3 Underwater Lessons To Help You Catch More Bass!

Tips N Tricks February 19, 2026 3 views
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Dive below the surface with us as we study the behavior of bass in their natural surroundings! There is so much to be learned when we watch how bass interact in their natural environment. Subtle details in their behavior quickly emerge, even before we begin to present lures to them. Today Tim is sharing 3 keys that he has learned through years of filming underwater footage that will help you become a better angler.

The average angler never considers their direct impact on the environment around them. They stomp around the boat, talk loudly, start and stop their motor, all without a second thought. The truth is, all of these choices have real impacts below the surface. Bass are keenly aware of their surrounds. Subtle changes in shadows, sounds, or vibrations, can be enough to shut fish down. If you want to be a more consistent angler, remember these 3 key takeaways this Spring…

•Be As Quiet As Possible
•Downsize Your Baits For Consistent Bites
•Cast As Far As Possible To Mask Your Presence

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Tim discussed in the video. We’ve also included both a budget–friendly Spinning Combo and budget–friendly BFS combo for fishing these smaller presentations effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS AND MERCH*
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

*TIM’S DOWNSIZED CRAWS AND CREATURES…*
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Colors: Grass Craw, Tilapia

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Creature: https://bit.ly/3M0BXOU
Colors: Black Blue/ Green Pumpkin, Green Pumpkin Blue

•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo
Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin Float

•ZMan TRD Bugz: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Sprayed Grass

*DOWNSIZED JIGS AND JIGHEADS…*
•Great Lakes Matte Finesse Jig: https://bit.ly/3Yj41mp
Colors: Green Pumpkin/Brown, Brown/Black

•Keitech Tungsten Football: https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Green Pumpkin Blue, Green Pumpkin Black

•Zman Ned LockZ EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Favorite Size: 1/10 oz

*THIN LINES FOR BETTER PRESENTATIONS…*

•Sunline Sniper Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Seaguar Gold Label Fluorocarbon: https://bit.ly/3UqrUbi
Favorite Size: 6 lb

•Sunline Almight Sinking Braid: https://bit.ly/3xb44ql
Favorite Size: 13 lb

•Seaguar PEX8 Ultra Thin Braid: https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Favorite Size: 16 lb

*BUDGET BFS COMBO…*
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3
Line– Seaguar Red Label (6 lb): https://bit.ly/2LOVEwA

*BUDGET SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6’10” Medium Light X Fast: https://bit.ly/3xi0ren
Reel– Daiwa Fuego LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

*ALL AROUND BFS COMBO…*
Rod– Shimano Expride B 6’8″ Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

*ALL AROUND SPINNING COMBO…*
Rod– Megabass Levante Shakyhead 7′ Med Light: https://bit.ly/2Ibeo70
Reel– Daiwa Tatula MQ LT 2500: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv
Line– Seaguar PEX8 (16 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2
Leader– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)*
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY… *
Trolling Motor– Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: https://bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics– Humminbird Apex 13: https://bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors– Minn Kota Raptors: https://bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera– GoPro Hero 13: https://bit.ly/4hgdC4O
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: https://bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: https://bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: https://bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Hard Storage Box: https://bit.ly/2t3uHMR
Favorite Soft Tackle Storage: https://bit.ly/3TnKHl7
Favorite Net: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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