Wake Bait 2025
Jake the Cake reply :
I'm looking for a jointed wake bait, with a bill, and no more than 4 or 5 inches. It looks like the Jackall Mikey Jr seems like a good choice, but before I go spend $20 on this I'd like some opinions on it from anyone that has used it or similar products. Mainly focused on it putting off a quality wake, but would also prefer it to be jointed for better "S" action.
Scarborough817 reply :
livetarget makes joined wakebaits in bluegill, pumpkinseed, tilapia and sardine or you could always get the spro 30 rat
Jake the Cake reply :
I don't know how a rat would go over here in Missouri, but I just checked out that jointed wake bait and then stumbled across the hollow bodied Blue Gill. That's getting bought for sure. Thanks for adding another lure to my "must have for spring" collection, lol.
Scarborough817 reply :
you're welcome
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/13/2016 at 4:38 AM, Jake the Cake said:I don't know how a rat would go over here in Missouri, but I just checked out that jointed wake bait and then stumbled across the hollow bodied Blue Gill. That's getting bought for sure. Thanks for adding another lure to my "must have for spring" collection, lol.
I catch fish on a rat and MS Slammer all the time in KS. You could fish that little Spro Rat 30 on standard gear no problem. Don't be afraid, I promise the fish aren't.
rangerjockey reply :
Redfin
smalljaw67 reply :
The only jointed ones I have experience with is the Lucky Craft wake crank and the Koppers Live Target Bluegill wake bait and both are good baits. TW has the Jackall Aragon SSR but only in brown craw as it is discontinued but you might want to check that out as well.
Jake the Cake reply :
On 1/13/2016 at 9:15 PM, smalljaw67 said:The only jointed ones I have experience with is the Lucky Craft wake crank and the Koppers Live Target Bluegill wake bait and both are good baits. TW has the Jackall Aragon SSR but only in brown craw as it is discontinued but you might want to check that out as well.
I like the dressed treble hook on that Lucky Craft wake crank and the Live Target Bluegill is looking pretty nice too. Seems like they're all within a few dollars of each other so I've got some more research to do. Either way, I can tell you I'm getting that hollow body bluegill after seeing the videos of how it flops around!!!
stkbassn reply :
The Mikey is a great bait and worth the money. Y
On 1/13/2016 at 3:42 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I catch fish on a rat and MS Slammer all the time in KS. You could fish that little Spro Rat 30 on standard gear no problem. Don't be afraid, I promise the fish aren't.
Nice! I would also recommend the Slammer. The SPRO Rat in 40 size is also good for fishing on any rod down to a Medium from what I can tell. I've tied mine on several rods. Mini-Slammer is light too !
Jake the Cake reply :
You all seem pretty confident in the Spro Rat, I might have to give it a shot this spring. So many lures to buy!!!! Mikey Jr, Live Target hollow body Bluegill, Lucky Craft Wake Crank, possibly a rat (which is still blowing my mind that Bass are attracted to rat lures).
daiwaguy reply :
On 1/13/2016 at 4:38 AM, Jake the Cake said:I don't know how a rat would go over here in Missouri, but I just checked out that jointed wake bait and then stumbled across the hollow bodied Blue Gill. That's getting bought for sure. Thanks for adding another lure to my "must have for spring" collection, lol.
I use morning wood rats, spro rats, slammes etc. (lots of wakers 5 to 9 inches) and catch fish in Mid Missouri on them all the time. Dont hesitate.
Jake the Cake reply :
Fair enough. That's quite a few votes for rats in the Midwest so I think you've all got me convinced to try it. I know how to pick out fish lures, but I'm guessing with rat lures I should just go with a typical gray or brown? Lol, not so sure about the chrome or purple making the cut.
Bass_Fanatic reply :
Don't overlook the Shellcracker G2. It divers 3ft or so, but when reeled slowly it creates a great wake and catches the snot out of em!
daiwaguy reply :
yep, lots of great wake baits out there, The Shellcracker G2 that Bass_Fanatic mentioned is another great bait.
PennBass reply :
The Lucky Craft LC Wake is a great bait, but if you buy it on TW try to buy those already in stock. I had to wait 6 months for mine to come in.
Catt reply :
River2Sea S-Waver 168S. 
