Wakebait Fishing For Bass! (Everything You Need To Know)

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17 күн бұрын

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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#fishing #wakebait #swimbait

Пікірлер: 109

@clutchswimbaitco 6 күн бұрын

Having watched your guys’ videos FOREVER. It’s truely awe inspiring to be featured in one of your videos!

@awildgrendel7148 15 күн бұрын

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!

@FullMontyFlies-nc3qm 15 күн бұрын

Good find they work

@theman21030 15 күн бұрын

It’s a sign.

@normafried9060 15 күн бұрын

That’s an epic find 😮

@bassinbilliards6279 15 күн бұрын

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.

@jpap967 14 күн бұрын

Someone was crying when they lost it lol

@joshh3984 15 күн бұрын

Wake up yall it's time to learn about wake baits!

@Matt_Boyce 15 күн бұрын

Heck yeah......shout out Toxic Baits!

@oldmilk68 15 күн бұрын

BOUT DAMN TIME!

@michaelmoore2498 15 күн бұрын

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!

@SeanShanahan9 15 күн бұрын

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!

@robertorrantia9142 15 күн бұрын

Fantastic information.

@troycote4503 12 күн бұрын

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

@Kodysbackwoodsbasics 13 күн бұрын

I haven't got my hands on the clutch wake yet, but I love their glidebait! Love the video. Keep it up!

@ericmoralesfishing 15 күн бұрын

One of my favorite ways to catch them here in Mass!

@timeves6012 15 күн бұрын

Nothing beats wakebaiting for bass and stripers

@elchingondechingones9556 15 күн бұрын

TOXIC BAITS BABYY

@FamilyFishinFun 15 күн бұрын

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! 🤞🤞

@pdfahie 15 күн бұрын

I just picked up a 7” Ms slammer last week. Excited to throw it. Also enjoy throwing the black dog g2 shellcracker.

@slonefactor 4 күн бұрын

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!

@donprater2754 15 күн бұрын

Great info…. Thanks

@morganvanschuyver 15 күн бұрын

Love my wake baits, if you're wanting to get into throwing swimbaits, I highly recommend starting out with a wakebait.

@Nobodyknows1948 12 күн бұрын

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!

@kenmccarthyfishing 15 күн бұрын

The Tactical Wake is absolutely deadly here in Massachusetts/Rhode Island 🔥🔥🏆

@northernbassalliance1442 15 күн бұрын

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.

@raymondpadilla65 13 күн бұрын

Some real juice in this video thank you 🎣🐳🐳🐳🐳🐳

@perkinscustomswimbaits 15 күн бұрын

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.

@nathanmiller2521 15 күн бұрын

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

@mikepaoletta9847 15 күн бұрын

I second this for my Erie smallmouth

@robertwagner4375 15 күн бұрын

The spots eat it. I've gotten a handful on it. 2 today. Down size the hooks to 1/0 for better hookups.

@troycote4503 12 күн бұрын

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.

@justonemorecast 15 күн бұрын

I never thought about the spro trout being a wakebait. I'll try your retrieve from now on.

@DavidBronstein1961 15 күн бұрын

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.

@danielkinn782 15 күн бұрын

Hey Matt...no love for the OG Black Dog baits? Shellcracker, Wake Jr or Lunker Punker?

@vincentgelles3805 15 күн бұрын

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.

@alanstein9722 13 күн бұрын

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.🎣

@everythingoutdoors-vl9bl 15 күн бұрын

Awesome video I love the swimbait seminar longer videos!…. How about a crankdown swimbait video

@bassfsn 14 күн бұрын

I've use giant wake baits more than glides or big soft baits. Been using them for so many years

@RADcustoms1973 15 күн бұрын

Livetarget makes a small matte bluegill wake that's fantastic. I think it's 3 1/2".

@andybales7318 15 күн бұрын

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!

@mitchfarmer9509 15 күн бұрын

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.

@Nate_Higgins 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I might have to try that Redfin here on Beaver. That's a bait I can afford.

@mitchfarmer9509 15 күн бұрын

Catches absolutely everything from Stripers to Spots, Largemouth, White Bass and everything in between. Also works amazingly good year round. Even Dec & Jan

@richardbossman9875 15 күн бұрын

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.

@xDx0xUxGx 5 күн бұрын

My wake bait fishing is starting tomorrow with a Megabass SuWitch.

@miguelvelez8802 14 күн бұрын

Tackle warehouse just added some Throwback Wake Walkers. You should try it.

@vincek7106 15 күн бұрын

Matt, what do you think about the old school Black Dog baits Shellcracker wake bait? Ive slayed on those!

