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 Best Swimbaits For Spring Bass Fishing!

SWIMBAIT FISHING IS EASY! These are the best baits for Spring swimbait fishing! Most anglers want you to believe it's difficult but besides a few little tricks, there isn't much to throwing a swimbait. Understanding which baits work in different situations is all you need to know, to start fishing these baits effectively.

Today Matt breaks down the differences between lure designs and actions, and how they fit different conditions. Once you've got the basics it's all about building confidence in a couple key baits. You can catch a giant swimbait fish this year, all you have to do is commit to it.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included our favorite sizes, sink rates, and colors where applicable. We've also included some great rod and reel combos to help you land that trophy fish. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


RELATED SWIMBAIT VIDEOS...

Swimbait Fishing – Full Seminar: https://youtu.be/_Ql6yo5iQWc

Swimbait Buyer's Guide – Best Hard Baits: https://youtu.be/g314S4ZyT6g


BOOT TAIL SWIMBAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft Swimbait: https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

6" Colors: Borealis Shad, Ghost Shad Solid

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


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

•Bacca Burrito Medium Sink Swimbait: https://bit.ly/3AFcV1t

New Colors: Tactical Gizzard Shad, Tactical Chartreuse Shad

Main Color: Tactical Shad


•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Purple Back Shad, Grey Ghost, Tennessee Shad


WEDGE TAIL SWIMBAIT...

•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Speed: Fast Sink

Color: Dirty Silver, Kokanee


BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Savage Gear Line Thru Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Colors: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Bluegill, Dark Bluegill


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

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Golden Shiner, Chrome Gill


GLIDE BAITS...

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

Colors: TW Cali Shad, TW Lit Shad, Lite Trout


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

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad, Bone


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


DEDICATED 8" MAGDRAFT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Sunline Saltimate Tunageat (30 lb): https://bit.ly/47MCfkR


FAVORITE ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


FAVORITE WAKE BAIT COMBO...

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

Reel– Daiwa Lexa 300 HG: https://bit.ly/46kTZnA

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

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


BUDGET ALL AROUND SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

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

Targeting Giant Bass With Swimbaits! ( On The Water )

Swimbait Fishing Is Simple! Come along for an amazing day on the water! Matt is throwing giant swimbaits and the bass can't resist! From an 8" Magdraft to a Chad Shad Glide Bait, the bite is wide open. This is what swimbait fishing is all about!

So many anglers are intimated by big swimbaits and they don't need to be. The swimbaits are simple, the retrieves can be mastered by anyone, and most of the fish that eat them are BIG. With a little faith and a lot of practice, anyone can master swimbait fishing.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the video. We've included the exact swimbait colors, hook upgrades, rod and reel combos, etc. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.


THE SWIMBAITS...

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

Colors: White Back Shad, Stealth Rainbow, MB Shad


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

Colors: Threadfish Shad


HOOK UPGRADES...

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

**The video said ST–56 but it is the 36**

Magdraft Size: 2/0

Chad Shad Size: 1/0


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

Size: 5


THE SCALE...

•Brecknell ElectroSamson Scale: https://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9


SWIMBAIT COMBO #1...

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

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

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

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


SWIMBAIT COMBO #2...

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

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 300 HS: https://bit.ly/3InxUva

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

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


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 – Full Seminar For Beginners And Advanced Anglers!

Everything you need to know about swimbaits in one place! From glide baits to soft baits, wake baits, to multi joint baits, Matt is covering it all! He's going over retrieves for each bait, showing underwater footage of how they swim underwater, and giving gear recommendations too!

If you’ve ever wanted to learn about swimbait fishing, this is the video for you! All the baits and equipment are linked in the description below. The links go to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

RELATED VIDEOS...

•2022 Swimbait Seminar: https://youtu.be/2CKYzINfDuI


BEGINNER BAITS...

•R2S S Waver 168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Color: Bluegill, Light Trout


•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


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

Color: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•B5 Line Thru: https://bit.ly/3LLU4pm

Color: Blue Gizzard, Sunny Shad


GLIDE BAITS...

•Spro KGB Chad Shad 180: https://bit.ly/3AqivoQ

Colors: Threadfin Shad, Gizzard Shad


•Baitsanity Chimera Shad: https://bit.ly/44XiYvW

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad


•River2Sea S Waver 200/168: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

200 Colors: Rainbow Trout, Light Rainbow

168 Colors: I Know It, Light Trout


•G Ratt Sneaky Pete: https://bit.ly/2RYCPFe

Colors: Hitch, Gizzard Shad


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

Colors: TW Steelhead, Kokanee


BLUEGILL BAITS...

