How Fish React To Different Lures **Underwater Bite Footage**

Let's head under water and look at how fish react to a worm, a swimbait, and a jig. Tim presents all 3 baits to a variety of bass and watches their reactions. Its amazing how differently each fish reacts . Some lash out immediately, others ignore one bait entirely and then come to life for the next. Take a look and then share your take aways with us at the end.
The biggest "tell" about how a bass will react to a bait is its dorsal fin. If that fin starts standing up or moving rapidly you know you've got a fish that's fired up for a bait. If you make a change and the dorsal settles, its time for another switch. Its always best to have a variety of baits tied on and ready so you can adapt quickly to each fish's temperament.
Some of our key baits for sight fishing (and fishing in general) are a dropshot worm, jig, small swimbait, and large swimbait. Below is a breakdown of the specific baits Tim is using in the video. Comment below and let us know what you learned from watching how these bass react.
Dropshot...
Bait- Roboworm 6" Fat Worm: bit.ly/2awYSxM
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 2: bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Tungsten Dropshot 3/16 oz: bit.ly/2kppo3p
Jig...
Jig- Z Man Micro Finesse Jig: bit.ly/2UcGaBP
Trailer- TRD CrawZ: bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Large Swimbait...
Mattlures Hammer Tail Bluegill: bit.ly/2FsZhA3
Small Swimbait...
Megabass Dark Sleeper 1/4 oz: bit.ly/2TyR1GT
Camera Used To Capture Footage...
GoPro Hero 7 Black: bit.ly/2RsLpjB
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That footage was so clear I heard that bass coughing.😂

[@julian-dm5to]

Dead! HAHAHAHHA

[@Dragon-xp8dl]

It got coronavirus

[@westinb2175]

I know

[@Darthwarrior]

@@Dragon-xp8dl could have predicted someone would say this

[@Darthwarrior]

@@Dragon-xp8dl could have predicted someone would say this

[@arizonamiata]

*“See how his attitude changes?”* The fish: 👁👄👁

[@zarl8226]

(⚫👄⚫)

[@natea6249]

In aviation, an aircrafts "attitude" relates to the nose of the aircraft and its direction on a vertical level. Imagine a plane flying; its attitude is the nose going down or up. So it's not the same as altitude, but attitude can and will effect altitude . With a fish, if it sees food above or below it, it will probably nose up or nose down and point towards the food. You could say the attitude of the fish changed because it pointed up/down. It sounds funny, but it is a technical term. Thanks for letting me nerd out for a second! Lol

[@thehighgroundpiano]

@@natea6249 thanks for enlightening us👍😁

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N8 A dang it, I didn’t get to say this lol. Nice explanation though haha.

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[@brxnty7312]

I feel like these fish are paid actors

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Brxnty they could be fake but probably not

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The heck

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LMAO....I'm 9 months late, but that's a good reply!!!

[@kizylle5204]

seeing this footage makes me realize that fishing is really much more like playing with a laser dot with a cat but once the cat tries to touch the laser it gets stabbed

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julien yes

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Lol

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And not the KZbin thots

[@LiamDCoughlan]

2 years later and I feel exactly the same way 👍🏼

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Recommended 😭

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I have so much respect for people making these videos there not easy to make at all y’all really go out your way to make these happen

[@Dtitilator]

Fish were like... "Oh god, it's that guy again who likes to watch."

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[@MRCALIEMS]

I can’t catch shit at our local lake and my son hates me 😂

[@MrTheTomahawk]

lakes are hard without a boat

[@saegerjaster3271]

@@MrTheTomahawk or a jetty

[@jasonc3522]

My son who turns 3 in August told my wife he wanted to go fishing with me on his birthday, my wife told him he needs to find a better guide. The lake closest to my house is known locally as the dead sea. I feel your pain.

[@MRCALIEMS]

Jason C LoL don’t give up ! It’s up to us to prove mom wrong and show these kids what hard work is! I been out everyday with my boy still nothing

[@jasonc3522]

@@MRCALIEMS I will be taking him kayak fishing with me soon, he keeps me busy casting from show because he loves reeling in whatever bait I tie on. My daughter is the same way, even using love bait. Tight lines and stay safe.

[@marshallodham7181]

Y'all's underwater videos have changed my life! Getting into the teeny minds of baits and fish are about as important as it gets. Thanks!

[@z33tec]

You guys are like the rocket scientists of bass fishing. If you could get a PhD in bass fishing, you guys would be teaching the course. Love the videos.

