Bucketmouth559 Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 316 lure website they have free style gill (floater) and 7.5 baby bass wake which one is a better choice out of the two ?? I’ve heard great things about wake jr just never fish one … either one will be used for pond fishing where most bass are 1- 3 pounders… thanks for any advise or information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fried Lemons Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Freestyle. Although honestly you would do just as well or better with a gantarel jr. B_larkin3, swimb8bassin512, DrewManFishing and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 Buy second hand, 316 baits pop all the time. Track down a baby wake model and also the 6” freestyle floater. DrewManFishing, basskickinrednick and Bucketmouth559 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Bomber Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) The 7.5" Wake Jr is one of my most productive baits ever. So that would be my pick. But it depends on where you are fishing and what you want to do. A billed topwater 2 piece is very different than multijiont swimmer. Edited July 5, 2023 by Bronzeback Bomber Primus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brootalititties Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 This really isn’t a question anybody can answer for you as it’s literally just personal preference. Do you like wakes or swimmers? If you don’t have experience with either then spending $200 to try one out probably stupid move. Not like the bait gonna catch the fish for you…. LClements, Bucketmouth559 and DrewManFishing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Bomber Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 The 3:16 Freestyles have an incredible swim at ultra slow speeds but you can also rip them and they don't blow out. The wake Jr is an awesome bait when you fish it almost like a spook. Primus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Bronzeback Bomber said: The 3:16 Freestyles have an incredible swim at ultra slow speeds but you can also rip them and they don't blow out. The wake Jr is an awesome bait when you fish it almost like a spook. When you say fish it like an spook, are you talking about walking the wake jr in place? Edited July 5, 2023 by Jerkbait22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronzeback Bomber Posted July 5, 2023 Report Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jerkbait22 said: When you say fish it like an spook, are you talking about walking the wake jr in Yes, you can slowly reel it along and when you get by cover you can walk it. The noise it makes and the way the tail throws water is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimb8bassin512 Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 Pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketmouth559 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 hours ago, brootalititties said: This really isn’t a question anybody can answer for you as it’s literally just personal preference. Do you like wakes or swimmers? If you don’t have experience with either then spending $200 to try one out probably stupid move. Not like the bait gonna catch the fish for you…. I prefer wakes as ponds where I fish are really shallow 3-7ft have really great rat bite there that’s why I was looking at wake jr or floating 5 in gill free style … wanted to toss something different besides rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimbait_Jeff Posted July 6, 2023 Report Share Posted July 6, 2023 I would say wake jr , have three bass over 7 pounds on it this year alone . Will catch giants and also numbers . Can be cranked down a few feet as well . Durable with good paint jobs . Will last a super long time ! Primus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primus Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Wake Jr is a fantastic bait , I would definitely add one to your line-up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOPigSlayer Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Get ‘em both! Can’t go wrong with either 3:16 bait. Well worth the investment $$$ ricardo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted July 7, 2023 Report Share Posted July 7, 2023 Luv Baby wakes. Use as a retrieve and twitch bait. Yes, it was marketed as being able to dog walk too but I have never caught a fish doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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