Do Bass Actually Eat Crawfish?? | GoPro Live Crawfish Footage

To answer that question: Yes, they do. But why don't they at certain times and in certain situations? In this video, I show you how bass react to LIVE crawfish underwater in their habitat. I provide some great commentary, and I hope you guys learn something! Let me know what you think about the footage in the comments below!
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[@TylersReelFishing]

Check out the camera I filmed this on! amzn.to/2FYzrsR

[@tineriddell5733]

Crawdads are GREAT BAIT! They’re easier to use if they’re small though.

[@CatfishWrangler47]

Really nice camera footage! Those crawfish are great baits! I use the yum crawfish lures and they work great

[@waynemiller2628]

I raised a bass from the size of my little finger to around 4 pounds in a 50 gallon aquarium. I named it Polaris like the submarine. I fed it lots of different things. It would eat raw meat out of my fingers. It liked minnows, goldfish and guppies. I would feed Polaris crawfish though and he love them. He would suck them into his mouth when they put their claws up and it happened so fast it would bend their claws backwards and snap them off. In an instant the crawfish would be gone and there would just be a couple of claws swirling around in the current caused by the attack. Polaris was able to eat even large crawfish while he was still pretty small, but as he grew he began to eat several at a time. Watching him eat them was pretty cool because he would suspend in front of them with his head down and his body at about a 45 degree angle from the bottom and wag his tail in excitement, almost like a dog. He would watch them and then as if sensing his opening he would suck them up and the only thing left was the swirling claws. Watching Polaris eat over the course of several years made one thing evident... He would eat a crawfish even if he wasn't hungry. He'd let small fish hide out for a few days sometimes. If I put a crawfish in his tank though, he would eat it. It was more like he didn't want it in there or just enjoyed the thrill of eating them. When he got big I released him in the same lake I'd caught him from. At first he kept swimming in a circle by the bank acting like he didn't want to leave and I just sat there watching him, a little bit sad and happy all at the same time. After a while, I guess he figured it out and he swam away. That was the last time I ever saw him.

[@JC-ns5uo]

+Wayne Miller that's a cool story. I did the same but never had mine for that long.

[@wired4fishing690]

wow man that is sad but very interesting story

[@lewisproffitt426]

Wayne Miller do polaris 2!! 😂

[@DosK5495]

I caught Polaris the other day, he told me this story about how he was raised in an aquarium with a wonderful owner named Wayne Miller. I told him that it was a wonderful little story, but I thought he was lying to me to get out of being eaten.... I'm sorry to say that he was delicious~

[@waynemiller2628]

I released Polaris in an area where there is no fishing allowed. I'm sure he lived to be very, very old.

[@timtobin3546]

Ive fished my whole life and got to say one of the best lures was a crawfish, also I've caught numerous bass with crawfish in their stomach.

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Really cool vid! I'm loving the underwater footage, keep it coming xD

[@user-zz4rp5rp2p]

Hi KZbin xD

[@ryderbodzer3827]

1Rod when's the next video man loved the trump vs Clinton

[@TeddyABear]

The clip of the male bass saying "no" to the female fish when she tries to eat the live crawfish is very interesting , that clip really demonstrates what the behavior of the couple bass are like during spawning. You should show this video to a research institution of something because this is some actual hard evidence of behavior in fish!

[@auto_5]

Agreed

[@BassGeek]

While on the bed bass really aren't in a "feed" mode. They will move crawfish and other things out of the bed but really won't eat them as they pose no real threat to the eggs. Bluegill and other fish are the largest threats to the eggs of a bass which is why they are much more aggressive when it comes to bait or predator fish colors during the spawn. White although not really a natural color does mimic a bait fish.

[@cgcaver]

Kid you have some of the most interesting videos out there on bassin (and I sub to 10+ others in this community). Your underwater content and "experiment" mentality of learning about bass behavior (and sharing it with us to learn) have earned you my absolute respect. Hats off to you - keep it up man.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+VirginNerd Thank you so much! Means a lot!