[@ademite]

The rocket scientists of bass fishing is all the older guys that are old enough to be this guys grand dad. Those beasts catch lunkers and win tourneys all day. I'm still not sure how those glitter boats are able to glide through the water with those massive balls them ol guys have.

[@dylanellis6264]

You said, “when I swim down...” I knew you had to get the camera down there somehow, I but didn’t think you straight swam down! Dedication to get this amazing the content! That’s why this channel is so great and helpful. 👊🎣

[@manuelvillarroel1322]

5:17 perfect timing, i thought the fish coughed

[@soupchicken095]

Oh I can see it now😂

[@mr.potter7844]

It would be nice to see the jig and the rod technique. New to fishing and it would be nice to associate the action of the jig with actual footage of how to move your rod/reel.

[@Jingling-MelO]

💯

[@outofAlog]

Thats what their other 100+ videos cover.

[@bmartin4320]

You learn it fishing but it depends on the fish too. For walleyes, I like to bounce the bottom like three times then give it a lil rest and repeat

[@MRCALIEMS]

Have u caught anything ? Newb here also

[@lucasreeserlarkin8996]

Mr. Potter - new fishermen- Fill the bathtub up and put new lures or jigs in water and see how they need to be used before using in battle. Had to do same when becoming a Bass fisher. It Will give you a feel on how to use the rod n reel and save you money. Taking a moment before casting to do so where you're fishing works too. That's Exactly what these guys have done but with cameras..all baits are different. All Baits Matter! Best of luck, God Bless ya for getting out there and trying. 👍🏼💪🏻🍻

[@kenmccarthyfishing]

🏆🏆There will never be another Channel like this that will teach this much detail and growing like crazy, thank you Tim and Matt 🍻🍺👊👍

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Cannot stress enough how important it is to catch and release during spawn plz plz plz throw back

[@mikeferster7966]

it is fucking illegal to knowingly targeting a bass while spawning... you all struggle to read you fishing magazine with your license. its illegal in pa to do so, guarantee its illegal to do it in all other states

[@huhchris4558]

Mike Ferster not in California :(

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Willie Mims now in spring

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@Willie Mims September to December

[@thebigcheese606]

I'll eat em all. Try and stop me

[@benbaxter1949]

U guys do so much for the fishing community, great guys, thanks for spreading your knowledge.

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Awesome as always. Thank you guys, your wife’s and kids for all your time in making these videos for us! I know it take a lot time and energy and I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us!

[@michaeldivito4828]

I always look forward to these type of videos from you guys. You have it down to such a science now, and it's amazing to see them so clear and up close and how they react to certain lures. I trip out on how you guys just remain the same over the years as far as everything you stand for, the positivity, and your ability to stay humble. It's so refreshing every time you guys drop a video. The knowledge and Good vibes you guys spread is always greatly appreciated! Thank You For Everything! AND KEEP IT COMIN!!!

[@luke3275]

Watching underwater videos like this has immensely developed my understanding of these fish, thank you!!

[@terrencepaul2156]

Man.... so good. Seeing how they react to baits is priceless. I definitely need to switch up baits/technique when sight fishing

[@utdesertghost199]

Very cool footage. Really interesting to see the personality of each fish when presented with a different bait.

[@jeffrogers973]

I absolutely LOVE these videos!! I learn more in 5 minutes of these types of videos than a 1 hour speech at a seminar! Thank you for putting this out! Awesome!!

[@bradyobrien9]

Thank you so much for these underwater videos. As am inexperienced angler I often have up and down days, but after watching what you're actually trying to do with Ned Rigs and Drop shots I went from zero or 1 fish a day to multiple to 4 or 5 in an hour at the same place, same bait, same time. Really appreciate showing us the technique. Great videos,

[@brandonknuckles48]

Videos like this is why I love mondays wednesdays and fridays the tip to watch dorsal fins to me it's the little stuff like that means the most AWESOME VIDEO👏👏👏👏👏👏☝️👍👊

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Awesome video! Loved the clarity of the footage and the detailed info. Learning a lot from you guys. Keep up the great work!

[@nickdtv9401]

Watched the first 2 minutes. You already taught me more than any other fishing channel. Definitely subscribed

[@michaellane3614]

Mountain mama take me home

[@richshackelford5793]

Love the underwater videos. Thanks Tim and Matt.

[@danplatt7385]

Another awesome under water video. Love these vids.. keep em coming. Thanks guys!!

[@MistaGrim]

ALWAYS putting out the best content and knowledge of any channel anywhere!

[@mxbass1036]

Coming back eight months later and learning more. The best fishing channel on KZbin.