•Baitsanity Explorer Gill: https://bit.ly/3F65FxK

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bluegill


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

Colors: RT Bluegill, RT Ghost Gill


•Bucca Bull Gill: https://bit.ly/2f1ASHn

Colors: Bluegill, Dirty Bone


•Megabass Vatalion: https://bit.ly/367AOxD

Colors: GG Gill, Ito Cichlid


MULTI JOINT BAITS...

•Bucca Bull Shad (6"-7"): https://bit.ly/2eJ8gWM

Colors: Gizzard Shad, Bone


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

Colors: Green Lightning Shad, Blue Violet Kokanee


•Shimano Armajoint SS: https://bit.ly/3RsENjw

Colors: N Hasu, S Gizzard


TOPWATER...

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

Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad


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

Colors: Dark Bluegill, Metallic Trout


•PB Rat: https://bit.ly/3eZJCgZ

Colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black


•PB Mouse: https://bit.ly/3RuJDwD

Colors: Brown White, Brown Black


PADDLE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Megabass Magdraft (6" and 8"): https://bit.ly/2mc8bfK

8" Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

6" Colors: Pro Blue Chart, White Back Shad


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

Colors: Tactical Shad, Who Dat


•JSJ Loose Caboose: https://bit.ly/43hpeyl

Colors: Spring Hitch, Tennessee Shad


•Megabass Magdraft Freestyle: https://bit.ly/3bRG3Wi

Colors: White Back Shad, Albino Pearl Shad


•Scottsboro Tackle (6" and 7"): https://bit.ly/2Oy7CKH

Colors: Mullins Madness, Natural Shad


BLUEGILL SOFT BAITS...

•Savage Gear LT Bluegill: https://bit.ly/3pCRab7

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Savage Gear 4" RTF Bluegill: https://bit.ly/2xx1zjH

Color: Bluegill, Ghost Gill


•Mattlures Hammertail Gill: https://bit.ly/2FsZhA3

Colors: Male Bluegill


•13 Fishing Coalition Gill: https://bit.ly/3pzDsbX

Colors: Natural Sunfish


WEDGE TAIL SOFT BAITS...

•Huddleston 8" Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2UVHiuQ

Colors: Rainbow Trout, Phantom Silver/Black


•Huddleston 68 Trout (ROF 12): https://bit.ly/2dj5apG

Colors: Black Gizzard Shad


•Savage Gear 8" RTF Trout: https://bit.ly/33GROg1

Colors: Dirty Silver


•Mattlures 6" Shad: https://bit.ly/2vM8cKF

Colors: Light Gizzard, Green Threadfin


WEEDLESS BAIT HOOKS...

•Owner 8/0 Beast: https://bit.ly/2ancP66

Size: 1/2 oz or 3/4 oz


•BKK Titan Diver+: https://bit.ly/3D5VNnJ

Size: 8/0


TREBLE HOOKS AND HARDWARE...

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


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


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

Sizes: 4-6


•Owner UltraWire Split Rings: https://bit.ly/3bQgswL

Sizes: 3-5


•Single Strand Stinger Wire: https://bit.ly/2IwNAiE

Size: 174 lb


•SuspenStrips: https://bit.ly/2YDQNUf


LURE RETRIEVER...

•Toothy Fishman XL Retriever: https://bit.ly/3A8370q


SWIMBAIT LINE/LEADER...

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

•Sufix 832: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

•Sunline Saltimate Fluoro: https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2

•Sunline Saltimate Mono: https://bit.ly/3WqDIJp


FAVORITE SWIMBAIT COMBO...

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

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

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

Leader– Saltimate FC (35 lb): https://bit.ly/3oT1oq2


SWIMBAIT RODS...

•Spro KGB Rod: https://bit.ly/3DwJVuS

•Daiwa DX Rod 8' Med Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PKk8q6

•St. Croix Victory 8' Heavy Fast: https://bit.ly/3f4tcEb

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

•13 Fishing Defy Black 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/48pM0XS

•Shimano SLX 7'8" Heavy: https://bit.ly/3QbMjvs


SWIMBAIT REELS...

•Shimano Calcutta MD 300: https://bit.ly/3ZBEK5p

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

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

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