SEE How Bass ATTACK Our Lures - Watch Underwater Footage for Key Differences

Understanding how bass eat lures or how bass attack their prey can help us as anglers. A bass will approach its prey in one of two ways. See why and how bass will attack our baits.
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[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

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[@JLP_710]

Great tips. Been having trouble getting anything to bite. Decided to dead stick it last night and just tap the rod everyone once in a while. Got my first bass to bite and tried setting way too early because I got excited. Thank you for the video it’s really helpful to newbies to actually see the fish bite

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful! I set the hook too early a lot - I feel that tap and also get really excited. Thanks for watching!

[@paulstuartwilson485]

Best channel on KZbin for your explanations of the HOW and the WHY of bass fishing. No one else is even close. No fluff or BS that confuses simpletons like me. Thank you for what you do. 👍🇺🇸

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! I very much appreciate it.

[@danielhall3595]

I’ve just recently discovered his videos. Not sure how long he’s been doing it but I’m subscribed and his videos are definitely top tier. Easily taken the spot as my favorite channel with only being a few videos in. Please keep it up. I’m a vacuum for the content he creates. I’ve almost stopped watching other fishing channels.

[@jeffarmfield2346]

Couldn't agree more

[@jeffarmfield2346]

I've been bass fishing for years, but he'staught me a number of things I think about literally eveytime I go out now

[@christiancognigni6234]

You are a scientific-minded guy, Steve and I love the things you are investigating... all the same things we wonder about as bass anglers! Love the footage! I suppose if it were easy, we'd find a different past time... so many factors at play!

[@emmettfitzhume7424]

This is the best fishing channel on KZbin to me. There are a few good ones but Steve's videos are just amazing. I can't understand why he doesn't have 500,000 subscribers. His videos remind me of the old Bass Professor videos. Keep up the great work!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much! Hopefully, one day the channel will get there. I appreciate you watching!

[@fryeguy9939]

Thanks. Kinda lets me see what I think I'm feeling on the bite .. If that makes sense.. kinda like how to and when to react to what I'm feeling... Again food for thought 🤔🤔

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I totally agree with you, it gives me that mental picture of what is happening.

[@davehuggins5777]

Watched this 3x right out the gate. Amazing. Steve, you should do a mini-series on this topic.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I definitely want to try to. Getting the strikes on camera can definitely be challenging, but I find it so interesting.

[@LowBrowFishing]

I really like how you make sure to point out that the presentations anglers use and how they are worked go a long way to determining the types of strike a bass uses. Another great video!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

It is just amazing how many variables go into each cast and presentation. So many times we don't even realize what an impact we are having both good or bad.

[@TWC6724]

Love this channel. Love seeing underwater footage on baits and bass behavior.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much. It is always fun working on this stuff.

[@bradr.7249]

I love these type of videos Steve! One of the first videos I saw like this, way back when, is a bass biting a crankbait then immediately spitting it out before the angler set the hook. I think it was something from Berkley. I enjoyed talking with you on the livestream. Hopefully, I can make the next one. Keep up the good work!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks! It is always amazing to me how a fish can swipe at or even eat a crankbait and spit it out untouched. Happens all the time to me on walking topwaters. I really enjoyed the livestream!

[@bobbymcfarland4386]

Best fishing videos with real helpful information.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mr.v2689]

Hands down

[@buckeye830]

You cover the most interesting and helpful fishing topics. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad to hear it!

[@castingacrosstexasfishing]

Wow! This is the best explanation for using different rod power/ action I have ever seen . Also have to say that reaction bite footage was really cool. I actually laughed thinking how funny it looked that the bass couldn't even help himself. He had to get that lure before it got away.😂 Excellent video.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Lol. I agree. That little bass just had to have that thing. Kind of like me when I walk through the kitchen and there is a cookie there.

[@mr.v2689]

Most aggressive strikes I’ve seen a bass make are always on creature baits. 100%

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Creature bait get hit hard for sure. I was working on a video with lizards because of the same type of thing. Seems like the old lizard has fallen out of favor, but I understand why. Those creature baits just work. Thanks for watching!

[@heathfalke5637]

Agree 1,000 percent but I have also notice they tend to crush flukes 😂

[@richthompson3326]

Great video Steve! your stuff is so informative as always! Thanks!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@victorycigarettes]

Excellent video Steve. This helps identify the bite.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad to hear it!

[@funkymojo111]

I love these type of underwater videos. You could easily expand on this with a follow up video showing bass picking up baits and moving them off their beds or when they slam a bait to injury it with their iron-like jaws and let it fall.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I will have to definitely try to do those! Thank you.

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Great video man

[@DaVisionOutdoors]

Great video, trying to get like you!

[@ps7462]

Good stuff Steve! Thanks!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You bet!

