How To Choose The Right Swimbait! (Underwater Swimbait Footage)
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Жыл бұрынCome underwater and watch how different swimbaits move in the water! Paddle tails, wedge tails, and glide baits, are all fish catchers in cold water, but not on every lake. Here are the details you need to know so you choose the right baits for your fishing.
We spend the majority of our time in Winter talking about Wedge tail swimbaits. This style of bait is the most effective in the majority of situations... but that's just the surface of the subject. Today we're going in-depth and looking at how glide baits and paddle tails can also benefit you in the cold water months.
Below you'll find links to the baits discussed in the video. We've listed them in the order they appeared, have included our favorite colors for each, as well as any rigging components you may need to fish them effectively.
WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAITS...
•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout (Fast Sink): bit.ly/33GROg1
Colors: Dirty Silver, Trout
•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): bit.ly/2azFTon
Colors: Rainbow Trout, Golden Shiner, Hitch
•Huddleston 68 Weedless: bit.ly/3GnqbuF
Colors: Black Gizzard Shad, Green Gizzard Shad
GLIDE BAITS...
•River2Sea S Waver: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Size: 168 and 200
200 Colors: Lite Trout, Warden Hitch, Trout
168 Colors: Lite Trout, I Know It, Bluegill
•GRatt Sneaky Pete: bit.ly/2RYCPFe
Colors: Light Trout, Hitch, Gizzard Shad
•Baitsanity Explorer Glide: bit.ly/33bQyxY
Colors: TW Steelhead, Shad, Trout
BOTTOM CONTACT PADDLE TAILS...
•Little Creeper 8" Trash Fish: bit.ly/2hmXtg1
Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Blueback Herring
Hook- Owner Beast 10/0: bit.ly/2ancP66
Weight: 3/4 oz
•Little Creeper 6" Fatty Trash Fish: bit.ly/2ixaEw2
Colors: Just Shad, LC Hitch, Chartreuse Shad
Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: bit.ly/2ancP66
Weight: 1/2 oz
•Bacca Burrito Swimbait: bit.ly/3p5SkiW
Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat, Threadfin Shad
MID COLUMN PADDLE TAILS...
•Megabass Magdraft: bit.ly/2mc8bfK
Size: 6" and 8"
Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad
•Magdraft Freestyle: bit.ly/3bRG3Wi
Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, White Back Shad
Hook- Owner Beast 8/0: bit.ly/2ancP66
Weight: 1/2 oz
TREBLE HOOK UPGRADES...
1X Treble: Owner ST-36: bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Size: 2,1, 1/0
3X Treble: Owner ST-56: bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Size: 2,1,1/0
WEIGHTING...
•SuspenStrips: bit.ly/2YDQNUf
•Suspendots: bit.ly/3d80ez6
•Tungsten Putty: bit.ly/3GYcQe5
•Lead Wire: bit.ly/3VQZN21
MATT'S FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 80 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate Fluoro 35 lb: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR SOFTBAITS...
Rod- Shimano SLX A 7'8" heavy: bit.ly/3QbMjvs
Reel- Shimano Curado 300 (HG): bit.ly/2HbZ3E4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Fluoro: bit.ly/3oT1oq2
BUDGET SWIMBAIT ROD FOR HARDBAITS...
Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: bit.ly/3tT8bS2
Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3: bit.ly/3GLddq8
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate 30 lb Mono: bit.ly/3WqDIJp
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@JS-oy6nn Жыл бұрын
Matt always knocks it out of the park.!! Excellent video.!! I spend 25 minutes watching the video then an hour in the description poking thru all of the tackle. The best fishing channel imo
@F16ViperGuy Жыл бұрын
Agreed. He is the best KZfaq Instructor I’ve seen on fishing
@jesseboyden3119 Жыл бұрын
I think a very beneficial video would be WHEN TO NOT THROW A BIG BAIT. like certain things you look for that tell you it's not conducive for the big bait.
@landon_wilkinson Жыл бұрын
Agree
@saounyang Жыл бұрын
Always throw a big bait!
@morganyoder4277 Жыл бұрын
When there isn’t a feeding window or extremely dirty water.
@colton6223 Жыл бұрын
This comment is it! Would love to see this video!
