Underwater Footage!! Best Creature Baits Compared!

[@jbjohnson8609]

Keitech crazy flapper looked awesome!!

[@ianundercover6295]

Tactical bassin is the best informative freshwater channel, salt strong the best informative salt channel. Hands down

[@robertfudge710]

I like them both

[@vincentecabrera6728]

I absolutely love and think it’s hysterical the way you guys hold your hands when showing a cast or talking about bait actions!

[@CallahanHarry44]

Good stuff Tim! Crazy Flapper had more kick than most Ducks I've seen! Gotta get me some of them just to aerate my water if nothing else.

[@WhiteTiger3933]

You guys do the best at underwater footage! I love these videos.

[@zubertish]

Not sure but I believe the ZBH was rigged upside down? The two large wings weren't opening fully during retrieve. I got that tip from watching those guys over at Tacticalbassin. Thanks for all the cool footage...I know it's a LOT of work.

[@vinylpop]

Christopher Cable-Cheval This is Tactical. Or was that a joke?

[@zubertish]

@@vinylpop lol, a joke... because Matt did a tute on rigging plastics and expressed to test how each one looks as it gets dragged over your finger... to simulate how it looks in the water... before rigging... to get the most action. The first bait that Tim showed looked inverted... there...in lies the joke-rub...

[@califishing4991]

i think he did that so the brighter side was up so it was easier to see

[@chadd5616]

The mermaid looks like gary yamamoto wasnt involved in the design. The cowboy displaces way more water with zero line twist, throw the cowboy in there next time guys. Great vid!

[@Kasper623]

ADA Homes completely agree with you

[@raidersc9066]

I was thinking the same thing..the mermaid didnt look good at all.

[@zarbana1]

I couldn’t agree more, the mermaid left me disappointed. It looks dead in the water at slow to medium retrieves.

[@DCBronzies]

Just fished a brush hog with a tungsten for the first time last night and had a blast! Thanks for the comparison boys!

[@biggerfish123]

Another great vid, one of the things I learned watching this is how much louder tungsten seems to be dingin' off those rocks

[@anthonymunster3696]

Nice job Tim. Thanks for the awesome vid. Paying attention to all these different baits gives a much better idea of what works and what may not. I really liked how the Man Bear Pig looked. Looks like a craw fleeing or jumping. Going into the box! thanks.

[@raymondpadilla65]

awesome video will be adding some of these to the arsenal netbait really impressed me 🎣

[@joefish63]

They are all pretty similar in design and function...the Keitech Lazy Flapper gives abit more flutter at retrieve. MY favorite, which wasn't included here, is the Lunker City Ozmo. It is like the Keitech...it can be bounced or crawled like a jig, and it also gives great flutter when retrieved like a swimbait.

[@robertrodriguez4587]

Missle baits, and Paca’s stood out. All looked good.

[@trevorp438]

One of my favorite baits is actually a creature bait that’s not really talked about and it’s the culprit incredi-slim. I caught my pb on it and it catches a lot for me

[@mattalan6559]

Culprit makes good quality plastics all around. But I agree with you I’m surprised more people don’t use the incredicraw or slim. Great creature baits

[@mattquinlan4629]

Thanks Tim. Your hard work is sure appreciated!

[@jamesmeyer7034]

PLEASE go back through this video and share how or when you might fish some of these same baits and why. Best way and time to fish brush hog is . . . . . etc. Love the underwater videos. I have learned so much from this channel.

[@0017Bulldog]

Call me old-fashioned...but the Brush Hog (especially the Jr) is totally awesome. Very versatile and durable.

[@chrisstockner3941]

Another awesome video, I would like to see an underwater video of the wobble or swing head. I’ve often wondered what it looks like . Most of the water I fish here in Virginia is stained for the most part. Thanks again for another informative video.

[@tedmccarthy1401]

Hands down winner is the Keitech Crazyflapper!!!🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣 Also Thank you so much for the passion for our addiction!!!! Awesome footage Tim.

[@rodericknewfish]

The Crazy Flapper I've used as a search bait and a top water on barely submerged vegetation. Yamamoto Mermaid I use as a trailer, for some reason in the water I always think they look to have a turtle-like action, it may be because they glide a little. Love the underwater footage, you guys are the best.

[@mortanna]

awesome video what i really liked was how colors really stand out underwater.

