Underwater Footage From Bass Heaven!! (Is This Even Real?!) Insane Topwater Strike Footage!!

This is the craziest school of GIANT BASS ever! They just finished spawning, they've schooled up on outside structure, and they're hungry! Come UNDERWATER and watch as we throw TOPWATER lures over them. These fish are exploding on a frog, whopper plopper, walking bait, and popper. The topwater strikes are crazy!

Its amazing to see how different the bass treat each of these topwaters. The Whopper Plopper gets hunted down at top speed and ambushed any which way the fish is able to get it. The walking bait is hunted back and forth and ultimately ambushed from the side. The frog and popper are both hunted vertically with the bass shooting straight up and eating the bait belly first. 

There is so much we can learn from this! Knowing how the bass eat the baits tells us which baits to throw when the bass are in different moods. We also see that the slower moving baits will rely much more heavily on "fooling the fish" (bait color, sound, hook color, etc) than the faster moving offerings. 

Below is a breakdown of the baits in the video including our top 3 baits from each category. We've also included our favorite color choices for each style, hook and hardware upgrades, and our favorite rods for throwing topwater. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Frogs... 

-R2S Bully Wa 2 65(Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Favorite Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

-Jackall Kaera (Small Profile): http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Favorite Colors: Glitter Hasu, Green Frog, White

-Snagproof Bobby's Perfect Frog (Soft, Easy Hookset): http://bit.ly/2abpR40

Favorite Colors: Brown Bullfrog, Sexy Shad, Tweety

Poppers... 

-R2S Bubble Walker 80 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Favorite Colors: Sooner, Loon, Bluegill

-Megabass Pop Max (Incredible Colors): http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Favorite Colors: Gill, MB Gizzard, Ito Wakasagi

-Yellow Magic (Small Profile): http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Favorite Colors: Smoke Shad, Japanese Shad, Alewife

Whopper Plopper...

-Whopper Plopper 130 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Favorite Colors: I Know It, TW Bluegill, Chubby

-Whopper Plopper 110 (Stop and Start Retrieve): http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Favorite Colors: T-1000, Monkey Butt, Bone

Walking Baits... 

-R2S Rover 128 (Shown In Video): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Favorite Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sooner

-Evergreen Shower Blows 125 (Amazing Sound): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Favorite Colors: American Shad, Emerald Shiner, Bone

-Heddon Super Spook (Inexpensive): http://bit.ly/2diThgH

Favorite Colors: Bone, Lakefork Shad, Okie Shad

Hook Upgrades…

Red Hooks- Owner ST-36 (Size 2, 4): http://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Strong Hooks- Owner St-56 (Size 2, 4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Split Rings: Owner Hyperwire Size 2,3,4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

All-Around Topwater Rod... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Med light+: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

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

Budget Topwater Combo... 

Rod- Sellus 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2dQNkw7

Reel- Caius B HG: http://bit.ly/2O3Dvuw

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

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Best Topwater Tricks For Spring and Summer Bass Fishing! Easy Modifications!

Its topwater time! The most exciting fishing of the year is here! Check out our favorite baits and some awesome new options for this season! From poppers to spooks, whopper ploppers to frogs, Matt explains them in depth. If that wasn't enough he explains colors, bait modifications, and upgrades as well.

Today's video is broken into two distinct sections. The first is directed towards anglers that prefer a simple approach. We cover 3 baits that will cover virtually everything you'll face on a water. The second section covers 7 baits, color selection, and bait modifications to help you adapt to changing conditions. 

Below is a breakdown of all the baits in the video (In order of appearance) with colors recommendations for each. We've also included our favorite topwater rods. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

3 Great Baits... 

Popper- Damiki D-Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo

Walking Bait- Heddon Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH

Colors: Okie Shad, Lake Fork Shad, Bone

Plopper- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000

Matt's Favorite Baits By Category

Walking Bait... 

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

Colors: Sooner, Bone, Ghost Minnow

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

Colors: American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi

Popper...

-River2Sea Bubble Walker 80: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Sooner, Bluegill, Abalone Shad

Whopper Plopper...

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000

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

Colors: TW Bluegill, Chubby, Matte Black

Frog...

-Bully Wa 2 Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill

-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: White, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill

Bonus Bait... 

-Megabass I-Loud Prop Bait: https://bit.ly/3bjDxaF

Colors: Galaxy Gill, Smelt Wakasagi, White Python

Hook and Hardware Upgrades...

Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Sizes 3-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Trebles- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles (Sizes 2-4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Matt's Favorite High-End Topwater Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C 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 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Favorite Frog Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh

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

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Best Tricks To Catch EARLY SPRING Topwater Fish!

When Should you start throwing topwater? Are there tell tale signs that bass are moving shallow and willing to hit the surface? Some topwaters get bit WAYYY before others, do you know which baits they are? Today's video is all about helping you get those topwater strikes before the other anglers do!

