BIG Swimbaits Getting DESTROYED! Epic Underwater Footage!

We got the CRAZIEST Underwater Footage you've ever seen of bass eating swimbaits! These fish are SMASHING glide baits and soft baits right in front of the camera! We all love underwater footage of bass fishing but this takes it a step further!
If you've ever wondered if bass really eat big swimbaits, you have to check this out! The old adage that big baits equal big fish couldn't be more true!
You might notice that we were fishing these baits very erratically. This is not necessarily how we would fish these baits in a typical scenario, this was an attempt to draw a "reaction strike" from the fish in front of the camera. A slow, methodical retrieve is typically better suited for open water.
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[@kyleadams1215]

Hilarious when that bluegill was just sitting there minding his business and that bass hits the glide bait and the bluegill just turns around real fast and watches him get reeled in😂 "4:30"

[@WarriorCall]

As usual. Incredible underwater footage. Nobody does underwater footage like you guys. 2 thumbs up!!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@telefunkenyou47]

Tim can hold his breath a long time!

[@WarriorCall]

@@telefunkenyou47 😂😂

[@qpeocn]

They dont become hogs by being stupid. They are underrated apex predators. Great footage!

[@muskietime]

Negative, Neutral and Active fish are all there ever are. Great videos showing how few are Active or Neutral. I have also found that if the Alpha is in an Active mode, all others will wait till the Alpha “passes” on striking. Also interesting to see how the hooked fish fight with their mouth open (if not pined by hooks). Thank you and excellent work.

[@ljlatorre1943]

Guys, I know it's a ton of work to get these underwater shots. I thank you so much for going through all the effort . Amazing how exciting its watching the fish in reaction to the bait.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@jackshedd7451]

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[@jackshedd7451]

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[@joegrande4848]

@@tacticalbassin you an your team should compete in tournaments you guys would do amazing with the fish you guys would catch. The knowledge you guys have excede a lot of the pros that don't know the things you guys know

[@Samvd5]

Ya know Joe?

[@carloscruz7317]

This is very valuable footage. Looks like snaps and twitches spooks them. Slow and sink and pause reels were more effective.

[@stpbasss3773]

Good point everytime one gets close to inspect it they get spooked if he twitches it when they're focused in on it.

[@bluewidow1734]

You know that's a big bluegill when it can hang out with a school of bass

[@OGMann]

There's no telling what that white boy did to get those brother's respect. -Dave Chapelle

[@Lurkmaster9000]

@@OGMann Wise man🙇🏽

[@fishermancarter6955]

Yea

[@fishermancarter6955]

Yea that’s what you

[@fishermancarter6955]

@@OGMann good

[@russellschramm4201]

These videos really show you how sometimes it's important to cast at the same spot a few times before moving on, aswell as implement a stop and go retrieve

[@cgray1300]

Nice footage. Always been amazed how fast they can spit out a treble hooked bait

[@treytrey8214]

That's why super razor sharp hooks are so important. I use mainly all ewg treble now because when they grab they don't let go as easily In my fishing. I like those owner zo wire hooks and the Aaron Martens trebles. Gammys are good to but you can't beat those owner hooks for sharpness

[@potatosalad6699]

I already found my problem, I don’t flick my bait around enough. It doesn’t look real. Thanks for the help

[@CambrenSievert]

Crazy to see how many bass see your lure and don't bite!

[@tacticalbassin]

Right? Makes you wonder...

[@GoneFishingCO]

Cambren Sievert yeah so many!

[@edgyzombies6333]

Probably afraid of the camera

[@AVu89]

Shoulda Wacky rig a senko

[@crazyfish9523]

They don’t get big by being stupid

[@weldon9254]

Best natural underwater footage I’ve ever been!

[@pappasqually9140]

Some of those bluegills are bigger than the bass I’ve been catching 😂😂😂

[@ChuckCooper]

LOL I hear you. I'm in northern NJ and our bass are mostly runts compared to the wolf packs in this clip. Oh well, there is the occasional hog. tight lines bro.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! They're huge too, aren't they?

[@pappasqually9140]

TacticalBassin yes indeed

[@SteveTaggFishing]

PappaSqually lol. There definitely was some huge gills in there

[@patricksmith8281]

Papa squally use bigger baits you'll catch bigger fish

[@JaxxGaming7997]

Somebody make a 2 hour episode on all of the underwater footage

[@BroodierLily296]

I would gladly do so, but unfortunately I don’t have a computer

[@sumoninja141]

That was pretty dope. U can learn a lot from watching this. Thanks guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks for watching!

[@tylerr.3209]

I have been waiting my while life for this video. You two have made such an impact on not only history but me as well you guys are champs I hope to one day see you guys on clear lake!

[@guymanchester4874]

Great to see how important it is to feel the bite and be ready to set the hook; after they really have it!

[@jessev2401]

Wow! this footage just put a huge smile on me after a long day at work! Thanks for the fantastic shots and awesome dedication to the sport!

[@DubH46]

Love the underwater footage. I learn so much by watching how the react, or sometimes don't react to it. Thanks as usual guys.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Warren!

