Easy Bass Fishing with Live Bait

Update 8/15/2017: I've received a lot of negativity for this video and I appreciate all the feedback. I had only just learned how to fish when I made this. This was just a lazy afternoon on the dock with the supplies I had just to have some fun. Don't take it too seriously! Thanks for watching!
In this video, I go over my easy way of bass fishing with live bait. I use primarily bluegill but on this day, the wild shiners decided to show up. Hope you learn something and fish on!
ig: @swampazz

[@stevehenrichs5091]

You gotta love the peace and quite.nothing ,but man and fish ,fish and man on a Summer day.They love to lay in those lilly patches were the shade is.

[@ferniea92]

Best bluegill bass fishing video I've seen in a while, thanks. Keep it up

[@zachferguson8968]

The sound of that braid on a spinner rod is something that will never get old to me good fish man!

[@bigkuntri8462]

Ikr

[@Justin-zq4tp]

I have watched this video so many times for no reason cause I just enjoy it

[@Jt90026]

I like this old school way to fish, awesome video!

[@rtfvox]

So many fishing professionals in the comment section. People always have negative comments and try to take the fun out of everything. Can't enjoy anything without someone criticizing. Enjoyed the video. Looked fun. I have a blast catching anything the bites the hook, haha.

[@SwampazzFishing]

Lol, yeah I agree, but it's all good. I don't think they realized that I'm not out there trying to guide or charter someone where I need a bucket of bait. I'm just chilling on my dock with one rod and catch one fish at a time and throw it out and wait. It's just good ol' fashioned fun and relaxing. Thanks for the input and tight lines!

[@mr.e695]

Dude ... If ya had fun and learned something, I think ya did just great. There will always be negativity, it's YOUR choice to let it bother ya or simply not to. I think ya did fine my friend. Keep having fun and NEVER stop learning!! Tight lines my friend!!

[@WesleyAPEX]

The shiner earned its freedom

[@mikegrieshaber169]

Can’t see anything negative about catching fish. Thanks for the video. I’ll b watching more.

[@CaptainHookd]

Wow... great video.. I was inspired to try this myself... Just tried it and made a video using live caught shiners.. caught a couple nice bass...thanks again

[@allkindsofoutdooractivities]

I always loved live bait fishing for any fish including bass

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

Fishing is for anyone its so fun catching anything n just having a good time out their.so people stop hating on the fishing game.

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

I miss those days having a backyard with a lake or a pond.Just having fun fishing n enjoying nature.

[@mattherrin]

Awesome video! I look forward to more, great stuff. It's sweet when you take the paddle board out, those are some of my favorite vids. :)

[@controljosh153]

dont let anyone crush your dreams you are a good fisherman

[@outofbody6797]

yo, nice informative video brother, givin me a reason to go live bait fishing after bass fishing with lures for years

[@paulnokio1199]

Looks like your having fun man, nice video.

[@buddysmith1015]

I use bread to get them feeding, then take a can of chilled biscuit dough and just mash a little around the hook. Usually shiners, a better bass bait in my opinion, hang out in closed corners of most lakes

[@WorldsWorstFishing]

Grew up bass fishing with live bait, havent done so in a while but man it used to be fun! Great video

[@killerpower123]

Hey jonathan nice catches ☺ Although if you want to catch more bluegill in less time try using a much smaller hook.How I like to do it is I just take a look at the fish's mouth and imagine what kind of hook would fit it just right. Anyways great video keep fishing!

[@glennkrzeminski7539]

Tough bluegill fishing if you have to chum to get them! But, with all of the dock access around that lake I bet they get a lot of pressure - I've experienced tough 'gill fishing in other public places, like camp grounds; they get educated. If they take shiners that large then bluefish/saltwater plugs might work.

[@nescafeshorts1900]

I remember the first time I watched bluegill close to shore; thought it was odd....then I looked out and seen 5 bass patrolling this area like killer whales. Hooked one of those bluegill and threw it out amongst the bass and wham it was like a feeding frenzy.

