Do Bass Actually Eat LIZARDS?? | GoPro Live Lizard Footage Underwater

To answer that question: Yes, they do. But what makes soft plastic lizards such good lures? In this video, I show you how bass react to LIVE Lizards underwater in their habitat. I provide some great commentary, and I hope you guys learn something! Let me know what you think about the footage in the comments below!
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[@TylersReelFishing]

Hope y'all enjoyed the video! Don't forget, if y'all could SHARE this video on Facebook and twitter to help me out with some research, that would be great! Winners are chosen for FREE LURES!

[@ThisIsAnglerTV]

Great video! I subbed

[@Pursuedwinter]

TylersReelFishing shared👍👌

[@ThisIsAnglerTV]

Thanks lolz

[@redred3144]

TylersReelFishing they're called water dogs

[@pdubsb7759]

TylersReelFishing do live shad

[@xDx0xUxGx]

So, I've watched the lizard, minnow, crawfish and worm videos. What I've learned is, I need to leave the tackle bag at home and start using live bait.....

[@skeeter799]

Lizards are not slimy, they are dry. You are referring to salamanders and mud puppies.

[@ridleymain9234]

skeeter799 thanks for clearing that up for people

[@dailydoseofadventure5412]

I have a pet lizard and he is the opposite of slimy

[@lojofishing]

Dude this was even awesomer than normal!!! Lol although awesomer is probably not a real word.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Lol of course that's a word! haha

[@garrettpilkington8038]

You and Tyler are my favorite youtubere

[@nw8393]

TylersReelFishing bro your awesome

[@hunterlanier3049]

Love you lojo

[@triplebsoutdoors2164]

That wasn't a lizard it was a salamander (mud puppie)

[@ColoradoDuckHunter]

Triple_B_777 close enough

[@jackmoore2733]

Colorado Duck Hunter not close at all

[@lewishiggins393]

jack moore agreed

[@jc8958]

Triple_B_777 there are many different salamanders. Mud puppie is a salamander but just a different species. You were close

[@andrewoods69]

TripleBsOutdoors it’s not a salamander it’s an axolotl.

[@matthewfreeman7970]

It would have been interesting to see how bass react to a soft plastic lizard in relation to the live ones.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I know I wish I had tried it!

[@MoniqueTrentREALTOR]

@@TylersReelFishing what's stopping you from filming another video to include the comparison @MatthewFreeman mentioned?🎯

[@lewishiggins393]

Tbh I'd feel bad using these guys as bait. Idk why but frogs, mud puppies and mice are off limits to stick a hook through for my enjoyment.

[@nastygaming6332]

Lewis Higgins bro I feel you

[@asiimovawper9884]

whats the difference of sticking a mud puppie rather then a small sardine? Both are moving creatures and one can be harmful to the environment

[@iscream1080]

Hunter Taylor It’s prob just faking nastier

[@TheCreeper246]

Hunter Taylor Fish have the least developed/most simple nervous system compared to amphibians and mammals. Mice can essentially feel pain the same way a human can.

[@andrewwilborn4144]

I feel you 100%.

[@riwjr]

Axolotls:Yay We’re being adopted! Tyler:Bass should genetically be wired to eat these things. So let’s get these things down in the beds, and get started. Axolotls:

[@danwhite2585]

Looks like he forgot to save 50% or more on car insurance.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I guess so

[@zofranco1926]

Don’t mean to be that guy and I hate when people correct others but it’s 15%

[@SachenAtheesan]

Those are salamander larvae, which are amphibians, not a reptile like a lizard. And axolotls are native to a lake in Mexico. So these amphibians you have are probably the larvae of a native salamander or maybe they are axolotls. But these are not lizards not even closely related. Birds are more closely related to lizards than amphibians.

[@lewishiggins393]

Sachen the Madridsta they are a different fully aquatic species called mid puppies or waterdogs, but they do look like larvae.

[@SachenAtheesan]

My bad, they are water dogs but he frequently called the, lizards, but water dogs are not lizards at all.

