Amazing Underwater Footage of 8 Big Swimbaits!
Come underwater and see why bass eat swimbaits! Are you fishing with the right swimbait this Spring? All 8 baits have completely different kicks and profiles. Some baits focus on realism, others focus on secondary action. Which baits are which and when should you use them? Today's underwater footage will give you the confidence you need to throw swimbaits for bass in the prespawn.
Today's underwater footage is broken into two segments. The first is what we call "wedge tail" baits. These baits are characterized by a slow, methodical kick with tight action and realistic paint jobs. The focus is on realism and relies heavily on a bass' desire to feed. The second is focused on "boot tails". These baits tend to have wider kicks, body roll, and vibration. Boot tailed baits are focused on triggering a reaction strike rather than eliciting a desire to feed. Both methods are incredibly effective at different times and should be represented in a serious swimbait angler's arsenal.
In today's video we chose these 8 baits because of their unique actions and appearances. Each of these baits are proven fish catchers and should be considered when deciding on the right option for your fishery. Below you'll find a breakdown of all 8 baits including the gear we use to rig them, the rods and reels we use, as well as color recommendations for each.
The baits (In order of appearance)...
-Savage Gear 4D Pulse Tail Trout: http://bit.ly/399bx97
Color Shown: Hitch
Other Great Colors: Trout, Ghost Trout
-Mattlures Hammertail Shad: http://bit.ly/2vM8cKF
Color Shown: Blue Threadfin
Other Great Colors: Purple Gizzard, Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin
-Huddleston Deluxe 8" Trout: http://bit.ly/2azFTon
Color Shown: Hold Over
Other Great Colors: Rainbow, Hitch, Ayu
-Keitech Swing Impact FAT 6.8: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Color Shown: Shad
Other Great Colors: Sight Flash, Pro Blue Red Pearl, Electric Shad
Rigging- Owner Beast Hook 8/0 Weighted: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
-Scottsboro Tackle Co 6": http://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH
Color Shown: Mullins Madness
Other Great Colors: Ol Smokey, Tennessee Shad
Rigging- Owner Beast Hook 8/0 Weighted: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
-Megabass Magdraft 8": http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Color Shown: White Back Shad
Other Great Colors: Ayu, Brownie, MB Gizzard
-Alternative Bait: Megabass Freestyle Magdraft: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi
Great Colors: White Back Shad, Brownie, MB Gizzard
-Osprey Tournament Talon 7": http://bit.ly/2bqsLS0
Color Shown: Chartreuse Shad
Other Great Colors: Ghost Purple Trout, Gizzard Shad, Reverse Hitch, T.S. Bluegill
-Little Creeper All American Trash Fish 8": http://bit.ly/2hmXtg1
Color Shown: Chartreuse Shad
Other Great Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Rainbow Trout
Rigging- Owner Beast 10/0 Weighted: http://bit.ly/2ancP66
Favorite Rod/Reel Swimbait Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 HG: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 35 lb Sunline FC-100: http://bit.ly/2O4UElB
Budget Rod/Reel Swimbait Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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