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

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: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

LIPPED WAKE BAITS...

•Clutch Wake Gill: https://bit.ly/3yvR3Zb

Colors: Female Bluegill, Sunny Gill

•Bucca Bull Shad Wake: https://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone

MULTI JOINTED BAITS...

•Spro 8” Trout Floater: https://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch, Silver Fish

•Spro 6” Trout Floater: https://bit.ly/4bNGrDo

Colors: Blueback Herring, Rainbow Trout

WALKING BAITS...

•Megabass Mega Dog: https://bit.ly/2VIYoMH

Colors: MB Gizzard, Stealth Rainbow

•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: https://bit.ly/3Y0MhtS

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout

RAT BAITS...

•PB Rat 3 Piece: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•PB Mouse 2 Piece: https://bit.ly/3WXTePp

Colors: Brown Black, Brown White

•Mike Bucca Bull Rat: https://bit.ly/2BnMr4r

Colors: Grey, Tan

•Spro Rat Wake: https://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

Colors: Ninja, Brown

HOOK UPGRADES…

•Owner ST 36 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

1X Strong

Sizes: 2 - 2/0

•Owner ST 56 Trebles: https://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

3X Strong

Sizes: 2 - 1/0

•Owner Hyperwire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/2aTH3f1

Sizes: 5, 6

ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis 966C SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel– Calcutta Conquest MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

Line– Maxcuatro (80 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix 7'10" Heavy SB Ranger: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): https://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Mono (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Cardiff 300: https://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Seaguar Blue Label (30 lb): https://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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

The Ultimate Post Spawn Swimbait Tricks!! (How To Target Big Bass Into Summer)

You still have time to catch a MONSTER Bass before Summer! Don't give up now!! Here's everything you need to know to catch bass with Swimbaits as we head into the prespawn and Early Summer. Whether your fish eat Shad, Trout, Shiners, or bluegill, you can still target big bass with Swimbaits and we're going to show you exactly how to do it!

Swimbait fishing isn't complicated. Most of the difficulties anglers face are in their heads. Once you've got the basics of which baits to throw, the rest comes naturally. However, Matt has very specific baits he focuses on depending on where he's fishing. Today he's sharing all his hard earned tricks of how to get these post spawn bass to bite. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt Discussed in the video. He's included his favorite sizes, colors, and any additional information you need to be successful. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

SHALLOW WATER BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

•MagDraft Freestyle: http://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

(Hook)– BKK Titan Diver +: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0

•Magdraft 8" Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad, MB Shad

•PB Rat (2 Piece): https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Colors: Bone Brown, Grey Brown Black

•Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad

DEEP WATER BAITS...

•Bacca Burrito Swimbaits (5" and 6"): https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat

•Nichols Magnum Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW

Colors: Gizzard, Shattered Glass Silver

•Nichols Mini Mag Flutter Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7

Colors: Gizzard, Shattered Glass Silver

TROUT AND KOKANEE IMITATORS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Trout: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee, Shad

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Trout, Hitch

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: Albino Pearl Shad, Nude Rainbow

NORTHERN BAITS...

•GRatt Pistol Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Guida's Citrus Shad, Gizzard Shad, Light Trout

•Megabass 6" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Colors: MSS, White Back Shad, MB Gizzard

•Big Bite Baits B5: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Colors: Light Shad, Sunny Shad, Blue Gizzard

SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65-80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

•Sufix 832 Braid (65-80 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluorocarbon (30-35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Monofilament (30- 40 lb): https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

SWIMBAIT RODS...

•G Loomis IMX Pro 966 SWBR: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

•Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

•St. Croix Victory 7'11" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT REEL...

•Shimano Tranx 300 (AHG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

OTHER GREAT SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Curado 300K: https://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

•13 Fishing Concept A3: https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

•Daiwa Tatula 300: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Swimbait Fishing Is Easy!! Magdraft SlugFest!

Swimbait fishing really is easy! You're overthinking it! You can catch bass with big baits and we can show you how! If you've struggled to get bit on a big bait, Matt is about to show you how its done on a lake he's never been to before! 

Come along as we explore new water, build a pattern, and catch a bunch of giant largemouth with big swimbaits! While Matt is fishing he discusses different styles of swimbaits, the differences in retrieves, and what he looks for as he builds a pattern. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day. From big swimbaits to the tiny underspin, we've included our favorite sizes and colors for each. We've also included our favorite rod and reel combos for this style of fishing. 

