Underwater Swimbait Footage! Best Swimbaits And Paddletails Compared!

14 of the top swimbaits compared underwater! Come below the surface into crystal clear water and watch how these popular swimbaits and paddle tails swim. You'll be amazed how different they really are! Some are ultra subtle, some vibrate wildly, and others have wide wobbling tails. Which are your favorites? Which are our favorites? Let's find out!

When it comes to picking a swimbait most anglers just listen to what's popular. Let's set popular aside for a minute and look at how the baits actually move. Which ones jump out at you? Are you attracted to the baits that run true with a wide kick? Perhaps you like the baits with heavy body rock with the hook flopping wildly from side to side? The beauty of this underwater footage is you can compare the baits and know exactly what they're doing the next time you head to the lake!

Below you'll find links to the exact gear used in the video. We've linked both heads (Tactical Finesse and Guppy) along with all the swimbaits. The swimbaits are listed in the order they appeared in the video. We've also included our favorite colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Swimbait Hooks Used... 

-Tactical Finesse Swimbait Head (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2Pqrq3n

-Dirty Jigs Guppy Head (1/4 oz): http://bit.ly/2nyUJRS

Swimbaits In Order Of Appearance... 

-Keitech Swing Impact Fat 4.8": http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color Shown: Gizzard Shad

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl, TW Ghost Shad

-Big Bite Baits Pro Swimmer 4.8": https://bit.ly/3AeQsaS

Color Shown: Albino Shad

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Albino Shad

-Strike King Rage Swimmer 4.75": http://bit.ly/2evZF8j

Color Shown: Green Pumpkin Pearl Belly

Favorite Colors: Ghost Shad, Green Gizzard Shad

-Damiki Armor Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2KtPDAT

Color Shown: RP Blue Pearl

Favorite Colors: Flash Shad, PB Silver

-Megabass Spark Shad 4": http://bit.ly/2XcLZk4

Color Shown: Lemon Shad

Favorite Colors: Hiuo, Neon Pepper, Real

-River2Sea D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz

Color Shown: Silver Side

Favorite Colors: PB Red, Shamrock Shad

-13 Fishing Pleasure Shad 5.5": https://bit.ly/3A4F4hx

Color Shown: Glitter Bomb

Favorite Colors: Boss Nugget, Glitter Bomb

-Big Bite Baits Finesse Swimmer 4.4": http://bit.ly/3bdZjgv

Color Shown: Pro Blue Red Flake

Favorite Colors: Disco Glitter Silver, Tennessee Shad

-Storm 360 GT Search Bait: https://bit.ly/3gWCqmz

Color Shown: Smokin' Shad

Favorite Colors: Smelt, Volunteer

-Storm Largo Shad 3": https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color Shown: Tennessee Shad

Favorite Colors: Pro Blue Red Pearl, Sexy Shad, Albino Shad

-Keitech Easy Shiner 4": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Color Shown: Sun Gill

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, TW Ghost Shad

-13 Fishing Churro 4.25": https://bit.ly/2LLeRA6

Color Shown: Blue Collar

Favorite Colors: Moonlight Clan, Purple Rain

-XZone Swammer 4": http://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color Shown: Perch

Favorite Colors: Bream, 309, 210

-Gambler Little EZ 3.75": https://bit.ly/3jmeYgM

Color Shown: Ghost Shad

Favorite Colors: Tennessee Shad, Alewife, New Shad

Favorite Combo For Tactical Finesse Head... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 863C SBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

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

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

Leader- Sunline Super FC 12 lb Flurocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

High-End Guppy Head Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 902S SJR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

Budget Guppy Finesse Swimbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Sahara FI 2500: http://bit.ly/2XhhM43

Line- Sunline Super FC Fluorocarbon 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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Underwater Chatterbait Footage! 19 Trailers Compared In Crystal Clear Water!!

Come underwater and watch how these different trailers move in the water, what their profiles look like, and pick your favorites! With 19 Trailers in 4 different profile categories, you're about to understand what makes one bait better than another! Today we're answering all the questions about chatterbaits! Which trailers work the best? Which ones are hype? Why do some baits get bit one day but not the next? Let's Go!

This video was a huge undertaking but was worth every second. Being able to see these different trailers and colors in the water answers countless questions. Going forward you can choose the best trailers for your application without having to waste money and time on all the others. Do your fish each bluegill? Try a "profile" trailer. Do your fish get pressured by other anglers? Its time for an "action" trailer and some erratic movement to draw the strikes. 

With all the baits and trailers covered in this video its hard to keep them straight in your mind. Below you'll find links to all 19 trailer configurations, in order. We've also included our 4 favorite chatterbaits, as well as color recommendations whenever possible. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

Chatterbaits... 

-Evergreen JackHammer: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Favorite Colors- Black/Blue, Green Pumpkin Shad, Clearwater Shad

-Z Man CrossEyez: https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

Favorite Colors- Chili Dog, Green Pumpkin, Shad Spawn

-Chatterbait Custom: http://bit.ly/2Ix71mI

Favorite Colors- Black Blue Flk, Bluegill, Glimmer Shad

-Jackhammer Stealth Blade: https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

Favorite Colors- Spot Remover, Green Pumpkin Shad

Swimbait Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

1) Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Zako

2) Keitech 4.8" Fat: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

3) Keitech 4.8" Fat (Upside Down): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

4) Gambler EZ Swimmer: https://bit.ly/2OLlyUf

Colors- Electric One, Ghost Shad, Gold Rush

Craw Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

5) Yamamoto Cowboy: http://bit.ly/2q7AI72

Colors- Green Pump Black, Wtrmln/light wtrmln Blk Red

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

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Watermelon Red

7) Netbait Paca Slim Craw: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Colors- Green Pumpkin Red, Delta Flare

8) Keitech Crazy Flapper: http://bit.ly/2c3cXrp

Colors- Double Trouble, Green Pumpkin Fire

Profile Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

9) 13 Fishing Rabbit Ear Tail Invader: https://bit.ly/3vdNznG

Colors- Cilantro Lime, Collard Greens, Moldy Orange

10) Big Bite Baits Kamikaze Swimon: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Colors- Flame Thrower, Hematoma, Smoky Gold

11) Gambler Komodo: https://bit.ly/2Si8maU

Colors- Ghost Shad, Green Pumpkin Pearl

12) Strike King Menace Grub: http://bit.ly/2HmX7D0

Colors- Green Pumpkin, Moon Juice, Smokey Shad

13) Z Man Goat Twin Tail Grub: https://bit.ly/3u4ZT8l

Colors- Hot Craw, Watermelon Red

Action Trailers (In Order Of Appearance)... 

14) Keitech 4.8" Fat (cut tail): http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Colors- Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad

15) Yamamoto 4" Zako: http://bit.ly/2fKmSRp

Colors- Tennessee Shad, Sight Flash, Electric Shad

16) Zoom Salty Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Colors- Albino, Smokin Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl

17) Zoom Split Tail Trailer: http://bit.ly/2nL3wAd

Colors- Glimmer Blue, White Pearl

18) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Ghost Minnow, Blue Gizzard, Natural Gill

19) Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 5.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Colors- Black and Blue, Blue Gizzard, Green Pumpkin

Ultra High-End Chatterbait Combo... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 883C BJR (Pre-Order): https://bit.ly/3y0lbXZ

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

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

Leader- Sunline FC100 16 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB

All-Around Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano Curado DC (XG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Sunline Assassin 17 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Budget Chatterbait Combo... 

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

Reel- Shimano SLX 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

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

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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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