Underwater Bass Fishing! (How To Catch Bass With Artificial Lures)

Tips N Tricks January 15, 2026 5 views
Share

Come underwater with us and learn about bass fishing! Let’s study bass behavior and learn about different lures at the same time. Watch how bass react to a dropshot, ned rig, texas rig, and jig. These are the details you need to know to catch more fish!

We learn a ton about bass behavior when we go underwater, but we also learn about the lures we’re using. Pay close attention to Matt’s tips on bait rigging, lure selection, and bait color. Also, you’ll notice in the underwater shots that no two baits are created equal so focus your attention on baits with neutral buoyancy and consistent action.

Below you’ll find links to the baits featured in the video. We’ve included our best colors, our preferred rigging components, as well as some great budget–friendly rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

*CRAW BAITS…*
•Great Lakes Finesse Snack Craw: https://bit.ly/4b8aeHo
Natural Colors: Brown Pumpkin Special, Green Pumpkin
Bold Color: Fire Craw

•ZMan TRD BugZ: https://bit.ly/2oiavEE
Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
Bold Colors: Hot Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange

•ZMan TRD CrawZ: https://bit.ly/2U9vx6P
Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Canada Craw
Bold Colors: Hot Craw, Green Pumpkin Orange

•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Natural Colors: Green Pumpkin, Grass Craw
Bold Color: Burnt Craw

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

*DROPSHOT BAITS…*
•MissileBaits BombShot: https://bit.ly/2YYBipr
Colors: Fishalicious, Goby Bite

•Big Bite Baits Scentsation Smasher: https://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Bully, Smashed Goby, Smelt

*NED BAITS…*
•Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g
Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin, Mud Bug

•MissileBaits NedBomb: https://bit.ly/2XCOGwd
Colors: Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core, Goby Bite

*FINESSE JIG…*
•Keitech Tungsten Football Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2FDQ3o1
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue
•Xzone Stealth Finesse Craw: https://bit.ly/4ckYPmX
Color: Green Pumpkin Blue

*DROPSHOT HOOKS…*
•Owner Jungle Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4nRKl49
Size: 2

•BKK Armor Point Dropshot: https://bit.ly/4p8e3SL
Size: 2

*NED HOOKS…*
•ZMan Nedlockz EWG: https://bit.ly/3OWdp9W
Size: 1/6 oz

•ZMan Nedlockz HD: https://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
Size: 1/6 oz

*BUDGET DROPSHOT 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

*BUDGET NED COMBO…*
Rod– Dobyns Fury 7′ Med Light Fast: https://bit.ly/2e7HZPF
Reel– Shimano Sedona FJ 2500: https://bit.ly/2wgh50Z
Line– Seaguar InvizX (8 lb): https://bit.ly/2oVsG2Y

*BUDGET FINESSE JIG COMBO…*
Rod– Fenwick 7’1″ Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/4b25LGh
Reel– Abu Garcia Max5 Pro: https://bit.ly/4ffgUVe
Line– Sunline FC (12 lb): https://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

*BUDGET BFS COMBO…*
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6’10” Medium Light: https://bit.ly/47GAOVA
Reel– Abu García Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0

*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
_________________________________________________________________

*FAVORITE 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
________________________________________________________________ 

If you plan to do any shopping, using our affiliate links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won’t be able to even see a difference but they’ll know you’re one of us!

#underwater #fishing #bassfishing