[@shortround889]

Love these underwater shots of the baits. It helps me figure out the best way to retrieve them, to get most action out of them. Keep them coming - Thank You!!! Always learning 👍🎣

[@chrisboyd1408]

It is surprising how loud the sinkers are when they hit bottom rocks. Great video, thanks for sharing this excellent footage

[@kennethdennis9335]

I like the destroyer and game hog!! Great video!! Love the underwater series. More please!!

[@FCPFishing]

Hard to beat the old Zoom Brush hog!

[@tommymckiddy7872]

The Brush Hog caught my biggest fish ever the other week, a 32lb 12oz blue cat. If you put it in front of a fish it will eat it.

[@smoovefishing]

I think it looked the best also

[@tryhardfishing7336]

i love flipping the baby brush hog

[@tommymckiddy7872]

@@tryhardfishing7336 That's what I'm tossing 99% of the time. I always have one rigged up.

[@danvird8649]

@@tommymckiddy7872 what color

[@desynchonosisdragon9108]

Thanks guys for all the hard work to bring us this!

[@seizedcarcass8440]

The zoom brush hog will probably alway be a must have creature bait for me. Always have some in my tackle bag! Edit: I’ve come to the conclusion the missile baits D-stroyer is way better. That rubbed body allows the baits to last a lot longer especially with an EWG

[@nathanbruns7053]

The Keitech, M.B.P. and D-Stroyer all looked amazing. Gonna need to get some of these in the arsenal.

[@daverice8304]

Really like the different types of retrieves used - great video!

[@rachaeldalton142]

I agree with Tim. I was most impressed with the incredible action of the Missile Baits D Stroyer with the Keitech Crazy Flapper coming in a close 2nd. Honorable mention goes to the Yamamoto Mermaid which showed some intriguing action on the straight retrieve. Great job, Tim! I love these underwater videos, but I can't believe there wasn't one fish coming to check out these creature baits! Was this filmed in a local lake?

[@militaryminedid2011]

The Zoom has nice movement and float, I like it.

[@Phillyfisherman]

Not only did we get to see some great visuals, but the sound that tungsten weight makes is way better than a lead thud.

[@fber5591]

I mainly use the stiffer Yum Christie Critter and ManBearPig. I keep some Yamamoto Kreature baits in the tackle bag also.

[@dalecain1158]

The Keitech crazy legs was by far the winner. Those leg movements at any speed was awesome!

[@jasonpage5872]

I wonder if it's as soft as the swim baits. They get expensive in a hurry

[@dalecain1158]

Jason Page I don’t know! They sure look good though!

[@markjones4358]

Always been a huge fan of the crazy flapper...but that d-stroyer might be my next purchase. Yum Christie critter is productive also

[@jholl7339]

Always look forward to the underwater vids. The 3 that didn't impress me at all were the Strike King, the Netbaits and the Yamamoto. The rest, to me, were good.

[@LovinGodandmusic]

And can you do an underwater video with and without bobberstops to "show" why you do or don't use them, and explain why? Thanks guys

[@bobward7489]

As always guys, top shelf video and instruction/info. Beat fishing channel on KZbin thank you for all the effort that goes into what you do.

[@tommymckiddy7872]

Cool video. I really want to try that Crazy Flapper. What's your favorite size and colors for clear and stained/muddy water? Speaking of stained and muddy water, an underwater video I'd love to see is a color comparison in stained water, just to show which are more visible in those conditions.

[@jasonbills9325]

Love the videos, you guys are my favorites. Have you guys ever tried a Tokyo rig. I think the crazy flapper would be awesome on it. Can’t wait for more content.

[@TurcTrav]

I would have loved to see thoughts on the Googan Baits. Great video guys !!!

[@Fluffyguy958]

Travis Turcotte something tells me the are going to either do a full video on them or will not talk about them at all.

[@TurcTrav]

@@Fluffyguy958 Yea probably, I would just love to see what they actually think. I really trust their input and they will not hold back.

[@wv_bearded_basser252]

The bandito bugs and Mondo worms really work for me, but I feel the bandito bug is just a reimagining of the rage bug. To be honest I think the scent has alot to do with the success of them landing fish, that's my opinion anyways.

