INSANE Underwater Footage Of Bass Eating Worms and Finesse Baits!

Come underwater and watch these bass destroy our baits! They’re inhaling dropshot worms, smashing ned rigs, and choking down tubes. If you’ve ever wanted to see exactly what happens to your finesse baits when you feel that “tick” in the line, this is for you! Its amazing to watch how the different bass approach and ambush each bait differently.
We focused on 3 styles of baits in today’s videos. While there are all sorts of awesome finesse baits the dropshot, ned rig, and tube are staples across the country. We included 3 different dropshot baits, 3 Ned Rig baits, and 1 tube. All of the baits used in the video are proven fish catchers that we have personal confidence in to consistently produce bites.
Below is a breakdown of the specific baits in the video (in order of appearance). We included all of our favorite colors for each bait as well as the terminal tackle we used to rig them so you can perfectly replicate the action shown.
The Baits…
-Xzone Finesse Slammer: bit.ly/2TJt7L8
(Bluegill, Big Limit, Purple Shiner)
-Roboworm Ned Worm: bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
(Prism Shad, Desert Craw, TW Black Blue/Green Pumpkin)
-Z Man TRD BugZ: bit.ly/2oiavEE
(Mud Bug, Green Pumpkin)
-Z Man TRD TicklerZ: bit.ly/2mGyDAC
(Canada Craw, Green Pumpkin, Smelt)
-Big Bite Baits Smallie Smasher: bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
(Green Pump org blk purp prl bl, Smoke Purple Flake, Green Pumpkin Purple)
-Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm 4.95: bit.ly/2CMB33J
(Lickety Split, Spring Break, Spanish Fly)
-Big Bite Bait Tour Tube 3.5: bit.ly/32e23VR
(Tilapia, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper, Green Pumpkin Blue)
Dropshot Components…
Hook- Owner Mosquito Light Size 2: bit.ly/2zQVKx3
Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz Teardrop: bit.ly/2V2B63h
Line- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2p7fxju
Ned Rig Components…
Head- Swagger Tungsten Flanders 1/8 oz: bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Tube Components…
Head- Bite Me Flat Eye Tube Head 3/16 oz: bit.ly/2diyVXK
Tim’s Favorite Finesse Combo…
Rod- G Loomis NRX 852S JWR: bit.ly/2dX9zjv
Reel- Shimano Exsence 3000: bit.ly/2iMtscV
Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: bit.ly/2tn8EzQ
Leader- Sunline Sniper 6 lb Fluorocarbon: bit.ly/2p7fxju
Awesome Budget Combo...
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7'6" Light: bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano NASCI 2500: bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- 15 lb Power Pro Braid: bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 8 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel...
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear...
Sun Mask: bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: bit.ly/2foDx10
Reaper Hoodie (Hoodie with Warm Face Cover built in): bit.ly/2TwBWs7
Horizon Sweater (Water resistant, great for layering): bit.ly/2gTC1oB
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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[@glee0425]

Screaming at my screen. “Set the damn hook”. Lol great video.

[@saltydread9840]

ger lee 😂

[@timignacio1450]

No shit I'm like wtf they're letting the fish swallow the fuckin thing?

[@legionssb777]

@@timignacio1450 lol fax, they’re really doing it for the footage tho so they don’t want to scare the fish.

[@lescap1209]

Many fish were gut hooked in the making of this video.

[@southerndiscovery1599]

I'm setting here eating breakfast, screaming at the screen to set the hook!!!! I have set the hook on my breakfast burrito 4 times, nearly choked! Fantastic Video!!!

[@shanesmith5988]

LMAO Southern Discovery!!! I found myself doing the same thing setting here yelling.."SWING!!"

[@lisheltonanderson8645]

Hahahahahaha

[@user-gp9yd7yp5n]

Southern Discovery Maybe you knew this but they’re not setting the hook on purpose. Their purpose is to show you guys how the fish react, not to catch. I think they explained this in a previous video.

[@johncoleman7308]

Same. As much as I love these videos, I want to see the fight!

[@1999tenorio]

@@user-gp9yd7yp5n if they dont set it wont they swallow it?