[@rviesnes2062]

The fish don't know that

[@hielokasama5574]

Sachen the Madridsta aren't axolotls endangered? May be I'm wrong

[@diegomerino9571]

water dogs are the larvae of tiger salamanders, not axolotls and not even close to reptiles

[@4zackallen]

Your underwater footage is seriously something else, love these series of videos! Awesome job!

[@4zackallen]

would also love to see this live bait reaction done with mice, if possible

[@totalannihilation9065]

This video gives a real perspective of how the fish feed which explains why it's very important to wait a couple of seconds before setting the hook no matter the bait. Thanks for this.

[@joewalkerwhittington1667]

That first live lizard looks like a catfish when it’s on the bottom

[@NxlanFN]

It does

[@jeffcarter3624]

Tyler, you're killing it with these videos. Amazing! 👍🏻

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Jeff!

[@brianclowers8984]

Epic footage Tyler. Your underwater footage is second to none. It seems most of this is filmed in the river, some lake largemouth might react or behave differently? I would be interested in seeing some of that. Keep it up kid, you've earned my sub.

[@TylersReelFishing]

This video was filmed in a river, but almost all my other ones are lake! And thank you so much for the sub! Means the world Brian!

[@andrewwolf4963]

Have you ever used a Shimano Curado k and if so what Lews reel would you say compares to it most ? I own 3 Lews and 1 Curado ( ps we use to fish with lizards and Newts back in the 90s as kids)

[@alra0007]

Can i use this in the summer season?. For fishing Large Mouth Bass?.

[@kennywolf3040]

Wow Tyler another great video! Very informative thanks!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@deventhompson8599]

great video, ceep em coming

[@aliikane]

Wow. Excellent footage. It is really telling when you see the bass see the hook and avoid the hook.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Exactly

[@jeremiahkari7615]

Awesome video! Really cool to see how the fish react up close and personal

[@TylersReelFishing]

For sure!

[@SuperDesigner1]

This was a great video!!! Thank You for your creativity.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Got some more like this coming soon!

[@graatata8279]

5:18 Maybe because it was on a different area of the bed? Usually beds have a sweet spot. Great vid also

[@xxshevilxx]

Hi Tyler, why aren't you putting the hook closer to the tail? It seems they are striking there and having the hook in the tail causes the bait to try to swim away from it and they struggle more.

[@puggkcmo]

To me this is extremely groundbreaking and a great learning curve! It can't possibly be easy..thanks for the hard work and great content!

[@TylersReelFishing]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@LeonStjames]

This is Fantastic! Great Job Tyler!!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks David!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

that was a epic video dude. watching these while deployed to the middle east is just making me can't wait to get back home and start fishing

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

STAFF SERGEANT RB thank you for your service! God bless you!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you for your service!

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

TylersReelFishing it's my pleasure bro. one day I hope I get to fish with you!!!

[@corkyvanderhaven3391]

Dude I watch everybody but what you share is truly amazing It just so happens you have decades to build your channel too Adding to the vids and re-releasing by making a small series of your favorites/most popular would be genius Well done, young siR. I’m new to fishing, twice your age and love coming for your lessons brø 🌵🧀🐠

[@richardknoxfishing4933]

All i can say is wow i learned alot thanks tyler you are a great fisherman and great camraman im only good at fishing lol me and my son look foward to watching your vids keep um comming

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Richard (and son!)

[@eoeffish]

Love the series!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

As do I

[@fishingsouthernla8636]

another awesome video, great work!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks!

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

Plus+ Where did you get those salamanders?(newt,axolotl,salamander larva,)

[@hectorcamacho5565]

Great Video man! Thank you for taking the time to make these. Subscriber for life!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So pumped! Check out my non-underwater videos too!

[@hectorcamacho5565]

@@TylersReelFishing Oh believe me, that's all I've been doing. I'm just getting into bass fishing. I feel like I have done very well with trout and catfish and I am now ready for a new challenge. I'm getting the last of my gear ready and hopefully getting out soon .

[@thesportsmanscreed3893]

suggestion for future videos in this series. instead of using a different style of bait for your control (like the jig in this video) use a couple types of the real critters soft plastic imitation as a control. for example in this video you could have thrown 2 different brands of lizards to see how the bass reacts on the fake vs. real bait as well even if its on the same fish without hooking it. great video man!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Oh good idea! I'll keep that in mind for next time!

