Testing Swimbaits in 13ft Olympic Pool | Eye-Opening Results

In this video, I test different swimbaits in a 13ft deep pool to replicate their action when fishing them on offshore structure for bass. I test swimbaits at 5 different price points using different weight jig heads and get some eye-opening results! I also share tips and instruction on how to retrieve a swimbait when fishing deep water. Hope you enjoy!
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[@kylebrandstattfishing7270]

Do one on How a drop shot looks on long casts with different drop line lengths.

[@Twangtown7]

One of the most underrated fishing channels on KZbin.

[@leestrong8879]

Yea i came across it trying to figure out my fish finder

[@ECRDFishing]

I love the graphics and the way you explain all the concept. SO informative. Thanks!

[@MaximilianTheBassFisherman]

Love it! I hope this becomes a series

[@mmbkpbsdad]

Great, information. I was always against heavy swimbait heads. But it makes sense when you see how speed affects the depth and how that heavy head keeps it in the strike zone longer. Thanks, keep the info coming.

[@michaelschuster2994]

I do this with all my lure types in my pool to help me learn their action and my retrieve methods. Good info.

[@tcoop616]

LOL this video brings back memories. My roommates and I just about got kicked out of a hotel when the manager caught us fishing in the pool late at night before a tournament. I think he thought we were a bunch of drunks, we couldn't convince him we just wanted to see the action of our baits. I would like to see you try this again with a weight in front of the swim jig similar to a Carolina rig to keep it down. I would also love to see you try this with many different lures. It might be helpful to have a "dept pole" to show how deep the lure is running. I would also like to see it from a distance to, especially to see the rate of fall with a slack line and tight line at the end of the cast, and how fast and far deep diving crankbaits dive. Great idea, please make more.

[@brandon_j_usa4141]

Yes, continue to make more videos like this. Don't trip on making a certain manufacture and style look bad. The proof is in the puddin, and that's why we liked it.

[@paulducat2052]

KEEP DOING IT. If I had access to a pool, I would do this to every lure I have. Good Work.

[@garymantil3727]

Jonny, really enjoy the mixture ! Studio, pool, on the water ! Makes for a great overall understanding!! Great Work !!!

[@stupidthoughts2921]

Jonny, I run my swimbait upsidedown with tail up, that helps keep it down and when it swims it is more straight head to tail. If u notice or ur video the tail down causes rise and the swimbait looks arched or bend from head to tail. If u can try the same video u just did with swimbait upsidedown I think ull be surprised, I also run all my chatterbaits with swimbait upsidedown, just a thought, thanks for all u do if learned alot from u and want to share what I learned from big stick guys in my area

[@kimchee2007]

Solid video man. Very structured and scientific. Evidence based fishing.

[@jetco5906]

The video is awesome!! I will try the retrieve in deep water in the spring.

[@anothersomebody8195]

Nice content. Learned something as usual with your videos. Your methodical and visual approach speaks to my way of learning. Side note, I appreciate that you don't overwhelm me with a new video every two days. I typically skip 60% of the videos some of the other guys post. Keep doing you. I hope life is getting easier.

[@anothersomebody8195]

Maybe a normal speed view before and after the slow speed. If you shot with a go pro at the end of the cast that might help with seeing the roll. I couldn't imagine to cast that accurately but I bet you could.

[@richardbryant2046]

learn something new from each one of your videos, keep up the good work, thanks

[@daleporter6195]

Thanks Jonny I do fish swin baits alot in shallower waters an do well but in deeper water not working as well .thanks for the insight on what the swim bait is actually doing .

[@luistroche7071]

Excellent video. I have very nice results with 1/2 oz jighead and 5 inch swimbait . I do retrieve super slowly and evey 5-7 seconds give it a little pull. Thanks to your video I know exactly why it is working. Note: when on a deep FL canals, with current, I do choose a heavier jighead.

[@j.christopherhickman2060]

It’s been one year since you did this video . Great video , I learned a lot .hope you keep making this kind .I have learned more from you in 3 months than in many years . Sure wish I had some lakes to fish .nothing but rivers in Long Beach Mississippi

[@bobsheller1427]

WOW!!!! This is the best information I've learned in forever! Thanks so much Jonny!! Proud to support you!! 👍👍😊

[@nc_mtbmedic1399]

Gotta revisit this one, also do the gt 360 searchbait

[@dlcbert]

So awesome, I appreciate your thought process.