@tjm12995 12 күн бұрын

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

@fishingwithkylejohnson7414 15 күн бұрын

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

@saulrodriguez1250 15 күн бұрын

Are you guys going to do one of these videos but for Glidebaits

@kensimpson8581 15 күн бұрын

Enjoyed it, what shirt is that you have on? I likevthat the hoodie isn't too big.

@danielnowak7628 11 күн бұрын

How about a night video again? I fish Table Rock at night and any more tips would be great!

@rickyrodriguez9831 15 күн бұрын

Ill be throwing a MS Slammer all summer!

@justcallmedyno8938 15 күн бұрын

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

@Tbowie13 15 күн бұрын

😂 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

@Devildoc2875 15 күн бұрын

Have you guys tried the new evergreen combat rat wake bait??

@530pat311 13 күн бұрын

Have you thrown the toxic wade 3 it os a wade hog but 3 piece it is a killer spotted bass getter

@JRockMar84 15 күн бұрын

All my PBs have come with big jerkbaits. Awesome video

@TheTroutHammer 14 күн бұрын

My BP largemouth came off the SPRO BBZ rat. 8.5 lbs

@eFISHient10 9 күн бұрын

Ceasar with toxic baits makes an amazing product

@Nate_Higgins 15 күн бұрын

Jitterbug! The OG wake bait.

@richardbossman9875 15 күн бұрын

The bigger jointed one was always a killer

@richiekamtan9209 15 күн бұрын

Maybe you can throw a few winged crawler baits in there 🤙🏼

@Gstarr92024 15 күн бұрын

Learned so much thanks! What reel gear ratio on those wake baits??

@tacticalbassin 15 күн бұрын

We prefer to fish them on 7:1

@luciangilliss5555 14 күн бұрын

Have you guys tested the Evergreen Combat Rat?

@zachhafer7542 15 күн бұрын

Multisegment hard baits are probably the most overlooked baits in the big bait game.

@codycampbellfishing2007 15 күн бұрын

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

@DonFinesseTV 15 күн бұрын

Can we get the paycheck transporter frog back please.. or can you guys make one with river 2 sea!!???

@ReactionGiants 9 күн бұрын

Have you put any time into the evergreen combat rat?

@WGBfonbon2 15 күн бұрын

When would you choose the walking bait vs the wake?

@thomasrobey9851 15 күн бұрын

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. 😂

@kerryschallon8879 13 күн бұрын

What cheap baits do you recommend for bank fishing 🎣

@ianj3785 15 күн бұрын

Still looking for my first bite on the tactical wake trying not to lose confidence in the bait

@donprater2754 15 күн бұрын

The darter will beat the single?

@lstaples007 15 күн бұрын

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?

@tacticalbassin 15 күн бұрын

If your bass are eating trout, 100% go with trout 👍🏼

@ForehandDiscReviews 3 күн бұрын

What is the best wake bait for striped bass?

@Triple87 15 күн бұрын

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. 😂

@tacticalbassin 15 күн бұрын

Ouch!!

@johnhodson3200 15 күн бұрын

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

@aaronruonavaara7636 15 күн бұрын

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

@kyleseiffert8665 15 күн бұрын

I squarebill with mine and keep them hooked up

@aaronruonavaara7636 15 күн бұрын

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.

@johnmango6056 15 күн бұрын

7” MS Slammer is easy my favorite wake bait. Damn thing just gets bit.

@live2fishofficial 15 күн бұрын

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.?

@northernbassalliance1442 15 күн бұрын

I throw mine on an 8ft irod swimbait bailey rod

@live2fishofficial 15 күн бұрын

@@northernbassalliance1442 is that a heavy fast action?

@northernbassalliance1442 15 күн бұрын

@@live2fishofficial heavy mod fast 3-8 oz

@ScuffedEngineer 15 күн бұрын

@@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.

@joeysimons1991 13 күн бұрын

Need a 168 size for Colorado, big bass here are 5-6 lb

@DshaunBirch 15 күн бұрын

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

@DshaunBirch 15 күн бұрын

nvm i think i got it it’s because it floats as i listened further 😂

@Gumby905 15 күн бұрын

You gonna grab the evergreen combat rat

@thesewerpickle1349 7 күн бұрын

How long of leader do you use on T.W. 210 ?

@tacticalbassin 6 күн бұрын

Short is fine... 4-5 feet.

@blazenbasser8154 15 күн бұрын

I was wondering if u were ever gonna mention toxic baits that’s awesome! Toxic baits smash big fish and a lot of them.

@ianj3785 13 күн бұрын

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 ....

@andyd834 15 күн бұрын

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.

@tacticalbassin 15 күн бұрын

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.

@Toxicbaits 15 күн бұрын

@@tacticalbassin thank you guys so much for the recognition! ABS Hoggs is a killer. Already an 11 to its credit!

@majtx 15 күн бұрын

$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.