[@MillerWilson]

Hey mate, excellent video as always! The underwater footage and commentary were really good. I seriously learned heaps! Keep up the great work and I can't wait for some more videos! Cheers Miller :)

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Miller Wilson Thanks man! We need to get you up here to America to catch some bass!

[@MillerWilson]

+TylersReelFishing Haha yes, that would be great! Next time I go I'll send you a message :)

[@SeaTampaTours]

Hi Miller

[@NVarney1]

Miller Wilson ttrf eddy qfff

[@migobliff6382]

Miller Wilson Hello Miller

[@jakethehurricane1755]

Love the vid. Very informational. Thank you for your hard work. Definitely subscribed.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much man!

[@tophatter74]

do this in summertime and those crawdads r dead.

[@kdfbaits409]

This guy really deserves more followers. Make sure everyone's liking his video and following his page. He really deserves it. Especially for a guy so young

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you Kyle!

[@Ewokichka]

This is a really cool idea and gives a unique perspective, nice job! It also helps me understand what happened last week when 2 bass would not go after any bait I was throwing (or my friend) in their bed.

[@sebastianjuan7783]

finebros are going to sue those fish

[@hournd30fah35]

Hehe

[@sebastianjuan7783]

omg lololol

[@broblazing5079]

Lmfao

[@QuantikoOfficial]

I sea what you did there, pal...

[@bobbyjones2979]

Sebastian Juan

[@homerogarza2600]

Wow truley awsome vid bro.... very educational and also lets us kno the behavior of bass.... this video is one of the best ive seen... i really need to try me a white plastic lure now... thanks awsome vid!!!

[@jaredwalterwilson]

I tie a variety of crawfish patterns and sizes. I've noticed that the smaller (size 8) will get bites way more often that the bigger (size 4). I think it has to do with fish knowing that a larger crawfish has a thicker shell and more capable claws. Also, there's a larger supply of smaller forage. "Match the hatch".

[@nickritenour574]

Amazing what you're doing for the knowledge of the fishing. Keep up the good work. Don't let anyone discourage your passion.

[@Darkkefka]

I wasn't 100% convinced that bass love crawfish..until a few hours ago. I caught a bass on a plastic worm today right off the bank. Sorry..but I caught it so I could eat it. When I cleaned it..I was surprised to find a crawfish in it's body! And it was still alive...barely.

[@jbcommonsense3116]

Bass eat crawfish, that is no lie. Smallmouth more so as craws are hard, rocky bottom type of crustaceans. Largemouth really only prefer that hard rocky bottom during spawn and in a place of excess forage. However, they are not about to tangle with a full grown, adult size craw as used in the video. A bass on a bed is not interested in eating. Any time they strike a lure or predator is to scare or drive off said predator. If you take the time, when bed fishing, when a bass picks up your bait, he either just bumps it with his nose or if he actually picks it up he will just take it away from the bed and then spit it out.

[@rcmaniac8557]

Smallmouth eat more crawfish than largemouth (crawfish don't usually live in lakes) and the reason it was still alive is because they pretty much vacuum the food in their mouth and just run with it

[@bobbycheese2793]

One time I caught a bass and looked in his mouth and found a crawfish claw in it!

[@Guaranteedfresh1]

Smallmouth love crawfish.

[@SuperDidact]

Darkkefka ohh dats scary

[@Armedlegally]

I don't fish at all but I loved the video. But I can't help to question why fisherman go out and spend 30, 40, 50 thousand or better on a boat only to fish near docks all the time.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Armedlegally Cause we can

[@cjkline841]

+TylersReelFishing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Armedlegally]

Well.....Ya can't really argue that.TylersReelFishing

[@davidmann9467]

+Armedlegally You can fish under private docks if you're in a boat within public waterways. You can't exactly walk across everybody's land and sit on their dock to fish near it, but if you're in a boat most any fishing spot is fair game. That being said, I wouldn't sit next to somebody's private dock if they were out there doing something on it. Not a good way to make friends.