[@Ralphecy]

Thanks a million for sharing this video Now I wanna go fishing NICE BASS way to go Man

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Yeah, chumming up the area is vital for catching bluegill.

[@JonnyKendrick]

You don't have to listen to all the negative feedback on here. People are just jealous of your skills. Everyone on the internet is 7 feet tall and used to be a linebacker in college. *pffft*

[@MrGreencheetah]

Great video!!! Beautiful lake!!!

[@DarronSmithBahamianMillionaire]

Bro that was an awesome video on how to catch your bait and then catch a big one!

[@jor4288]

Love it bro. I fish the same here in South Alabama

[@jamisonholley1903]

jor4288 me too

[@theoneandonlycarson4487]

Great video keep up the amazing work

[@u5T30]

Nice video, great fish fishing tips and techniques.

[@QueerASF]

I enjoyed watching​ :) always wanted to try live bait.

[@BagwellFishing]

Bass fishing is my favorite

[@Fl-Pride]

I have the exact same Costas. Love mine!! Great video

[@SwampazzFishing]

Awesome Costas. Just ran over those ones with the car and ordered a new pair. Can't beat them?

[@Fl-Pride]

Swampazz Fishing oh Dude! That hurt to read.

[@greygraham5361]

Don’t listen to the haters, you where just beginning fishing

[@xxgoshko]

Don't listen to all these "fishing pros" saying you suck at fishing instead of giving you actual feedback. Keep doing your thing and having fun and learning man. Subbed

[@SwampazzFishing]

Hey man, much appreciated! Yeah, I noticed real quick when loading videos on KZbin, all the trolls come out and try to break you down. Can't take it personally and can't focus on it, because that's when you get stuck on it and don't advance or get better. Tight lines!

[@jarodcrazyindian]

I fish S. Tx. canals with big live bait for big bass. It's awesome. OP is right to wait before setting the hook. Especially if it's a damn gar, lol!

[@Tide12NC]

I've never had a problem catching bream with live English red worms on the bottom. BIG Big Bluegills. Our pond is harder to catch the bream when feeding bread to them.

[@paoutdoorsman3071]

This just goes to show ya... You don't always need perfect sized hooks. Whatever works, works.

[@westtexasdave2140]

I'm bringing my boys down to Deland in April. We will be trying this on the St Johns.

[@weng7719]

fantastic video man!!

[@joescarpadventures]

I have never fished for bass using shiners, but it looks effective and fun!

[@SwampazzFishing]

Since I made this video a couple of years ago, I have learned that the bluegill/brim are more effective than the shiners, in my experience.

[@joescarpadventures]

@@SwampazzFishing Thanks for the update!

[@bfries555]

I use them for pike

[@evbaz]

Nice you see everything thanks man

[@swflfishing2902]

Looked like a blast to me! Haters gonna hate

[@Stillstoned1]

keep on catching them buddy

[@mcgroovy3123]

This man needs more subs

[@fernpark8880]

I do the same thing with a sabiki. Catch a ton of shiners and bluegills.

[@austinsohlfs1806]

Use a octopus 3/0 (3 ought) instead the worm hooks break time to time exspecialky if you have a bass or cat or walleye over 6 lbs

[@ckryegrass11]

Good video man. Thumbs up.

[@koru1936]

How come you tightened up the drag so much before you set the hook on the bass you caught on the shiner

[@carterrawson9848]

Ok I was just wondering because I fish in minisota and we can't use pan fish as bait but sorry for the hassle and nice catch!

[@carterrawson9848]

Jonathan Forrest it is good to know a fellow fishing friend I live in La Jolla California and I go saltwater fishing and I recently caught a 30 lb yellow tail and you said you live in Florida? Love your videos great content keep it up!

[@lukegloves6226]

Carter Rawson sub to me please

[@jollycooperator2876]

That's crazy considering you guys have like a million freaking lakes lol..

[@Fl-Pride]

Carter Rawson awesome! I grew up in Escondido as a kid👍🏼

[@FullThrottleDirtBikes]

Yo, Jon the pro live bait fisherman out here. Lol, this vid came up on my suggested somehow, you almost got half a mil on this bro!!

