The Ugly Truth About Throwing Big Swimbaits! Best Fishing Fails!

[@svang55]

Watching a dude snap off a bait is like watching a dude get kicked in the nuts. Feel your pain bro

[@crazybassfisher]

X V 🤣🤣 exactly the same feeling I swear

[@svang55]

@@crazybassfisher I know it all too well. Anyone that throws giant baits long enough will join the club. It's not if, it's when

[@HeyItsGilbertS]

It's literally the worst. Only to be topped by snapping off a new bait.

[@ticesine6589]

Just did the same thing couple weeks ago , lost my 40 dollar hellhound

[@victorxavier9977]

Fishing can be one of the most frustrating but also most satisfying sports all at the same time, enjoyed the video!

[@crazybassfisher]

Victor Xavier Yea sir, nailed it on the head!

[@uncagedbeast22jeehe7]

It’s frustrating losing big flatheads

[@RyanMcIntyre]

I feel better. I fish just like this: lots of cussing, breaking baits off, fish laughing as they swim away. This video was f**king awesome!

[@dylanstoddart298]

Ryan McIntyre I couldn’t agree more 😂😂😭

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

For all the big swimbait bass guys : Try musky fishing if you think you know pain.

[@muskybites505]

Yup. I am mainly reduced to throwing “big baits” for bass these days lol. Musky fishing wrecked my joints but I wrecked a lot of muskies 🔥🎣

[@brendanspencer2550]

@Ovais Malik we throw bigger baits than most saltwater guys though... routinely in the 10 oz - pound range. Sometimes 2 lbs.

[@mynameisnotcory]

Hell i snapped off a 5 dollar swimjig with a keitech on the back and actually threw my rod in the water (but quicly retrieved it lol)

[@BBoyWassabi]

This was so comforting to watch, not because you missed those toads but because it showed you’re human, it’s a bittersweet feeling but it really grounds you as an angler, got my sub and like keep fishing never stop!

[@bobfishnut]

And that's why I think I have a hard time buying the Hinkle, HPH and Roman Mother! Great compilation of footage. The cats really made me laugh between the pain!

[@my71chevro1et]

Failure is something that cannot be avoided, unfortunately. We all have to put our failures behind us and hopefully learn from them, and try not to repeat them. It's great that you are putting out a bunch of content these days, I'm totally digging it, dude.

[@crazybassfisher]

Ian Kehler Yes sir, those failures define every single one of us and drives us to become better anglers overall!

[@kerrysanders6668]

I love this video and wish there were more like it. There are days of fishing where you get hit 10 times an hour but can't connect on any of them. Other days you can't even get your bait wet without catching one. Fishing is just like that

[@dkim.2062]

Geez man, my first day committing to throwing the big swimbaits, I lost two big ones on the OG 9.0 battle shad, and then I lost the battle shad to a fishing dock before leaving the lake. Watching this video makes me feel way better and can't wait to throw the big baits now. Thanks King! Those battle shads get chewed no doubt too.

[@williambraunstein5808]

I just snapped off a bull shad the other day and I’m still not over it lol

[@colt_nichols_fishing5700]

Does this video make me want to quit throwing swimbaits? NOPE NOT ONE BIT. lol

[@VAHNIC703]

3 mins in and I just wanna cry !!!!!! The pain on each loss.

[@rodfather_bass_fishing]

You have no idea how much I needed to see this. I lost a giant on Labor Day that would have rivaled our Wa. State record, and it has had me messed up in the head a little bit since. Thanks for taking the time to "put things into perspective" for us.

[@crazybassfisher]

Bassin NW503 good lord man! Losing giant fish normally haunts you for about 2-3 years, I’m still stuck on a few myself that have escaped! Keep grinding and hopefully she slips up again!

[@rodfather_bass_fishing]

@@crazybassfisher Dude... that fish at 2:50... was she a tank?

[@functionalwellness3908]

Glad I found this channel. It’s nice to see something fresh on here. Keep it up!

[@trraav9745]

Awesome! These type of videos are enjoyable to watch 👍 That little guy slamming the 250 was hilarious.

[@crazybassfisher]

Trraav Hahaha glad you enjoyed the video my man!

[@dguerra1969]

Throwing a big swim bait is truly a commitment....knowing that only a few opportunities will happen, really my only suggestion would be to use the trolling motor as your aid to get them big ones pulled away from the docks and into open water!