[@robertlabbate6518]

+David Mann some people enjoy watching people fish so it probably just depends on the person your dealing with

[@danaparks8812]

I think that this is probably the first fairly educational video that I've seen from you. I'm putting it in one of my save later playlists for informational purposes for myself. Thanks I appreciate it. I also shared one of your videos on my timeline publicly on Facebook I hope that's okay with the channel. I said good things about it. I'm not trying to kiss your behind here, I just honestly I'm trying to give you praise where you deserve it. So far I'm learning a bunch from you, and you're a good teacher you're easy to learn from. All right I've said enough bs-ing here. Have a great one, and God bless!

[@henrykaiser2135]

Tyler, love your vids and you deserve more subs. Thanks for all your help and good luck fishing!!

[@bassinbill96]

Sweet video! The reason they weren't eating the craws is because when they spawn they only have one thing on their mind. Only reason it's kind of easy to catch them on artificials is because you're able to flip in on them repeatedly and piss them off until they strike

[@OhZiveo]

I was fishing for large mouth bass once and I hooked up to a nice 6 Lb bass. When I got it in I realized I hooked it in the Gills and it was bleeding really bad. The fish was in the slot limit so I decided, instead of have it probably die in the lake if I released it, to cook it up and eat it. When I was cleaning the fish I cut open the stomach to see what it has been eating (I do this with every fish I eat so I can learn what they are biting on) I found 2 good sized crawfish curled up in its stomach! It was crazy to see and its been the only time I've ever seen it! I just wanted to share this story because I thought it was really cool, and it fits the subject of this video really well!

[@THEETRONIC]

been fishing most my life, never took it serious until now you guys make this look easy..

[@TylersReelFishing]

Haha sweet!

[@albertmcfry6322]

Your caption is funny, actually Bass and crawfish go to a bar have some drinks together,do some line dancing and go home together,then the bass eats the crawfish 😂

[@mwcdx]

Smallmouth bass will make sushi out of those crayfish. A bit surprised how those largemouth responded. Especially on the beds. Nice job guys.

[@joshuacaminiti165]

+No2TheNWO do you know why? its bc the fake ones don't stick there claws up so they know that its not gana hurt them and eat it.. but the real ones stick em claws up......... AND THEY STAY THERE AND THEY STAY THERE!.... LOL!

[@David-ip7gy]

+Josh Caminiti actually a lot of craw baits stick up there claws I got a ton of different soft craw baits and they all stand up with claws up

[@joshuacaminiti165]

hmmmm

[@jayhall8761]

This is so cool! Never seen video like this before!

[@joshmonroe5740]

they go crazy over small crawfish lures. just a few simple tubs of the pole while you're reeling it in they just love it.

[@PlaceboTree]

Awesome video my dude, very informative and well executed.

[@andrewscott3184]

Very kewl video. Bass don't like large crawfish because the shells can't be crushed easily. Would like to see it done again with a crawfish half that size.

[@haseo8244]

Andrew Scott they will eat anything they can fit in their mouth and let the juice dissolve their prey. They are suck it up predators.

[@beautifuldurian]

Very informative video. One of the better ones. Crawfish might take over many ponds and lakes.

[@takumithao1992XD]

One of the best videos i've ever saw. Extremely Helpful, like...."EXTREMELY HELPFUL." N theres an underwater video for reference and other takes. Definitely Subscribing.

[@achicken6116]

That water is so blue like....😍😍

[@TylersReelFishing]

sooo blue

[@Saltyscales]

This is a great video bud, nice work!

[@theanonymous2349]

Hey guys could u try cutting the claws off and doing the same video because maybe the fish are scared and I think we would all like to see that video

[@jessesmall86]

I came across this same thing a few days ago when I was fishing lake Lanier. It seemed that the bass on beds would ignore or push the crawfish jig off the bed, but when I threw a small swim bait near or on the bed they when crazy. Great video! loved how you were able to get the under water shots👍🏼👍🏼

[@shawnsenese1760]

You have to do this when the spawn is over to get a better representation of how bass act.