Early season topwater is all about timing environmental conditions. Warm afternoons, emergent vegetation, and baitfish location are all key factors in getting consistent bites. While its not easy to get bit early in the year, the majority of bites you will get are from bigger than average bass. Put in the time and the big bites will come. 

Matt and Tim maximize their potential by focusing on baits that create commotion while moving relatively slow, giving the lethargic more time to commit to the bait. They also use a very simple method for selecting the best colors. Below is a breakdown of some of their favorite baits and colors for Prespawn topwater fishing. 

-River2Sea Bubble Walker (Both Sizes): http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

The Bubble walker has a large presence and creates a ton of commotion as it moves slowly across the surface. Both sizes of this bait are excellent but if you want something completely different, try the bigger one. Favorite Colors include Bone, Sooner, and Terminator. 

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

The power of the Whopper Plopper is legendary! The 110 size is a perfect balance of size and fishability. It will catch every species of bass while still drawing giant largemouth to the surface. Favorite colors include Bone, Munky Butt, and Phantom Shad. 

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

This bait has excellent drawing power and perfect balance. It shines as both a walking bait and a popper. Offered in some incredible colors, you'll be impressed by just how good it looks in the water. Favorite colors include Gill (shown in video), Mat Shad, and Pumpkinseed. 

-Yellow Magic Popper: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

The smaller 1/4 oz Yellow Magic is one of our all time favorite baits. Its balanced well to walk the dog but shines with a slow, methodical pop and wait action. Use the smallest size tight to cover and work it painfully slow for big bites. This bait has amazing colors and our favorites include Japanese Shad, Smoke Shad, and White Shad. 

-Bull Shad Wakebait: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Early Season is prime time to throw a BIG bait. The Bull Wake give a great bluegill profile and is that perfect size to get consistent bites. It throws a great wake at moderate speed and the soft tail and finless design allows excellent hookup ratio. If you're looking for a great wake bait that is affordable, the Bull Wake is a great choice. It comes in 2 colors and we're very comfortable throwing either of them. 

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

The Rover is our favorite walking-style bait throughout the year. It has an excellent sound profile landing right between the old Zara spook and RI Vixen. The sound it emits works in a variety of conditions and the result is consistent bites day after day. Its offered in the same colors as the Bubble Walker and our favorites include Sooner, Bone, and Funky Tiger. 

An ideal topwater rod will have a soft tip section and a solid backbone. Small poppers can be thrown on virtually any finesse rod (spinning or casting) but the best rods for walking baits are typically 6'10"-7'2" Medium action rods. A medium rod will offer enough backbone to set the hook yet the soft tip allows you to walk the bait with ease. 

Budget Topwater Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

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

Budget Popper Rod... 

Rod- Dobyns Fury 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2e7HZPF

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

Line- 20 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Topwater Storage... 

Matt's Favorite- Plano Waterproof Deep 3700: http://bit.ly/2xjccls

Best For Wet Environments- Plano Rustrictor 3700: http://bit.ly/30STK1D

NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel... 

TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7

TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs

TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD

TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G

Fishing Tiny Backwaters For Angry Bass | Florida Bass Fishing!

Welcome to the everglades! The bass are big and aggressive in this beautiful backwater jungle! The environment is unlike any other fishery in the country but the bass and alligators both love to eat topwater and swimbaits. If you've ever wondered what its like to fish this amazing fishery, come along for an exciting ride through the backwaters of Southern Florida!

Tim met up with good friends Coop and Cobi for this adventure. The 3 anglers ventured deep into the swamp in search of big bass and they found what they were looking for! The most amazing part of the experience is that bass in this unique environment ate all the same baits as largemouth at home. The fish were happy to rise up on frogs, poppers, and vixens, and were just as likely to eat a glide bait. It proved yet again that a bass' basic instincts are the same regardless of the environment it grew up in.

Below you'll find a list of the baits and gear the guys were using as they explored the glades. We've also included links to Cobi and Coop's instagram accounts, as well as a link to our "Edits" playlist for other videos with this style of editing. We hope you enjoyed this everglades adventure!

-TacticalBassin "Edits" Playlist: http://bit.ly/2meYhLY

-Coop's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourfriendthatfishes/

-Cobi's Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/cobi.pellerito/

The baits...

-S-Waver 168 Glide Bait (Light Trout): http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

-Lobina Rio Rico Popper (Rick Clunn Aurora Ice): http://bit.ly/2RGNx4x

-Bully Wa 2 65 Frog (Little Allen): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

-Z Man Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz (Bite Delight): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

-Whopper Plopper 130 Topwater (Loon): http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

-Reaction Innovations Vixen Topwater (Bone, Silver Flitter Shad): http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

-Strike King Rage Bug (TW Green Pumpkin): http://bit.ly/2aAsuiV

All-Around Combo (Jackhammer, Whopper Plopper, Glide Bait)...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Metanium DC HG: http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

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

Leader- 15/20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget-Friendly Version of All-Around Combo...

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

Reel- SLX 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2LWzw2Q

Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9