POOP BAITS - Underwater Bait Comparison! (The Fastest Growing Category In Bass Fishing!)

Have you heard of a poop bait? Its a real thing and this category is exploding! Poop Baits, Heavy Baits, Gravity Baits... whatever you want to call them, they're here to stay! ICAST was full of drama about these poop baits this year and today we're going to settle it. Forget what you've heard, let's take a look at what these baits are really about!

To our knowledge there are currently 7 versions of heavy baits that offer a midsized bait (3 - 3.5 inches). We've gathered all 7 of them so we can compare their appearance, design, and how they behave underwater. To our amazement, each bait in this category is unique.

Frankly, the "poop category" is an example of how innovation and improvements should take place in our sport. We applaud all 7 of these brands for their unique and innovate ways of entering the category. While all of these baits have taken some level of inspiration from one another, each is unique and offers a different fishing experience to us anglers.

Below you'll find links to all the baits in the order they appeared in the underwater footage. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE HOOK...

•Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 4/0

THE BAITS...

•Deps Cover Scat: https://bit.ly/3dj8LVl

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, TW Black Blue Green Pumpkin

•Yamamoto Yamatanuki: https://bit.ly/3lZaMe3

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pump Black, Green Pump Blue, Baby Bass

•Reins Tank Worm: https://bit.ly/3QGC4mo

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Dark Sleeper, Green Pumpkin

•Missile Baits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Super Bug

•Spro Craw Nugget: https://bit.ly/45rJjCL

Size: 3.5"

Colors: Green Pumpkin, Ozark Craw

•Fish Arrow Heavy Poop: https://bit.ly/3QH5FvJ

Size: 3.6"

Colors: Green Pumpkin Blue, Pumpkin Red

•Nories Flip Dom: https://bit.ly/45aSojs

Size: 3"

Colors: Castaic Choice, Light Green Pumpkin Blue Flk

MATT'S HEAVY BAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Poison Adrena 7'3" MH: https://bit.ly/3diigiT

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 131 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Advance Fluoro (14 lb): https://bit.ly/3cjHwJL

ALL AROUND COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL: https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline FC (15 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

BUDGET FRIENDLY COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Sunline Super FC (14 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

** UNDERWATER Bass Fishing ** Spring Fishing Tips and Spawning Bass!

Come underwater and watch bass behavior for yourself! Forget what you think you know and watch what's actually happening below the surface! From how fish interact with lures, to what triggers a bite, there is so much to gain from studying underwater footage. 

Today's underwater footage is geared toward the spawn. Some of these fish were actively defending spawning areas while others were just aggressively feeding on camera. Notice the different lures and colors, but pay special attention to what movements trigger each fish to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used throughout the video. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

BLUEGILL SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill

•Mattlures Hammer Tail Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Color: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill

CREATURE BAITS...

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

Colors: Flora Bama, Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

•Netbait 4" Paca Slim: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Colors: Tilapia Magic, Okeechobee Flare

CREATURE BAIT RIGGING...

Hook– Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 4/0

Weight– Freedom Tackle Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3TY1qvu

Size: 1/4 oz

JIGS...

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

Color: The Go To, Magic Craw

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

Colors: Magic Craw Swirl, Soft Pappi

Bait– MissileBaits Micro Jig (3/16 oz): https://bit.ly/3lWMKjO

Color: Dill Pickle, Sunfish IPA

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

Color: Magic Craw, Summer Craw

DROPSHOT WORMS...

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

Color: Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl

•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr

Color: Goby Bite, Fishaliscious

•MissileBaits 6" Magic Worm: https://bit.ly/3T7dHgB

Color: Watermelon Violet, Blueback Secret

DROPSHOT RIGGING...

•Owner Mosquito Light: http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Size: 2 or 1

•Gamakatsu EWG Superline: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG

Size: 2/0

•Xzone Tungsten 1/4 oz Skinny Dropshot: https://bit.ly/40NDHjT

NED BAITS...

•Roboworm 3" Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Colors: Hologram Shad, Prism Shad

•Zman TRD Crawz: http://bit.ly/2U9vx6P

Colors: Mudbug, Canada Craw

•Zman TRD Bugz: http://bit.ly/2oiavEE

Color: The Deal, Canada Craw

MICRO TEXAS RIG COMPONENTS...

Weight– Reins Tungsten Slip Sinker: https://bit.ly/3Kx0Fqz

Size: 1/16 oz

Hook– Owner J Light: https://bit.ly/3HDg0SH

Size: 1

BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Curado 6'10" Med Light: https://bit.ly/2gUWTft

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sunline Super FC 7 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

CREATURE BAIT/JIG FISHING COMBO...

Rod– Megabass Orochi XX Braillist: http://bit.ly/2OSVNwH

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate FC 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

DROPSHOT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7' Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Vanford 2500: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7

Line– Power Pro Braid (10 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC (6 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Underwater Footage Of Bass Attacking Lures! ( Crystal Clear Water! )

Come underwater and watch how bass interact with your lures! From what triggers a bite, to when you should set the hook, there is so much to be learned by looking below the surface. Some of these fish are stalking their prey, others are defensive, and others are reacting to movement. Its amazing what we can learn!