[@Redman_30]

Do use glides in chocolate milk water ? I’m talking 1 foot of visibility max or lake gets fed by the flint and it makes it super dirty just wandering if I should stick with softbaits

[@TimKollat]

do you ever update your trebels? I think they dull down just from constantly rubbing against the bait when casting.

[@chismahu23]

Amen to the trade offs! Thanks for making the video!

[@crazybassfisher]

Eduardo Valenzuela Thanks for watching my friend!

[@jessebate2753]

Been fishing for 2 years with my daughter even bought a boat we have still yet to catch a keeper Bass much less a trophy...plenty of catfish and close ones I'm there with you.. I was about to sell my boat because I was so frustrated at one point but then I decided I just like being outside and that's why I was doing it anyways. This made me feel better thx

[@crazybassfisher]

jesse bate haha fishing can be extremely frustrating but it’s always nice just to get out! Keep chasing them man!

[@BassWhoopin]

Really enjoyed this video man! I've been trying to get into swimbait fishing but I'm a complete noob! My channel needs some swimbait footage! Thanks for showing what it looks like when things dont work out as planned!

[@crazybassfisher]

Bass Whoopin Thanks for stopping by and watching man! Swimbait fishing is definitely a very rewarding way of catching fish! Give it a shot and let me know how you do!

[@martinthefisherman]

Great video!! Keep them coming all these uploads have been amazing!!! Tight Lines 🎣🎣

[@crazybassfisher]

Martin The Fisherman Thank you for watching the uploads lately!

[@martinthefisherman]

@@crazybassfisher The swimbaits flying in the air must have been a pain for you to watch! Around how many time has it happened to you in total??

[@DersABigBuck]

What do you do when you hang up an expensive bait from the bank? Ive been into this a bit and lure retrievers almost can't be used unless they're near the bank or you're high up. I'm debating on dropping down to 6" and under baits and spending 40 or less on a bait because I keep losing them. I go through 6 hudds before the beginning of summer. What do I do? Im afraid to fish my tiny klash

[@mike-gc4gz]

I am new to big swimbait fishing but I’m a decent crank bait fisherman and I noticed when they come unbuttoned you’re rod is straight for a split second. I think you might have too stiff a rod and that’s why I use long fiberglass rods and keep them high and bent. I have lost fish while reaching for the net. Watch this in slow motion and you can see your rod is not bent enough when they get off.

[@Riley201dc]

The hinkle coming off....... and the giant next to the dock when all your rods got stuck in the net we’re the most painful for me

[@catdogc5024]

Only thing worse than losing a swimbait in the water is losing one mid air lol

[@playmaker116]

Swimbait, snapping off. Hurts my heart. Thanks for saving mine when it happened to me. I was about to swim across Sag for it .

[@crazybassfisher]

Play Maker11 Haha yes man, snapping off hurts more than breaking up with a girlfriend at this point hahaha

[@catraillangford786]

Shoot you guys talking about losing a couple hundred dollar swim bait I'm a cheap amateur angler from Alabama I hate to loose a $4.96 buzz bait that breaks my heart LMBO😂😂😂 but I still love the sport tho Great video👍

[@monstertrucktennis]

You're opening up some old wounds I thought had scarred over......SNAP! I like your style though!

[@vance_fishing_freak7533]

😂 that was the funniest vid ever! Nice flatheads thou lmao

[@blackpike_kilafishing4938]

😂😂😂 super video mec, trop marrent tes ratés.

[@willpellerin413]

Definitely agree yes big baits do attract big fish but also big baits are a lot easier to shake free when fish jump or change direction in water.

[@crazybassfisher]

Will Pellerin Yes sir, way easier for the fish to throw these baits!

[@FishiganMilligan]

Brrroooo... yes! I feel ya... it’s mostly the truth about actually what happens. Thanks for showing the good and the bad 👍🏼

[@crazybassfisher]

Fishigan Milligan Yes sir! Thanks for watching my man!

[@lmramos44]

Can you suggest a good rod and reel combo for throwing large swimbaits? Thanks

[@brianvail323]

Brilliant video....better than watching someone catching a 12....99% can relate to this this guy. Great job.

[@jonathanrittenour8862]

My only complaint on your channel is you need more videos! Keep em coming my friend

[@Stevenseagull666]

Nothing but mad respect man grinding real hard out there!!

[@crazybassfisher]

kazuki3639 Thank you KZ, you grind just as hard my friend!

[@davidarriaga1896]

Hey what’s up!! New swimbait angler here.... great vids. You have any advice on deep water? Like 40ft? Or do you usually just fish shallows with swim baits?