[@BelsPlays]

great video man, also lizard is my favorite to fish with

[@TylersReelFishing]

It's a good one!

[@bennettslinkard223]

Awesome video!! Love the underwater shots!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much! I'll keep em coming!

[@sweetandsour6521]

It's a different world down there

[@shmootanki3814]

This is an amazing video!!! Do more plz!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep! Got more coming!

[@chrisbailey905]

Came to the comment section for all the "I'm gonna call peta" comments 😂. Nice video Tyler! Love how you go in depth as to why and how the fish behave

[@TylersReelFishing]

Just gotta deal with all the hate on these videos lol! Thanks for the support, and being a part of the #SnapchatSquad

[@danielballard584]

It would help if you labeled the proper bait you were using instead of guessing it was a lizard lol...js

[@aitscomputerdude]

dude I love your videos. I just found your channel .. awesome.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Appreciate it! I’ve got tons of other ones besides underwater as well

[@michaelallen9074]

I would have liked to see you actually use the soft plastic lures vice live bait. I am researching whether bass “prefer” soft lizards over worm lures which is why I watched the video.

[@ryankelly1846]

I've caught countess bass on rubber lizards in ponds that don't even have any

[@andresrojas1268]

These videos are really helpful ☝🏻

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Andrew Rojas glad they can be a help!

[@professor.raptor5666]

Actually tiger salamander larvae what a shame that they are used as bait so rare up north nowadays

[@johnnyvon7991]

NuclearSmelt man

[@jc8958]

NuclearSmelt those weren't tiger salamander larvae. They were axolotl

[@aimsteadygaming5919]

its a real shame that guys just do stuff like this for fun and to get views. losers i call them

[@lukecable2031]

Herping Rascals that’s implying he spent 30 bucks per bait

[@okay__.]

@@jc8958 axolotls especially in pet stores cost around $20-$50 each and that was a bag full of them so i doubt that they were actual axolotls

[@exigeyt2837]

U should make more videos like this and can you make a video how to fish a soft plastic zoom lizard

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sweet man!

[@TheTexasFisher]

Great video dude! Are you majoring in Fisheries Biology at A&M?

[@TylersReelFishing]

I am not. I'm Telecommunications

[@patrickfloresjr6618]

Love these under water vids

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Patrick!

[@billywood9717]

TRF is the GOAT of these underwater vids!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much!

[@billywood9717]

TylersReelFishing absolutely! Not sure if you will see this response, but I was thinking how cool it would be to do another KZbin Texas Bass Tournament. You, LFG, and 2 others Versus The Googan Sqaud. Just a thought. God Bless, Tyler.

[@Oreosucka]

Hey what is the name of the bait shop or gas station?

[@paoutdoorsman3071]

That first bass was a nice one

[@mtkt09]

Aww poor ax,

[@markpatel4331]

I actually lived this today. I was bed fishing and it seemed that one bass would literally just play reverse fetch the whole time. He grabbed every bait I had by my tail. The only way I was able to catch this bass was to change to a creature bait and let it float down weightless. Another bass on a different bed, using the same creature bait, just swallowed the dang thing without hesitation.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sweet man!

[@allan7934]

New to fishing. Started, about 6 years ago and still learning a ton. Recently started watching your video's. Very smart and informational. I'm going to have to start using live bait now. I've had such poor luck with the fake stuff and frozen foods. Frozen foods keep getting picked off the hook or stolen(Shrimp). Mostly doing sea peir fishing till I get the hang of it. I suck so far. Your video's are proving Live bait is the best way to go.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks! Don't forget to subscribe if you haven't yet!

[@rtshort]

Very interesting. Thank for all of your underwater videos.

[@TylersReelFishing]

No problem! Make sure you stick around and check out my other fishing content!

[@vincentmule1738]

I love axolotl's i would've taken one for an aquarium lol

[@hooktraining3966]

Don't worry those weren't axolotls.

