Want to become a better fisherman? There is no better way than to head underwater and study bass behavior! Come along as Matt teaches how to get the most out of plastic worms while studying footage of actual bass eating a ned rig, dropshot, shaky head, and texas rig!
We learn a ton about bass behavior when we head underwater, but we also learn about the lures we’re using. From above, a ned rig doesn’t look like much but when it hits the bottom it comes to life, and its obvious bass can’t resist them! Did you see any stand out baits in today’s video? Perhaps it was the way that Smallie Smasher shakes at even the lightest touch on a dropshot, or the way the shaky head sways on its way to the bottom.
Below you’ll find links to some of our favorite baits from each category. We’ve included our best colors and rigging components for each. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
NED WORMS…
-Savage Gear Ned Salamander: https://bit.ly/3rSNi8g
Colors: Mojito, Green Pumpkin Purple Copper
-X-Zone Ned Zone: http://bit.ly/2mRiYhF
Colors: 309, Green Pumpkin Purple
-Roboworm Ned Worm: http://bit.ly/2j9F0Xy
Colors: TW Black Blue Pumpkin, Desert Craw
NED HEADS…
Tungsten- Swagger Tackle Flanders Head (1/10th): http://bit.ly/2KcIB6M
Lead- ZMan Ned LockZ HD (1/15th): http://bit.ly/2kIgRYK
DROPSHOT BAITS…
-Big Bite Smallie Smasher: http://bit.ly/2ZpCOCY
Colors: Grn Pumpkin Org Blk Purp Prl Bl, Smoke Purple Flake
-STH Crush Worm: https://bit.ly/3s5BcIn
Colors: Bang, Green Pumpkin, Smokin Joe
-Roboworm 4.5″ Fat: http://bit.ly/2awYSxM
Colors: Hologram Shad, Baby Bluegill
DROPSHOT COMPONENTS…
-Owner Mosquito Light Hook (Size 2): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3
-Swagger Tackle Pencil Drop Shot Weight (3/16 oz): http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx
SHAKY HEAD WORMS…
-Netbait T-Mac: http://bit.ly/2jndwj9
Colors: Green Pumpkin, Junebug, Texas Craw
-Strike King Fat Baby Finesse: http://bit.ly/2jqIGEJ
Colors: Morning Dawn, Magic, TW Green Pumpkin
-Missile Baits Quiver 6.5: https://bit.ly/2xehVgx
Colors: Fishalicious, Bluetonium Green Pumpkin Core
SHAKY HEAD…
-Dirty Jigs Shakey Head (1/4oz): http://bit.ly/2aFOs0V
STICK BAIT…
-Yamamoto 5″ Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS
Colors: Green Pumpkin Blk Flk, Natural Shad
STICK BAIT RIGGING…
Wacky- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap (1/0): http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM
Texas- Gamakatsu EWG (3/0): http://bit.ly/2d07gvp
TEXAS RIG WEIGHTS…
-Swagger Tungsten Vader (1/16th): https://bit.ly/3c28mks
HIGH END DROPSHOT COMBO…
Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822 DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP
Reel- Shimano Twin Power 2500: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Line- Power Pro 8 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC 5 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
“BANG FOR THE BUCK” NED/DROPSHOT COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Curado 7′ Light: https://bit.ly/3FhEn6d
Reel- Shimano Vanford 2000: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Line- Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET FINESSE COMBO…
Rod- Shimano Intenza 7′ Medium: http://bit.ly/2s7kaQn
Reel- Shimano Nasci FC 2500: http://bit.ly/2g278cC
Line- Sunline Super FC 8 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju
WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??
We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here…
TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY…
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex 112: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Electronics- Humminbird Solix 15: https://bit.ly/35HuPRY
Anchors- Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Net- Frabill Conservation PLD 2612: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
Camera- GoPro Hero 9: http://bit.ly/2KQ0VEI
FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite Storage Box: https://bit.ly/3kngvEG
Favorite sunglasses: https://bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2MpUBEr
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: http://bit.ly/2NQ2jbH
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
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Thank you for that. Some really good tips. I will try them tomorrow for largemouth.
its ok to shake your worm lol
the underwater perspective is priceless!!!!! thx
Let it sit, might be the most important advice that nobody talks about. I just figured it out this evening, and coming down and leaving it be still makes a world of difference
This has been an very informative video about the methods of using different plastics baits! I've just taken up fishing and I've watched a lot of videos from different people onhow to fish. However the underwater footage of how the baits are being used and how the fish react to them is mcu more educational .