In today's footage Tim is interacting with bass in different phases with different presentations. Between a Texas Rig, a jig, and a ned rig, its interesting to see how the bites can vary. Some fish inhale the bait while others nip at it repeatedly. At the end of the day the question is, when would you have set the hook? Would you have caught the fish or reeled up a torn up trailer? 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear we used in the footage. We've also included some great combos for fishing these presentations. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

THE TEXAS RIG...

Bait– Xzone Adrenaline Craw: https://bit.ly/3ebTO5h

Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

Weight– Swagger Tungsten Vader (3/8 oz): http://bit.ly/2NjDYtV

Hook– BKK Chimera Wide Gap (3/0): http://bit.ly/3IS3pwf

THE JIG...

Jig– Missile Baits Ike Mini Flip: https://bit.ly/3ZCExjv

Color: Bamer Craw

Trailer– Missile Baits Mini D Chunk: https://bit.ly/3lGE8gx

Color: Green Pumpkin

NED RIGS...

Bait #1– ZMan Finesse TRD: http://bit.ly/2hs4RtR

Colors: Coppertreuse

Bait #2 – Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy

Color: Hologram Shad

Bait #3 – Xzone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF

Color: Violet Secret

NED HEADS...

Tungsten– Swagger Tungsten Flanders Head: http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M

Lead– Zman Ned Lockz HD: http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK

TEXAS RIG COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

FINESSE JIG 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: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

BUDGET NED COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'10" M Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/2r69Sj6

Reel– Daiwa BG 2000: http://bit.ly/32Xscbb

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

Leader– Sunline 6 lb Super FC: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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

Chatterbait Fishing – Everything You Need To Know! (UNDERWATER FOOTAGE)

If you're a serious angler, you need to fish a chatterbait! These bladed jigs catch a ton of fish, and they catch giant bass too! By changing trailers you get get a chatterbait to mimic shad, panfish, crawfish, and a variety of other prey species. You can keep it simple, or follow us down the rabbit hole as we explore chatterbait trailers, colors, retrieves, study underwater footage, and more. Let's go! 

The chatterbait is incredibly versatile once you learn to adapt your trailers and retrieves. We use 4 main trailers paired to 4 different chatterbaits to meet every situation we face. The chatterbait can remain a simple option in your arsenal, or you can start adapting retrieves from a high speed burn, to a popping retrieve, to a bottom hopping presentation, to take it to a whole different level! Its up to you, but either way you need to commit to the chatterbait this Spring. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits, trailers, and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, colors, and styles for every option. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 

IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE ONE... 

Bait– Jack Hammer Chatterbait 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2popvj6

Color: Green Pumpkin Shad

Trailer– Hog Farmer Spunk Shad 4.5: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Color: Sexy Shad

THE CHATTERBAITS... 

•ZMan EverGreen JackHammer (1/2 oz): http://bit.ly/2popvj6

•ZMan Mini Max (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/3tqztzi

•ZMan CrossEyez (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/2ZrZnVd

•ZMan Jack Hammer Stealth Blade (1/2 oz): https://bit.ly/30J8L8h

MATT'S TOP 5 CHATTERBAIT COLORS... 

•Green Pumpkin Shad

•BHite Delight

•Black Blue

•Fire Craw

•Blueback Herring

•Bruised Green Pumpkin

CHATTERBAIT TRAILERS...

•Hog Farmer Spunk Shad: http://bit.ly/2UFkCD7

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Favorite Colors: Electric Shad, Ghost Minnow, Sexy Shad

•Missile Baits Spunk Shad: https://bit.ly/3CA8BCG

Size: 4.5, 5.5

Favorite Colors: Bruiser Flash, Goby Bite, Frosted Purple, Green Pumpkin Delight

•Big Bite Baits Kamikaze SwimOn: https://bit.ly/2NkSdPV

Size: 3.75, 4.25

Favorite Colors: Black Blue, Flame Thrower, Smoky Gold

•Yamamoto Kickin Zako: https://bit.ly/3fPRQsF

Favorite Colors: Zako, Green pumpkin White Lam, Sexy Shad

•Netbait Paca Slim: http://bit.ly/2M5cuGF

Size: 4"

Favorite Colors: Black Shadow Flare, Green Pumpkin Red, Coosa Flare

FAVORITE CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 883C BJR: http://bit.ly/2QurcHi

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MID–PRICED CHATTERBAIT COMBO... 

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" MH Glass: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 16 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

MATT'S 11 LBER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 131 (40 lb): https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader– Sunline Saltimate System Shock 20 lb: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

RELATED VIDEOS... 

2 Bass For 20 Lbs On Chatterbaits– https://youtu.be/ARVjMDEtdnw

Chatterbait Trailers Underwater– https://youtu.be/V9lJ960e1YI

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