[@onemorecast1352]

People out here buying lysol wipes and toilet paper like crazy and I'm over here ordering ned rigs, worms, drop shot gear from tackle warehouse. Plus throwing in a tactical bassin shirt!

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

Toilet paper shortage, but, there’s still eBay and “Fishing Tackle”

[@shanesmith5988]

Lol..thats right One More Cast! Im thinking that "on the water" is the "safest" place to be right now..lol!!! Am i right!?

[@onemorecast1352]

@@shanesmith5988 yes sir, social distance ourselves? Ok I'll just go fishing lol

[@shanesmith5988]

@@onemorecast1352 Thats right my friend!! Every chance i get!! Wife cant hardly argue with this excuse to go fishin..lol!! Be safe brother & if u get to go before i do..SWING ON A FEW FOR ME!!! GOD BLESS my friend!!

[@onemorecast1352]

@@shanesmith5988 Got you. Do the same. Stay safe and in good health✌

[@donnyd7516]

Absolutely amazing footage! This is so therapeutic. Tactical Bassin is the greatest. Thank you guys!

[@spencerhansen8956]

Opposite of therapeutic to me! I have "set the hook!" blue balls hahaha

[@donnyd7516]

@@spencerhansen8956 Amen brother. So do I.

[@shadowswordfish3745]

Couldn’t have said it better nothing beats bass or fish just being fish in general. Underwater strikes are awesome!!!

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

Thank you for putting in the effort to take these amazing under water shots. Loved and liked the video.

[@dant8213]

I dont know how you guys can get amazing footage like this! If I caught even 1 of these shots on camera I would be ecstatic, let alone a whole video worth of them! Great video

[@GeorgiaBassmaster]

I don’t know what’s appetizing about a ned rig but bass can’t resist them!

[@suprapike]

Simplicity mimmicks many creatures

[@benshingledecker5742]

It just looks like a big tied but they love it

[@ahidyousaf6135]

May be protecting her babies. Thats why the fish not swimming away from the place

[@sifuculreif6448]

It's either appetizing, or irritating, depending on whether or not they're guarding territory. They don't really eat much while spawning & nesting, but the rest of the time they're hungry from the fast, or bulking up For it. Ned Rig is simple enough to vaguely resemble "a piece" of many things. In my lake, I suspect it mimics slugs and leeches perfectly.

[@cecapfishing9882]

WOW! just... WOW! I've watched countless hours of fishing videos and this is definitely a top 5 on KZbin! Rank #1 if we are only counting underwater footage of Bass! Congratulations! You are awesome! Greetings from Brazil!

[@shanesmith5988]

AWESOME JOB GUYS!!!! Im really surprised at how long they will hold onto the bait! Its longer than we actually think. Keep up the fantastic work , & thank you for what you do for us!! Tight lines , bent rods & GOD BLESS!!!!!

[@KevinSmith-dx2nf]

Outstanding footage!!! Thank you for all of your fantastic work!!!

[@everthparedes5210]

I love this! The video footage is beautiful, I could watch it all day. I work two jobs and this is kind of relaxing, specially with everything that is going on.... Thank you!

[@platinumfishing5962]

Very helpful Video! Gives a great perspective on how the bass reacts and how they can have it in their mouth without you even knowing sometimes.

[@coryambush]

It's crazy, I like the video immediately. It's like an reaction strike "like". Lol

[@maxhudock1842]

Good way to start off the morning ... early to work ... sitting in the parking lot ... watching bass eat some drop shots 😂 you guys are killing it

[@kpgeist4]

Probably the coolest bass footage out there, keep it coming!

[@joeyjackson3896]

You guys put out the best content I’ve found for fishing information.

[@nrt440]

Thanks for a great video Matt, yet again it’s 5 ⭐️.👍

[@hondaklatt]

Tim and Matt, I really enjoy these videos. I have been learning alot from these underwater videos. A person can learn some from in boat technics but to be able to see how the bait is moved and how the fish react is a whole new ball game. Thanks for these awesome videos, you should put in clips of you putting the cameras down between fish!

[@MarkPolsky]

That was amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@oldschoolfishing4194]

Awesome!! Thanks for all you guys do!!