[@quickemailneeded3049]

ive been fishing for almost a decade now. and this footage taught me more in 13 mins than i did in 10 years. specially the "big takles being nibbled and not really hitting the hook." thank you so much. if that same video could be done in the sea that would be freaking amazing.

[@chadthomas1564]

Very high quality video thank you Tim. You guys are the best channel out there

[@erikgillespie6569]

Awesome! I've always wanted to see how different lures would look like underwater that would appeal the fish!

[@hillfamilyfishin8474]

Amazing footage guys! Thanks for putting in the time, we appreciate YOU!

[@MrMcHoodoo]

This video is AWESOME! Great instruction Tim. Thank you Tactical Bassin!

[@zarak5826]

"We've done some real IN DEPTH sight fishing videos." Hehehe

[@markohelenin8731]

Interesting and a great vid of fish behaviour! Been fishing for almost 30 years and I truly enoyed this!

[@mascatrails661]

Man, this was so eye opening for me. Incredible how much these fish hold their ground

[@bigredbass7898]

Guys this underwater stuff is unbelievable. It helps me a lot and this is exactly the kind of stuff i need to learn about how fish act and how different presentations look to the fish. Please do more!

[@trogo3402]

Please remember that the fish will be seeing this through a fish eye lens

[@ltshipo7349]

Great video , still learning about what to use when fishing bass and this helped so much thank you .

[@peterleiza4351]

I have saw fish do exactly what these bass have done and they just look at your lures and swim the other way. Too damn funny but true!!😄

[@jeremymathias2280]

This was possibly the most fascinating fishing video I have ever seen...I am hoping you continued this series, I am on my way now to go look!

[@hoodyboy18]

Dang man Tim and Matt are the dream team. I’ve been watching u two for years now. Your guys channel is like going to grandmas for thanksgiving, every time I visit there is satisfaction and consistency reliability and a story to tell. There’s NO channel doing what You Guys are doing, there’s no one else that takes this much time to explain technique to viewers and subscribers, smash that like button boys and girls!

[@chrislafleur2163]

Strong, strong, strong video's. Ya'll help all catch more fish. Great Job.

[@mindobersaglia3374]

Yes ! Everyone can learn from this video !

[@wonderaway9949]

This fish was bribe for free baits for life and was clearly staged for. Always the same spot ready for action on different scenes. Thumbs up! This fish has a gd act for the cinemas

[@willm9868]

That underwater footy is PREMIUM! Nice work as always.

[@learnandteach.108]

Really impressive hard work. Keep it up man. Hope to out come more.

[@peterkopczyk3744]

I Just Want To Say Thank U For All Your Tips.

[@jeffkimlayman7636]

Thanks Matt and Tim! Love the underwater stuff.

[@Josey4u]

Geez you guys are awesome. Tim- you being a wildlife guy really doesn't get the attention it deserves. You are EXTREMELY educated on the biology and habits. And as this video shows, that information helped you catch that fish.

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

MY NUMBER ONE FAVORITE KZbin CHANNEL. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING MATT AND TIM.

[@shrouded1653]

I am your 69th like. Nice

[@kaydennotearly8924]

@@shrouded1653 still at 69

[@Grond605]

Nicely done- love the underwater footage.its so cool to see the fish’s reactions. I’d really like to see pikes reactions,

[@mikeg5523]

Tim, one of my favorite bed fishing videos you guys have done. :-) Love watching the reactions of different fish on a bed. Like you said, it is amazing how some fish, when you get close , Are not afraid of the boat at all. Those are truly the catchable wants for the most part!

[@scottbostic6247]

This is awesome. Thank you for all your work setting this up.

[@troycote2724]

Real nice tutorial. Facing this now.

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

Can you guys put all the underwater videos in a playlist? These are excellent!

[@ShiftyOutdoorsUtah]

OK.... This is one of the best training videos I have seen. Great job guys, and THANKS.

[@jeffrogers973]

I find myself watching these over and over! Awesome stuff!!

[@russellmaxson9787]

Awesome video guys, I love this channel very informative, especially the under water videos they are very interesting...👍👊.great job

[@levihobbs3606]

Notice how the jig dominated overall💥👍

[@RonHaslam2001]

As a beginner, I have learned so much from this video. Thank you so much

[@goshbob]

Great Video Tim and Matt! Keep up the great work....I'll keep learning!

[@ronhickey8137]

Really liked the video, it's fun to see how the fish react. Would love to see more underwater videos.

[@magspotfishing7258]

I love the underwater footage!

[@charityproctor627]

This was very helpful! Glad I found actual footage!

[@rational_chris90]

I too, VERY MUCH, love this underwater footage!!!!

