Favorite big wake bait?

[txchaser]

I'm in the mood for something big, with a wake. There's going to be some time this spring where the grass isn't topped out, and I know for sure there are "bigs" lurking around. 

 

[WRB]

Medium  8 1/2” MS Slammer, 3 1/2 oz 

Tom

[NorthernBasser]

1 hour ago, txchaser said:

I'm in the mood for something big, with a wake. There's going to be some time this spring where the grass isn't topped out, and I know for sure there are "bigs" lurking around. 

 

I have a 3-piece PB Rat for sale in the flea market area.  

[MediumMouthBass]

FishLab BBZ Bio Shad Wake. Comes in a 4" 3/4oz size ill throw on my regular bass gear, and then a big 6" thats 2-3/4oz.

 

I really like the ones i have, good colors, good action, and they are pretty cheap, which is a huge plus in pickerel infested places.

[Born 2 fish]

Ms slammer or a big rat if your choice I use the spro rat.

[VolFan]

If you want something more affordable that you can fish a bunch of different ways and catch all sizes of fish, an NS Slammer is it. My favorite is the Cl8 Baby Possum. It is not cheap and it is not subtle. It is like throwing a small dog holding a grenade in the water. But the action is plain amazing. And it catches big fish, especially in rising warming water in spring, and muddy flooding in summer. 

[Mr. Aquarium]

9 inch Ms slammer is my OG but I have stopped fishing them. I love a Psyco gill, DS ninja wake,  Matt’s strong shad

[greentrout]

Big enough for me and the Bass: BPS The Egg 3/4oz., 2-1/2".

[Born 2 fish]

Another great wake is a black dog baits G2 shellcracker. You can wake it or crank it down. 

[FryDog62]

26 minutes ago, greentrout said:

Big enough for me and the Bass: BPS The Egg 3/4oz., 2-1/2".

Have you also tried the BPS Wake Up call? Same weight but bigger profile/jointed. Was deciding between those two when I saw this post. 

[greentrout]

^^^

No sir. I'll check it out. TKS. 

[looking45]

Dops Buzzjet

[ne_dan]

Spro Rat 50

[FishTank]

Evergreen Combat Rat

[Rockhopper]

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/River2Sea_Tactical_Wake_210_WakeBait/descpage-R2STW.html

 

And at a good discount right now too.  Chrome gill is a great color.

[RRocket]

I am no expert in the upsized baits, but I've got a decent collection of really nice wake baits so I don't see why the upsized version wouldn't work as well.

 

As mentioned, the rat is great. This was my first wake bait and it did not disappoint. The strikes are violent! I live in an area with Pike and have had them launch completely out of the water on a strike. Bowfin pound this lure too. I've seen guys on YouTube catch monster fish with the bigger rat version.

 

Someone mentioned the Buzzjet (I have the Jr.) It's such a beautifully made lure. There's just something about it. I'm not sure if it's big enough for what you want though? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[looking45]

Not really a wake bait but if you want something big, how about this glide bait! It’s 12” long and weighs 22 ounces

[webertime]

Pretty compressive list above

Mid sized Spro Rat

Black Dog Shellcracker G2

Buzzjet

Are my favorites

[GreenPig]

I wouldn't call it a big bait, but I catch alot on my Bull Wake. 

[txchaser]

13 hours ago, Mr. Aquarium said:

9 inch Ms slammer is my OG but I have stopped fishing them. I love a Psyco gill, DS ninja wake,  Matt’s strong shad

I’m curious why you stopped fishing them. 

 

12 hours ago, Born 2 fish said:

Another great wake is a black dog baits G2 shellcracker. You can wake it or crank it down. 

Great idea as I have one already and can see how it goes as a basic presentation 

[WRB]

If the old school hand made MS Slammer that catches bass isn’t sexy enough try Balam  floating 245, 9.6”, 3.7 oz, $250

Tpm

[Mr. Aquarium]

1 hour ago, txchaser said:

I’m curious why you stopped fishing them. 

 

Not really sure, maybe cuz I’ve been using other baits more. I got a lot of different styles and colors. During the night season I do bring them out. I should rephrase what I said previously. I don’t fish them as much as I used to.  I just got so many different baits hard to use them all.

 

[primetime]

Jointed Red fin.....or standard......If you want something that can cast further and more aggressive, Strike Pro makes a really good wake bait. Super Loud. Forget the name but BPS still sells them. Think its the Humpback minnow? $15 maybe. The bigger size is a big bait. Probably weighs close to an ounce. 

 

I like the Red Fins the best. Or buy the biggest Rapala they make, Jointed J-13 or F-13 Minnow reeled slow. Hard to beat OG Balsa rapala for Floating Jerkbaits/Wakebaits. 

[scaleface]

Blakemore CC spinner. Its no longer available but any pourer can make one. They were made for waking. Big old number 7 colorado blade , black skirt , muddy water it catches them.

[Bankbeater]

On 3/13/2025 at 6:56 AM, greentrout said:

Big enough for me and the Bass: BPS The Egg 3/4oz., 2-1/2".

This was the first bait I though of.