Prettiest Underwater Video of Smallmouth Bass! Engbretson Underwater Photography

Smallmouth Bass are amazing fish and I wanted to show them in all their magnificence, in a very high quality underwater HD video. I’ve looked at many videos of Smallmouth Bass and none of them truly convey the grace and beauty of this fish and the stunning splendor of their underwater habitat. This is my video tribute to Smallmouth Bass. I hope you enjoy it.
I'm often asked why I'm interested in freshwater fish like bass and walleye. Well, the freshwater world has never had an ambassador in the same way the oceans had Jacques Cousteau. Perhaps, all of us who spend time in lakes can collectively be some sort of equivalent to that.
I think there’s always room for more good photographers, and I think interest in freshwater fish will continue. I’d encourage beginners to learn about their subjects. Become an expert on the life and behavior of these fish. Become a steward of their habitat. Whether it's a musky, a largemouth bass or a bluegill, think of yourself as a PR person for that particular fish. If you do this, you’ll show them in the best light, you’ll be mindful of disturbing them, and your work will automatically show these creatures at their most magnificent. Don’t sell pictures or videos. Instead, fall in love with your subjects and sell that love! And instead of exploiting them for personal profit, you’ll become partners with them in calling attention to their inherent beauty and value in the ecosystem, and the special problems each one of them face in an increasingly crowded world.
See More Underwater Fish at our website at www.underwaterf...
Facebook: / underwaterfishphotos
Twitter: / engbretson

[@ctc100scr1]

Awesome video.

[@Underwaterfishphotosandvideo]

Yes, they're such beautiful fish, aren't they?

[@ctc100scr1]

Yes they are. I catch them in the finger lakes...

[@Underwaterfishphotosandvideo]

@@ctc100scr1 The Finger Lakes? Now that's a beautiful part of the country and great water for smallmouth bass.

[@christopherfitch7705]

Sweet nice soundtrack too the smallmouth is the strongest freshwater fish imo. The leaping then the corkscrewing down deep. Feels like a fish twice its size

[@Underwaterfishphotosandvideo]

Thanks so much for your comments. Yes, I agree with you-Smallmouth have so many appreciable qualities. It would be hard to list them all. I like them because they're smart, friendly, curious and sooooo pretty.

[@pattywatts4640]

I completely agree with you, when I first watched planet earth I read the title to an episode "Freshwater" and I was like "heck yeah, an episode about freshwater fish and stuff" but nope, they covered everything but walleye, bass and smallmouth, just your classic fish like the salmon and trout.

[@pattywatts4640]

I dont even think they covered trout

[@Underwaterfishphotosandvideo]

Right. Salmon and trout are the "sexy" fish of freshwater, and they certainly seem to get a lot of attention. I'm with you-I like the bass and walleyes and the sunfish and the other species that are common and often overlooked.