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

BUYER'S GUIDE: Best Soft Swimbaits | Boot Tail, Wedge Tail, Line Thru, and Bluegill Swimbaits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about SOFT SWIMBAITS!! Which boot tails should you try? Is there a wedge tail that gets more bites? What about a line thru vs a traditional harness? Let's find out!!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! With so many new baits hanging at your local tackle shop, its hard to know which baits are worth the money. Here are our favorites from all the major categories!

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES… 

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$300 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/N-NHeMwI77Q

•$400 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/-H9VEnkSiow

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

•Hard Swimbait Guide: https://youtu.be/p9zYUYcU3zk


TOP HOOK BOOT TAILS...

•Osprey 6" Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Colors: Reverse Hitch, Chartreuse Shad, TW Shad


•Bacca Burrito (Fast Sink): http://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Threadfin Shad


•Bacca Burrito (Medium Sink): http://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


TOP HOOK WEDGE TAILS...

•Huddleston 68 Trout: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: http://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout


BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Ghost Gill, Bluegill, Bream


•13 Fishing Coalition Bluegill: http://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Bluegill, Natural Sunfish

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

Size: 8/0


•Savage Gear RTF Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Colors: Ghost Gill, Bluegill, Bream


TREBLE HOOK BOOT TAILS...

•Big Bite Baits B5 Line Thru: http://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard, Pearly Shad


•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad


WEEDLESS BOOT TAILS...

•Scottsboro Tackle Weedless: http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Size: 6" or 7"

Color: Natural Light, Mullins Madness


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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard


SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb


•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 20, 25, 30, 35 lb


•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30, 40 lb


HOOKS AND STINGER RIGGING...

•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2 or 1


•Single Strand Wire: http://bit.ly/2s0Mh23

Size: 174, 140, 124 lb


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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


JIG HOOK SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: Swimbait Fishing | Hard Swimbaits, Glide Baits, Wakebaits, Bluegill Baits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about hard swimbaits!! Which glide baits are best? Which Wakebait should you try? Is there a bluegill swimbait that's better than the rest? And finally, what rod should you use to fish these baits? Let's find out!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! We know we aren't alone because has exploded with new swimbaits the past few years! With so many choices, how do you know which baits to trust? We're here to help! These are our top picks from all the major categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA


GLIDE BAITS...

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

Color: TW Steelhead, Trout, Shad

•Explorer Hatch Match Tail: http://bit.ly/3sDtrf8


•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch


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

Color: Adult Trout, Hitch, Light Trout


MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7" or 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Southern Blue Herring, Bone, Trout


•Mike Bucca's Bull Shad (6" or 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


BIG TOPWATER BAITS...

•River2sea Tactical Wake 210: http://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad, Copper Carp


•PB Rat 2 Piece: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black


•SPRO 8" Floating Trout: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Color: Flat Rainbow, Hitch


BLUEGILL BAITS...

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

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill, RT Crappie


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

Color: Bluegill, Dirty Bone


•Baitsanity Gill Glide: http://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


HOOK AND RING UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–36 (1X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1 or 1/0


•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0


•Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 5,6,7


•Owner Ultra Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3, 4, 5


SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb


•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 25, 30, 35 lb


•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30 40 lb


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

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

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


BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

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

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


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

SWIMBAIT FISHING FOR BASS | Beginner And Advanced | Baits, Gear, Rigging, Tricks!

A lifetime of knowledge in one video! Matt holds nothing back while sharing when, where, and how to catch the biggest bass of your life with swimbaits! From how big bass position, to bait selection, to rigging, Matt covers everything there is to know about big bait fishing!

Whether you're throwing a swimbait for the first time, wanted to elevate your big bait game, or are just curious about big bait fishing in general, this video is for you! When it comes to swimbait fishing, no one teaches the fine details like Matt.

Below you'll find links to the baits, gear, and equipment. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see the details of each item.


BEGINNER BAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


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

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout


•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad


PADDLE TAIL SWIMBAITS…

•Megabass Magdraft (6", 8", 10"): http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Scottsboro Tackle (6", 7"): http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Color: Natural Light, Ol Smokey

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Keitech Fat Swing Impact (6.8): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

Head: Matt Allen Swimbait (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN


•Bacca Burrito (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink (6"): https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

Color: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Lemon Lime


•Osprey Tournament Talon (6" , 7"): http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0

Color: Reverse Hitch, Chartreuse Shad

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

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Just Shad

Hook: Owner Beast 8/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


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

Color: Chartreuse Shad, Just Shad, LC Hitch

Hook: Owner Beast 10/0 (3/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS…

•Huddleston 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon

Color: Trout, Holdover


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Color: Dirty Silver, Trout


•Huddleston 68 Special: http://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Color: Black Gizzard, Green Gizzard


•Mattlures Hammer Tail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Color: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin


•Savage Gear 7" LT Shiner: https://bit.ly/2SDD0Zl

Color: GreenBack, Shad, White


BLUEGILL SOFTBAITS…

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Savage Gear RTF 4" Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Color: Natural Bluegill, Natural Sunfish

Hook: Owner Beast 10/0 (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2ancP66


•Mattlures Hammertail Bluegill: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, TW Bluegill


BLUEGILL HARDBAITS…

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

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


•Baitsanity Gill Glide: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


•Mattlures Hard Gill: https://bit.ly/3s7pvU2

Color: Spring Male, Summer Male


•Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Color: Gill, Bone


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

Color: GG Wild Gill, GG Gill


MULTI JOINT HARDBAITS…

•Bucca Bull Shad (6", 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


•22nd Century Triple Trout (7", 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Blue Lightning Shad, Bone


•Shimano Armajoint: https://bit.ly/3vFMmrx

Color: N Hasu, ST Purple


GLIDE BAITS…

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

Color: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout


•G Ratt Poppa Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Adult Trout 2, Gizzard Shad, Hitch


•Gan Craft Jointed Claw 230: http://bit.ly/2fLjSnm

Color: Clearlake Hitch, Dark Rainbow Trout


•R2S S Waver 168 / 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Warden, Light Trout


•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Gizzard Shad, Hitch, GP Hitch


•Storm Arashi Glide: http://bit.ly/2nHdrL1

Color: Threadfin Shad, Oikawa Mesu


•Baitsanity Antidote: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Color: Summer Shad, Shad, Bluegill


•Gan Craft Jointed Claw 178: http://bit.ly/2d5l48K

Color: Clearlake Hitch, Kokanee


WAKE BAITS…

•Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad


•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black


RELATED VIDEOS…

•How To Rig Swimbaits: https://youtu.be/91EnJ0dGRXg


HARDWARE…

•Single Strand Wire: http://bit.ly/2s0Mh23

Size: 174, 140, 124 lb

•Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

•Ultrawire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL


SWIMBAIT LINE…

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SWIMBAIT RODS…

•13 Fishing Omen Black 8' heavy: https://bit.ly/390GC01

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

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

•St. Croix Bass X 7'10" XH: https://bit.ly/2r0xWAs


SWIMBAIT REELS…

•Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

•Shimano Curado 300: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

•13 Fishing A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz