Underwater Dropshot Footage! Best Dropshot Worms For Bass Fishing!

Let's head underwater to watch how different plastic worms move, and which baits the fish attack! With hundreds of drop shot baits on the market, its almost impossible to know which baits to try first. Luckily, we've done the hard part for you and compiled a list of our favorite baits. Our selections are backed by underwater bite footage, underwater action shots, and years of traveling the country testing the baits in different lakes and environments. 

When selecting the right worm or bait for a dropshot there are some variables to consider. Which species of bass are you targeting? Is the water warm or cold? Are there a lot of small baitfish (minnows) present in the area? If you can answer these questions we can easily help you choose the right baits for your situation. Once you've chose the right baits, it comes down to color. Color selection can be incredibly intimidating but often times simple is best. If you have a green pumpkin, a purple, and a natural baitfish color, you can meet almost any situation you'll face on any lake in the country. 

Below you'll find links to all the baits Tim discussed in the video. We've separated them by intended species and style. We've also included our favorite colors for each, as well as the rods and reels we use when we're out dropshotting. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Largemouth Worms... 

-Roboworm 6" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Morning Dawn, Aarons Magic

-Netbait Flex Worm: https://bit.ly/334C9pG

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Tilapia Magic

-Strike King Dreamshot: http://bit.ly/2KNXuK9

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ghost Shad, Brown/Purple

Smallmouth Worms... 

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Colors: Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Smoke Purple

-Berkeley Maxscent Flat Worm: https://bit.ly/3lAAorL

Colors: Goby, Green Pumpkin, Smoke Black Purple

-Roboworm 4.5" Straight Tail: http://bit.ly/2asZyH3

Colors: MMIII, Morning Dawn, Aarons Magic

-Damiki Armor Shad 3": http://bit.ly/2VQ7g6o

Colors: American Shad, Tennessee Shad, Blue Pearl

Dropshot Swimbaits... 

-Keitech 3" Easy Shiner: http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Crystal Shad, Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

-Megabass 3" Hazedong: http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Tennessee Shad

Texas Rig Dropshot Components... 

Hook- Owner Cover Shot 1/0: http://bit.ly/2ISr7bR

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

Nose Hook Dropshot Components... 

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

Weight- Swagger Tungsten Pencil 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx

High-End Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Baby Plugging (JDM): https://bit.ly/31Pt839

Reel- Shimano Twin Power FD 1000: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5

Line- Sunline SX-1 Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Fluorocarbon 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Best "Bang For The Buck" Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7' Light +: http://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel- Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2PDlKlB

Line- Power Pro Braid 10 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Sufix Advance Clear Mono 6 lb: https://bit.ly/2RbkbPM

Budget Dropshot Combo...

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7' Medium Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

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

Line- Sunline Fluorocarbon 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Crazy Underwater Footage Of Bass Attacking Jigs!! **Slow Motion Strikes**

Come along as we head underwater to watch bass interact with their prey! We're using jigs to imitate crawfish and small panfish and the bass can't get enough! Its fascinating to watch how the bass approach the lures, what makes them strike, and what makes them cautious. Some of the strikes are so vicious we needed to switch to slow motion footage to even see the bass attack!

Every time we head underwater we learn something new about bass behavior. In today's clips it was fascinating to watch how the fish inhaled the jigs. When the fish were cautious, they would only bite the claws. When they were made they inhaled the jig in a 2 or 3-step process. In every interaction it was clear the bass were aware of the jig's "claws" and made sure to incapacitate the claws first. 

What did you take away from the video? Do you notice any behavioral mannerisms? Did you see a favorite bait or trailer? Perhaps it was the subtle kick of the Paca Chunk, or the violent whipping motion of the Rage Craw?

We threw a huge variety of jigs and trailers to these fish. Below you'll find links to the exact jig and trailer combinations the fish were attacking, along with a few bonus trailers that we've had consistent success with over the years. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Finesse Jig... 

Jig- Dirty Jigs Finesse Jig 7/16 oz (Supermatt Brown): http://bit.ly/2eJinXo

Trailer- Strike King Rage Chunk (Hard Candy): http://bit.ly/2uoqsLJ

Football Jig #1... 

Jig- Jewel Baits Pee Wee 5/16 oz (Hail Mary): https://bit.ly/2IkGi20

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk Tiny (Crawfish): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Football Jig #2...

Jig- Keitech Tungsten Football 3/8 oz (Green Pumpkin Blue): http://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1

Trailer- Netbait Paca Chunk (Magic Craw): http://bit.ly/2d8mIXx

Other Great Jigs... 

-Dirty Jigs Pitchin' Jig (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2amL3of

-Bass Patrol Round Rubber (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Hbyf5x

Other Great Trailers... 

-Yamamoto Double Tail Grub: http://bit.ly/2db9w1p

-Z Man Ned Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

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

High-End Finesse Jig Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis Conquest 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2iL1PAY

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

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

Leader- Sunline FC Sniper 14 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Best "Bang For The Buck" Finesse Jig Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Budget Finesse Jig Combo... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT HG: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 12 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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Underwater Spinnerbait Footage! Spring Spinnerbait Tricks For Beginners and Advanced Bass Fishing

Come underwater as we look at some of the most popular spinnerbaits! See what makes each of them different, how they behave in the water, and how to change their actions. Matt explains how to apply the different styles to your fishing, no matter where you live. Spring is spinnerbait season, you don't want to miss this! 

From the surface its easy to assume all spinnerbaits are basically the same. Of course there are differences in color and blade shape but beyond that, it all seems similar. Slide below the surface though and you immediately see how unique all of these baits truly are. Paired up with swimbait trailers or fished as stand alone baits, each version has unique attributes that you can use to your advantage. 

Below you'll find links to all our favorite baits by style. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've included favorite colors, weights, etc... as well as the rods and reels we use to throw them. 

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait... 

Bait- River2Sea Bling 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

Trailer- Keitech 4.3" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Ghost Rainbow, Electric Shad

Painted-Blade Spinnerbaits... 

-Terminator P1 Pro Series: https://bit.ly/36B34vN

Colors: Nashville Sexy, Silver Shiner

-River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Color: Iced

-War Eagle Painted: http://bit.ly/2GOfpOF

Color: Cole Slaw

Red/Day Glow Orange Spinnerbaits... 

-River2Sea Bling Indiana: http://bit.ly/2t5jecE

Color: Lemonade Twist

-Santone Lures Painted Blade: http://bit.ly/3cxy2XI

Color: Red Tiger

-Blade Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2ShreWf

Color: Delta Craw

-D&M Sniper: http://bit.ly/3b3TPHa

Color: Delta Red Crawler

Natural Color Full-Size Spinnerbaits...

-War Eagle Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3cGlnSe

Colors: Aurora, Mouse, Silver Shiner

Bait- River2Sea Bling Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2diSwqq

Colors: Abalone Shad, I Know It

-Revenge Deep Runner Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2oSfWd6

Colors: Blue Shad, Shad, Silverside

Finesse Spinnerbaits... 

-Damiki TOT Double Willow: http://bit.ly/38cxmD6

Colors: Smelt Shad, Sharp Belly

-Megabass SV-3 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/3lk1SD0

Colors: Hasu, Gill, Wakasagi

-Megabass V-9 Double Willow: http://bit.ly/2tOaVCt

Colors: Hasu, Kohoku Reaction

-War Eagle Screamin Eagle: http://bit.ly/2IEHHjA

Colors: Mouse, Aurora, Silver Shiner

Stinger Hook... 

-Owner Spinnerbait Trailer Hook: http://bit.ly/2KQXvQm

Color Recommendations By Water Color... 

Tannic Water: Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin, Purple

Muddy Water: White, Chartreuse, Day Glow Orange

Clear Water: Shad, Silver

Stained Water: Pearl, Chartreuse mixed with Silver, Gold

Matt's Favorite Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C 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 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

All-Around Spinnerbait Combo... 

Rod- Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW  

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7.5:1): http://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

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

Budget Spinnerbait Combo...

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 XT: http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Sunline Assassin 15 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

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**Crazy Underwater Footage** Big Bass Attacking Bluegill Lures!

Come underwater and watch these bass attacking bluegill! We're using a variety of bluegill imitating swimbaits and plastic worms to elicit reaction strikes. Early Spring signals the start of the war between bass and bluegill, let us show you how to take advantage of it and catch more bass in today's underwater video!

Once bass turn their attention to the shallows, bluegill become an immediate threat. Instinctively, bass begin to erratic them from their shallow haunts. Knowing this, we can stay one step ahead of the bass. By imitating bluegill we are able to draw on the bass' natural aggression and ultimately catch more fish. 

In today's underwater footage we used a variety of bluegill imitators. From worms to swimbaits, we've linked all of the baits below in the order they appeared in the video. All of the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. We've also included rigging components where relevant. 

Hard Baits... 

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

Color: RT Ghost Gill, RT Spawn Gill

Dropshot Worms... 

-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY

Color: "Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl"

-X Zone Lures Finesse Slammer: http://bit.ly/2TJt7L8

Color: Bluegill

Soft Swimbaits...

-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2TyR1GT

Color: Haze

-Storm WildEye Live Sunfish 3": http://bit.ly/2psTO6t

Color: Bluegill

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

Colors: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill (JigHook): https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

-Savage Gear Pulse Tail LB Bluegill (Weedless): https://bit.ly/2Kd6qct

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

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

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

Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill 

3"-5" Swimbait Combo... 

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

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 20 lb: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

Budget Small Swimbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

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

Budget Dropshot Combo... 

Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn

Reel- Shimano NASCI 3000: http://bit.ly/2g278cC

Line- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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