[@extremephillyfishing]

Here are my thoughts on this video: I can see that you put a lot of work in making it and I respect your work as a fellow KZbinr. When it comes to educational and conservation purposes, I think this video is a big negative. If you ask me why, there are many reasons. 1. the Crawfish that you use in the video -- is it native to that body of water? if not, you are risking the introduction of an invasive organism. Here in the Northeast, we have problems with Zebra Mussels and Rusty Crayfish, etc. It brings forth plenty of environmental damages. Even if it was native, subscribers may think that it is absolutely fine to dump crayfish in their local turfs too, which can result in big consequences. so, educationally speaking, not good. 2. minimizing fish fitness during spawning season. Laws are different from state to state, and here in PA and NJ, it is illegal to target or mess with spawning Bass. the main reason for that is for the fish to do their business and being forth future generations of fish for future generations of anglers. Even if in your state it is legal to target bedding Bass, I just will never be able to understand why Bass anglers would do that. one would think that they want them to reproduce nicely, since they love the Species. and yet, lots of Bass anglers mess with them during their Spawning season, when they are most vulnerable. catching them and toying with them results in loss of energy and trauma, which are two factors that you definitely do not want during the spawning season. after all, those fish need all the strength they can muster to fend off Bluegill and other organisms that can eat their eggs. anyways...this is just my opinion on this matter -- from an educational and conservation perspective. tight lines!

[@moisesrosales6618]

totally agree!

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Extreme Philly Fishing Thanks for the input bud. Glad to have you back on my channel

[@extremephillyfishing]

TylersReelFishing I have always watched your videos, Tyler. Lol. Despite our differences in ideologies, I do enjoy most of your creations on KZbin. Tight lines and fish on!

[@ClearVoyageOutdoors]

+Extreme Philly Fishing Just wanted to point out man, that studies have shown that fishing for spawning bass does not really effect bass populations. I wrote a paper on this. I don't particularly enjoy the concept of tournament anglers taking bass off their beds and releasing them usually miles away from it after the tournament, but after doing research i found out that it does not really matter. To maintain a healthy population within a body of water, a fish's sole purpose is to replace itself and its mate. That is two bass. As you know, bass reproduce many, many times through out their life, so in a healthy environment they are most likely going to contribute to more than just two successful offspring. So, they could actually pretty much have every spawn fail throughout the course of their life, and if they have two offspring survive, then they did their job. I had mixed feelings about spawning bass, but in doing research for a paper i wrote for one of my classes, I discovered that it really does not matter much. As long as ethical fishing practices such as the handling of fish and catch and release are practiced, everything should be fine. I have a passion for fly fishing just as big as my passion for bass fishing, and I can tell you (and I would assume you know as well) that bass are extremely hardy and durable fish, especially when compared to trout. They are survivors and grinders. They are definitely much less susceptible to declining populations when compared to a population of trout in a stream. I encourage everyone to do some research on the topic of fishing for spawning bass. I was blown away at some of the things I learned. Tight Lines!

[@TylersReelFishing]

CaliVadaOutdoors Thank you. Didn't wanna type this myself

[@anthonyperkins1221]

Thanks man Big help You should do a video on catfish reactions

[@hypermoose5794]

Bass are so fun to catch wether you’re fishing from the bank relaxed or you’re on a bass boat tournament fishing, but the science behind bass is also so cool and that’s one reason why I love to catch bass and fish in general.

[@joshuatree697]

I have always fished craw baits on bed bass. I had no idea that maybe it wasn't the right time. I've had them pick up and blow out a million times. Never would have thought maybe it was the wrong time. Thanks for the video and info cause I'm gonna put it to use.... Josh Wallace

[@yt_cubeinator6733]

Short answer: yes

[@lucapuka7636]

Why do you have to take the time to spoil it for people Well you could be doing trillions of other things

[@Mojo522]

Sweet channel, Miller Wilson sent me. Well I'm going to go check out some more of your vids.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Mojo522 Awesome!! How did he tell you about me?

[@Mojo522]

He has you posted as subscribed to your channel, and he verbally is telling everyone to check your channel out. If you haven't checked out his channel you should, he's pretty cool and puts out really good vids.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Mojo522 Oh trust me I know Miller haha. We are good friends. Hopefully he comes to america soon so we can fish together

[@Mojo522]

TylersReelFishing That would be a sweet collab., now that I've watched your vids and now know what your channel is like. Btw very nice channel.

