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Wakebait Fishing For Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- BIG Wakebaits Catch BIG Bass! Today We're going to show you how to fish them! From the basics of retrieves and lure shapes, to advanced details on bait design, we're breaking down all the details of fishing with big topwater for bass. Whether you like to throw a lipped Wake, a multi joint, a rat, or giant walking bait, these are the details you need to know!
Very few baits are capable of catching bass in both Summer and Winter, around cover or open water, which makes it even more amazing that wakebaits are largely overlooked by many anglers. It's time for that to change! Let's start with a look at the River2Sea Tactical Wake 210, but we won't stop there. Next we're looking at stand out baits from around the industry.
Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt discussed in the video. He's also included his favorite rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively, along with his favorite hook upgrades. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
THE TACTICAL WAKE...
•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill
LIPPED WAKE BAITS...
•Clutch Wake Gill: bit.ly/3yvR3Zb
Colors: Female Bluegill, Sunny Gill
•Bucca Bull Shad Wake: bit.ly/2yceVRt
Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone
MULTI JOINTED BAITS...
•Spro 8” Trout Floater: bit.ly/2cU1x5P
Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch, Silver Fish
•Spro 6” Trout Floater: bit.ly/4bNGrDo
Colors: Blueback Herring, Rainbow Trout
WALKING BAITS...
•Megabass Mega Dog: bit.ly/2VIYoMH
Colors: MB Gizzard, Stealth Rainbow
•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: bit.ly/3Y0MhtS
Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout
RAT BAITS...
•PB Rat 3 Piece: bit.ly/3eZJCgZ
Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black
•PB Mouse 2 Piece: bit.ly/3WXTePp
Colors: Brown Black, Brown White
•Mike Bucca Bull Rat: bit.ly/2BnMr4r
Colors: Grey, Tan
•Spro Rat Wake: bit.ly/2tHDGyU
Colors: Ninja, Brown
HOOK UPGRADES…
•Owner ST 36 Trebles: bit.ly/2cWpeyw
1X Strong
Sizes: 2 - 2/0
•Owner ST 56 Trebles: bit.ly/2cVg7xW
3X Strong
Sizes: 2 - 1/0
•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Sizes: 5, 6
ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis 966C SWBR: bit.ly/3ktZFnF
Reel- Calcutta Conquest MD 300: bit.ly/3ZBEK5p
Line- Maxcuatro (80 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): bit.ly/3WqDIJp
WAKEBAIT COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: bit.ly/3f4tcEb
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): bit.ly/3WqDIJp
BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO...
Rod- Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: bit.ly/3QbMjvs
Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: bit.ly/2cvhtMO
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): bit.ly/48EP2Hz
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our 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!
#fishing #wakebait #swimbait
I was fishing my local reservoir and found a tactical wake 210 washed up on the ground. Didn’t catch a fish but I’ll take a $80 lure!
Good find they work
It’s a sign.
That’s an epic find 😮
Duo Realis Rozante caught me a ton of CL bass the year it came out. I smashed them one day all day and still leave it in my truck just in case I want to use it.
Someone was crying when they lost it lol
I've been throwing the Tactical Wake for a couple of weeks now. Can't wait till I finally get one on it. Thanks for this bait guys!
Having watched your guys’ videos FOREVER. It’s truely awe inspiring to be featured in one of your videos!
Wake up yall it's time to learn about wake baits!
For my swimbaits I use the Dobynns 794-795 and 806 Champion SB rods and love them...we do very well on wake baits here...great video again!
I was just thinking...i wonder if Tim & Matt keep all their lures & equipment inside their house....I'd make a bet the houses have sunk a few inches from all the weight...mine's dropped 2 inches & i now sleep outside in a tree as i have too many lures taking up all the floor space...life of a lure addict...Big baits are my ABSOLUTE favorite...MS Slammer & Spro 50 Rat caught my 1st 2 bass...another favorite...Cl8 Baby Possum...so cool! I might break out the Tactical Wake this Saturday!
Matt/Tim - love the wake bait I’ve caught fish nothing giant on it YET!! I know you look for holes in the market…. I need a tactical wake in the 168 size for the spots here in California
I second this for my Erie smallmouth
The spots eat it. I've gotten a handful on it. 2 today. Down size the hooks to 1/0 for better hookups.
Throw the 210 in trout stocked lakes. I got my PB in Massachusetts on one. Before I got my 8lber, I got a 1 lber.
My favorite way to fish guys!!! Thanks again for getting me my PB on your Tactical wake 210. Other favorites
Lanciotti PT and PG
Bucca Rar
MS Slammer
Pats Perch
Spro 50
Heck yeah......shout out Toxic Baits!
BOUT DAMN TIME!
Love my wake baits, if you're wanting to get into throwing swimbaits, I highly recommend starting out with a wakebait.
I haven't got my hands on the clutch wake yet, but I love their glidebait! Love the video. Keep it up!
My local pond has fairly small bass. Or so I thought until I threw the Spro rat 40 literally on my last cast around 10 pm. 2 feet from the bank, BOOM, 4 lber. And that’s BIG for that pond. Love the bait.
