**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: bit.ly/2adZI3R
Color: RT Ghost Gill, RT Spawn Gill
Dropshot Worms...
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Color: "Green Pump Org Blk Purp Prl"
-X Zone Lures Finesse Slammer: bit.ly/2TJt7L8
Color: Bluegill
Soft Swimbaits...
-Megabass Dark Sleeper 3" 1/2 oz: bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Color: Haze
-Storm WildEye Live Sunfish 3": bit.ly/2psTO6t
Color: Bluegill
-Little Creeper All-American Sunfish: bit.ly/2ahBNOT
Colors: Male Bluegill, Female Bluegill
-Savage Gear Pulse Tail RTF Bluegill (JigHook): bit.ly/2xx1zjH
-Savage Gear Pulse Tail LB Bluegill (Weedless): bit.ly/2Kd6qct
Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill
-Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: bit.ly/2FsZhA3
-Mattlures U2 Bluegill: bit.ly/2s1dqyf
Colors: Male Bluegill, TW Baby Gill
3"-5" Swimbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K (HG): bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline FC100 Shock Leader 20 lb: bit.ly/2O4UElB
Budget Small Swimbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): bit.ly/2BRTYL8
Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader: Maxima Ultragreen 20 lb Mono: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Budget Dropshot Combo...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 3000: bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2p7fxju
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We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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Major Equipment We Use Daily...
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
Favorite Tools and Gear…
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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#Underwater #undewaterfishing #bassfishing

[@Flesydok_]

My brain the entire time: SET THE HOOK!

[@lautginchang8306]

me too

[@lucapoehland1958]

Sameeeeee!

[@jimbrawner2295]

@@lucapoehland1958 m

[@jayhoss7724]

Just yesterday I put on my jointed bluegill bait with very low confidence. (Watched this video night before) popping it off the bottom slow retrieve and it got slammed. When I went to grab this monster my swivel failed and bent out of the keeper. It swam off with the lure still stuck in its mouth. Upset and feeling pretty bad about it all. Hate if for the fish most of all. So that said. When you put one of these baits on. Make sure your equipment can handle a those big fish. I will definitely tie to the lure from this point. Thanks for the awesome videos. Every time I watch them I get pumped up and ready to go fishing. You guys have been my bass fishing teachers for as long as you’ve been on KZbin. The best hands down. Keep it up. Thanks.

[@urban_legendO-H]

First a Greg Blanchard video, now a Tactical Bassin video!!! What a great morning.

[@Maxiumus_Mausimus]

Congrats on 400K subs!

[@georgejinargyros6063]

New subscriber from Ontario Canada. Love the underwater footage. I’ve learned tons on bass behaviour and how to use my baits. You guys are so passionate about Bass fishing. Well done and thank you!

[@RiverFishingUSA]

These bluegill swimbaits do wonders, though I haven't used them too much yet. I crush smallies with shad swimbaits. May do a bluegill vs shad swimbait comparison video to see which one is the real champ!

[@stpbasss3773]

I had good luck at the end of summer going into fall on those cheap Storm bluegill lures you get in 3 packs. I just take the bottom treble off like you guy's showed me, I just hop them around like a swim jig or something and they were nailing it. I also love the dark sleeper, Ive only caught 4 on a dark sleeper but all were over 4 pounds.

[@EasyModeFishing]

Bass love to mow down bluegill ANY time of year.

[@Stellarbaits]

Great video. I appreciate the amount of time and effort it took to get all those cameras in place to get the right footage. Took me a while just to get them set up in my swimming pool for demos. Great lure selection, I need to get some of those Matt lures. Thanks again Matt & Tim 👍🏻

[@ericbrandon6504]

I need to go on record and say that this is AWESOME!

[@RABassin]

Awesome Guys 400K. Yall Deserve It! Cool Video!

[@joshgxx3721]

I cant waitttttttttttttttt !!!!!!! Iv been out everyday its slo on the cal delta !! Come on spring!!

[@mikeyoutdoors747]

Thank you for these type of videos I really like the tricks tips and underwater footage and how these bass react to certain lures it really puts it in a perspective that just makes sense. Much appreciated I just subbed!