It all becomes clear now why fishing slowly and methodically is more successful.
Very good video. Thanks
A lot of times you don't want a hook poking out… Having a weedless setup is the best HIDE YOUR HOOK SO IT DOESNT GET CAUGHT ON LIMBS AND VEGETATION.
Weightless. 7.5"-12", 4/0, 5/0, 4/0+3/0 (respectively). Let it sink slow. Let it sit. Longer. Pop it up by barely shaking the rod tip. Let it sink. Let it sit. Wait. Longer. Watch your line on top of the water for twitches or line movement. Reel the slack SLOWLY, swipe to 2 o'clock (RH) or 10 o'clock (LH). Enjoy. Super slow, super productive.
Been fishing plastic worms for 50 years. When other lutes don't produce I always return to plastic worms and I work them SLOWLY. I love the tap when a bass picks it up.
I’m in northern Ohio (from the Cleveland area) and I took the yak out a week and a half ago. I caught 22 bass in just under 4 hours by throwing a weightless wacky rig. 5” yum dinger in a watermelon color. I was just pitching and flipping it up and around big matted grass beds. It was a hell of a lot of fun!
its funny how the expensive stuff just cant hang with the simple and cheap wacky worm set up…sure there are more fun looking lures and dif techniques…but i always resort to wacky worm when nothing is biting.
Come on I wouldn’t call 3-4 inches “very small”…
I’m completely shook by how much content you’ve made, there’s a completely immeasurable amount of content, would take me weeks just to count your videos 😳😳😳
Just started back fishing and all I've caught is moss
Thanks for the advice. Very helpful for me as a newbie.
Gosh are like “bro you’re going to just dance right infront of me?” Ok gulps nonchalantly
Appreciate it man haven’t had any luck on bass since I started fishing a couple months but I’m hindsight I’ve been moving way way too fast
Matt I need your help sir, I’ve been in a very bad dry spell and have not caught a bass in months. The issue is I live in San Fernando. Valley ca we do not have lakes or ponds like you do. I’m questioning my ability do I know what I’m doing? I run a Slx Dc 7.5.1 or 7.1.1 with a Googan gold series go to rod 7 foot medium heavy fast I’m questioning if I quit or keep fishing do I know what I’m doing or are my lakes pressured please help I got the same gear you advertise in your videos and I’m tired of the skunk
In places where fish are hitting topwater, I get good results with an unweighted texposed curly tail dragged across the top of the water, weeds, and whatever else is in the way…. or a straight tail and twitch it while retrieving. Also works when letting them sink. More natural movement when sinking and in shallow water it doesn't take too long to touch bottom. Of course only with spinning reels.
Sir,I can say that your advice about slowing the action of the worm down, to just let it be still, is absolutely correct. This is something that I struggled with for a long time,a person thinks that you need to keep that action going but it's not true,it took me a long time to figure that out. It also applys to a lot of different lures and baits
So on the sliding weight. Is it free sliding the length of the line, or is there a stop somewhere up from the worm??
Very good. I am not experienced and you made it very clear/easy. Thanks
Thanks for the info
Excellent video and super helpful bro thanks!
If you think your going slow, slow down some more
I love the ned rig but it gut hooks fish all the time and i hate killing fish i feel super bad everytime this has happened to where i will not fish the ned rig anymore people have told me to shave the barb on the hook but its jus the fact that it happens the gets me i set the hook pretty dam quik to and it still happens does any1 have any other advice to minimize gut hooking with the ned rig??? im all ears!!!
Bass are probably o e of the dumbest fish around lol..
Hey man, I'm a beginner fishermen and I was using the senko so wrong.. I used your method and now I'm catching 2-5 bass per hour, and caught the biggest one ive ever had!!!! I am beyond thankful for the knowledge man and now I'm gonna try the other ones!!!
Thumbs up for the under water video!
Thanks
This is some bs, i tried plastic worms and small fish and nothing, switched to cut up sardines and thats when anything would come along
Good job dude!
Great information. Worm fishing for Bass requires patience. It's not easy sometimes, especially if you fish a lot of spinner baits like I do. A top water hit on a spinner bait is great fun. But, I've caught some really quality Bass on a Texas rig worm
Very informational and detailed explanations with live footages. Thank you.
One bait to catch a fish if it was my life… rooster tail
Love this video
Here in Florida. Catching a BASS is not a challenge at all. Easy as catching carp up north.
Super good info. Thanks