BIG Swimbaits vs. BIG Bass! Underwater Fishing Footage!

Giant Bass, Big Swimbaits, crystal clear water, EPIC FOOTAGE!! These fish are so aggressive they even hit the camera! We've captured a lot of underwater footage over the last few years but nothing like this! Watch these monsters come unglued on these big baits. 

Its amazing to watch the interaction between these two bass. They seem to get super aggressive and calm back down, and in some instances calm each other down. Bait placement and movement seemed to be the key. Even movement that doesn't appeal to use seemed to trigger a feeding or defensive response in these fish.

The baits...

Keitech Fat Swing Impact 6.8 and 7.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner Beast Hook (8/0 and 12/0): http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Alternative hooks and similar baits...

Owner Beast Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2gx3A54
Matt Allen Swimbait Head (3/4 & 1 oz): http://bit.ly/29RrTYN
Basstrix Swimbait 7" & 8": http://bit.ly/2aiy7SR
Smashtech 7" Convict Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2EEUhMt

Swimbait Setup...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Swimbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300A: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Braided: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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Underwater Drop Shotting | Crystal Clear Bass Fishing Footage!

This is the clearest Underwater finesse fishing footage we've ever captured! We even included the "above water" angle so you can get a full picture of what is going on. These bass can't resist the drop shot and the finesse tube. 

Spring smallmouth are incredibly aggressive, especially when the spawn begins. Its very educational to watch how they interact with the finesse baits. We were amazed to see that the fish's dorsal fins stand up as soon as the baits touch the surface of the water. Before they can see the worm they're already on high alert, waiting for it to arrive.. It makes you wonder what else they're aware of!

Drop Shot Setup...
Rod- Zodias 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2jOUXAO
Reel- Shimano Ultegra 2500: http://bit.ly/2nfApml
Line- 15 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 6 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Hook- Trokar 1/0 Dropshot: http://bit.ly/2ahxJOr
Drop Shot Weight- 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aCjeHE
Bait- Strike King Dream Shot: http://bit.ly/2aAoUoR

Tube Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 742 Spinning: http://bit.ly/29OVnDa
Reel- Shimano Stradic CI4+ 2500: http://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- 10 lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 6 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Jighead- 3/16 Tube Head: http://bit.ly/2diyVXK
Bait- Dry Creek 3.5" Tournament Tube: http://bit.ly/2cJwI6r

Other baits that work incredibly well in this same situation...
Keitech 2.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Outkast Tackle Marabou jig: http://bit.ly/2G7TBwj
Strike King Half Shell Worm: http://bit.ly/2iR9awm
Jackall IProp Spybait: http://bit.ly/2bPkTJj
Z Man T.R.D. Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

We know you guys love underwater footage and so do we! We've received a ton of requests for an underwater look at finesse baits and that is why we created this video. If you want to see more, let us know!
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BIG Swimbaits Getting DESTROYED! Epic Underwater Footage!

We got the CRAZIEST Underwater Footage you've ever seen of bass eating swimbaits! These fish are SMASHING glide baits and soft baits right in front of the camera! We all love underwater footage of bass fishing but this takes it a step further!

If you've ever wondered if bass really eat big swimbaits, you have to check this out! The old adage that big baits equal big fish couldn't be more true! 

You might notice that we were fishing these baits very erratically. This is not necessarily how we would fish these baits in a typical scenario, this was an attempt to draw a "reaction strike" from the fish in front of the camera. A slow, methodical retrieve is typically better suited for open water. 

The baits...
S-Waver 168 and 200: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Upgraded Hooks for 168 (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Upgraded Hooks for 200 (Size 1/0): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Upgraded Hyper Wire Split Rings (Size 4 and 5): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Keitech 4.8 Fat Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner Flashy Swimmer: http://bit.ly/2e8O4Y7

Little Creeper All American Sunfish: http://bit.ly/2ahBNOT
Trokar 5/0 Swimbait Hook: http://bit.ly/2iTeTSh

Our 8" + Glidebait Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Small Glide Bait/Keitech/Trash Fish combo...
Rod- Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado 200K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Some of our other favorite swimbaits...
Baitsanity Trout Explorer: http://bit.ly/2DcI1yM
Osprey Tournament Talon: http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
Huddleston Deluxe: http://bit.ly/2nztmdj
BBZ-1 8" FLOATER: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P
MS Slammer 9": http://bit.ly/2aOlET2
Little Creeper Trash Fish: http://bit.ly/2xRdCFP
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BEST Crystal Clear UNDERWATER Bass Fishing Footage EVER!!

You've never seen footage like this before! GIANT bass smashing topwater baits from below! Whopper Plopper , Walking baits , Poppers, all getting destroyed by big bass! Remember you saw it here first!

If you've been watching our recent videos you already know how much amazing information can be gleaned from watching bass in their natural surroundings. This video takes it to a whole different level! We all love topwater, we all love bass fishing, this is the best of both worlds! 

Baits Shown In The Video...

Whopper Plopper 110 and 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Bubble Walker Popper: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Strike King Sexy Dawg: http://bit.ly/2iI1Uoc

Preferred topwater colors... Ghost Minnow, Monkey Butt, Chartreuse Shad, Bluegill, Chartreuse Shiner, Sooner. 

Hook and Ring Upgrades...
Owner St-36 standard replacement Hook: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Owner St-56 Stronger Hook 3X replacement: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Hyperwire Split Rings Size 3 or 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

-Whopper Plopper 130 replace hooks with Size 1 ST-56
-Whopper Plopper 110 replace hooks with Size 2 ST-56
-Walking baits replace hooks with Size 4 ST-56 or 36
-Bubble Walker replace hooks with Size 4 ST-36

Rods to throw these baits...

Whopper Plopper 130/110 Size...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med/Hvy Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K (7:1 Ratio): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Our preferred Walking Bait Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 40 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Are you a budget angler? Here is a great option that will work great with all these baits...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Best way to store these baits...
Owner Hook Keepers: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui
Plano Deep Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2he2j1P
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