[@vision._]

I just want to take a second and really just thank you..... you completely changed my fishing career and lifestyle about fishing and hope you have a blessed day!

[@rigmyrod108]

Haven’t watch a full fishing video on KZbin in a few months. It has kind of gotten stale.. thanks Matt and everyone else at TB for always providing amazing content that not every one else is putting out!

[@shindukess]

Cool piece of advice I read is catch a blue gill or perch and rub it all over the lure so the bass tastes the fish the lure is mimicking. We'd like to thank Louie the largemouth, big bass Bobby and the rest of the sunfish school for demonstrating feeding behaviors during the spawning season.

[@Nathanfox2324]

Been waiting for another one of these vids!!

[@noahhancock3587]

Congrats on 400k subs

[@aarongreenlee7867]

I didn't realize that BG baits are prime time spawn vs rest of season baits. That is good to know. Wicked underwater footage!! Loved the video!

[@joaotorres2810]

I love the dark sleeper definitely going to order more come spring time

[@michaeltucker2137]

They keep teasing us on the arapaima footage!!!!

[@shawnbeck2303]

Just bought my first Bluegill swim bait. Can't wait to try it out! During the whole fishing season. It might just be the bait to get my new PB. Bass on this year. Another great video. Rip some lips. Shawn.

[@nelsonfink8402]

Gotta fish them during the April spawn you’ll catch some pigs

[@deanlyons703]

Congrats on hitting 400k!

[@CanadianBasserman]

Love watching bass eat baits!! Haha Great vid!! Wait a minute.... what about the megabass vatalion??

[@urbanbassslayers]

I'm going to be throwing gills and trouts all year long. Got an 8 on a handmade gill already for my first fish of the year. Great underwater as always guys!

[@danclick5757]

Welcome to East Tennessee !!! This Video has got me PUMPED !!! I have followed you all from California to Lake Chic. From Knoxville I fish Norris, Douglas, and Cherokee Lakes. Hope to actually meet Y'all sometime soon. The Bassmasters Elite is coming to Knoxville in Feb.. SO EXCITED !!! Now to go find some Bluegill baits. Thank You for your videos.

[@TearItUpFixItTV]

Tactical Bassin and Coffee!! Can’t be beat. I love it. Continue to drop before work so be I’ll be focused on BASS at work lol!!! Love it man

[@aceboardtheangler5252]

Like you need an excuse to think about Bass. 🤣 we are ready for the “spring fling” 🤙🏾👌🏾👊🏽

[@TearItUpFixItTV]

@@aceboardtheangler5252 my man... 😂 every nail I hit I’ll be like damn that’s a bass, yep got em!!! Anything to keep my mind off of this privacy fence in the damn cold!! Bro I can’t wait for spring, I’m getting very impatient 😂!! Be easy big bro, enjoy your day man

[@MountainMenMilitia]

Agreed

[@aceboardtheangler5252]

@@MountainMenMilitia it’s gonna be an epic year for fishing

[@hairybass480]

@@jamie.777 you sleeping on the job man? Lol jk I get it. :)

[@dennisederer3594]

Another exceptional educational video to capture the mood of bass on the attack. Please continue to create more of these video as your time permits.

[@brianlee9074]

Great video Matt. Love the underwater footage. Congrats on 400k subs! Well deserved. 🎣👍

[@GregJoshuaW]

Great footage on this one, and interesting behavior. I had not realized this seasonal temperance.

[@johncloud2851]

Great video. Can't get enough underwater footage.

[@stevemize8039]

Another great video

[@albinolucio6199]

iMac bluegill color is many my personal best came on it. Thanks to you guys.

[@williamhall9411]

been waiting for another underwater vid especially swimbaits

[@ramiromendez2514]

Dark sleeper has changed my fishing life!!!! Sometimes it’s the only lure I take. It can be fished so many ways

[@kirkblackadar7299]

I'm going to have to grab some dark sleepers this season!

[@lukelofgren4108]

I carved a little jointed swimbait shad imitation with a holographic side stickers and black back and went to south holston lake to try it out today. I saw fish blowing up on surface and tossed it out there thinking it could possibly be smallies or wipers and immediately got hammered by a freakin brown trout! Never know what I'll run into up here. Gotta love the swimbait!

