Jerkbait22 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 NE guys represent! What do you think the best glides are for our region for both size and numbers? Bgc 7” has been the best numbers glide for me but I’m still searching for something that gets size as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilla121 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I got a s2 this year at g5. Hype no hype idc I've been catching on it steadily since March first. I do also like the golden belt customs baits they catch too. NorthernBass4L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppabass Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 DS Customs does well early season up here. maine y yak and Jim137a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybass64 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Hyper shad and tackle Kraft native gill are killers. Also have had some luck on the hinkle and hiro 8.5 soft tail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Just now, Jonnybass64 said: Hyper shad and tackle Kraft native gill are killers. Also have had some luck on the hinkle and hiro 8.5 soft tail I was gonna caveat this thread with klash 9 and tk I wouldn’t consider true glides. Because I expected to get a lot of replies with those 2 baits. For me klash 9 while not a true glide, in glide mode, has probably been my best bait for size and numbers. If I remember correctly it holds your PB but that was cranking/deadwalking? Ive caught many more big fish on wakes vs glides, but I love fishing glides due to the visual nature of the baits. I’ve been experimenting with some bigger glides but haven’t really dialed in what the ideal size / bait is that gets size and numbers. The really big stuff for me gets a follow or two a day, maybe one bite, whereas I can catch multiple fish on some of the smaller baits but don’t see the bigger fish even follow most days. Although recently I caught a nice fish on a Chad shad and it got me thinking as to what size / profile could be best for the northeast. I know different situations and bodies of water will vary, but just generally speaking about northern strain largemouth I’ve been thinking and experimenting with different options. Figured there are guys out there who have probably been through this and might have feedback. Although the journey is indeed half the fun. I have a hyper Shad I need to put more time into. Never caught a fish on one but that’s another bait I expected to come up in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybass64 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 Ya the k9 has my biggest fish in my home state of Massachusetts but I was deadwalking it so not really a glide. Have definitely caught fish gliding it with the transfer tail but I usually reach for another bait if I’m looking for a glide. The hyper shad I would say is similar to a chad in size and probably action. Its my best bite producer as far as a glide goes for river smallies and largemouth around cover. I fish mine blank so like you’re saying it’s super visual which makes it very fun. If I’m looking for a bite on a glide I pick up the hyper but it’s not produced a giant for me yet like some other glides. More confidence in it than any of my other glides though. Jim137a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 I’ve slayed with the DS glide. In my first month I caught an 8-2, 7-5,7-1 5-11, 5 even and multiple under 5 with a few missed biggons. All MA fish! NorthernBass4L and maine y yak 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 10 minutes ago, bassturds said: I’ve slayed with the DS glide. In my first month I caught an 8-2, 7-5,7-1 5-11, 5 even and multiple under 5 with a few missed biggons. All MA fish! I remember this! You were on an insane run. The DS definitely gets bit. bassturds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassturds Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 1 minute ago, Jerkbait22 said: I remember this! You were on an insane run. The DS definitely gets bit. I’m hoping for. Repeat this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Jonnybass64 said: Ya the k9 has my biggest fish in my home state of Massachusetts but I was deadwalking it so not really a glide. Have definitely caught fish gliding it with the transfer tail but I usually reach for another bait if I’m looking for a glide. The hyper shad I would say is similar to a chad in size and probably action. Its my best bite producer as far as a glide goes for river smallies and largemouth around cover. I fish mine blank so like you’re saying it’s super visual which makes it very fun. If I’m looking for a bite on a glide I pick up the hyper but it’s not produced a giant for me yet like some other glides. More confidence in it than any of my other glides though. What retrieves do you use for the hyper for LM vs SM? Everyone says fish it blank and I saw there were blanks up on the site this morning so ended up ordering one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybass64 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 5 minutes ago, Jerkbait22 said: What retrieves do you use for the hyper for LM vs SM? Everyone says fish it blank and I saw there were blanks up on the site this morning so ended up ordering one. I always end up just feeling it out during the day but I make sure I’m throwing it tight to cover and I fish it slower right next to the cover and faster in more open water in general. Along pad lines or grass lines for largemouth and up around any kind of current break for smallies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkimbaLL704 Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 DS customz for sure but i do enjoy fishing the sly guy shiner when the bite is tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Taxi Trout and Hinkle Shad have caught my two best glide fish here in Western MA. The Deps 250 pulls in big fish for me but I can't seem to get them to bite, just follows. Grabbed a Bullshad glide in Perch and a couple KGB Glides over the winter and they have been getting bit in the ice water but so biggins yet. Chija, 168 Rookie, maine y yak and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonelan75 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Doomrider and dd blue gill glide worked great for me last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerkbait22 Posted March 23 Author Report Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, urbanhick said: Taxi Trout and Hinkle Shad have caught my two best glide fish here in Western MA. The Deps 250 pulls in big fish for me but I can't seem to get them to bite, just follows. Grabbed a Bullshad glide in Perch and a couple KGB Glides over the winter and they have been getting bit in the ice water but so biggins yet. Which KGB’s did you end up getting? My first swimbait fish of the year came on a Chad shad this month. Also, with the taxi trout, do you find it’s a 1 bite a day type bait or do you still get the 2-3 pounders to eat it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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