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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Bed Fishing Tricks With Amazing Underwater Footage!

Let's head underwater to watch spawning bass eat bluegill swimbaits, jigs, and a variety of finesse baits. We're watching their behavior and learning how to adapt bait selection and equipment to catch bigger bed fish. If you're fishing during the spawn but don't consider yourself an "excellent bed fisherman", this video is for you!

Most anglers think of a big white creature bait and shallow water when its time to go bed fishing. The reality is sight fishing season is as diverse as any other time of year. There are a variety of baits for various conditions, sizes of fish, and water clarities. Knowing when to use each bait, how to lure strikes, and when to set the hook, is going to make you a much more efficient bed fisherman.

Below is a breakdown of the baits and equipment discussed in the video as well as some key color recommendations that break the norm. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, throw some different baits, and catch a new personal best this Spring!

Sunglasses- Eye Surrender (Amber and Copper Lenses): http://bit.ly/2glE3eN

Ned Rig Baits...

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

(Desert Craw, Green Pumpkin Perch, Prism Shad)

-Z Man Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

(Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug, The Deal)

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

(TW Delta Green Pumpkin, Blood Worm, Canada Craw)

-Ned Head- Ned LockZ HD Jig Head 1/6 oz: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

Dropshot Worms...

-Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

(Green Pumpkin, Ghost Shad, KVD Magic)

-Z Man Trick Shots: http://bit.ly/2TqJwAR

(Bad Shad, Green Pumpkin Goby, Twilight)

-Reaction Innovations Shiver Shot: http://bit.ly/2JCpY7S

(Magic Craw Swirl, Sungill, Smallmouth magic)

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

Jigs and Trailers...

-Dirty Jigs Pitching' Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2amL3of

(Bluegill, Canterbury Craw, Go To)

-Dirty Jigs No-Jack Flippin Jig 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2fx8YBI

(Bluegill, Magic Craw Swirl, Warmouth)

-Reaction Innovations Beaver Trailer: http://bit.ly/29W3RZW

(Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Red, Magic Craw Swirl)

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

(Green Pumpkin, Magic Craw Swirl, Spanish Fly)

Swimbaits and Bluegill Imitators...

-Keitech 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

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

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

-Megabass Dark Sleeper: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

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

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

Fishing the spawn is all about boat positioning. Our Talons make a huge difference! The advantage of Talons over a trolling motor is that the prop is never turning but you're still able to sit perfectly still. If you've considered Shallow Water Anchors give Talons a look.

Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP

(We use 15' Talons)

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11 lb Bass Eats A Bluegill Swimbait! New Personal Best!

Chris is about to catch the biggest bass of his life! Watch as this monster bass eats a bluegill swimbait! If you've ever wondered what its like to fight a big bass, you're about to go into shock... he lands this giant bass in 6 seconds flat! Aside from an awesome catch, Matt explains how you can replicate this fish catch to put your own personal best in the boat.

Anglers are often shocked when they see how swimbait fish are dragged to the boat. Its not random and there is a whole method behind the aggressive style. In this video Matt explains how to match your gear and your fighting style to give yourself the best shot to catch a monster bass.

Huge congratulations to Chris on this monster bass! It was an honor to net your personal best and we hope your success shows other anglers how to catch the biggest bass of their lives too!

Below is a breakdown of the rod, reel, bait, etc used to land this incredible bass!

The Rod/Reel Combo...

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

Reel- Tranx 300 AHG (power handle): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

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

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

The Gear...

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

Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rig- Owner Hyperwire #5: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Other Great Bluegill Swimbaits...

Mattlures Ultimate Bluegill (Boot Tail)- http://bit.ly/2aAuAz5

Mattlures U2 Bluegill (Smaller Size): http://bit.ly/2s1dqyf

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

Little Creeper All American Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT

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