[@manifestgtr]

“Smile! You’re on candid....camera!”

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Action like that seen captured under the surface is amazing. Thanks for effort of shooting it!

[@Meraxeshandler]

If you all ever get a chance I would love to see the underwater footage matched with the rod footage so us newbies could see when above water activity translates to underwater. That is one of my hardest things to learn thus far. I have no idea what my bait looks like in the water based on how I move the rod.

[@colinstanhouse6663]

These under water videos of Bass eating lures is so cool

[@Dbrockjohnson]

Where are you fishing? In a barrel?

[@hillaryclinton2700]

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[@jorgegomez171717]

Just starting fishing for bass what kind of swinbait were you using and what kind of line and rod should I use for swinbaits

[@Colwell1199]

Amazing video. I found it interesting how the fish react when hooked. How did you capture this? Were you in the water, or use a long go pro stick?

[@lockedonbass9336]

Underwater footage, would never get old

[@danielnugeness4065]

Awesome to see how retrieving is different and what to change to catch more fish . Thank you so much

[@CaptainHenry02]

Thanks

[@waynecrowe2459]

Thanks guys love the underwater vid's always something to be learned how thay hit the baits

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Wayne!

[@billfromelma]

Hey guys, that's awesome ! Thanks for taking the time ! Really enjoyed it !

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@h3adhunt3r69]

man the underwater footage you guys make is nuts!! Hands down the beat underwater bass fishing footage out there. we really appreciate the footage guys

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@sm69animations34]

Your intro is probably the best thing I’ve seen.

[@bucksbassfishing6459]

Best underwater footage I’ve ever seem.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@tank-y7t]

Is it just me or is it satisfying everything they catch one?

[@OldLadyAngler]

Awesome!! Your underwater footage is amazing!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@hookinncookinwithchrisandt1596]

Excellent job!! These videos teach so much about bass behavior and personalities!! Keep em coming as Nd thank you for the footage!

[@jonathangallant-mills6434]

Incredible footage, guys! Documentary quality!

[@thetruthpal]

I have no idea on Earth why you guys don't have more subs and views than this. This is killer footage and tells you so much about the fish

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@chrisstroot7221]

These underwater videos are nothing less than amazing!!!

[@damondunaway950]

Always great footage and info......... Thanks again Matt and Tim!

[@Mass_bigbaits]

I just purchased an s waver. Do you replace the hooks on them? I know the Whopper ploppers has decent hooks and I've never changed them out on them and never had a problem

[@chasecoquet6297]

BRO U GOT UR SECRET SPOT HERE THATS A LOT OF BIG BASS IN ON PLASE GOOD FOR U!

[@jackyewing9242]

Man that answered so many questions I’ve had about the way fish hit a swimbait. Awesome guys thanks.

[@tacticalbassin]

We're happy to help!

[@lelikbolek1362]

Underwater footage is my favorite!👊👊

[@ChuckCooper]

WOW! So basically, if your hooks aren't sticky you ain't gone stick em. Awesome footage. thank you so much for putting in the time and effort to get this on tape.

[@tacticalbassin]

You nailed it! Sticky sharp hooks are a MUST

[@CBALLZ666]

That’s it. I’m getting the S-waver.

[@theragechild]

Either you've got a lot of bass in your waters or mine have extremely low amounts but this is amazing

[@SpaceStarBesichtigu1]

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[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

That's gotta be frustrating going thru so many SwimBaits. Mine seem to last forever. Maybe you're just not picking the right ones. I be happy to consult with you about what to look for and the techniques I've perfected thru decades of experience. Its not often that I feel I can offer you guys some advise. But I got this one!

[@frankieroman7535]

Appreciate your time great clip Happy fishing

[@AdamMiharaFishing]

I think the comment you made at the end of the fish expelling the bait is very telling. They all seem to instantly know a mistake was made when they bit the S-Waver. I know it has a huge following but I also am not convinced that bass really like the action. In my experience it attracts their attention but not so much triggers predatory instinct. The bites seem lazier and opportunistic.

[@sunwukongmonkeyking5561]

My #1 Favorite KZbin Channel!!!

[@papabeepbeep2727]

Ok,at the end it looks like you have a couple of dinosaurs on the far hill.

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha!

[@dcamacho6884]

4:32 I thought that blue gill was a swim bait I was about to throw money lol so life like

[@mikebarbieri8362]

As always great video and thanks for your time. I really respect your opinions on equipment and Baits. Matt if you ever give up fishing you could be a great teacher.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Mike!

[@hbeefk11379]

You guys are zen masters of underwater footage.

[@phdyoutubedegree1939]

I will get the thought out of my head that my lure is too big. Lol

[@jdmain1]

I am so wondering how you take this incredible underwater video... I really wanna take a shoot as this. Somebody pls give me some info about gears and skills....

[@jacobstarr9010]

Can/have you done one with crankbait footage?

[@Baddmnkey1]

Great example of the importance of sharp sticky hooks!

[@fishon8310]

Coolest underwater bass footage I've ever seen.. Was I the only one who watched it back more than once?!

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! Thank you!!