[@ryonwilson5997]

Calm down bro 👊💪 💯 percent calm smooth in the boat

[@PhoenixPichner]

another great video Geoffrey. Made sure to watch until the end and liked and commented and watched both ads fully

[@crazybassfisher]

allaroundfishing Wow, thanks for all the support, next time though, run the video on two computers so I can get double the views

[@perm27]

that was funny shiet....snapping off those baits were great...thanks for sharing.

[@alonbergman9318]

Loving the videos man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@crazybassfisher]

Alon Bergman Thanks for watching brother! 🙏

[@fishboy1270]

Slower gear ratio tranx or Calcutta b, I'm torn what should I get for an all around 4-8oz baits with a lot of 8" hudds in there

[@crazybassfisher]

Fish Boy personally for me, when it comes down to soft baits, I like the round reels the best but you can’t beat those tranxs these days!

[@crazybassfisher]

Fish Boy just depends on What reel you feel most comfortable fishing those style of baits. For me, I like low profile for glides and fast moving baits and with hudds and mags, I like the feel of the round reel in hand

[@fishboy1270]

crazybassfisher yea I also feel like I could get a lot more power on hudd fish with the 400 b because I’ve been locked up on my cardiff 300 before with a hudd but from what I’ve heard the tranX is very powerful too. But I think a TranX would be a good all around reel too. If they had a 350 5.8:1 Calcutta my worries would be gone lol.

[@galva777tx]

Very cool that you show the other side of success! I can still hear that snapping sound when my Hinkle flew off, it's all part of the pursuit of Giants. 👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@crazybassfisher]

galva777tx Yes sir, every little thing defines an angler, makes you remember to retie more often hahaha

[@galva777tx]

@@crazybassfisher mine was new 25lb Seaguar Abrazx. What I found out after my line snapped was a good nick in one of my guides.

[@StaticSift]

at 5:09 are you at saguaro lake?

[@steveodonnell2921]

Excellent piece. Hilarious

[@ReelingRaman]

This upload is a true Halloween thriller...

[@smwisbond]

Nice video man..... What rod is that you are using? I needed a rod with a handle like that!

[@garym2293]

Ive felt your pain many times maybe in same locations LOL still it keeps us going Love All Your Hard Work Cheers!! :))

[@crazybassfisher]

gary m Hahaha these moments definitely slow it down for us but the come back is just that much more sweeter!

[@midlanticfishing5405]

Great footage man!! I feel your pain...

[@DanDoroshDetroitMusic]

Try a swimbait rod one power less. I was having the same issue froging until I switched to a jig rod. I'm about your size too and it takes way more force to bury those hooks well enough on a heavier power rod. Losing expensive lures is such a heart breaker!!

[@crazybassfisher]

Dan Dorosh Losing these baits is such a drag hahaha

[@DanDoroshDetroitMusic]

@@crazybassfisher oh man I feel your pain, believe me! I'm a first time viewer, but I'll definitely be watching more. Tight lines!

[@bassjunkie4881]

Man last night I set my rod and reel down w/ coustom made bait so I could help my wife who just landed her pb , get her all straightened out and go back to my spot no rod no reel no bait 😫 so I drop a couple hundred more to rebuy my set up it’ll take a week but the bait is going to take a month wtf I was sick

[@nolanminor6761]

Sadly, this video will get more views and feedback than any big bass you could catch. But I'll be more pumped when you get another shot at one like that fish from 2:40!

[@crazybassfisher]

Nolan Minor I ended up catching a bigger fish that season actually! Thanks for watching homie!

[@nolanminor6761]

She had you locked up, that go pro lens makes that ish look BENT though

[@bigbassin4881]

what rod was that that had your tranx

[@kevinatwell9781]

This was great. Loved the flat head catches!

[@crazybassfisher]

Kevin Atwell Those catches definitely pissed me off in the moment but are now too funny to not watch again

[@kevinatwell9781]

@@crazybassfisher any fish is better than no fish - please keep up the good work!

[@scottfromaz7618]

Living here in Tucson, I throw some swimbaits. But I need to get up to the larger lakes and see what bites it. These urban lakes are tough

[@ballzybaits4414]

lol, I pulled out a huddle deluxe 10" once time when my crankbait got stuck on a line. Heck, last week I pulled out a S Waver 168 too! Both cases, the guys must have snapped their line on cast. It was braided. I feel ya on losing the big ones!

[@HamboneFishing]

Why did I watch this? My anxiety is through the roof now.

