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...*
Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Chrome Gill

*LIPPED WAKE BAITS...*
Colors: Female Bluegill, Sunny Gill

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Dirty Bone

*MULTI JOINTED BAITS...*
Colors: Flat Rainbow, Hitch, Silver Fish

Colors: Blueback Herring, Rainbow Trout

*WALKING BAITS...*
Colors: MB Gizzard, Stealth Rainbow

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout

*RAT BAITS...*
Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black

Colors: Brown Black, Brown White

Colors: Grey, Tan

Colors: Ninja, Brown

*HOOK UPGRADES…*
1X Strong
Sizes: 2 - 2/0

3X Strong
Sizes: 2 - 1/0

Sizes: 5, 6

*ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...*

*WAKEBAIT COMBO...*

*BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO...*

*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... 

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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY... *

*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…* 

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[awildgrendel]

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!

[joshh]

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

[SeanShanahan]

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!

[clutchswimbaitco]

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

[slonefactor]

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!

[michaelmoore]

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!

[troycote]

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]

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

[andybales]

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!

[FamilyFishinFun]

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! 🤞🤞

[ericmoralesfishing]

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

[pdfahie]

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

[timeves]

Nothing beats wakebaiting for bass and stripers

[nathanmiller]

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

[kenmccarthyfishing]

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

[justonemorecast]

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

[raymondpadilla]

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

[perkinscustomswimbaits]

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.

[everythingoutdoors-vlbl]

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

[Nobodyknows]

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!