[@SwampazzFishing]

LMAO! I can't believe this video is still getting all the hits. That's crazy, but I really think I need to re-do it. Maybe next time you come down, we can make one together?

[@FullThrottleDirtBikes]

@@SwampazzFishing Haha I'm down! I'll be back in December back at Disney. Going for my new pb there.

[@damianc1930]

Great video brother!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Jredding352]

Wow you live on a nice peace of property I like the little dock area

[@SwampazzFishing]

Thank! It's where I first learned how to fish in 2015. It always helps if you live on/close to water.

[@Jredding352]

Swampazz Fishing yes I live about 50 feet from a huge lake and nobody else fishes where I do and there is also a bridge

[@paoutdoorsman3071]

Hey. Caught my PB bass (3lbs. I Know it's small, but that's pretty big for PA) on a live weightless bluegill

[@captainggttv3243]

CEO fishing where in PA I live In Poconos 3 lb is big for here

[@braylonalexander3766]

I got a 5 in PA

[@camcookie2907]

Great video thanks for the help

[@robertwynn5844]

What kind of crybaby would be negative about this video?

[@russellcox5129]

Nobody’s saying don’t fish but the problem with live bait fishing for bass there’s a right way which isn’t gut hooking , a lot of bass die because of this , for this type of fishing a reel like a ambassador 6500 or better because it needs to be a quick fight to ensure that the fish is caught and released Quickly.

[@travyboyy2641]

Nice video man

[@bayoustateoutdoors2198]

At our pond, you gotta pull the brim outta the water or the bass will snatch it, and break your brim pole

[@SwampazzFishing]

That's awesome! I wish my bass were that involved. lol

[@jamesalex5474]

What the fun in fishing if you use line you could hang an anvil off and drag the fish out the water. They do this in France too it’s a lot different in the uk

[@klingerbros7990]

You need a casting net with all those bluegill

[@andrewvelis1376]

We're did you get that rode from that you using for blue gill

[@SwampazzFishing]

You can get them from Walmart. They're called "Brim rods".

[@alexgilson4609]

Sometimes that's the best way to get pressured bass (in my experience ) maybe not for everyone

[@TooManyChoices1]

Was the bass gut hooked?

[@SwampazzFishing]

nah, it was in the roof of the mouth

[@esling77]

do you use a slip bobber ?

[@rockyandsarahmckee6586]

Hey John about how long was your wait before you had that dude on? are there shiners like that all over or just in your area? I'm in central fl so just wondering. thanks!

[@rockyandsarahmckee6586]

Hey man thanks for the info!!! I can't wait to try it!!!

[@cameronpollard4914]

R n S McKee that was not a shiner it was a typ of carp

[@itskile047]

Cameron Pollard it was a freshwater bream

[@du42020]

good stuff brother.

[@queene901]

👍 great video!

[@joshuacarrico9180]

They always eat live bait. What choice do they have?

[@kennymurray9534]

Nice fish

[@BitetheBaitFishing305]

Very nice video, is this in Florida?

[@russ_the_racecar2915]

I'm in land o lakes near tampa and I used to catch the shiners in my private lake and catch 2 or 3 10+ pound bass

[@johnyundt3762]

@JustinBieber Tampa is in Florida don't you think ? huh.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Bluegill will work too but I wld of defiantly put that huge shiner on there. U wld of caught a monster bro

[@chubhub2757]

Great video.

[@-star_27-20]

Nice video, I subbed

[@matthall2982]

Anybody have any tips on using jigs for bass? Always fished with senkos or any other rubber worm, but I've seen some huge bass caught on jigs. Thanks!

[@AC-fv7kt]

Throw em out and reel them in. Change up retrieve until something works. Bass are almost as easy to catch as Pike. Not hard. Walleye or Musky now that is tough.