[@Gulb180]

WV_Bearded_Basser yeah they kinda stole the rage tail design. IMO tactical probably doesn’t care about googan because it’s just not at the level that they are at. It’s for high school kids and weekend warriors. In my experience the baits are aggressively average on fish catching and extremely fragile for the price. Most of their market comes from high school kids

[@wv_bearded_basser252]

@@Gulb180 yeah, they do come apart pretty easy, my all time time favorite is probably the Berkley chigger craw. I have used just about every style of craw or bug and that has been the only one to get me a bass just about every cast.

[@anthonygeiss9130]

Love these videos! Best informative fishing channel. Period!

[@dylanself1185]

Do a more updated in depth punching video. When to put other baits down and go hit the grass and mats. Guntersville this past week was super hot, hardly no current, grass EVERYWHERE. Have a friend that punches and caught his PB 9 3/4lbs punching and just wanting to learn how to target where and how to punch

[@jasondaniels209]

Tim. How is everything going over there with all the quakes? Hope you and yours are safe and well! Fish on!

[@davec1004]

My go to is the Havoc Pit Boss best creature bait by far and I have used several in this list.

[@monti409]

Those are some noisy lead weight's as it hit the rocky floor, you would tend to frighten the game fish away there should be a rubber covering or jacket over these lead weights to dull the sound. Noise does tend to travel further underwater then on land, as a scuba diver i have watched game fish near their quarries and the slightest noise would tend to spook them. Great vid. Thx

[@rubberbullets74]

Great video as usual! Can you make a craw trailer underwater comparison video?

[@joycereed4971]

Love this video! Very instructional and helpful. It would be even better if you also had a camera recording your movements with the rod and reel so that we can see how you handle rod effects the movement of the bait. Maybe insert a small window in the lower corner of the video so we can see the bait and your movements simultaneously.

[@clifowen4300]

Great video! Have you guys ever tried the V&M Swamp Hog? Just wondering how it would stack up.

[@fishingwithelyon851]

The baits look great underwater. Thanks for sharing. This will help me out as I am ordering some for me soon as I am in Australia, this is not a very fished bait. Tight Lines mate.

[@sigcustomlures4777]

Got my first Huddleston fish the other day

[@timprall5417]

Im going to say for finesse, the Zoom all the way. I think there were better slower and swimming but not best of both worlds. The Kietech Is like under water frog fishing! I think the reaction innovation swam the best and I think the Missile bait might be the best slow presentation. We are talking finesse right?

[@kellymason4190]

I would like to see more of these comparison videos. Gives me an idea of what I want to use.

[@chuckkaleel9105]

I would like to see a carolina rig underwater video to include these baits and some different styles of worms too please

[@castaway6811]

Net bait is killing it in ya underwater vids

[@micahspilker9322]

Quit giving up my secrets 😏 Love the D Stroyer.

[@Cole_Lakely]

I like the V&M J-Bug.

[@Boxerjake77]

D-Stroyer is my go to creature bait.

[@colescribner34]

You should go to broken bow lake and do a video on how to catch those bass cause I will be taking a trip there soon and I’m young and have no clue what to use there

[@TheKodiakWay]

D-stroyer on a belly weighted hook has been a go to for a solid year now.

[@rrrr635]

good video! Thanks. We're still waiting for the flood waters to recede.

[@PHFishingBiking]

😁👍👍 Good stuff they do look like creatures under water!

[@brianrobinson9979]

I'm gonna have to call a tie for #1 between the D-Stroyer and the Crazy Flapper. Would like to see these redone on a Shakey head. I think standing them up and having their appendages off the bottom flowing in the waters natural movement would work better for the others that didn't seem to have as much action.

[@johanvanderwath9109]

Hi, I think the zoom hog was rigged the wrong way round. Not sure

[@riccardocarbo2479]

Everytime I listen to Matt, I'm always thinking.. "Where's my Bass notebook, gotta right that down!"

[@Cocos_outdoor_pursuit]

I’d like to see you guys add in some googan baits on these underwater vids to see how they compare to these other brands

[@westong1763]

Missile baits never fail💥💥🔥🔥🔥

[@Boxerjake77]

Weston G17 agreed!

[@l.o.r410]

They look nice. I’ve never used missile before though. How it work out for y’all?

[@micahspilker9322]

I catch tons of fish on the D Stroyer. My go to colors are GP3, California love and super bug.

