Glide Baits: How to fish the S-Waver
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- Matt Allen and Tim Little show you how to work your glide baits to turn the followers into biters. They break down the gear they use (even though they both think the other is crazy), talk about the differences in their two fishing styles so you can decide for yourself, then go on to teach you the 4 different retrieves that consistently catch big bass on glide baits!
If you make it to the end you'll get to see some fish catches too!
Products Shown In This Video...
S Waver 168: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
S Waver 200: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Tim's 168 Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 764 CB: bit.ly/29OVD4V
Reel- Abu Garcia Revo ALX: bit.ly/29RrhCu
Line- 30 lb Power Pro: bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 15 lb Maxima: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt's 168 Setup...
Rod-Dobyns Champion 764 Casting: bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel- Shimano Curado 200: bit.ly/2acRpsK
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832 Braid: bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 20 lb Maxima: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Tim's 200 Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 806H: bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Revo Toro Beast 50: bit.ly/2bgJDds
Line- 65 Lb Power Pro: bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader-30 lb Maxima: bit.ly/2ae97J9
Matt's 200 Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 806H: bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Curado Calcutta 400B: bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Line- 80 lb Sufix 832 Braid: bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader - 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: bit.ly/2ae97J9
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I can’t believe I’ve been subscribed to TB for over 10 years! This video brings back good memories! Matt & Tim have upped my bass game so much over the years I can’t thank em enough!
I just started fishing a swimbait for largemouth for the first time today and this s waver is the first swimbait I have decided to try. Before even watching this video I was actually just instinctively going with reeling it really slow 5x and then two twitches and repeat. Glad to see I wasn’t too far off my thinking. I’m going to try the really long pull back method. Thank you for the suggestions.
“I don’t horse in fish” “yeah I use 80lb/65lb braid”
Awesome video. I used the 168 on Table Rock Lake during the Oakley Big Bass event, and caught a 4.5lbs largemouth that won me the hourly weigh-in ($1000). And I've caught so many largies, smallies, and spots in that lake on it. Nice to finally see a great instructional video on the bait
RichyBobby611 That's awesome! You already understand the power of the glide bait. Keep going, there's a lot of money to be made out there before the baits are nationally accepted. :-)
I wish we had swimbait tournaments in Minnesota
Back here at 2023.
You forgot to mention this will literally catch every pike in the lake. Great info on a great lure!
When you guys disagree I feel like I get a lot more information from the video and it reiterates that if I find something that works it's OK if it's not " the correct way" as long as it works for me and I'm catching fish.
100% agree with you Chris! We hope everything we say is taken from the perspective of how we fish and how you can adapt it to how you fish.
100%
One of my favorite things about this channel is how you guys seem to always differ on gear you use, technique, theory, whether it's way off or just slightly. I havent been fishing my whole life so a few years on the water I'm still taking in a LOT of information. It helps to keep me paying attention to what I like and what works for me and that what other people say isnt law. You guys help so much to get started and give me a starting point and then I figure out the rest with what I use and how I fish. Never stop making videos! Best most consistent fishing channel out there.
I use these retrieves (I just use quick 1/2 or 1/4 reel handle turns instead of rod twitches) to fish glide baits and the the s-waver 168 has become my most successful bait ever for big fish! Thanks!
Such a gem of an old video
I was watching this video while fishing a glide bait for the first time. I slowed down my retrieve and caught a 3 lb bass!
I absolutely love throwing glidebait ,thank you Matt and Tim 👊👊👍
Perfect timing for this old video to pop up on my phone… I’m heading to an urban lake near my house here in So Cal to practice throwing a variety of glide baits on Tuesday… maybe even hook into a few big bass as a bonus.
"It's cuz he likes spinning rods." Lmao.
Funny thing is matt ended up switching to Tim's combo I believe
Wish I could had a guide trip with you guys while you were still on Clearlake
You are a great teacher Matt..
Know this is an oldie. Like the kind of sparing over "tactics". You don't get good without confidence in what your doing. You both have it in different applications on this bait, just goes to show nothing better than time on the water, experimenting to some extent.
Thanks guys, Tim your a BEAST! You need to join me on Lake Champlain some time so we can share some finesse tactics!
I swear I am getting confused now after watching too many videos over the years of what pound line to throw on what rod for swim baits!!! But your guys videos clear it all up!
Had some epic nights with stripers with the 200. Appreciate you fellas for your contributions to bass fishing.
"That's cause he likes spinning rods" lol 😂
I swear I watch this vid once a week lol
California Bassin TV me too😂😂
Just here for the weekly check in.....
Same... I keep coming back 😂
Me to
Omg I thought I was the only one!
Difficult to believe the quality of this video was 7 years ago. Nice work!