[@GoneFishingCO]

Nine2Five Fishing no....👍👍👍👍👍

[@tommascari8298]

Love seeing this type of video splashed in intermittently between the education videos. Really nice footage! I would love to see more "breaking down your local lake" and "How to use various Electronics" - we all don't use Lowrance. Keep it up guys.

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Tom! We don't use Lawrence either ;-)

[@jimmccown2268]

Love love love these videos!!! Keep posting I'll keep watching.

[@chuckbonds7259]

Great video! What time of year was this filmed?

[@tonetone111222]

Great footage. What did you use to edit your videos.

[@MarkNJBass]

Good stuff as usual....thanks for sharing! Mark

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks Mark!

[@ufcguruofficial714]

That one avoided the hooks, bit the middle.

[@tacticalbassin]

Isn't that crazy?

[@ufcguruofficial714]

TacticalBassin unreal!

[@jimbojones3124]

Makes me wonder how they do it on a bait half that size .. with assists hanging of it .. looks like a torture device and they somehow still don't hook up

[@CL50135]

How do you know what will make a good swim bait and what will not?

[@NellysfishingAdventures]

This video was so rewarding, it must have taken so long to film this. Good job guys

[@greggdsciotto8952]

Just Awesome guys!! Thx. for putting in the hours!

[@nathansomers7388]

Great vid as always guys keep them comeing

[@tsull5]

Best fishing channel on youtube!!! great vid!!

[@dailybigs6714]

could you please reveal how you get this footage. like .. how you setup the camera. thank you.

[@barneywitherington6043]

Very enjoyable to watch. Your present and previous advice has influenced me to start wholesale hook changes for better sharpness and hopefully more hookups. Would enjoy watching you addressing smaller (i.e., >100 ac.) bodies of water for bass. You fellows are the best contemporary angling teachers I've found. Keep it up!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Barney! We can do that.

[@jedsonpescasub9332]

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[@Greenbackstacker]

Nice vids love you guys under water footage, so satisfying to watch

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@331slash]

I love these vids man, they seemed to like that s waver with a steady slow retrieve...also how the fish look underwater when there caught and fighting is not how i imagined it at all lol

[@tacticalbassin]

Ha! They get all twisted up, don't they?

[@1CAMFURY]

Would love to see this same footage with an A-rig/umbrella.

[@EasyModeFishing]

I wonder how many ponds have this many big bass all just hanging out and you don’t even know it.

[@buddybeavers2691]

At 0:47 that bass pushed out a hudge TURD!! when he got hooked.🤣

[@victorxavier9977]

Great video guy's...love all the underwater footage!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!

[@waltercabral871]

Awesome video..Thanks.

[@BragginrightsFishin]

Did that first one spit up a little craw when it hit?

[@timjustus7831]

Awesome video guys.. When they are in small schools like in the video whats your take on how the other bass react when ine gets hooked, does it spook the rest of the school or will they keep firing on that same bait for multiple catches? Thanks for the input.

[@tacticalbassin]

You're watching it happen, they seem to not care for the most part.

[@zimbabwebassguy3441]

With friends like those...

[@philcarr7015]

Had to be tough to get that footage. Great job guys!

[@buddymccormack8668]

Some of those bites it looks like as soon as they bit it they realize its hard plastic and not a real trout and spit it out, the underwater footage is so informative, can't wait to see more !

[@tacticalbassin]

Isn't that amazing??

[@buddymccormack8668]

absolutely !

[@rimotivri]

under surface topics are my favs. Cool.

[@christaylor4086]

I will be fishing the S-Waver with a lot more pauses than I usually do.. AWESOME VIDEO. learned a lot Thanks!

[@tacticalbassin]

Yeah buddy!

[@YankeeTankerOutdoors]

Epic is an understatement.

[@edkelly145]

Fantastic. Sharp hooks for sure.

[@bigman7166]

Thank u tactical bassin 💯

[@calicobeanmarket2879]

This is awesome footage~ THANK YOU~!

[@kickingworld]

How did y’all record this? Super cool video but I have no idea how you even record like that? Wild.

[@JohnNKa1027]

Awesome under water footage gents!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you!

[@patricksmith8281]

Awesome footage keep up the good work Patrick Smith Charleston South Carolina

[@pamelaklemp5615]

WOW! 👀 AT THAT WAS AWESOME SWEET! It reminded me of Deer that gather around 2-4 AM --. the ones you don't see during the daytime. Very interesting how some just nudge the lure in it's middle VS when they strike hard at the lure's head (or tail) straight on! 🎣🐟👀🎯🙌👍 ♥️ IT!

[@MRFLIP]

Excited to see the video with the baitsanity and striper. When will that be uploaded

[@nesiansides7133]

5:26 the perfect thumbnail shot 👌 😎

[@MarkPolsky]

Wow! Just wow watching them smack that S-Waver just gets the blood pumping! Crazy! Great clip guys!

[@tacticalbassin]

Thank you Mark!

[@cheerokeepeacemaker]

Wow this is some epic footage man you guys keep this up this is great

[@tacticalbassin]

Thanks!