THE BIG SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass 8" Magdraft: http://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

Color: White Back Shad

Other Colors: Albino Pearl Shad, MB Gizzard

•Bacca Burrito 6" Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3p5SkiW

Color: Tactical Shad

Other Colors: Who Dat, Threadfin Shad

•Baitsanity Antidote Glide: http://bit.ly/2ztUk9z

Speed: Slow Sink

Colors: Summer Shad, TW Gizzard Shad

THE TACTICALBASSIN UNDERSPIN...

Head– Dirty Jigs TacticalBassin Underspin: https://bit.ly/3JOd8UY

Color: Blue Shad

Size: 3/16 oz

Bait– Keitech 2.8" Fat Swing Impact: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Color: Threadfin Shad

MAGDRAFT COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'9" XH: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

GLIDE BAIT COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

BURRITO COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Victory 7'10" X-Hvy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 (7.1:1): https://bit.ly/3InxUva

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sunline Saltimate (30 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2osaj3q

Reel– Shimano Sustain FJ 3000: https://bit.ly/3BQLlNP

Line– Power Pro 10 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sunline Super FC 6 lb: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju

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: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

BUYER'S GUIDE: Swimbait Fishing | Hard Swimbaits, Glide Baits, Wakebaits, Bluegill Baits!

Today's Buyers Guide is all about hard swimbaits!! Which glide baits are best? Which Wakebait should you try? Is there a bluegill swimbait that's better than the rest? And finally, what rod should you use to fish these baits? Let's find out!

We love throwing big swimbaits for bass! We know we aren't alone because has exploded with new swimbaits the past few years! With so many choices, how do you know which baits to trust? We're here to help! These are our top picks from all the major categories. 

Below you'll find links to the exacts baits and gear discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes and colors for each, as well as the exact rods we throw them on. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...

•$100 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/n3AQnmNoUPQ

•$200 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/YqWwjXJtkdo

•$500 Rod And Reel Combos: https://youtu.be/cAtbntQHpv4

•Ultra High End Rods And Reels: https://youtu.be/-4aUElWcGxw

•BFS (Bait Finesse) Guide: https://youtu.be/xaEw2WvkgZA

GLIDE BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer: http://bit.ly/33bQyxY

Color: TW Steelhead, Trout, Shad

•Explorer Hatch Match Tail: http://bit.ly/3sDtrf8

•River2Sea S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Light Trout, Bluegill, Warden Hitch

•GRatt Sneaky Pete: http://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Color: Adult Trout, Hitch, Light Trout

MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•22nd Century Triple Trout (7" or 8"): http://bit.ly/2E8Up5P

Color: Southern Blue Herring, Bone, Trout

•Mike Bucca's Bull Shad (6" or 7"): http://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Color: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad

BIG TOPWATER BAITS...

•River2sea Tactical Wake 210: http://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Chrome Gill, Tactical Shad, Copper Carp

•PB Rat 2 Piece: http://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

Color: Bone Brown, Brown Black

•SPRO 8" Floating Trout: http://bit.ly/2cU1x5P

Color: Flat Rainbow, Hitch

BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Jackall Gantarel: http://bit.ly/2adZI3R

Color: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill, RT Crappie

•Mike Bucca Bull Gill: http://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Color: Bluegill, Dirty Bone

•Baitsanity Gill Glide: http://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Color: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill

HOOK AND RING UPGRADES...

•Owner ST–36 (1X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Sizes: 1 or 1/0

•Owner ST–56 (3X Hook): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW

Sizes: 2, 1, 1/0

•Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Sizes: 5,6,7

•Owner Ultra Wire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3, 4, 5

SWIMBAIT LINE...

•Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Sizes: 65 lb - 80 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

Sizes: 25, 30, 35 lb

•Sunline Saltimate Mono Shock Leader: http://bit.ly/3WqDIJp

Sizes: 30 40 lb

FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis IMX Pro 966: https://bit.ly/3ktZFnF

Reel–  Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7'8" Heavy: http://bit.ly/3QbMjvs

Reel– Shimano Curado 300K (HG): http://bit.ly/2HbZ3E4

BUDGET SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

Rod– Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: http://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept A3: http://bit.ly/3GLddq8

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