Thanks Matt, have 2 of your wakes, bought the mark56 to fish them. Can't wait to get the old boat back and go fish the color lines. I've learned so much from you guys, thank you!
Matt, You might think I’m crazy but the Cotton Cordell Redfin wake in Smokey Joe is the very best wake on a Highland reservoir like Hartwell. I have three of the Spro wake baits in my Tackle Warehouse cart now that should do the job. Very similar to the Redfin but I figure much better hooks.
Thanks for the tip. I might have to try that Redfin here on Beaver. That's a bait I can afford.
Catches absolutely everything from Stripers to Spots, Largemouth, White Bass and everything in between. Also works amazingly good year round. Even Dec & Jan
I remember the old Bassmaster article talking about modifying them and waking them for monster fish. Bought and modified one but never had a big bite before I lost it.
One of my favorite ways to catch them here in Mass!
The Tactical Wake is absolutely deadly here in Massachusetts/Rhode Island 🔥🔥🏆
Nothing beats wakebaiting for bass and stripers
Can’t wait for the wakebait bites to really start. Got a Duo Realis Dead Drift 100 for early Father’s Day I’m excited to see produce too! 🤞🤞
I just picked up a 7” Ms slammer last week. Excited to throw it. Also enjoy throwing the black dog g2 shellcracker.
Love the vid!!
Unless I'm mistaken we havnt had a dedicated crank down vid. Any in the works?? Would love to see a how to fish, recommend baits.
Keep up the Great work, Been watching for years!
Hey Matt...no love for the OG Black Dog baits? Shellcracker, Wake Jr or Lunker Punker?
I never thought about the spro trout being a wakebait. I'll try your retrieve from now on.
I love wake bait fishing! Honestly I love any topwater fishing and I wish I could catch them on top all year. Luckily I live in a warm climate and I can fish topwater 9 or 10 months of the year. I have a particular pond I fish that I kill on the wake. The odd thing about it though is they are bluegill eaters and I’ve thrown several bluegill style wakes and never got a bite. I’ve done all my damage on a black OD rat with a black carbon fiber lip. I’m not sure if it’s the knock that rat has, which sounds awesome, or if it’s that seductive snaky swim it has but it flat out works. You guys make an awesome wake as well and I own one. Just haven’t caught one on it yet but I’m definitely going to be throwing it a lot this summer.
TOXIC BAITS BABYY
At some point can you please do a video showing how you work the different baits. Also can you show the knot(s) you use to tie those big baits on. i want to try this but I am a bank fisherman that fishes several 2o to 100 acre lakes. The idea of casting off a 75.00 bait is a little unnerving. Thanks for the Great content consistently delivered.🎣
My wake bait fishing is starting tomorrow with a Megabass SuWitch.
Great video Matt!
Really appreciate the information. I was blown away at the size of bait a bass will eat. I was throwing a 12 inch wake bait and a nice 4 pounder ate that bait here in Tennessee.
I’d love to hear your opinions on the crank down swimbaits too.
How about a night video again? I fish Table Rock at night and any more tips would be great!
I throw7-9" wakes probably 90% of the time up here in MN. They absolutely slay! And u are right about the slammer my 9" perch slammer is so beat up and that thing just gets bit. My high end baits dont get nearly the bites as my slammers.
I’m in MN and I want to get into Wakebaits what time of year and conditions do you throw wake baits in?
@@Hhfggfgyiibbvc where abouts in MN? Typical stuff i fish em early and late in the day. But my fabvorite time is a day where its light sprinkles and super over cast. Throw those baits over the tops of grass ans they annihilate em. I also love fall throwing a gill style wake like a UFO or throwback baits etc. Those gills suspend right on the surface over weeds in the fall. Nighttime of course is fun too throwing a big rat. But the mosqitoes get so bad its tough.
Awesome video I love the swimbait seminar longer videos!…. How about a crankdown swimbait video
I've use giant wake baits more than glides or big soft baits. Been using them for so many years
looking to get that tactical wake asap, but honorable mention for me on the smaller side has to be the shellcracker v2… you wanna talk about an absolutely filthy slow creep action, that thing gets smoked
Livetarget makes a small matte bluegill wake that's fantastic. I think it's 3 1/2".
Some real juice in this video thank you 🎣🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳
Tackle warehouse just added some Throwback Wake Walkers. You should try it.
What conditions or seasons suggests a wake bait over a glide bait? Thanks. Great video
😂 the looks ive gotten iver the years when I've thrown the Mega-dog. 😅 Till a massive striper blows up on it and then people are shouting over, "Hey what is that youre using!" Lol
Fantastic information.
Have you ever dealt with jacked up baits yet? Should check out his new bluegill wake baits he has. I have one and love the show crawl action
Have you thrown the toxic wade 3 it os a wade hog but 3 piece it is a killer spotted bass getter
My BP largemouth came off the SPRO BBZ rat. 8.5 lbs
There's been a lot of talk lately about keeping bass for the betterment of fisheries. I'm curious what your two opinions are on the subject. Personally I'm for selective harvest. I'm personally for keeping some schoolies, not keeping every fish I catch and always releasing the big ones
Ceasar with toxic baits makes an amazing product
The big Wakes really call the Bass up.