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 1/14/2016 at 12:57 AM, Jake the Cake said:Fair enough. That's quite a few votes for rats in the Midwest so I think you've all got me convinced to try it. I know how to pick out fish lures, but I'm guessing with rat lures I should just go with a typical gray or brown? Lol, not so sure about the chrome or purple making the cut.
Go with the hippy rat. My buddy kills them on the 50 size in that color.
RangerDanger reply :
I've caught fish on both the Mikey and Mikey Jr. They float, but you have to work it real slow to keep it on the surface. All the fish I have caught on it the bait was just below the surface, so it wasn't really waking on the surface. I have one tied on ready to use. I would probably get the standard mikey not the jr.
Jake the Cake reply :
On 1/14/2016 at 9:37 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Go with the hippy rat. My buddy kills them on the 50 size in that color.
Lol, you just blew my mind. I'm starting to come around to the idea that bass just aren't smart or they are just incredibly hungry all the time.
RangerDanger reply :
Mikey fish from yesterday. This fish got all 3 hooks.
Paul Roberts reply :
On 1/14/2016 at 9:37 AM, Bluebasser86 said:Go with the hippy rat. My buddy kills them on the 50 size in that color.
Love it. 
Jake the Cake reply :
On 1/15/2016 at 9:14 PM, RangerDanger said:Mikey fish from yesterday. This fish got all 3 hooks.
I gotta get that Mikey. Went to Gander Mt yesterday and got a ZX Waking Minnow to satisfy the bait monkey. I was about to order the Mikey and Mikey Jr but couldn't justify paying $7 in shipping for 2 lures. Guess I'll just have to get a big order going because I can't find them in stores anywhere. d**n nice fish you got there!
Jim Drinkwater reply :
Oh Jake, Jake, Jake I applaud you efforts to satisfy the bait monkey but I fear it is a little like an alcoholic buying a beer to satisfy his addiction. You might want to look at a Mann's minus 1. They are short and compact and mine wake well. Also in bigger baits I have a phobia about feeding pike and pickerel expensive baits so I will throw an Arbogast version AC Plug which you can get for short money and in 7.5, 9.5 and 12 inch. They wake well and you can get them on E-bay cheap cheap cheap. Of course the Slammers and the Pats Perch are great too. TW is also now selling the Wooden Baits Rat that really works well but you are getting up there in price too but they are well made and are real fish magnets.
carlm01 reply :
Check out the MS mini slammers they are jointed have about a 3-4" body and a 5" tail they're lightweight and do very well , down side a little pricey at 30.00 ea
RangerDanger reply :
On 1/16/2016 at 2:47 AM, Jake the Cake said:I gotta get that Mikey. Went to Gander Mt yesterday and got a ZX Waking Minnow to satisfy the bait monkey. I was about to order the Mikey and Mikey Jr but couldn't justify paying $7 in shipping for 2 lures. Guess I'll just have to get a big order going because I can't find them in stores anywhere. d**n nice fish you got there!
I originally bought the mikey to get to that free shipping.
Master Bait'r reply :
I love wakebaits. My favorite is probably the bettencourt rat though, for some reason that profile just produces rage in big fat fish and they aren't even expensive IMO. Maybe it's the realism, that nobody throws a rat like that, the red meat or the action in general I don't know but they are just a blast to throw and fish from the edge of my seat. There are so many good ones out there though, and I can't wait to put some nautical miles on my Silent Killer this year too.
Topwater rocks. Nothing quite like it!
imagine29028 reply :
Know this doesnt fit the exact definition of what youre looking for...but it is a jointed wakebait ;-)
Fishes in trees reply :
Straying from the subject of jointed wake baits for a moment, while I own a few different jointed wake baits, I get bit more on non-jounted ones. Mann's Minus 1 in the med & large sizes and the Timber Tiger DC1 are my first two choices when the subject is wake baits. Most of the time I throw them on the same rod that I throw lipless cranks on, i.e. a Falcon Bucco 7' Trap Caster, with a Shimano 200 TEGT and 17 or 20 lb mono. These baits all weigh in the half ounce range, so distance isn't really an issue with this particular casting rig.
mnbassman23 reply :
If you really want to stay around that 20$ range I'd say spro rat 40. There are a few guys that have had their Spro rat split and guys complain but I've also seen Bill and Spro take care of the issues and replace those baits. The slammer is an awesome bait if you decide to spend a bit more. Never thrown a Mickey jr so I cant comment on it.
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