@jesseboyden3119 Жыл бұрын
@@morganyoder4277 are u matt or tim?
@tnbassmaster Жыл бұрын
I really want to get into big baits this year so I’m going to be rewatching a bunch oh your videos!
@locodragon28 Жыл бұрын
You guys are the best fishing information on the tube!! Hands down keep it up
@TheTrident1982 Жыл бұрын
Ever since finding your channel, my confidence, fishing style, and success have dramatically changed. I bought blade baits because of you months ago, fished them for months nothing....then I hammer 20+ fish on them including a 5lb class fish and lose a true trophy at the boat. These videos are the easy button for becoming a power fisherman in my base.
@hanburgundy4317 Жыл бұрын
Spinners are about the only lure I throw with regularity - I'll tie on a couple other lures to switch it up, but the spinner bait is such an effective and versatile lure that you don't really need anything else. Unless the fish aren't biting lol
@stevencaldwell838 5 ай бұрын
Hands down,TB is the premier bass fishing resource/channel on planet earth 🌎
@derekfoster3106 Жыл бұрын
Best fishing channel for tips %100
@live2fishofficial Жыл бұрын
Always love to see the subtle (and in some case not so subtle) differences that really hit you with that underwater footage. It’s great to see WHY certain presentations may work better at certain times. Thanks for your work on this as it really helps in deciding the which/when/where when zeroing in on the bass!👍
@rodbehr5106 Жыл бұрын
Great info, new ideas to try in my situations!!!
@colfaxpersimmionfestival202 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy these videos and since I've implemented techniques I've caught my 2 pb in 2 trips a 5lb spot and at 6.5 lb largemouth each trip I've thrown these baits they have yielded bigger fish yes it difficult fishing sometimes but the reward is worth the time.
@b_ray98 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear your big swimbait approach for stained, muddy, blown-out water!
@tressbassin Жыл бұрын
Throw a jig lol.
@Bassassinator Жыл бұрын
Ned rig or TX wacky on YamaSenko.
@Bassassinator Жыл бұрын
Ned rig or TX wacky on YamaSenko.
@bwspacity Жыл бұрын
6" scottsborro with a 8/0 flashy spin.wake it just under surface parallel fast fast fast all the way to the back.the closer the better.get yo neck broke.lol
@rickyrodriguez9831 Жыл бұрын
Watch more of theirs swimbait videos, they’ve talked about it all
@clydesharman2053 Жыл бұрын
Do you use an 8” bait to draw fish to an area and then follow up with something smaller
@davidwilliams1805 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Appreciate you sharing!
@jesseboyden3119 Жыл бұрын
At 5:04 it's cool seeing you guys fish out of an old boat with the carpet ripped up. early days
@richshackelford5793 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Matt, thanks for sharing
@TheArtisticAngler Жыл бұрын
It is great to have really knowledgeable guys doing this; I have learned lots on this channel!👍👏
@shawnseabaugh Жыл бұрын
Thanks , I love fishing swimbaits Great Tips👊
@vuexiong6087 Жыл бұрын
I needed this video, I'm going hud fishing this weekend at Indian Valley Reservoir. Im PUMPED!
@dadstillsurfs Жыл бұрын
Do any good? I haven't been up there since a decade before the fires
@Bass_Zone13 Жыл бұрын
Great info as always 🔥
@douglasspickler4925 Жыл бұрын
Great great great informative video. Thanks for sharing.
@kenmccarthyfishing Жыл бұрын
❤️Thank you Matt,that was absolutely POWERFUL 👏👏👏
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ken!
@420RyanBruce Жыл бұрын
Love this video and the insight into it.
@alladventurecapitol Жыл бұрын
Great information. Thanks so much for sharing. Looking forward to catching a biggen on some of those swimbaits.
@Fish_Swag Жыл бұрын
love the under water footage!
@chrischrist7982 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@VinceNiergarth Жыл бұрын
Great video guys.
@toddpossum Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hagglakefishing Жыл бұрын
Great video with some awesome info. Loved the underwater footage. Maybe you guys can do a video of just underwater footage of bass striking swimbaits. That would be pretty cool to watch. Thanks for sharing. Tightlines and cheers 🍺 my friend.