[@GBreezy24]

Do some of them just let go of the bait when you're trying to reel them in???? You got some nice scenery shots as well.... 👍🏾

[@crazybassfisher]

GBreezy24 Sometimes they just are able to shake the hooks and get off or they never get hooked! Thanks for watching!

[@FishAnything]

Guy @2:00 walks out on the dock and probably was so confused why you screamed “NO” bro this makes me want to cry seeing all of these lost donkeys 😓 Also seeing all these pricey baits go bye bye makes me cringe 😩

[@crazybassfisher]

Online Outdoorsman Hahaha it’s still super cringey for me to watch these videos

[@jak-t0104]

Nice footage dude watching all the way from Germany ! Keep grinding

[@crazybassfisher]

Jak-T 010 Yooooo that’s awesome! Thanks for watching man!

[@NFiltr8Red]

I’m sorry but I laughed throughout most of this video. The squat your go into is hilarious. Horsing a double digit fish, takes a little time and patience. I’ve caught bigger and it took a good 5-6 min of working her. Good entertainment regardless! Keep it up

[@edd1610]

Thanks for this...maybe I can move on now from losing the little 3lb LMB the other day. Great video to put things in perspective!

[@kongvue1847]

what line are you using now and days?

[@texascreekcowboy1587]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@crazybassfisher]

Texas Creek Cowboy Thank you for watching!

[@joshivy7792]

How did I just find your channel great content reminding me of the bloopers on the Bill Dance show back in the day😂😂

[@scotth.721]

Just became a sub because of this vid. The fishing is awesome and the reactions to a lost fish are epic 👍

[@sergiomontes1601]

Dude! Great video. I’ve been many times and it blows. Good luck.

[@timperry6095]

Man, I feel your pain with those lost fish and lures. But all that ache makes landing a big bass all the sweeter.

[@crazybassfisher]

Tim Perry It’s such a great feeling when you go through all of that and catch a big one!

[@fishingridingwithdjslaunch1460]

Dope vid man

[@tylerdawson9800]

Lol great vid man. You sure get catfished alot😂

[@crazybassfisher]

Tyler Dawson It happens more often than I like to admit that’s for sure 😂

[@0tw_david]

Idk why but this is my 8th time watching this video😂

[@azfishkid]

Lol sane

[@infidel24]

I truly feel your pain on losing the fish on swimbait's. Not nearly as many as you, but it's a horrible feeling.

[@brockisfishing703]

I feel your pain bro. Keep it up still a great video

[@reellifewithcinco7858]

NOOOOOOOOO, I have had 1 big 1, and 3 small fails, lost 1 swimbait, and lost 3 fish on swimbaits....... makes me for reel sick in my stomach

[@hunterstephenson9979]

Man that was hard to watch. Your doing everything right good hook sets, rod in the water and burning her back to the boat. Your dedication will certainly be rewarded, keep grindin!

[@crazybassfisher]

Hunter Stephenson Sometimes things just aren’t meant to happen out there! Just gotta keep moving forward! Thanks for watching!

[@swimbaitscrutiny]

This video brings back a lot of bad memories haha good stuff!!! 💥

[@crazybassfisher]

SWIMBAIT SCRUTINY Hahaha hopefully I didn’t trigger anything too bad with this one 🤣

[@WesternFishingOutdoors]

Yeah dude can't tell you how many big fish I've lost this year over stupid mistakes aswell as lures. Peaple don't think of all the time it takes for us to catch one fish and for me I want to catch WR class fish so you know how rare those opportunities come.

[@crazybassfisher]

Thomas LaRochelle It’s honestly insane to think that the smallest things can make the biggest differences in this pursuit of trophy fish! Always learning something!

[@nolanmadden3466]

Hey man do you have any idea where I can buy a Roman Made Chaser

[@crazybassfisher]

Nolan Madden I don’t believe they have released them yet actually!

[@Bstephens034]

I’m looking to head up to canyon lake sometime at the end of November if your diwn

[@jongkang1614]

This is genuinely the harsh reality of big swim bait fishing atleast it is for me in VA.... you’re literally looking for that one or two big bite fishing all day and when you do get bit and you lose the fish oh man major heart breaker lol!!!! I still love the game man

[@crazybassfisher]

jong kang Yes sir, every fish is a blessing but can be easily taken away from you in a heart beat! It’s truly addicting though!

