly/3Muie8j

Size: 2/0

CRANKBAIT...

•Rapala DT–8 Crankbait: https://bit.ly/40JmoBQ

Color: Rusty

JERKBAIT...

•Lucky Craft Slender Pointer 97MR: https://bit.ly/4a5FV68

Colors: NC Shell, Ghost Minnow

GLIDE BAIT...

•Gancraft Jointed Claw 178: https://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Favorite Colors: Waka Ayu, Clearlake Hitch

SAKAMATA ROD...

Rod– Megabass 7'4" Enforcer: https://bit.ly/2XkVoej

Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv

Line– Cortland Master Braid (5 lb): https://bit.ly/3Mt1iVf

Leader– Seaguar Gold Label (10 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

CRANKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 906 CBR: https://bit.ly/2FQj6CZ

Reel– Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2n8DghB

Line– Seaguar InvizX (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

JERKBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante Jerkbait Special: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano SLX DC (XG): https://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line– Seaguar InvizX (10 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Levante 7'5" EMTF: https://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Model: Extreme Mission Type F

Reel– Shimano Curado 200M (XG): https://bit.ly/2tHewEh

Line– Seaguar Red Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

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

These 2 Baits Catch Big Bass In January! (Day On The Water With Matt)

Jump in the boat with Matt for an awesome day on the water! Matt is exploring new water today and it doesn’t take long to start getting bit! He starts out strolling and throwing a jerkbait, then pivots and finds an amazing swimbait bite!

A lot of anglers mistakenly think that Winter bass fishing is tough. Today was cold, but the fishing was incredible! Watch how Matt uses different baits to fire fish up and keep them biting. Make sure you stick around to the end because Matt breaks down the retrieve differences between traditional glide baits and the emerging category of soft glide baits.

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included his exact colors, hook upgrades, as well as the rod and reel combos he used to fish the baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

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

STROLLING BAITS…

•Hog Farmer Stroll Shad: https://bit.ly/3ALs7OI

Colors: Ghost Minnow and Green Shad

Sizes: 4” and 5”

•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD Head: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn

Size: 3/16 oz

JERKBAIT…

•Megabass Vision 110: https://bit.ly/3tw8Cpz

Color: GG Illusion Tennessee Shad

Hook Upgrade– Redline Finesse Treble: https://bit.ly/3lZsDkT

Size: 5

GLIDE BAITS…

•Berkley 8” Chop Block Glide: https://bit.ly/44MelaG

Color: Shad

•Bucca Brand 6” Trick Shad: https://bit.ly/4hFD5Go

Color: Matte Shad

STROLLING COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 6'10" Med+ Extra Fast: https://bit.ly/4c0fQmq

Reel– Shimano Sustain 2500: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6

Line– Sunline Almight Braid (16 lb): https://bit.ly/4flJrsg

Leader– Seaguar Grand Max (10 lb): https://bit.ly/46eb98G

JERKBAIT COMBO…

Rod– Megabass Destroyer Evoluzion: https://bit.ly/4oXDY0A

Model: Oneten Stick Evolution

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8

Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

CHOP BLOCK COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'8" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Beast 200 (7.5:1): https://bit.ly/3VJM3Zp

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

TRICK SHAD COMBO…

Rod– Fenwick World Class 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3qbGEya

Reel– Daiwa Tatula SV TW 150: https://bit.ly/3yiO3zJ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader – Seaguar Gold Label (20 lb): https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi

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