[@hillbillytarzan]

Thanks again. Every video is chocked full of USEFUL information

[@greg-leftguntersville-ridd9748]

Looking forward to seeing more tests.

[@TheSilverSurfisher]

Good camera set up, field (well, water actually) test, articulation and everything… looks like you threw on some swim trunks and…...DOVE All In on this one mAne....🤪👏🏽😏

[@CharlesCHubbard]

Thank you for the pool time and posting this video. I especially liked the part about slowing down the retrieve. I had no idea how far off the bottom a 3/4 once jig head would swim at such a slow retrieve. It makes a lot of sense to me now after looking back on a fish I caught last week. I had been throwing a swimbait in 12' of water for about 30mins without a bite. During a cast I got a backlash and stopped to clear it. The bait sank to the bottom and rested for 20 seconds or so. When I began my retrieve, I hooked up with a 2lbs large mouth. During my previous casts I must have been retrieving the swimbait to fast even on a 6.3:1 reel. I'm now eager to get back on the water and try what you just taught me.

[@tedsell1455]

Awesome video Thanks Ol buddy 🛠

[@mattnash5159]

Excellent video Johnny very informative👌👌

[@markmetivier7092]

Thanks for the tips on swimbait. It definately made a difference. Crappie liked it and a few followers. Great tetechnique. Thanks

[@enduringpromise]

Love your videos. I have been walking my way through them over the last few nights sense I found your channel. I would like to see what happens with different reel ratios. Keep up the great work and may your lines stay tight.

[@BACKYARDFISHING_VA]

Great video!!!... Really helpful info was just using the Keitech electric shad 5.8" and was wondering how it looked on a long cast.. this video definitely helped me figure it out.. Thanks.. keep it up

[@myrnagonzalez6170]

Light line and a lower gear ratio reel would be awesome to see on this test cause to me the most natural way to fish a swim bait is on a a steady retrieve

[@erwinkruger5440]

Informative and very well done. Keep it up, great show. I for sure has learned a few things regarding my swimbaits. I am from South Africa but to me bass is a bass. Thanx man

[@MrJudicater]

For future videos I'd like to know what brands you're using.

[@savagei6130]

Sarcasm 101! Oooooooooooooooooooh Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahh! Dig It!

[@therealjt7874]

Didnt want to mention brands bc it my alienate a future sponsor.

[@metalmulishachucky]

I understand not wanting to bash but its also a useless comparison if you dont state which is which.

[@wilddthangss]

Also.. I'd rather show the bad products.. Will show ur viewers that you will only promote good products... Not a sellout.

[@rryan81]

"I won't inform you what bait is garbage, I'm holding out that they will pay me to tell you how great they are".

[@donaldmccain5883]

He also kept mentioning the name of the 7 dollar bait tho 🤣

[@rmbloomy]

In Australia we generally twitch the rod a couple of times and then let it hit bottom and redo while doing slow retrieve

[@ifishcatfish]

I can see what you mean about the expensive bait having more body roll but I kind of prefer the action of the cheaper bait. Looks actually more natural to me. I have never seen any fish, freshwater or saltwater , that has body roll when swimming. Nice tips on the retrieve!

[@newera_tb7294]

Bigger Bass and panfish do have somewhat of a wobble when they swim. I have a few in my pond that could use some exercise 😅

[@ifishcatfish]

I actually know for a fact they don't wobble, unless they are sick. When they are sick they can't sit straight any more. Maybe the lure is trying to mimic a sick fish... But most of the fish that a bass will see are healthy... I don't know if he will prefer the rocking

[@WestCoastBassin]

Dude, You are a genius!!

[@jonathanadamgordon1]

This is essential for anglers

[@ps7462]

👍 I use Keitechs often. Been getting a lot of feedback about the bass assassin elite shiner.

[@williamdavis6480]

Great video. Looking forward to applying what i learned later today. i know it may be boring but i would like to see a video on fishing a worm on drop shot. maybe show the action when its fished straight down like from a boat verses angled like from the shore. most fisherman are still stuck on the land and the action of all baits are considerably different when fishing from the shore verses a boat. thanks and keep up the great work.

[@rogerscheuermann4409]

Interesting Professor, good class.....

[@southerngurlfishing2561]

Also try putting a swimbait on a dropshot and reeling it on bottom keeps it right in the strike zone

[@jimmckenzie5453]

very nice analysis. Will definitely try this. Keep it up. 100 votes from me!!