[@DougieBFishing]

Y’all gonna make a video of when y’all was in the Amazon?

[@hillbillytarzan]

I love the little creeper sunfish. I caught a 7lb 5oz bass here in eastern KY on one. I already have 4 of them ready. They work in winter around weeds too. Work like a rattle trap. I like the new Savage Gear too. I have used them sight fishing and they get blasted

[@josephmannix5120]

I ice fished for the first time and caught a bass

[@420RyanBruce]

I've been wanting to try ice fishing for the 1st time for a long time now but Indiana isn't that great at freezing over that thick. Glad you got one your 1st time out!

[@josephmannix5120]

@@420RyanBruce same in Massachusetts

[@denniselmore9067]

I ice fished for the last time and caught pneumonia. :)

[@n.h6001]

Ok

[@RABassin]

u got me so exited fopr bed fishing and now i jsut cant wait lol thx for the tiips u r awsome

[@Youngsteven2788]

That ganterel needs some underwater love so we can see your techniques in action. You guys are the best.

[@gregmoore6298]

Thanks Matt you are my go to for Bassin Knowledge!

[@tylermiller7594]

Congrats on 400k!!

[@leo-js2tb]

That smallie is a paid actor.

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🎉🎊🎉🎊 400k CONGRATULATIONS Awesome video 🔥🔥💪💪

[@tannergreer8957]

Grats on 400k subs guys!!! Clearlake local here. Cant wait for the prespawn!

[@dagarhart]

Wow! You guys always have the best under water videos of how fish react! In live in Phoenix and I currently have my Blue Gill and Crappie imitation baits on ready for it to be time, because another couple of days like it has been recently, it will be time!

[@petefasel]

Love the underwater bite! Thanks!

[@douglasfields3942]

I have had a lot of success with the soft baits that look like Bluegill. Especially, in the Spring and Fall time of the year. You have given men an idea about fishing the shad worm in the winter. I have to try that. Nice video!!!

[@TanyaMCumbo]

I like all of these baits

[@JCol-xt8nj]

So awesome! Always amazed how they can spit those hooks, whether trying or not trying to catch them..

[@jimwilkey7294]

Every time I see Matt or Tim pop up, I know I’m going to buy some lures 👍😎

[@VinceNiergarth]

Great work, love how good your underwater shots are!

[@tyoutdoors8279]

Love the vids man

[@ludoviclafleur-leblanc4333]

crankbaits are really good, I would like to see you fish with that :)

[@gregcoffey1974]

I caught couple good bass on the small size blue gill at the very end of fall, now I've bought up a few different ones and sizes and I'm just waiting on spring and spawn.. should be a great time on Cherokee Lake.. y'all need to come try your luck on Cherokee..would be awesome to see a video on my home lake..

[@wheelersmith1031]

Hey when does spring start?

[@blkfshrtv4926]

Tactical Bassin comin thru with knowledge and footage. Thank you for your hard work. It’s like visual and intellectual candy🥳

[@overthetop6331]

Good job sir!

[@DaleWyman]

Megabass Dark Sleeper definitely an underrated bait! Great video as usual.

[@420RyanBruce]

Great Video. It happens every damn year. I wait to long to order for spring and everything is sold out. Hopefully I get some $$ rounded up soon so that doesn't happen again this year.

[@cheezyridr]

you're not alone brother

[@Chaos10691]

Which Curado would you use for Lipless/Squarebill/ and chatterbaits? The 7.4 or the 6.2?

[@KevinOReilly12684]

Matt with the quickness on the net.

[@khrisG4420]

Awesome content brother. Always love the underwater footage.

[@hawjfamily321]

I love the underwater videos.

[@gtflyer]

Been using Mattlures baits for as long as I can remember. Lucky for me, I have a good stock of his bluegills in all varieties and they will get used. The Dark Sleeper has produced for me as well. Great video, come on Spring time..lol

[@anthonyreeder8283]

Cool video I like it I will be getting some of those bluegill baits.

[@bigbassbrainmondobass952]

Hey TB I’m planing a trip to go to the chic late March early April and I was wondering what you think we should throw and if there is a specific few days around there to go. Thanks!