[@bartbeasley8305]

Love watching the bass stare at the crawfish underwater. They look so curious.

[@jbcommonsense3116]

One of the few times when you can really watch how a bass lives it's life.

[@borjabaixauli1049]

congratulations ! Great job man! I`m a fisherman from spain... lovely bass fishing. Nice analisis.

[@linesidehunter373]

If you pull one or even both claws off, bass see them as easy prey. Almost always get gulped down. At least here in the California delta anyways

[@candiceemra775]

Lineside Hunter fact they see it weak no threat

[@dylonreeve4353]

Hey Tyler, you definitely have some of the best content out there and you deserve many more subs. I have told my friends to check your channel out and they agree with me.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Dylon Reeve Thanks man!

[@BadGuyFromAladdin]

+Dylon Reeve I completely agree with you.

[@sacerfice195]

agreed

[@sacerfice195]

i got a question, when you put your camera in the water....do you scare any fish away or are they just as curious about the camera just as much as the bait?

[@DoingStuffChannel]

I don't think it scares the bass at all however I do think it changes the situation for bass. This is one of the best examples I've ever seen of how bass are truly opportunists. Spawning may have had something to do with why the male stopped the female but in any case I think they'll always go for the easier meals. Awesome videos!

[@advancedbassin1780]

Tyler you have the best edits on youtube. Not always my favorite content but man you sure know how to catch some fish and make amazing looking videos! Keep it up love the footage

[@bryceworrall3008]

Jon B edits are better

[@chadfowler526]

That was some good footage.

[@Adam-wk4lj]

"whaz guud nigga" - crawfish 1:51

[@COPYCATVR_]

Lol

[@olddominionangler3273]

What a great video! I love your narration it's very smooth and meaningful. Best of luck sir.

[@MrBilld75]

The size matters too with Crayfish (Crawfish). The smaller ones the Bass will eat more readily than big ones. Eating a big Craw is not going to be their ideal meal size unless very hungry and with an empty belly. I only use Crayfish that are a certain size and no bigger (2 inches maybe). Then they will more readily commit to them, if smaller. Rarely do I cut open a Bass and it's got a large crayfish in it's belly. More like a couple of minnows and the earthworms they rob us of, lol and of course "small" crayfish. I had it proven to me, by an expert Angler too, who loves Bass fishing. He would slay Bass on smaller crayfish. I liked how you caught him bumping it. It explains a lot and once again, great footage.

[@beware0028]

just subscribed, nice dude

[@zippymax1]

Incredible demonstration. I have seen similar behavior when I had an 18-inch peacock bass pet in a 110-gallon tank. Why didn't I realize bass act the same in the wild? Liked and subscribed.

[@chrisdaugherty5339]

We just got done fishing a lake in AZ for a junior bass club and we are pre spawn and we threw the white Craw and hammered about 16 with it. We tried other colors and white is the only color they hit on.

[@mikehirst]

This is awesome. I'd love to see this kind of underwater test with various baits in various circumstances... It makes it so much easier to imagine what's going on down there

[@itsthatwally9648]

lol in the background of 0:46

[@extremeoutdoors4985]

Do bass eat baby bass or smaller bass

[@TheHillbillyHybrid]

Extreme Outdoors yes all the time

[@prestonlehner1127]

very cool vid tyler. loved the underwater shots

[@bobcatgaze]

Really valuable research here. Well done.

[@lescap1209]

They dont care about a damn thing when they're spawning.

[@NickWisda]

set the hook much? lol 5:20

[@sporkcrx]

Hahaha I was wondering this too

[@johnbickle8457]

I've caught rainbows on berkley crawfish before, weird. I used to fish the main Umpqua (Oregon) for small mouth in early summer, we always used worms or rubber worms but most of the bass we took home had craw fish in their bellies.