[@rexsweatyzzzz9104]

Snek Nek yes they were. They come in white black and that color

[@Marsh-kl9bv]

Rexsweatyzzz z no they were not. They are near extinct. It was a tiger salamander

[@boark1058]

@@rexsweatyzzzz9104 no they're not, axolotls are already critically endangered so no shops are gonna sell them as bait. He used tiger salamander larvae as bait.

[@jakeinman3522]

@@rexsweatyzzzz9104 no they are not they are all albino because they lack of light

[@hudsonalbers5464]

Another awesome vid!!!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Hudson!

[@KitoSan828]

That was good research, but I think you should also show footage of their reaction to lizard lures we buy and use; like the zoom .

[@chepachii]

I think lizard imitations work in most cases not because Bass think they are a lizard but more so striking as the wriggling action of all the appendages excites them with visual attraction plus vibration. So many lures do not even resemble any living thing but work well.

[@richardj6593]

You gotta read Jones book called knowing bass. You will love it. Is expensive! Answers all these questions

[@bullshark2714]

Axolotls are amphibians, not reptiles

[@joshmorrison4464]

Awesome vid as always bro, which creature r u planning on doing next

[@TylersReelFishing]

You're just gonna have to wait and see!

[@joshmorrison4464]

No problem lol, can't wait to see!

[@benabrams8459]

well this is what I was waiting for!!!

[@shoptimefishing4315]

That was pretty cool.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@drewrussell4363]

Those are salamanders (amphibians), not lizards (reptiles).

[@esox1982]

lizards live on land, you're dropping in a salamander

[@craigthompson1431]

Love these type of videos very informative

[@MrEazyE357]

Btw, those aren't "lizards".

[@tylerjackson916]

that_G_EvanP okay but thats what the "lizard" baits are mimicking

[@silverscalederg8632]

Call them salamanders so idiots don't get anoles or skinks to use as live fish bait because that's fucked up

[@FloridaBoyGrizz]

the do bass actually eat crawfish video was the first video I saw by you

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sweet!

[@darrellhargrove1444]

You really do some good stuff Tyler. Really informative and great camera work!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I appreciate that!

[@bassallyear]

This is awesome, awesome work brother!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks bud!

[@billyw.9387]

I like the underwater shots

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you billy!

[@RushVoorhisOutdoors]

wow man ! that's crazy!

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Rush Voorhis Outdoors Yeah!

[@dinoharrison5138]

Hi Tyler, very informative video but from my perspective, I would like to see in these videos is when you are using live bait to check out your theory, after you ave seen their reaction to a lure right away and try different presentations. I am liking the videos though. God Bless.

[@noahjohnston8170]

Hopefully people see this, those are called Axolotls which are native to one single lake in Mexico. Theyre also an endangered species in the wild (the pet trade has helped to keep them alive). Theyre also not lizards but amphibian larve (think tadpoles) and really should not be used as actual bait.

[@TylersReelFishing]

I bought them for $2.50 a piece at a tackle shop here in Texas. They are literally bred for live bait usage

[@simplyserpents7254]

That is an axolotl. It is a salamander not a lizard. They are amphibians and not reptiles.

[@lukegarrett6638]

Here in Utah there are tons of lizards (scaly land dwelling) they soak up sun on the rocks and cliffs and they fall down into the water and every thing from smallys to stripers eat them up, I have seen that whole process with my own eyes

[@TylersReelFishing]

That's pretty cool man! Ecosystems are neat how they work

[@babadeedee]

Luke Garrett that's neat!

[@abbowhunter5596]

Great video very informative

[@swalls48]

this is some GREAT stuff my friend

[@alexisazuara9649]

All the info you told us is incorrect

[@theroadjack3437]

love it, keep up the great work man. God bless!

[@TylersReelFishing]

God Bless! Thanks!

[@joeytornado1313]

Really good stuff, my man!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks Joey!

[@joeytornado1313]

👍

[@CJ77771]

I like how the bass hit the weight first towards the end of the video. I always weight a few seconds before my hook set. Been fishing a very long time and only throat hooked a couple of fish.

[@LancePinnick]

i would of love for you to throw a soft plastic lizard after some of these fish hit the real lizard just to see what they would do. Especially the one that didn't bite while the hook was in the real lizard

[@TylersReelFishing]

Ah good idea! I sadly didn't bring any lizards when I filmed that portion, but I should have!