[@jerrychapman7091]

Crooked hooked 1st lure,2dollar lure definitely .To much on hook upsets the fall rate,just saying test is helping me.I use a pendulum retrieve,tightline with twitches.hope you do more,thanks for the video.

[@dougkennedy1111]

I have quite a bit of success using a belly weight hook on the keitech bumping along the bottom in 12-25 ft water. I’d like to see how that hook works in your video

[@mattfields2033]

I agree about the action on a flat hard bottom of a pool but what about gravel of rock? I would think bouncing off those would create some erratic action that just dragging along a hard flat bottom won’t. Just a thought. Love it as always Jonny!

[@sinelocum]

This was a great video. I’m reeling ALL of my lures in way too fast. Thank you for making this. I’ll be in NW AR in early May of 2022 - do you do in-person training?

[@camrenabshure8087]

Awesome video idea

[@thenatureoffishing7591]

Great stuff, Johnny. Important to see baits in the water. Add depth and distance and things get heightened. You've demonstrated basic depth and speed control. And the line plays a critical role. Not a plug, but see my Line 1 video if you get a free half hour. Would love your feedback. Again, great, important work. Hope you do more of these. Cheers, Paul

[@dong8307]

Great info...as usual. Thanks.

[@jerryvalentour164]

Great job info was great for me

[@Austin_Torres]

Woohoo I picked up the same swim bait Heads from tackle warehouse Dobyns is a solid brand.

[@nathansmith9244]

Also a tip I've learned, you can "massage" the swimbait or gently pull and stretch the swimbait and that will increase the side to side kick of the tail

[@justincook1353]

Great info as always!

[@steveking8548]

The BEST videos on all of you tube!!! How could ANYONE give it a thumbs down???

[@fryeguy9939]

Would be also nice to see them on a skirted jig ,to see the affect on the swim bait

[@myriammorrison9840]

Great information! Like added 😎

[@NHBackcountryGuide]

The retrieve you mention is exactly what KVD did to win Toledo Bend. After KVD catches the 8lber and gets the hook in his hand, he switched to a swimbait. You can watch him burn it then kill it.

[@jamesjoyner7099]

Jonny, I'd be interested to see you test different jerkbaits. Different sizes and also replacing hooks (larger) and see how it affects the bait underwater. Just an idea!

[@fryeguy9939]

Yes.. keep them coming .. BUT .. use in regular lake water to save money .. one other guy does it ... Seems to work .

[@lippindabass517]

Great video 👍🔥

[@brettoverton5455]

Jonny- Try Tokyo Rig with the swim bait curious to see if that helps the issue with keeping down closer to the bottom

[@law1831]

Keitech is the juice. The 4 inch easy shiners are deadly for smallmouth in Lake Michigan Chicago

[@rocketsurgeon1746]

Great job. Thx

[@michaels1423]

Jonny, Curious to know if hollow body swimbaits change in water depth. Solid vs hollow body.

[@stevevoelker2733]

Great info and camera work for your first go at it. I hope you get enough support to continue. Also, consider video production frequency. Once a week may be too ambitious for practical schedule plus financial reasons. Could be once every two weeks or once a month etc.

[@jdean1851]

Thanx from Idaho!!

[@tracynewman5246]

Thanks ... good stuff👍

[@nickcavazos5718]

Testing fall rates with various baits, weights, line test, skirts etc...

[@kennethdennis9335]

Great info !! I love seeing the underwater action videos. I know it was your first one but a constructive comment would be a straight on angle as well as side angle would be helpful. I was also wondering if line size would have had an effect on keeping the depth level more consistent. Also, if a braid to flouro set up would help keep the bait down? Great stuff though Johnny!! Keep up the great work!!

[@BiteYoFace]

Great video and info one question though - must you free spool when letting it sink?

[@davidbrownell5441]

Great stuff....

[@derrickdrake9996]

I really liked this video and would love to see more with as many variables as possible. It's very cool and a great idea. What would they think about live bait in the pool

[@rich5916]

please do more comparison!!

[@stevetoms6978]

How would you fish a scrounger jig, just started using them, need some pointers. Great video 👍

[@jamesmeyer7034]

I have seen a lot of these types of videos but no one has ever discussed depth in that fashion. That might be more helpful for me than seeing the baits underwater. What other baits would be effected in a similar way?

