Wakebaits played a critical role in Wheeler’s fast start in his 2012 rookie campaign. They tend to react better to subtle presentations rather than those that create a lot of commotion.” ![]() Fish are up shallow, roaming around, on beds and guarding fry. “That’s when bushes, weeds, laydowns and other forms of cover are often flooded, too. “In springtime, shallow fish react better to something a little more subtle,” Wheeler observes. We asked them to explain why the fat-bodied wakers often get the nod over other springtime favorites. Yet a growing number of pros have become avid fans of wakebaiting, including two Forrest Wood Cup champions, Jacob Wheeler and Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler. Blunt-nosed and wide-bodied, their basic design contradicts the sleek, minnow-mimicking profile of stick baits. Shallow crankbaits might seem awkwardly suited for this duty. While floating stick baits such as the Cotton Cordell Red Fin and Bomber Long A have long been associated with wakebaiting, it’s the shallow square-bill style wakebait that actually has more applications in a broader range of waters. Wakebaiting is a technique that lies somewhere between cranking and topwater fishing, but whatever the definition, it excels when other crankbait patterns flicker in effectiveness. Not only can they dive and deflect off cover many can also be made to wake the surface. Just as the best bass pros are multidimensional, sometimes the best lures are too. If you’d like to sign up for a digital subscription to access articles online, click here). ![]() To read more compelling articles from Bass Fishing magazine each month, become an FLW subscriber member. (Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the 2013 April issue of Bass Fishing magazine.
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