@dant8213 Жыл бұрын
I've been loving the Savage Gear gills with the wedge tail in all the sizes, haven't got any bites on the trout yet tho. I like the Huddleston gill too but the Savage Gear have pleasantly surprised me
@katiedolfman6496 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for always having great content. What decking is on your boat? I love the look of it.
@Flippincz Жыл бұрын
Bro…. Thank you. I’m new to bass fishing(started in 2020) I’m inspired to try this technique out. Thanks again. #livinthedream
@robertlee8895 Жыл бұрын
love the tutorial. please tell us about your boat sometime. thanks.
@blitzgaming7150 Жыл бұрын
have you guys used the new spro KGB chad shad I have some of the original OG KGBs and they are awesome would be cool to see a review of the new spro version from you guys
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
Yes we have 👍🏼A little more testing to go before we form a final opinion.
@blitzgaming7150 Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassin awesome I’m yet to get one the custom ones are legit and super good chopping style baits so I’ll be waiting for that final opinion I’m sure the plastic SPRO ones could come in handy since they are semi transparent unlike custom resin baits
@straithookedfishing Жыл бұрын
20 people just pulled up a Clearlake map looking for RC's rock pile to be labeled. Lol.
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
LOL
@ricksalling6198 Жыл бұрын
Morning Matt and Tim. Your channel is awesome, thank you. Rod question for you. Ever reviewed, tried or have an opinion on Phenix M1 Casting Rods. I am thinking about trying them, but would like someone's POV before I order.
@Pudge4400 Жыл бұрын
Speaking of budget rods, I'm very fond of the Okuma Guide Select Xtra Heavy/ Fast 7'11" Swimbait rod. It handles my A-rig needs and most all my larger swimbait needs like a champ, with a 2-10 oz lure rating.
@eduardobotello4059 Жыл бұрын
I got one too. They are amazing rods.
@hanburgundy4317 Жыл бұрын
I almost definitely spend far less on rods and reels than 90% of bass fishermen. I only buy the Walmart Special - a good 6' medium action Shakespeare and a Zebco closed face; comes spooled with 8lb fluorocarbon. It's a cheap setup, but I've caught monster steelheads and my PB 4' channel cat on em. So, unless you NEED a specific rod to impart a specific action to your lure, i think the vast majority of guys spend way too much on tackle.
@Pudge4400 Жыл бұрын
@@hanburgundy4317 can you throw a 4 -6 oz swimbait on that?
@hanburgundy4317 Жыл бұрын
@Brian Detherow Probably - I don't see why not. I throw big spinners with a swim bait trailer, no problem.
@eduardobotello4059 Жыл бұрын
@@hanburgundy4317 I don't think so on that 6 foot rod and 8 pound line.
@joegrande4848 Жыл бұрын
I got a couple of the stealth swimmer lures to see how they work. I hear their awesome an what makes them even better you have the hooks submerged an come out when fish bites. These lures you can throw in pads or grass so they'll be awesome to catch quality fish.
@jonathannichols4359 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I have a question for you guys. Ice out in a natural lake. They stock a lot of the lake in the fall for ice fishing with trout. What would use for ice out. Thank you
@MYYFISHING Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, Love your swimbait tip videos. I recently got some Huddleston 68s and I need to pair with a budget casting rod. I've been looking at almost everything from Dobyns Fury to two-piece musky rods. How does the Shimano SLX A 7'8" heavy, Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy, and Dobyn's Fury 795/806 compare for a budget-minded beginner swimbait combo? Which rods or types of rods should I look into for to pair with the Hudd 68s? Thank you in advance!
@brianrobinson9979 Жыл бұрын
Do you guys ever use aftermarket reel handles, like the ones from Gomexus, for big baits?
@jimworley4485 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info brother. I was at Watts bar Lake last year didnt do very well. Are you guys taking anyone on guided trips at Chickamauga? Im usually in Sweetwater Tenn. every 4th july for a week visiting my uncles farm. I would enjoy traking a trip with you or Tim.
@Jschuhfishing Жыл бұрын
I know you guys have fished all over the US and other countries, how about a video of like top 3 baits for each state or region?
@timeves6012 Жыл бұрын
Going back to the roots!
