When I throw a wake bait up close to shore, in addition to letting it sit for a few seconds, I'll twitch it once, let it sit, twitch it a couple more times, let it sit, and then start working it back to me... you'd be amazed how many strikes you'll get on those twitches
The best wake bait was a South Bend Babeoreno, but only the wooden ones, in red&white. When you retrieved in the plug darted to every two wobbles. That darting action drove the bass nuts.
First plug style bait I ever caught Bass on was a South Bend BassOReno which is a wake bait that came out close to 100 years ago so nothing new about Bass loving Wake Baits!
Great video! Unfortunate that Rapala discontinued the DT fat 01 series. I have come to love these lures and crush the fish on them in the upper Midwest.
I’ve been catching ‘em on the Fat1 for damn near a decade!! Just got one today on the Green Shad color. Think I only have 3 different ones left, gotta stock up again soon!!
haven"t thrown one in a long time but they are fun in shallow creeks and rivers where i live. chain pickerel are scrappy critters on crappie gear. great info n great video
what do you think about rapala cd 9? A sinking crankbait. Can be very effective. My favorite coulor is perch or black and gold. Old style lures that no one fish anymore.
Worked for me 1 tournament the fish were blowing up on a top water without connecting put on a wake bait and shoved my rod tip down in the water and proceeded to load the boat
can you do a video on the whopper plopper,im normally a crappie bluegill fisherman, ive been watching video's of your on different lures.i want to get more into bass fishing,thank you for any info.
Probably meant moderate action. Judging by the size of the baits, the rod is most likely a medium action. Basically your run-of-the-mill crankin’ stick.
When I throw a wake bait up close to shore, in addition to letting it sit for a few seconds, I'll twitch it once, let it sit, twitch it a couple more times, let it sit, and then start working it back to me... you'd be amazed how many strikes you'll get on those twitches
I always use mono on my square bills and wakes. So important to have that stretch when cranking shallow treble hooks
Excellent video! I really like this level of detailed instruction. Great info and now I wanna go throw a wake bait.
This is one of my favorite fishing channels because you're very informative.
I give this channel a Salute 🫡
Keep up the good work.
The best wake bait was a South Bend Babeoreno, but only the wooden ones, in red&white. When you retrieved in the plug darted to every two wobbles. That darting action drove the bass nuts.
First plug style bait I ever caught Bass on was a South Bend BassOReno which is a wake bait that came out close to 100 years ago so nothing new about Bass loving Wake Baits!
Got 3 Wake Baits over winter & Thank you for Helping me to Know When, Where & How!
Thanks mike. You were my childhood role model and still am. I watch most of your tournaments
Mike! That cast you made at the 28.23 min mark was Tom Brady like! That was a throw. Flawless technique!
@15:04 C'mon dude, you're just flexin'! Love the video!
Great video! Unfortunate that Rapala discontinued the DT fat 01 series. I have come to love these lures and crush the fish on them in the upper Midwest.
I’ve been catching ‘em on the Fat1 for damn near a decade!! Just got one today on the Green Shad color. Think I only have 3 different ones left, gotta stock up again soon!!
Great info ! Thank you !
Thanks Mike, I never used a wakebait before. Giving it a shot now!
I first learned of wake baits b/c of Bill dance, back then, Excalibur made one. Tied it on, was hooked ever since (no pun intended)
Great video Mike! Loved that you caught pickerel and crappie, it shows that it works for a bunch of fish! 👊👊
I have a couple of each of those Rapalas. I need to fish them more.
haven"t thrown one in a long time but they are fun in shallow creeks and rivers where i live. chain pickerel are scrappy critters on crappie gear. great info n great video
Thank you Ike for the great advice on wake baits! Will definitely be trying those up here in LaCrosse in the mighty Mississippi River!
Love outdoor shop videos like this Ike! Please do more videos like this
Thank you for being so thorough in your videos. Is this a good bait in the wind?
Love the Wake Baits!!
what do you think about rapala cd 9? A sinking crankbait. Can be very effective. My favorite coulor is perch or black and gold. Old style lures that no one fish anymore.
Good stuff dude
Thanks!
Worked for me 1 tournament the fish were blowing up on a top water without connecting put on a wake bait and shoved my rod tip down in the water and proceeded to load the boat
GREAT VIDEO IKE,cuestión: how DIY a square bill to wake bait,it's posible? GREATINGS SINCE MÉXICO
Hay Mike can you
Make a video of can fish see colors
Mike the 🐐
If you would come out with a Delay Series spinning rod, I would buy that!
DT Fat crankbaits unavailable everywhere. Are they still in production?
Mike ya say pause when you first cast but when you start fishing ya don't use ah pause? Does that have to do w/ the dept of water your fishing?
can you do a video on the whopper plopper,im normally a crappie bluegill fisherman, ive been watching video's of your on different lures.i want to get more into bass fishing,thank you for any info.
Where can i get that shirt
I until now I would use a Rapala floating minnow retivie very slow !!!!!
Hey Mike when do we get a red bladed VMC treble?
At least that lure is living up to it'$ name, "wake bait" ain't sleeping on no species!
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Firetiger is number one color in west Virginia!!!!!
When you talked about the medium action on the delay rod, did you mean medium action or medium power?
Probably meant moderate action. Judging by the size of the baits, the rod is most likely a medium action. Basically your run-of-the-mill crankin’ stick.
Hai Sir
Best Fishing Video
Nice..
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What size mono are you using Mike? Great video
Any size you want
I’m fishing the Delaware river this Sunday any tips?
Grip it and rip it
What lb. test on the mono???
Any size
I WATCHED HIM EAT IT!! lol. Ive said that a time or two.
So has she!
Turns volume up
*catches fish*
Turns volume down alot løl
Agreed!! A very neglected depth... and lure.
Wow this guy talks a lot lol I learned a lot tho
Sounds like a cheap reel to me !!!
Why do you talk to us in every video like we are a bunch of 6 graders?
It's an instructional video. When you get to his level, you can talk the way you want in your instructional videos.