[@stevencaldwell838]

Hahaha! I feel the same way about loosing a 2 pounder bro! That said, I’m sick and tired of trash fishing for bass in my over pressured, mis managed So Cal lakes... therefore, I’m gonna go big! At least I’ll be on the water with a goal! Done finesse fishing/ dropshoting for dinks! Go big out here or nothing! My research begins 🤔🎣🤙

[@MarkPolsky]

Dude that was really good! Painful to watch some of those losses.

[@crazybassfisher]

Mark Polsky Thanks man! Definitely hurts to relive some of these but they do get funnier with time haha

[@H8er-Maker]

Talk about adding insult to injury after losing your $100+/- swimbait to possibly a big fish that you rarely get to see your left to replace it. That's why I won't buy 1 that is more than $30. Mainly cuz our rip rap lake bottoms in AZ will likely claim it before a fish does. I don't own scuba gear. Good video buddy I'm sure our paths will cross sumday.

[@crazybassfisher]

Bruce Simmons Hahaha it’s a terrible feeling when the fish ends up taking your lure! These lakes here have claimed a lot of lures from those darn fish habitats!

[@H8er-Maker]

@@crazybassfisher I bet the habitats at Roosevelt have a few thousand dollars in lures stuck to them. Those things must look X-mas trees down there. I've lost many lipless baits up there. Do you consistently throw swimbaits yr round? Slow it down in colder water temps?

[@deangruwell6555]

Subscribed - 😎😉 I feel you pain - thx for laughs 😉

[@reelyangler5351]

New to your channel. Great stuff. 💥👍🤙

[@nicolasmartinez5843]

What size st 35 hooks do u use on you K9

[@crazybassfisher]

Nicolas Martinez I believe I’ve been rocking with the 1/0 for the K9 and the size 1 for the tiny klash! Great hooks for me!

[@bobbymegastrike]

Now let me tell you something Hom Skillet- That was bad ass - Any swimbait company would be proud to have you on their staff- Very professional and it is what it is about losing fish. It happens- Now I want to see the video of the ones you landed. Im sure others want to see it as well Great job

[@jamesbarron1202]

Those flatheads are a win win not failures. They give you a great fight and are fantastic deep fried. I target them in the winter on jigging spoons around the sandbass their feeding on. My best on a lure is 4 oz shy of 40 lbs. I'll take a 40 lb flathead anyday over a 7 lb bass. They'll take you for a boat ride

[@crazybassfisher]

James Barron Thanks for watching!

[@colintillman425]

Finally a video I can relate too

[@crazybassfisher]

Colin Tillman Don’t know if that’s a good thing or not🤣🤣🤣

[@colintillman425]

crazybassfisher honestly I’m not either 😂 swimbaits are definitely a grind especially in Tn lol. Great videos man, really enjoy them!

[@redfishross]

The Struggle is REAL Bro !

[@crazybassfisher]

RedfishRoss it’s insanely real sometimes! But always gotta keep your head high and keep moving forward!

[@redfishross]

crazybassfisher Very True !

[@AtypicalOutdoors]

I freakin loved this video... It’s all to real!! Tight Lines Homie!!

[@thetugisthedrugfishing3434]

Bummer! Not sure what is worse losing a big bass or a big expensive swim bait, both suck I guess! I'm going broke buying savage 3d trouts and Huddleston 68's.

[@jayjaykapone4876]

rod to big boat to small lol. love your vids

[@ArcherFish]

that was great!

[@Fischize]

Bro, I empathize seeing you lose those Huds. I’m so afraid of losing my Deps 250s, i find myself retying knots every other cast…

[@dangerfield85]

Come up north and experience a driveby from a Northern. Lost a brand new Gantarel after 6 cast

[@trhenryvlogs9638]

How is that swim bait you’re throwing?

[@heyjohnson5535]

I went and bought a white 1/2 oz chatter bait the other day specifically for our Sunday tournament and third cast it snapped my line and it was gone. So dissapointing and it wasnt a cheap one of course

[@crazybassfisher]

Hey Johnson I bought my first deps for a tournament when I was a kid and ended up losing it on a fish the weekend before the tournament, I was sooooo bummed

[@speciesspecialist2789]

I really dig this vid,Brother,Subbed,Keep doing it...I'm in Oklahoma,My PB bass is 11 lb. Curious what your PB is....?

[@crazybassfisher]

Larry Allbritton Thanks for tuning in my guy! Mine is 9lb 14oz! Nice work on that 11!

[@speciesspecialist2789]

@@crazybassfisher Hellz Yea,Brother.Acouple of those you lost were Tens....