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy! Is this THE Tim Eaves?? If so, it's good to hear from you!
@timeves6012 Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassin SWIM-BAIT brother!
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy! It's been a long time! I hope you're doing well!!
@sxcelite12 Жыл бұрын
What if you have a lot of algae and vegetation on bottom? I would drag through so much stuff
@nateriley4067 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, You've said you throw a Sunline Saltimate leader, which Saltimate product do you use as a leader material? The Saltimate Tunageat or the Saltimate FC System Shock Leader? What pound test leader do you use with your 80lb MaxCuatro line? Thanks.
@loganclements144 Жыл бұрын
What zodias model were y’all using in this video for the 6 inch burrito? Also wondering if y’all have any rod recommendations for the ganterel jr, I seem to be pulling hooks with jig rod and want a dedicated light swimbait setup.
@loganclements144 Жыл бұрын
I was looking at the Dobyns champ xp 794. I love my 806 and 807.
@richardbossman9875 Жыл бұрын
So concerning whether to fish shallow or deep running baits, if the max depth is only 7-8 feet then baits like the mag draft should be ok all winter long?
@AlbrittonTribe Жыл бұрын
Do you guys use rebel deep weeR? its the best crankbait iv'e ever used!!!!!!!!
@daltonwilson2105 Жыл бұрын
I would love to get your take on Swimbaits on Cumberland
@bassinbilliards6279 Жыл бұрын
That S-Waver story i knew you were gonna show this clip. I always wondered what you kept looking back at. I fished this rockpile many times and did well on it up until the drought.
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
I was looking back at the boat next to me that was facing the other way and oblivious to what I was doing. 😂
@derrickmarshall2085 Жыл бұрын
One rod and reel budget combo for swim baits treble and jig hooks?
@timothyburns7455 Жыл бұрын
Do you think a dobyn's sierra series, 7' 6" heavy, would be able to throw the savage gear 8" trout. I'm a young angler with only a few do all rods and can't afford a specialized rod at the moment
@corykessenich4179 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to rig the weedless Hud Deluxe with a stinger hook w/o hurting the action, so it could be fished in any scenario?
@debtheuniversityofgods2842 Жыл бұрын
Matt can you do a video on lay lake off the coosa River in Alabama
@arthurdsoto5751 Жыл бұрын
Matt/ What size & weight Beast Hook do you use on the Magdraft Freestyle/
@essdotw.1427 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt @Tacticalbassin. I'm just getting into the big baits ... I've already purchased a phenix ultra swimbait classic rod 8H but wanted to ask what reel you'd recommend I pair it with. I'll prob use it to chunk 6-8" baits like the Savage gear and Hud. Willing to spend $250-$300. Also want to know if the combo could be used for the s waiver as well or do I need a lighter tip rod or diff combo altogether....fishing reservoirs here in SoCal.
@RyanSmith-fb8rf Жыл бұрын
How do you like that rod? I’m a big fan of Phenix rods I have 2 of the Feather’s. I almost bought that rod but got the 7’6” XH Expride B. I use mainly soft Swimbaits. The Tranx 300 is a great reel
@essdotw.1427 Жыл бұрын
@Ryan Smith ... love them to death bro! I've got a pretty good collection of Phenix rods (20+ rods) spinners and casting....everything from their ultralight (elixirs and dragonfly for panfish and trout) ( recons, feathers,ultras, and M1s for bass) all the way up to their black diamonds series for the extra little "umph" and backbone. I bought my first one and was hooked!! I live 5 minutes from their warehouse and often find myself in there playing around with their products, and sometimes do warranty exchanges if/when needed (I've had a few missteps in the boat and landed on some tips) Yeah I saw under Matt's post he listed the Tranx. I may just go that route. I was looking at a few lexas too. What size swimbait are you chuckin?
@essdotw.1427 Жыл бұрын
@Ryan Smith those feathers are awesome too. Unbelievably light with some backbone I've got one paired woth a 3000 sustain and it balances well. Liked it so much I went back and bought more of those ...I think i have a tatula on one of the others
@jackburks9492 Жыл бұрын
Does some of this apply to fishing rivers?