[@pdbandit1]

Years ago Shimano made a 3:8 to one cranking reel, LOL they kept you from falling asleep while cranking a bait?

[@octaviofuentes7781]

keitech lures baby all day (plastic don't last long but hard to beat action)

[@dan5danPT]

I saw the same Dudley video and I think he had a second person with him who swapped in and out of the pool to let them both see under the water. Perhaps you could have an underwater person film on a go pro as well as the stationary camera. Thanks for the great content!

[@jamesbarron1202]

Maybe easier yet is to cast next to the edge of the pool and have someone walk along beside the bait with a GoPro on a selfie stick held underwater. They could keep the bait next to the camera longer.

[@FishtheMoment]

This is perfect! I'll do this next time

[@alanaho4915]

What was the gear ratio of your reel? Would a 5.2:1 or 6.3:1 be better on the slow roll?

[@johncoopes1056]

Awesome video. Would really like the brands that work best. Without that knowledge the videos really wont help much

[@travischilcot8730]

Perhaps a Topside camera angled down from the edge or on a float about pointed down to see action from top? Or angled up on bottom? Not sure how many cameras you have haha- I'm sure there's some ppl in here that could donate extra cameras they have laying around!

[@jdmcnugent6808]

I say buy cheap and more expensive baits. That way you have may types of styles/actions. You never know what action fish will prefer on any given day. Nice video.

[@joshfeister6566]

I'm not gonna mention the names yet mentions the one brand 100 times lol and how it's so much better lmfao

[@DavidWhite-lc1fc]

Would like see what happened had you changed the gear ratio of the reel with the heavier baits.

[@jbjgibbons]

Thanks dude. Good info as usual. What was the gear ratio of that BlackMax?

[@cdub5738]

@ 2:59 he says it’s a 6:4:1. Take care.

[@jbjgibbons]

C Dub Thanks man!

[@TheMannyduckslayer]

great content, what line where you using?

[@juanlobo3202]

He's got a big ole spool of Seaguar InvisX sitting in front of him for the whole video with the rest of the gear he used, so that is probably a good bet.

[@TheMannyduckslayer]

Juan Lobo I was mainly interested in what pound test as well

[@jehill87]

@@TheMannyduckslayer not positive but I think he said 15# line in the video.

[@Tightlinenation]

Keitech. Is the catch a fish and replace the bait they don’t hold up

[@PunchFishing]

Awesome

[@GettingFished]

so do you think that the action of the swimbaits is more affected by depth or length of the cast?

[@kylemolletfishing9123]

Both. But mainly depth, due to the pressure differences . I use braid with a flouro leader on all of my setups. It helps to negate the influence of having a lot of line out causing reduced sensitivity and delayed user input. And I also use different brands for a given type of soft plastic bait, at different depths. The softer ones still produce the correct action in deeper water, whereas, the more dense rubber compounds will lose action in the higher pressure, deeper water. Hope that cleared that up for you a little. Tight lines.

[@GettingFished]

Kyle Mollet thanks for the info! That was really interesting!

[@petecorey1122]

Great video - learned a lot! This same format would be great to do with jigs - how different trailers make them fall differently, how dragging a football jig looks compared to hoping a casting jig...

[@sbcbaits994]

The biggest difference in these baits is how soft they are. Kind of like a senko vs other stick baits. For the baits to swim well without being very soft, they need a couple of different design features. Give me a shout if you want, and I can explain some things to you.

[@michaelsernst]

Test swimbaits on the owner beast flashy swimmer, I'd love to see how the underwater action works better on a swimbait rigged on the flashy swimmer or just a standard owner beast hook than a lead head.

[@kevinvue8159]

Soooooo, I’m here to ask about that painting in the back of the video, what is it?? And where did you get it??

[@dagarhart]

How a dropshot, carolina rig, and texas rig look with different line types and retrieves.

[@LancePinnick]

Thanks, Next time you go for slow mo shots put your camera in 120 FPS or 240 FPS for super slow mo. Make that shot a little more fluent. Give it a try it will take the chop out.

[@awk08ja]

I use my old Shimano Black Bantam 5:1 ratio to run these slower with the same hand speed

[@bassngal3314]

I’ve laughed about the fact I’ve used my pool more for tuning baits than swimming!

[@thewatcher4552]

IN OTHER WORDS Keitech Swing Impact FAT Swimbait work!!

[@jamesbarron1202]

I would have liked to see them at real time speed also instead of just slow motion. Plus the brand of each bait.