[@LancePinnick]

TylersReelFishing thats ok i understand how it is brother! This was still an awesome video. (Wish id thought of this for my channel) Good work!

[@clayclaygaygay571]

FiredUp TV tf are you to tell him what to do "make a mental note in the future" like he has to make these videos and your entitled to it.

[@LancePinnick]

TylersReelFishing Hope you didn't read my comment like that brother just thought it would be cool and might do it in the future... lol wow.....

[@bradleyhawes4950]

Clay clay Gay gay Sounded like a good idea. Im curious what would of happend. He just trying to help out Tyler I don't think he ment it the way you put it.

[@maldonadosexoticanimals1694]

axalotls are only found in mexico in now one river thst a lavar of a tiger salamander

[@floridafishhead1071]

I'm glad I found this channel I have been fishing this month May 4th-10th everyday with a ZOOM LIZARD and I have been rigging the lizard up weedless with no weight and running it across the top of the water and it has been working great

[@fishinaround17]

Great video I guess u learn something new everyday 👊🏼

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep!

[@zahranyeager7829]

that's was axolotl

[@traphuntfishlive5740]

do bass eat frogs

[@fordpowerstroke2849]

Yes

[@danedistasio46]

trap hunt fish live yes

[@TylersReelFishing]

I'll keep that one in mind!

[@LifeOutdoors]

oh yeah haha check one of my earliest videos for that answer

[@VABassMaster]

TylersReelFishing plz dont use a real frog

[@briangipson3636]

That was some good footage and I really learned something, Thank you.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Brian Gipson no problem!

[@isaiahpostell7731]

were you are fishing looks like center point dam in Texas / the Guadalupe river

[@own4801]

So sad, we had an axolotl as a school pet :(

[@theoddestcondor6193]

Epic Own Gaming Productions Did it taste good?

[@CandiedCarrion]

Epic Own Gaming Productions it’s an salamander larva but it does look like an axolotl

[@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm]

SO COOL!!! BUT WHERE DID YOU GET SALAMANDERS!!! might have to feed my Pet Bass one lol!

[@TylersReelFishing]

I buy em from a local tackle shop in Fayetteville, Tx

[@CatchEmAllFishingZakCatchEm]

sick man!

[@rcarrollmassage]

Catch_Em_All_Fishing Zak_CatchEm they call them water dogs here in Colorado. They work for Pike and Walleye, too!!

[@edwardthayer9386]

Catch_Em_All_Fishing salamanders are found in the woods under set rotted fallen trees and logs. anywhere where it's moist. this kids is using newts, they are found in creeks under rocks. or you can easily order them on line.

[@lewishiggins393]

Edward Thayer they are mud puppies aka Waterdogs. They are fully aquatic salamanders, so you won't find them under any logs. Newts are also fully aquatic but have internal gills. They still aren't newts.

[@keenanmoore264]

Fish even ate the sinker at the end there. Entertaining stuff. Thanks

[@TylersReelFishing]

Haha yeah

[@matthewgann9n118]

good job on the bumps looked really real

[@g-mane7497]

aweseome bro. :D

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks!

[@algorithm1193]

Thats a salamander but its not an Axolotl. Axolotls are almost extinct in the wild. That is a Tiger Salamander.

[@Marsh-kl9bv]

Fax

[@CosmoniYT]

One of them looked very similar to an axolotl, but whaddo I know?

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

Love this video, thank you brother!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

No problem!

[@plutoplatters]

those were once referred to as " Waterdogs " here ( Calif) haven't seen them in years.... heard they were outlawed. they worked extremely well on cats and bass

[@astrogal3427]

better than Discovery Channel! I'm excited for this series :)

[@FishingintheLoneStar]

snapchat fam but great vid keep it up

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sickkk

[@stevenmoore4992]

while fishing beds, noticing that bass tend to swipe at things like the lizard, by the tail, what I something we could do to increase the hookup? or is the best thing just to give it more time to take it? thanks man! much respect!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Often times you just have to present it enough times till that one they eat it by the head. Takes patience

[@stevenmoore4992]

TylersReelFishing I got ya! I really appreciate it man!