[@tonydulac4344]

Great footage guys. We appreciate ya!

[@myfishingstats1529]

Great footage! Would love to see the same thing using braid to see how they react.

[@otroflores91]

@Michael A-1 depends if they are bedding or not. Maybe if the bass are in really pressured lake, they can tell braid if normal feeding.

[@brianlee9074]

Very cool video. To see bass approach and swallow those different kinds of plastic on dropshots, ned rigs, and tubes was killer!

[@ecooper78]

Excellent job gentlemen, I could watch this stuff for days......

[@tylermims]

Fantastic video! Love all the smallmouth!!!

[@mitchelhortie8746]

Love the underwater footage it's amazing!!! I would love to see a video of taticalbassin going in depth with the Megabass Magdraft and the Megabass Magslowl!!!

[@pratheepanyogendran7220]

Very informative and great footage . Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@catfish6138]

Outstanding footage with a great cast of characters!

[@KurtMazurek]

Amazing footage! Thanks for the effort it must take to get those shots!

[@rodneygreen9968]

Excellent Photographic Footage. Thanks Guys.

[@cookandfishing]

Really Cool VIdeo! So much fun watching these fish taking your bait! I hope you enjoy making these videos! If so then make more of these! ✌🎣

[@joshcalvin2225]

Great video as always! Best fishing content on youtube

[@urbanbassslayers]

UNREAL. haha. Just the best darn footage around! The water clarity is just crazy. Great job as always guys!

[@BassandFurious]

awesome!! man these are super helpful i learned a ton just by watching this and not even having a rod in my hand!

[@Kaiu]

These videos are absolutely fantastic Tim! Best feeling to see those bass smash those baits!

[@griddlingrandpa7601]

We really appreciate the videos. You are inspiring the next generation of fishermen. Thank you for all the gear recommendations and fishing techniques. Keep up the great work!

[@VanGuard1020]

Wow!! Great footage. 😎👍🏽 and quite therapeutic.

[@DeeSonger]

That was AWESOME!!! You guys are great!

[@romankuril]

TOP footage!! Love it!!

[@RevelsGang]

Absolutely great footage!

[@richshackelford5793]

I am with you Tim I could watch underwater videos all day

[@erichensley3743]

Best underwater video yet. Awesome as always.

[@jaredlachance348]

Best channel on KZbin without a doubt,awesome stuff guys! Good luck to everyone this year 😊

[@AndrewUpshawFishing]

Oh that’s cool! Great video, guys!

[@odestog8903]

Just love the underwater vids! 👍🏻

[@danielryckman9857]

Man that's awesome ! Great footage , I can't wait to get out there now 👌

[@JonahTronprime]

These vids are amazing! Love em

[@TheTeeeej]

You know it’s about to be a fire vid when Tim turns it up to 11 on the “What’s up guys!”

[@tomguertin7713]

Awesome video guys !

[@willperryman4559]

Those Bass should Win an Oscar for their performance, you guys sure know how to train them on camera 😂😂😂😂 Bravo 👏👏👏🎣🎣

[@johnnyrabbitslaughing5761]

Videos like this and the bamabass pond live feed are probably the greatest uses of the internet!

[@codylynn6212]

Amazing footage ty

[@raymondbradford4086]

You guys are the best...thanks

[@aldeureaux5184]

I agree Tim. Thanks!!

[@07slowbalt]

I'd love to see a video on how you guys scope the fish out and set up your underwater gear to capture these amazing videos. Once again another quality video, you guys are gonna make it places.

[@punkerboy909]

Good looking fish! and even better footage! Crazy!

[@b2madventures470]

Man I love these vids u guys the best 🤙🏾🔥

[@zmartinez12167]

great video, very satisfying to watch !!

[@royacey1426]

Just want to let you guys no that what y’all do on y’alls channel is very unique and entertaining and different in my eyes then any other KZbin fishing channel, awesome footage. The hard work you guys put in to give ur viewer something creative to watch and listen to is magnificent. @Tacticalbassin

[@sacotrev3560]

Great footage!

[@BRandomFishing]

So AMAZING! Thanks for Sharing. I can't believe how they would suck that tube up off the bottom even though it was just sitting there. Those tentacles though ..... They really ate the drop shots too.