[@bennysupreme1]

I'm a fan off the savage swim baits and have one ready to go! What do yall thinking the Mike Bucca baby bull shad, trout or blue gill pattern's?

[@fishingcolorado]

Absolutely great video!🎣 I am going crazy for spring😂

[@hunterjarnigan7220]

Are you going to be doing any guide trips on chic once you got more familiar with the lake

[@jaredmoss7478]

You guys and Cobi got me hooked on Megabass. Im gonna be throwing a-lot of dark sleepers and spark shad on okishira heads. I havent had much success on the trash fish. so maybe this will be its time to shine!

[@woodsnwatersoutdoors]

Great video Matt , I gotta stock up

[@tybfishin2741]

Love the video you guys are killing it in the fishing games

[@JoseAyala-fr8in]

Awesome under water video 👍

[@stevenodaniel6038]

That was so awesome guys thank you for the hard work!!🙏

[@jd7888]

God bless u bro. Hope u are all better and 100

[@2Tough98]

You guys should come to Nevada and do some bass fishing In Northern areas, I know you can catch them on lake Mead. But it’s difficult to get on some in the north. It would be cool to see you guys break down Rye patch reservoir. I have some decent luck there catching smallies but nothing over 4lbs. Please think about it.

[@predatorarmyfishing5901]

Have you got tested the issei blue gill lure?

[@BrownBaitCo]

how do you guys get the underwater shots? I want to try to do some for my KZbin channel and what camera do you use for them?

[@isaaco6131]

I’m surprised you didn’t include the mike bucca baby bull Gill. It’s an amazing bait and I would’ve loved to see some underwater footage on it! If you don’t have any I suggest giving them a shot

[@craiggalunas2088]

Awesome presentation as always! I've never tried these but I will this year! Thanks for the information.

[@OldLadyAngler]

Always AMAZING

[@josephhillman8831]

Storm bluegill is a great budget lure ! I'll be throwing one this year for sure !

[@mikewells2899]

Hey Matt I know you can’t hit them all but I’ve had good luck with that Hudleson bluegill swim bait. Great action a pretty soft.

[@arockwithcrocs2076]

Amazing footage! Love to see cool things like this!

[@Twangtown7]

Matt, it may be cold there but at least you guys have open water. Just think how us northern guys feel. : ( Great footage as usual!

[@lafuerzaguerrera]

Excellent video 💪🏽🎣🔥

[@Twangtown7]

Patiently waiting for that Arowana video!!

[@gregstabryla9945]

Love that underwater shit, especially with the sound. Amazing stuff! Will be using storm in 2 sizes(all I can afford, and already own).. Again, fantastic footage. BTW, it was 34° in Pittsburgh and beautiful, still not fishing weather, you may know chilly, not cold. Thanks again.

[@guerrillabassin6598]

Another awesome video! I always learn so much, and these underwater videos help me so much to understand what I’m feeling when using these techniques, and also a little impromptu visual representation of how I should be workin my lures/baits! Thanks guys!

[@manuelloeravelasco4767]

Good!

[@bradwells5774]

Love the info commentary and video! I own a few of these already and they get slammed all the time. You covered some true quality strike worthy lures!

[@davidcarroll7143]

The best footage , is at the end. I dont want a bream imitator. PAH TOOO!!!! Thats the sound Bass make when they spit out something they dont want.

[@derekp6636]

looks like I need to hit the pool and practice my action with these guys, nice fish!

[@dovejoshua]

What is your opinion on swimbaits made by Live Target? I have a couple and I really like them. No fish caught on them yet, so my jury is still out on their efficacy.

[@EasyModeFishing]

It is pre spawn here in Texas where i live. Matter of fact south Texas is already mid spawn

[@donjohnson1040]

South florida here, we've had bass on beds since late november. They are shallow for a few days and then completely disappear with the slightest temperature change. Figuring them out has been a nightmare. I cant wait for actual spring when the bite really turns on

[@clintskala26]

Caught a bunch of lg mouth last season using the storm bluegill on bed fish great bait great price. Really like the look of the savage gear too.

[@mattkolifrath7904]

@tacticalbassin when are you guys dropping the video from Guyana? Can't wait to watch it