[@dougsteenwyk3639]

Fishing for Bluegills during the Bass spawn I had Bass attacking the bobber as I was reeling in a Bluegill. Oh Bass season wasn't open yet.

[@Ivanlure]

Want to see live shiners on bed. Very interesting video. Keep it up man!

[@CT-vr8wb]

U aren't supposed to fish during spawn season because the bass need to protect the eggs from intruders like sunfish that actually eat their eggs

[@TRAVISM3]

he let it go genius

[@CT-vr8wb]

+Travis Moseley even if u let it go the eggs still could get eaten in the time that then fish is gone.

[@rivershea6658]

CASEY TANG summer fishing blows

[@sk3ptik696]

+Travis Moseley the eggs could've been eaten genius

[@TRAVISM3]

In 15 seconds, doubt it. I do a little fishing myself. Stick to your video games and sleeping in on Saturdays. While you're doing that I'm usually on the lake smartass.

[@BEWool]

Ive never fished with live crayfish but yeah, I agree with others on here, your footage definitely gave something to keep in mind especially when you know there is fish in the area but cant get them to bit. And it's truly frustrating when you can feel them bumping the jig or what ever but not biting it. Good job man.

[@muskogeefisherman]

Watching this after several podcasts on crawfish behavior and bass forage. The main thing I took from them was that some bass will stay away from bigger crawfish. Especially during the spawn. It seems like a small (2 to 3 inches) crawfish would be better.

[@hawkie333]

Way to peel back the onion, bro. Keep doing stuff like this.

[@fishnhunt4life]

I think those bass might not be used to eating crawfish that big.

[@Bowfella]

They eat shad half their size so any size crawfish shouldn't be an issue. Simply because crawfish don't live in weedy areas you typically find largemouth. Smallmouth on the other hand hunt in clear water with rocky bottoms or on sandbars, where crawfish typically are and it's practically their staple besides goby.

[@fishingfanatic3753]

+fishnhunt - Oh they eat craws that big! I've seen it!

[@fishnhunt4life]

***** Then why didn't they eat it? Yet they won't hesitate to eat a smaller soft plastic craw. I'm not saying they can't eat crawfish that big because I know they can. I just think maybe they prefer smaller ones if they have the choice. Easier prey.

[@fishingfanatic3753]

it's simply because he's just not interested in eating when protecting his nest. Crayfish are not a threat. That's why it will strike a soft plastic swimbait, it's a reaction bite because it see's it as a threat to his nest. If this was post spawn, everything should get out of his way because they put the feedbag on after spawning period!

[@fishnhunt4life]

Fishing Fanatic If you watch the video though you see both of the bass moving in to engage but when the crawfish flares his claws they both quickly back off. They were clearly intimidated by that crawfish. Like I said I know those bass would have no problem eating that big craw but I think they would prefer easier prey.

[@ChangT7]

I used a white jig/crawdad plastic on a bass bed today and targeted the defending male bass on the bed... The male bass showed the exact same characteristics as your video footage. After 2 knocks, the BIGGER female rushed over and ate the lure (the jig with the crawdad creature w/claws up in offense). Nice video.

[@BadgerFishing4life]

Sweet underwater footage!! Great video man!

[@jeffreycolvin]

Click bait thumbnail :( I'll let this one slide lol

[@The0722Hunter]

When you run out of video ideas

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Hunter Towler Oh trust me, I didn't run out. Ive wanted to do this one for a while haha

[@The0722Hunter]

+TylersReelFishing are college championships comin up?

[@aj2k417]

Hunter nice Muskie !!

[@The0722Hunter]

+Aj's Fishing appreciate it bud

[@jakebrandberg20]

+Hunter Towler flw already had theirs. Qualifying for next years is underway though, a couple guys on my team fished at Kentucky lake and qualified for next years championship

[@fishingaddiction8823]

Hey Tyler I really agree with your analysis I have never caught a spawning fish with a crawfish and I've been fishing for 12 years

[@joshmonroe5740]

Memorial Day weekend is a great time to fish. it's around the stopping point of spawning and they are all bunched up together in the same area and hungry.