@mikegiles5162 Жыл бұрын
What about dragging a Hud instead of reeling? Do you find that the rod moves the bait more/faster than the reel does? Or is it a reasonable substitute if you're the type who has a tough time slowing down?
@jaymangieri9397 Жыл бұрын
I tried fishing one of these winter baits in my part of the country but it just slid across the top of the ice.
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
You have to cast higher for the full punching effect 😂
@alexwilliams8131 Жыл бұрын
How do you like that 13 fishing reel compared to others? I see lots of people making the switch to that reel now. Is it all about the 40lb drag? Thanks for everything guys!
@juliolua2104 Жыл бұрын
Imagine having so many hot lures that you take your hooks off them and put the lure away when you catch too many fish on them 🎣🔥😳🥺😍
@mtnguyen1696 Жыл бұрын
Which lake were you at filming this video? Background looks familiar
@martymooney8099 Жыл бұрын
You guys want a challenging fishery, I would love to see Matt and Tim breakdown Neely Henry here in Alabama on the Coosa River chain.....
@thomasrobey9851 Жыл бұрын
where would you put the 7" citizen in the winter swimbait catagories? not an option? to much action? the warmer day bottom contact with the magdraft as a compliment?
@tressbassin Жыл бұрын
Awesome, a video building off of previous information. Giving your viewers credit that they can evolve and make good decisions based on conditions. Straying away from the same ol information. I applaud you.
@MichaelGile19 Жыл бұрын
100%
@yankeebass1 Жыл бұрын
When the fish are in 4 to 10 feet how do yo think a bluegill style soft swimbait would work?
@hanburgundy4317 Жыл бұрын
If you're using the Storm LiveEye ones, they work wonders. I've caught bass, walleye, pickerel, huge shiners, and even trout on the little sunfish ones (so hard to find, anymore - I swear, every lure that really works they stop making).
@laurenreilly6237 Жыл бұрын
Can the suspenstrips be removed?
@danielkinn782 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt...Does Benno still make the Trash Fish? Anyone know?
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@midwestfischerman Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassin My grandpa from Wisconsin was named Benno!👍🏻🙌🏻
@bobfishnut Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! How can I reach you to ask a question regarding my disability and fishing?
@jwjones37 Жыл бұрын
When do you use a leader and when do you not use one? Are you using one with these baits and how long?
@bobfishnut Жыл бұрын
They have a video you can search for and watch regarding your question.
@fber5591 Жыл бұрын
Most I spend on a lure is a pack of Gary Senko’s
@jesseboyden3119 Жыл бұрын
My home lake is having a HUGE fish kill. Mostly crappies and bluegills but I've found some 7lbrs dead with some 3lbrs, would u even waste your time fishing a fish kill?
@AnglerAnthony Жыл бұрын
Try the diawa dx swimbait rod
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
We have them 👍🏼
@AnglerAnthony Жыл бұрын
@@tacticalbassin is RC in the oaks arm? Just moved to Clearlake… The dobyns is a broomstick of a rod. Use that as my jig hook and the 795 fury for trebles. Really interested in the st Croix bass x swimbait models.
@rcrobinson9529 Жыл бұрын
Dark Sleeper.
@FreedomFishing Жыл бұрын
Important to not overlook where your hooks are on the baits. You're going to want the hooks on the tops of all bottom dragging swimbaits if you don't have livescope or clear water, to know where you are above the bottom. 🤙
@bigfah2506 Жыл бұрын
Hi
@hanburgundy4317 Жыл бұрын
Low
@paulksicinski6181 Жыл бұрын
If you want a bait to crawl across bottom, why use swimbait and not a bifflebug with a soft plastic minnow bait?
@chris_2413 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how the trash fish would perform if it was poured with silicone.
@jerrythomas4457 Жыл бұрын
If I buy something from Tactical Bassin warehouse will my private info be stolen again??
@tacticalbassin Жыл бұрын
I assume you mean Tackle Warehouse? That was a one time breach that was dealt with a long time ago. I'll bet I've placed 25 orders since then and haven't had a single issue. 👍🏼
@richardchartier3023 Жыл бұрын
What's he talking about? Can you repeat that?
@natea4828 Жыл бұрын
5:25 If that's not a giant face in the whole sky then I don't know what it is!
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