[@phattran2396]

Awesome video thank you

[@happyhankjr]

EXCELLENT VIDEO...THANK YOU.

[@keithschultz83]

Awesome Thank you so much!

[@josiahlucero7672]

This is some amazing footage !!!😁

[@yunggunz3000]

nice footage. I am sure that was not easy to get. Love the different style baits.

[@holdenhenrysilver5147]

Every one of your videos is a must-watch! Don't even know if its possible, but I would LOVE to somehow see you guys to a side-by-side of the underwater footage next to the action you are imparting at the boat. Most of my fishing is from the bank these days, and even with good glasses, you can only get an idea of how a bait looks. Probably too much to ask, but if anyone can work the magic, it is TB! Love this stuff! Thank you.

[@thewatcher4552]

😅👍🏾😱🤯Amazing job guys! Still waiting for you guys to come to Raleigh-Durham North Carolina!!

[@cantgetenoughoutdoors3258]

This is an awesome video! Take this channel and the “Nature of fishing” channel and you’re in bass heaven!

[@tracynewman5246]

Killer stuff very cool thsnks👍

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Awesome video buddy

[@nansu3380]

Thanks for the tips, caught a bunch of bass down here in Florida using a lot of what you said

[@mattietiger2959]

Amazing job!

[@steveschisler7553]

Wow! This really helps me understand why you don’t rear back and set the hook, but rather wait until they swim and tighten down on them. They most often don’t have the hook on that first “tick”! Visualizing each strike is really going to help my hookup ratio! Thanks guys!

[@30minfisherman40]

Wow love this stuff guys this is awesome to see unreal just amazing

[@outsidewithmike]

Amazing! Bravo!!!

[@jimmied2838]

Love the drop shot clip where the bass was trying to spit the bait but the hook was so sharp that even without you setting the hook you can see it was already hooked good stuff

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

That is awesome great channel always enjoy your videos

[@benjiphillips2016]

great job as usual

[@davidsedlacek3855]

The double twitch on tubes ..money. so realistic to a crawfish taking off. Great video guys, thanks.

[@Mr40tt]

Great Video, Thank YOU! Captain Carpman

[@OldLadyAngler]

best underwater footage ever

[@paulcass3180]

Good stuff!

[@jonstevens802]

Great video.

[@DCmite1]

smallie smasher has amazing action....tacklewarehouse here i come 💪😷

[@Horadepescahp]

Wow !! These are master fishing classes, you just need to watch this video, to be a master fisherman, thanks for sharing.

[@rachellegriffin5886]

This is awesome!!!!!!!! Have y’all ever done a underwater neko rig?

[@andrew19682008]

Brilliant! Will definitely be drop shotting this year!

[@robbiesreapers2292]

You dudes are awesome 😎

[@oxcarthabu]

Great footage! Have you guys ever seen Glen Lau's underwater bass film, "Bigmouth?" A collaboration between him and Sports Afield's longtime angling editor, Homer Circle from the 70's! A classic bass film!

[@goldtrontechnology5975]

Very good!

[@carlosperez473cp]

Great video. What should I throw at spotted bass that are heavily feeding on crawfish and shad?

[@EyeLoveFishing]

Wow this is amazing!!! What and how did you guys setup the camera to capture this without spooking the fish prior to the lures going in??? Whats the camera setup too!??!?!!

[@jbjgibbons]

I love how the largemouths go all Bubba Gump on the bait. 😂

[@randycope5826]

The swim away shots are sweet

[@joshchoi738]

Gotta love those smallies 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Skurtz007]

Only 8000 to go till you’re hitting 300,000!! Your hard work is being noticed. Keep it up.

[@wesleyhughes363]

Well done. As already commented - would love to see how fish interact with straight braid or high vis line just to see if it makes a difference.

[@r.barefoot8386]

Wesley Hughes I agree. I’ve heard so many theories on that subject. I’ve seen a few instances on highly pressured, crystal clear waters where it didn’t make a difference, but I’m not about to throw out all my fluoro or mono either.

[@carloscrisanto6627]

Man this gets me excited