[@cjr946]

Can you do a recent video of what 5 rods every fisherman should have. Power, length, what they are used for, etc? and recommendations on each for the budget minded.

[@flavioviana]

Nothing better than to star off the week with some underwater footage. So interesting that the jig seems to be an all around agitator. That little dark sleeper is something else too. It’s amazing how well it works with all types and sizes of fish and they’re the perfect snack size. Have a great week guys.🤙

[@charlessewell5293]

Bass fishing with a lizard

[@catfish6138]

Another awesome video to learn from. You guys are killin' it. Thanks so much!

[@jamesprice113]

thanks man !! seeing what actually goes on under the water really helps. Appreciate the video 👍

[@raultapia6933]

Do you have a video of spinner bait and crank bait

[@outsidewithmike]

Love the underwater footage and it looks better every time. Great stuff!

[@Jpeace530]

Thanks so much for all the great stuff guys!

[@cbaxs]

By far the best channel on youtube! I think pros could even learn something from you guys!!!

[@bradenwebb3675]

I love these videos they are some of the most entertaining videos on this channel!!!!😁

[@martinw28703]

Love it!! How do they react to lizard baits on their beds?? I heard they were good, haven’t tried yet

[@clfishing2788]

Amazing Tim! Thank you 🙏, Great info every video!

[@deweylee2449]

Absolutely love this. Keep it coming.

[@nathanzhang3206]

I could see the footage so clearly I heard the bass coughing.

[@Eli-wd7lj]

Bro this video is a year old and you really just copied a comment you are pathetic 😂

[@DudefishhTV]

Bro running a channel is enough work WITHOUT working with live animals! You guys are legends ✊🏻. Love these videos, super super helpful!

[@kimsatterfield2749]

Tim thank you i can watch this all day this will make ever one a batter fishman

[@terrytheone4482]

Very cool video mr Tim. Crazy how they have different personalities.

[@bassnazi4713]

It's actually amazing when you think about it. We know all the pluses based of weather, time of day/year, yet a bait that catches them one day can be totally shut off the very next day, or even the same day within just a few hours.

[@honkeykong85]

Bass Nazi crazy,right? For a fish that has a pea sized brain,they sure give us anglers the runaround some days.

[@bassnazi4713]

@@honkeykong85 exactly, humans are living proof just because you have a larger brain to mass ratio doesn't always mean you use all that extra space efficiently lol. Maybe the fish have unlocked it all from Scarlett Johansson after she disintegrated in that movie lol.

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Bass Nazi 😂😂😂😂😂

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[@rokingfishing]

Amazing footage Love the sub surface video gives you a great idea on how these fish react to different baits very ,very informative make more like these guys if you get a chance.

[@renealvarez6822]

Excellent video Tim! Love the underwater footage and all the tips. Hope to pick ur brain again in person soon.

[@boomin_beats4109]

Thank you for every thing guys I think that y'all are one of the most knowledgeable channels out there I really got some handy tips from y'all I appreciate your time help and experience with bass fishing with swimbaits and spinnerbaits and topwater and worm fishing and most of all fishing which I love thanks

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I clearly thought that this video is new then I saw the comments I'm like "this is 1 year ago" Btw this is on my recommendation

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Thanks for this video. I'm trying to learn more about fishing so I can bet my boyfriend in the sport! 😂

[@Thebigbottom]

Another awesome video. Great footage guys!

[@derickwilliams2195]

This is simply amazing and thank you sooo much for posting. I am new at this but I learned sooo much already. Take care and stay safe. Blessings. Cape Town - South Africa. 💖

[@blackstonii2032]

Always love the underwater footage!! So much to be learned, thanks as always guys!!

[@toasted9453]

Good morning Matt and Tim! Wish you were an announcer in the MLF

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Wishe*

[@scottspilman7580]

Thanks for today’s lesson, I look forward to my next visit to the tactical classroom.

[@Playertherese]

I really liked this video cause it was a learning experience for me so yeah I’m interested in watching more of this kind of videos. Great job

[@CrankyBuddha]

I rewound and watched that first fish get smacked in the head like 6 times. Hilarious, he was so pissed

[@wallpaperkilla]

The title should be “How bedding fish react to different lure”. Pretty good insight for fishing 2 weeks of the year. Any strikes during spawning are purely defensive as they don’t eat during this time, as you clearly demonstrated in the video. Make a video on pre-spawn or fall feed smallmouth! That I would love to see!

[@jaredkemperfishing]

Great video, super cool. Great job Tim!!

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Awesome as always. Thanks for everything you you do