[@Roger85able]

Shinner always work

[@nansu3380]

gr8 underwater footage

[@K1nan]

Wow, that 4lb fish looked like a tuna. And you made a nice hookset too 😉

[@GoatyHerps]

Would a cast net not be better for getting bait?

[@SwampazzFishing]

It would if you want or need a lot of bait. I mainly only throw one line out at a time, maybe 2. My lake has enourmous amounts of hydrilla and underwater grass and muck. The times I have thrown a net, it's a pain in the butt trying to clean all that gunk off. Also, not everyone has or needs a cast net. I find it easier, and just a little more fun, to just try and catch them with a small hook. Just out there having fun with what you got!

[@GoatyHerps]

Swampazz Fishing - Cool. I was just curious. Makes sense for smaller scale fishing to line catch bait.

[@mattweller8627]

It’s legal to put bluegills on where you are?

[@SwampazzFishing]

Yessir, in the state of Florida, it is legal to use them as bait. I know it is illegal to use them in other states, but not in Florida.

[@patrickjohnson971]

I didn't think it was legal to use gamefish to catch gamefish and I live in Florida to. Tallahassee to exact. I've done it but not since I was a kid

[@carterhicks594]

Why do you use such big hooks for bluegill? I use size 9

[@righteousannt5569]

Nice vid man

[@dragonsnatch1146]

I can't even buy shinners that big were I live, would be nice.

[@bigkuntri8462]

I'm getting some shiners tomaro

[@just_js_lawnscape]

where im from you just need a worm and they swarm on that.... no need for cat/dog food or bread... just good ol fashion worm and in about 2 seconds u r hooked up

[@SwampazzFishing]

You are absolutely correct! They will destroy a small worm on a small hook. I just use pond food or cat food or bread just to keep feeding them and keep them around my dock. The schools get very large if they are conditioned to know there is food there. Makes it easier/faster to just nab one up if the numbers are greater.

[@paoutdoorsman3071]

My one friend caught a 7 on a live bull frog. Bass will eat whatever is natural to their ecosystem. I've seen people fish for bass with frogs, Shiners, turtles, hell even bats. If they're in the ecosystem, the bass most likely eats it

[@dysonweaver4495]

Oh bobber went under oh did it again just set the hook

[@undeserved1781]

u need a bigger rod and reel do u use ultra lite saltwater fishing

[@SwampazzFishing]

lol, I believe I have a grouper rod sitting around somewhere with 120lb braid. That should work better next time.

[@lostjacob1308]

sorry some one had my phone I really love you're videos I don't know who had it thoe

[@OutkastAdventures]

Awesome video bro!! Hoping our channel gets to your level someday!

[@aundreaxm]

Hi what Lake are you fishing at?

[@SwampazzFishing]

This is the lake that I live on called Lake Ada in Sanford, FL.

[@nansu3380]

anyone else watching october 2019

[@masonmaharowski6591]

Nan Su me

[@nansu3380]

@@masonmaharowski6591 =D

[@jamisonholley1903]

Use that shiner as cut bait for catfish

[@SwampazzFishing]

Good point! Fishing for catfish is something that I haven't done much of and didn't even think about. I'll definitely try that next time.

[@dirty_863]

Awesome!

[@FloridaBoyGrizz]

why did you throw that shiner back that's bass candy! haha nice video tho! I used to alot of live bait fishing with bluegill and shiners it always produced big bass!

[@lukegloves6226]

Grizzly Beard Outdoors sub to me please

[@joelgiard3432]

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[@williamdeane98]

MTourette syndrome Fishing

[@kathleen88863]

I caught a 7.6lb bass on one of those shiners

[@Integra69]

It was a big female and I’m guessing he figured that but I’m not sure

[@addisonvarner2442]

nice eatin' fish; you know how to catch'em

[@blowme6345]

This is the lake behind trinity prep high school in Winter Park right

[@SwampazzFishing]

Negative, it's over in the Sanford/Lake Mary area. Lake Ada.

[@AnglerNgapak]

Nice

[@bigrooster6893]

That’s the lake where they catch those big shellcrackers. .

[@f1david]

Nice video