[@raygissendanner1476]

Great information enjoy the underwater videos

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! I enjoy working on them a lot.

[@MrJohnB-qs6dp]

Great video! Thanks for showing how the bass attacks a bait! Stay Safe & God Bless!! 🤠👍🏻

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much! Every time I see it happen on camera I usually jump - it startles me while filming. Lol

[@hectorcamacho5565]

Great video man. Thanks!

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@bms7632]

Straight to the point excellent work

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@johnnybstuddd4482]

Another great video Steve, very informative

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@Blackchuby]

Wow nice bass and beautyfull your spot

[@shannonkirby9295]

Hey, Steve, great to see ya and your wonderful videos. Thank u and be safe

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Hi Shannon! Thanks so much for being a great part of this channel and journey we are all on together. I appreciate it!

[@shannonkirby9295]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors I appreciate u, brother

[@sterlHAsilva]

This is amazing stuff, I only wish it was longer.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I will do my best to get more strikes on camera this year. Thanks so much for watching!

[@PrimeroDiciembre]

Excelentes videos, muchas gracias he aprendido mucho

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@jaredwadeee85]

Incredible as always

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@mwilson0404]

I just found your channel and watched a few of your videos strictly because of the name of the title that I was very interested in. But the content and the video along with the content is the best that I’ve seen especially for rookie bass fisherman like myself. Keep up the great work, by the way, Isubscribed right away.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. And thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@Burgerbeast101]

Wow that really was new information for me that I think i needed. Hopefully i can apply it properly lol

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you for watching and good luck out there!

[@guessguess8406]

thank you sir great content as always

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Much appreciated

[@norkhamed8]

Informasi yang sangat bermanfaat ❤

[@kerryschallon8879]

Another awesome video

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@Big_Bass_Boys]

Hey Steve! Huge fan! I listen to your videos everyday! I hear a lot of KZbinrs saying medium fast or moderate fast. As if the power and action are one thing! I think it would be a great idea to make a video on the difference between power and action😁

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That would be a terrific idea. Those terms do get interchanged a lot and misunderstood from one to the other. Thank you!

[@Woefman911]

Well done 👍

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thank you 👍

[@rickvann3489]

That was just some awesome footage, especially the reaction strike. Makes me wonder now when I grass fish I leave the bait motionless between 15 to 30 seconds if fishing is tough and seem to do good. I think one the bass lost sight of the bait but to it's in reaction mode and getting upset that the food isn't coming out and when it does bam. Never just a subtle bite it's Bam! BOOM! WHAM! as the old Batman TV shows would cry out...😊

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

I should have added those old Batman graphics!

[@KatieAmes7]

So helpful! What camera do you use to capture the underwater reaction bite so clearly?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

My underwater camera is a FiFish V6 drone. It is such a great tool for what I do.

[@DONT.BUY.MAJOR.CRAFT-BAD.RODS.]

Very interesting.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@live2fishofficial]

Rod action, line stretch and positioning of the rod tip all come into play and can make the perfect presentation or the worst.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Most definitely. So many variables on each and every cast. Thanks so much for watching.

[@live2fishofficial]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors you do a great job on the vids, thanks!

[@timothyroche6445]

I fish walleyes but much of this applies, thanks

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@Demolitiondude]

I watched a bass do the body blow strike almost topwater on monday.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

You fun to watch!

[@zipzapzoom111]

Top tier content. You deserve a million subscribers

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That would be amazing! Maybe some day.

[@kevinmatney2218]

What do you do when the fish in our pond learn your baits and will not hit then at all?

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That is a great question. That is when I will try to get super finesse and very subtle. Very slow movements and lures without any rattles, etc. Something like a Slider head with a little 4in worm is a great place to start.

[@ronsaunders4491]

I ripped em on Rage tail at Texoma the other day.Off the bank No FFS Straight up real Bass fishing.

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

That's awesome!

[@ItsMarionotluigi]

I saw like 20 bass in like 4-7 feet of water man, i toss a frog, that white jiggy worm, a green wacky warm, a real worm and nothing bit and i could see them they sometime went near it but nothing...was this the spawn? or any reason why? this also is my first time seeing bass with my eyes in a group ( hopefully i can catch one this weekend)

[@SteveRogersOutdoors]

Depending where you are at, they could definitely be ready for the spawn. They are spawning heavily right now in my area and I am in northern Illinois. When the spawn is going on they definitely get lock jaw for a while. Good luck this weekend! Hopefully you get them figured out and catch 'em!

[@ItsMarionotluigi]

@@SteveRogersOutdoors thank you man! I’m in Maryland it’s the first warm week above 80 too

[@Chasin_Baitman]

If you can see them, chances are, they can see you as well.

[@heripakpahan114]

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[@VrMonkeyOo]

bass the millisecond they see the slightest movement: holy spirit activate!