[@Jedhaase]

Very cool video! A thing to keep in mind though is that all bass and other fish will usually be a bit different in other bodies of water. In this one pond I fish at the bass will rarely even look at any crawfish or creature type baits, but in another those would be the best baits to use.

[@raycoleiii6965]

Love the underwater footage!! This is what made me subscribe to your channel.

[@TylersReelFishing]

+Ray Cole III Sweet! Thanks man!

[@TeddyABear]

This is actually very educational and interesting thank you for making this vid.

[@sifumode9460]

The reason pre-spawn is such a good fishing time is because they fatten up in preparation. During the spawn, they eat far less. As a food source, the crawfish is less attractive on an active bed, unless they happen to be really hungry. Lizards and mud-puppies, on the other hand, eat roe. They are a direct threat to the spawn and can get protective attacks during the spawn.

[@arnoldsalazar5851]

I just hammered a big female yesterday on an HD tackle red crawfish here in California, she was on a bed so I would think it’s more of a threat and a reaction strike, great video man.

[@snakeeyes9246]

I have rubber crawfish in my dad's tackle box. gonna try to use them in the spring once the freshwater fishing gets better.

[@johnonpasta3573]

Snake Eyes and

[@johnmorgan2916]

This confirms the Berkley study. The craws with zero claws get the most strikes. I rig a tube exactly backward to mimic same I put foam deep inside to cause it to always stay nose up and hook up. Thus I present the closest thing to an alert craw with no arms/claws.

[@Red-mo2uo]

2:03 I’ve seen that happen a lot, the bass where I fish have been spawning and they do the same thing

[@blooberry856]

Grub o thats a natural behavior for bass, they are known for protecting their beds by spinning in circles and checking all sides, bluegill looooove bass eggs. Usually males protect the beds, its interesting to see the female doing it.

[@cameltoejoe69]

Love your videos! It's certainly given me more info to consider when fishing soft plastics.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Sweet!

[@DJFlashbackChicago]

I agree with the type of bait during spawn makes a difference if it were a crank or spinner passing the bed by ,they will chase that aggressively . Great underwater vid

[@aitscomputerdude]

Dam man, I love your videos. and I appropriate your time and effort in making them for us.

[@southernadventures4877]

awesome video! Very educational.

[@mrstangblb]

Great video - I just bought an Eagle Talon fishing kayak a couple of weeks ago and I'm getting back into fishing. Ready for SEVERAL big bass!

[@jefffournier9986]

Excellent vid, really well done.

[@linesidehunter373]

Such a cool video, I could watch their actions all day. So entertaining

[@sexywhitebriefs]

very educating vid; i love fishing my craws, but i do feel more false hits in the spring. that underwater footage is world class. i know it takes a ton of effort and know how to bring a video like this together. u make it seem fun and effortless. thanks a lot

[@jhenderson5354]

Amazing footage. He was telling her dont eat it....so one fish is maybe looking out for another fish. Hmm he was competing or he would have ate it. Was it he didnt want the female to possibly get injured. Which would jeopardize the survival of the eggs? Or did he see the line or the hook and knew it was a set up? I think it's the first one. But this has showed me that fish maybe more intelligent than we think. Is this a display of caring? Why would he care if she ate it is the question. He had mouth open and hit her what twice with his tail to push her away. Fascinating.

[@yumajarosz28]

Well during spawning with bass they usually nudge crayfish and worms away they just pick them up and drop them off most of the time

[@iunickkp1243]

I use Crawfish to catch bass at Folsom Lake, killer bait! But I recommend a little smaller size crawfish

[@BillsCatch22]

Congrats on the million views! Keep up the great work.

[@obsessedfishing]

Nice vid Tyler! I would love to see you do this but compare multiple forages like bluegill and salamanders compared to crawfish on the bed. Sweet video!

[@iamapineapple5724]

I fish ponds regularly for bass, the bites right now aren't heavy. Very light, but they always go after Gary Yamamotos

[@ladiesandlures113]

Thank you for making this. I always wondered if bass ate crawfish.

[@stephendmcarroll]

Great video dude. Keep up the good work.