Looking for a wake bait in the 2 1/2" - 3" length range.  Anybody have one they're excited about?

 

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I haven’t thrown it much but I really like the 6th sense Movement 80wk

I'm partial to the smaller rat style wake baits!

Storm subwart (2 inch version).  All time best version.

 

Rapala discontinued it when they bought Storm, but you can still find some on eBay if you look hard enough.  They won't be cheap.

I’m following this.  I tried a wake crank last year for the first time and it was basically a sub surface jitterbug (which I’ve fished for 30+ years). Super fun to fish and worked well for me.  Unfortunately the one I have is long discontinued so I’m also looking for a couple.

Deps Buzzjet 

Strike king KVD 2.5 wake

Anytime I throw the Rat it's exciting. 

Deos Buzzjet or Black Dog Gill first.   I like the Spro Rats too but they are a bit larger than what you asked about. 

31 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

Anytime I throw the Rat it's exciting. 

What rat is that?

I believe it's a savage gear

36 minutes ago, Smirak said:

What rat is that?

Savage Gear 3D Rad Rat 15"  Very affordable rat.

4 minutes ago, GreenPig said:

Savage Gear 3D Rad Rat 15"  Very affordable rat.

Thanks @GreenPig  How do you like that joint? It looks weird. I’m currently fishing the SPRO 50.

18 minutes ago, Smirak said:

Thanks @GreenPig  How do you like that joint? It looks weird. I’m currently fishing the SPRO 50.

It's a much quieter than the Spro but seems to be plenty strong. I throw it when I want a subtle bait in calm conditions.

Was going to suggest the LC 1.5 wake but it seems like they've vanished again... 

Perhaps look at the LUCKY CRAFT LC 1.5WV? Also the LC 1.5 SSR.

CL8 Mighty Mouse is a fantastic wake bait. And you can cast it a mile.

Manns Baby 1- is the best I have ever used.

 

Honorable mention as I have caught a lot of fish:

Team Daiwa Scouter Crank 

Jackal Cherry Zero footer

Bandit Foot Loose

 

Allen

Wakebaits are my jam! As mentioned, Mann’s Baby 1- was a fav of mine for many years, but seems their quality control has been suspect last few yrs. I’ve had a couple that won’t swim true no matter how much I try to tune them or they blow out when you burn them. 
 

Runner up and prob a dark horse for me is the Bass Pro Shops “ The Egg”. More affordable and a quality wakebait. 
 

Lastly, I’ve also had good luck with the SK KVD 2.5 wakebait. More expensive but has pretty loud rattles & catches em well in shallow grass. 
 

With all 3 of these baits I switch out stock trebles which aren’t the best. I’m a fan of Gamakatsu short shank trebles. They seem to not get tangled as much as the stock hooks. 

The Ima Rumba. It gets zero attention but it’s really affective . 

9 hours ago, Pat Brown said:

I'm partial to the smaller rat style wake baits!

These are hysterical to fish! 

 

I second this. Your face will be sore from smiling! 

I love wakebaits;  I have two very full boxes and use them a lot.  My all time best producer is the Berkley Wake Bull, but wouldn't you know it is now discontinued; if not, I would add more to the five I still have.

 

OSP Buzzin Crank. Fish seem to come unglued when this bait goes past them. 

38 minutes ago, FishTank said:

OSP Buzzin Crank. Fish seem to come unglued when this bait goes past them. 

Did the bait monkey send you?!

19 minutes ago, Kev-mo said:

Did the bait monkey send you?!

 

Always

 

 

I would check a JDM site for the best deal on this bait. 

 

3 hours ago, wdp said:

Wakebaits are my jam! As mentioned, Mann’s Baby 1- was a fav of mine for many years, but seems their quality control has been suspect last few yrs. I’ve had a couple that won’t swim true no matter how much I try to tune them or they blow out when you burn them. 
 

Runner up and prob a dark horse for me is the Bass Pro Shops “ The Egg”. More affordable and a quality wakebait. 
 

Lastly, I’ve also had good luck with the SK KVD 2.5 wakebait. More expensive but has pretty loud rattles & catches em well in shallow grass. 
 

With all 3 of these baits I switch out stock trebles which aren’t the best. I’m a fan of Gamakatsu short shank trebles. They seem to not get tangled as much as the stock hooks. 

Completely off topic, but your signature…

 

Hail State?