Have you put any time into the evergreen combat rat?
Great info…. Thanks
Which replacement hook for the tactical wake??
Maybe you can throw a few winged crawler baits in there 🤙🏼
Ill be throwing a MS Slammer all summer!
Jitterbug! The OG wake bait.
The bigger jointed one was always a killer
Have you guys tested the Evergreen Combat Rat?
What cheap baits do you recommend for bank fishing 🎣
Still looking for my first bite on the tactical wake trying not to lose confidence in the bait
I have been playing with Ryugi quad hooks on my big glides recently and have been very impressed as I don’t lose many fish, just wondering if anyone else has an opinion on them
I’ve never found a great storage system for wake baits. The size, the hook rash, the bills tend to be huge…what’s Tim’s go to?
We know Matt just has a big open box he puts em in. 😂
Multisegment hard baits are probably the most overlooked baits in the big bait game.
Learned so much thanks! What reel gear ratio on those wake baits??
We prefer to fish them on 7:1
Can we get the paycheck transporter frog back please.. or can you guys make one with river 2 sea!!???
What is the best wake bait for striped bass?
A big pike gave me 5 stitches in my thumb. I ain’t catching any bass currently, so I might as well learn about wake baits. 😂
Ouch!!
Need a 168 size for Colorado, big bass here are 5-6 lb
Matt, what do you think about the old school Black Dog baits Shellcracker wake bait? Ive slayed on those!
When would you choose the walking bait vs the wake?
I need help with a problem. When fishing after a BIG storm with lots of lightning and thunder, I lose my fish completely. I can't find them and the ones I do find won't bite. What the heck can I do? I've been lost for years trying to figure that out
Are you guys going to do one of these videos but for Glidebaits
Enjoyed it, what shirt is that you have on? I likevthat the hoodie isn't too big.
7” MS Slammer is easy my favorite wake bait. Damn thing just gets bit.
Have you guys tried the new evergreen combat rat wake bait??
All my PBs have come with big jerkbaits. Awesome video
I have been wanting to dive in on the your guys' wake bait but when I do I want to nail the color for my lakes... im in Colorado so we have alot of trout in our lakes... should I go trout? Does it mimic an injured trout well? I didn't hear any mention of that... or should I go just something flashy in general?
If your bass are eating trout, 100% go with trout 👍🏼
did you guys explain what makes a wake bait a wake bait and not a glide bait or a swimbait? especially when you mention ones that don’t have lips i apologize if i missed that explanation
nvm i think i got it it’s because it floats as i listened further 😂
The darter will beat the single?
How long of leader do you use on T.W. 210 ?
Short is fine... 4-5 feet.
Ideas? I bought a zodias 7’2 ML extra fast paired with a Chronarch. The preeminent reason for which I bought it for won’t work. It’s EF but it loads too much in the blank and not enough back bone. First time I’m lost. I live way up north. Been targeting smallies this year because of the year / winter we’ve had. Amazing / insane. If anyone including Matt or Tim has or had a similar combo, please let me know what you had or are using it for. 13:26
I squarebill with mine and keep them hooked up
I haven’t tried but that’s the same technique I said would be the only one I could see working. It has the parabolic bend that my other square bill rods have. Thank you for responding. I did buy a levante shanky head paired with a vanford ( should be here Friday) hopefully that works.
I’ve thrown some smaller wake baits, but those larger ones seem like they cause fatigue rather quickly like when you sling big rubber musky baits. Is there anything in the setup to help with this? Longer rod, stiffer rod, low profile reel, etc.?
I throw mine on an 8ft irod swimbait bailey rod
@@northernbassalliance1442 is that a heavy fast action?
@@live2fishofficial heavy mod fast 3-8 oz
@@live2fishofficial A lot of the baits aren't that heavy, a majority he talked about in the video are below 4 oz. Use a moderate fast rod and let the rod do the work.
You gonna grab the evergreen combat rat
Sorry 2 say 210 tactical review I hit a laydown snagged and busted the bill lose i got it back still without a bite for the price I'm disappointed with the durability probably only made 100 casts no fish first thing it's touched ....
I was wondering if u were ever gonna mention toxic baits that’s awesome! Toxic baits smash big fish and a lot of them.
Now I think you can get cheaper plastic made toxic baits. I don't agree with people working with Chinese companies but... there's abs toxic baits now.
Agree or not agree, the truth is they're MUCH more consistent than handmade baits. There will always be a blem, but when you're hand pouring, simple things like air temperature and humidity can completely alter the resin.
@@tacticalbassin thank you guys so much for the recognition! ABS Hoggs is a killer. Already an 11 to its credit!
$149.99 for a lure? Really. When will we see something for 4 digits? This is nuts. Can I use this lure with a set of live scope crt’s costing 100k, along with my new boat, car and Lear jet. Man, I love fishing.
$80 bait = affordable
Shout out to Toxic Baits 🫡🫡