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, a MS 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.