[@l.o.r410]

micah spilker Man. I’m not sure about the looks but the ones I’ve seen. They’re very like oily looking color. Green purple etc.

[@westong1763]

L . O . R my favorite soft plastic brand because they’re constantly updating (making new baits, colors, etc.) those baits just work. Great scent, great action.

[@jonathanmagee288]

It would help tremendously if you could include a caption of what bait is being shown in the underwater footage!

[@desmondsimons6664]

Hi Team Tacticalbassin, I love your videos. I live in France and your videos help me a lot to catch bass at home, because we do not have all your techniques to catch this fish. I would like to buy an NRX or a Conquest to fish Bass seriously, do you have models to advise me? (It is for fishing with jigs 10/14 gr maximum and T-Rigs). Thank you in advance, keep it great

[@rrrr635]

My "creature-bait" of choice is the Gene Larew HooDaddyjr.

[@gallaxzycollidez]

I’ve been waiting for this kind of video 🤩

[@califishing4991]

next time maybe try to get the fall more but like always awesome content

[@bassfishingfreak6602]

Missile baits rule!

[@yesdeere1376]

Man that kytech is crazy. I'm gonna have to try it.

[@everthparedes5210]

More underwater baits!

[@carteranderson8406]

Wow what an amazing shot

[@TappadaraWest]

Thank you , Great footage !

[@kriskuehn3852]

Thanks.. I liked Destroyer... Like to see Zman Creature bait Boar Hogz Thanks

[@KTMitchell1953]

I think any of them would catch bass in either green pumpkin or watermelon with just a dab of chartreuse on the curl tips. 👌🏻

[@juanvalencia807]

Awesome video but I would have liked to seen them waitles as well

[@sonofafisherman743]

I couldn’t believe how much noise that bullet wait made was that lead or something else ? I sure like these type videos great job 👍

[@newenglandbass]

Son of a fisherman tungsten. Also all weights tend to make a clicking noise on hard surfaces. Some people believe that it even helps attract fish but I’m not sure.

[@sonofafisherman743]

New England Bass ok cool thanks👍🏻

[@Mr_Man_7803]

Just caught an 8 pounder on a junebug baby brush hog yesterday

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks Tim

[@LovinGodandmusic]

Do you guys NEVER use bobber stops for your weights? Why or why not? I never have, but I've been seeing alot of people using them.

[@tland498]

Fantastic vid 👍🏻

[@jamesbarron1202]

This would be even better if the baits were all black or white so you could see them better against the bottom. Some colors blended in with the bottom. I'd love to have a swimming pool to test bait.

[@dtown214north4]

A little late but on the Brush hog you should separate the the 2 small arms from the body of the bait to get more action.

[@cherylgarcia3441]

Great idea work th Thanks

[@BassmanTvfishing]

Is soda bay at Clearlake good for bass fishing? What is a good spot for bank fishing at Clearlake?

[@johnblaha5692]

Great job guys by the way put out a bank fishing video

[@nathanellis914]

You heard em! The creature bait needs to have " Big Testicles "!

[@JoseMartinez-dq4km]

Great video

[@BrownBaitCo]

have you tried googan baits yet?

[@bassinassassin9077]

No fish in the underwater footage area? I was halfway expecting one to come gobble up one of those lures

[@treyferguson9393]

One thing I haven't seen ANYBODY mention on the underwater t rig videos is how much noise the baits and weights are making man. That's ALOT louder then I ever could have dreamed they would bye. Really don't think you need brass and glass.

[@txman201]

What I learned: Action of any bait is unpredictable when rigged with a weight free to slide on the line. Depending on whether the weight stays lodged against the eye of the hook, or slides away from the hook, action of any lure shown varies wildly. The weight may fall rapidly, but the lure may just drift. Or, the bait may flutter quickly in a fall. There's no guarantee what you'll get. To get one or the other consistently, I'll now always peg, or or go with a Carolina rig.

[@castaway6811]

Could you show these on Carolina rigs please?

[@hiz99]

Why the SLX in medium instead of MH? Do they run on the heavier side?

[@BradHouston95]

Have you tried any of the googan baits? Not the biggest fan of the squad but I gotta say they make a good braided line and some awesome soft plastics

[@chrisfisher3900]

I love these vids