This is an amazing video! Im glad you all have different techniques and disagree on some things. Same results! I struggle taking my friends out on the smaller waters that have up to 8lbs fish (northwest Idaho). I have caught bigger bass with you're advice than any others. Dworshak is part of my back yard. But moved and catching good largemouth with you're tactics! Thanks
Matt you're awesome for helping everybody out. I wish there were more that gave this good of advice here on TH-cam. There's a pond I fish in Wisconsin that has two different species of trout in it. I've fished glide baits and Huds in gill or shad colors all around 6 inches and all I get is a few followers. Two years ago a kid caught an 8 pounder out of there which is huge for Wisconsin. The state record is basically what I'm chasing but I don't understand why I can't get a single hit. When I see followers they leave and that's just when I get them. I've only been fishing them for about two months now but I haven't been able to catch anything unless I'm using jigs. I've don't tons of research on every bait I have and what to do when you spot a follower and different techniques but still nothing. Also the place is somewhat pressured. I spent tons of money and I'm stressed about the fact that I can't seem to get any results. Thank you.
down grade the size of ur bait use light line like 16 pound test mono and a gantral jr or a bbz shad
10Fishinghowtos If your fishing a glide bait and u have a follower, twitch the rod hard and make it 180 so it's facing the bass, this has helped me a few times wen I had a follower.
Love how you two are like salt and pepper with styles. Both catch em but more about finding a style that works for you. Super vid again, really like how you broke it down. Keep the great content coming 👍👍
Just got mine in today and went out in the boat on a small lake by my house. Had one 5-6 pound largemouth throw it and got a ton of smaller 1 1/2 to 2 pounders in some big wolf packs. In love already and just ordered some more
Amazing video. An insightful intro to pretty much all glide baits which are all the rage. Would loved to have heard yours and Tim's favorite S-Waver colors.
bicyclethief Thanks! We both use the same colors. My three favorites are Light Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Warden.
I fish more like Tim I guess, and perfer my Curados over Calcuttas! Hahaha. Great video!
St Croix Premier heavy SPINNING rod. Works like a charm w the 168. Im not afraid to admit it
Thank god for this video. Just caught my first swimbait fish also on the 168. Also happed to be my new pb 5lb 3oz. Pennsylvania lunker.
Thanks for all the great videos.
Excellent, excellent work guys! Thanks for coming back to this subject and making the follow-up video. Most useful 15 minutes of my week!
John Pendleton Thanks John! It took some time but we finally had the water conditions to get it done. Its that time of year, good luck out there!
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John Pendleton aaaaaaaA
Have watched this at least 3 times now that I got a few swimbaits for Christmas. Wouldn't go anywhere else to learn the art of swimbaits/glidebaits
Thanks Hunter!
NICE VIDEO!!! Thanks for all of the tips. Just caught my first swimbait fish today on the s-waver in a small pond!
This is my first year swimbaitimg and I have caught my first five swimbait fish on s waver can't wait to get another rainbow trout the sixth was caught on a jackal gantral jr
Great video I like how there's two of you with two different styles / techniques
I know this is a super old video but thought I'd leave a comment.. I've also been throwing my smaller glide baits on a crankbait rod. I use a endurance 7116 CB. Works great so far
I'm excited about using it for the incidental musky. The river and a few lakes around me have good musky populations. I don't like handling them (they stink!!! and you can't seem to easily wash it off) but I do like the take and the fight.
Great video and superb tutorial guys! You really broke everything down excellent.
Gotta love seeing the curious diving ducks pop up right behind them. For those that can't afford electronics look for those birds or any bird diving under the water and you'll find bait fish typically.
Thanks for this video. I'm from the northeast and have been looking into getting a 168 but wouldn't know where to begin and this gave me a lot of info
You're welcome Brother!
I use them on the Colorado River and just a straight normal retrieve works fantastic I haven't had to twitch it or anything like that to hook up just a steady retrieve crushes the stripers
That first fish catch at the end is where I caught my first 7lb!!!
Nice!!
TacticalBassin do u guys do braid to leader on your crank bait rods?
Thanks guys! Just got my first swimbait setup and got the 168 to try out first.
it's interesting to see how their gear and techniques have changed.
Just getting in to swimbaits this year and learning one hell of a lot from these vids you guys have produced over the years. I also just bought one of your a-rigs and will be trying that for the first time. I am starting to think that if the wires on an a-rig don't spook first that braided line is not going to either :)
Thanks guys! The best tips I've had! New to bass fishing and I really needed that one
This video changed my life !!!
Matt, have you fished the Gan Craft Jointed Craw 230? Similar to the S-waver or not?
Hi, Matt. I'm trying to learn as much as possible about glide baits, with an eye toward using them on big striped bass in salt water. So, this video on the River2Sea, which is one of the designs I intend to focus on initially, was very helpful. BUT, it would have been even more so if you and Tim had used a drone and a hi-viz "bone" R2S to show overhead footage of each of the four retrieves you try to describe.
Of course, this video was made way back in 2014, when drones weren't as common as breakfast cereal! I just wonder if you and Tim would consider doing a demo session with a series of your favorite surface (or near-surface) baits-particularly glides. Just a thought . . . Chris
What kind of polarized glasses do you guys use or recommend?????
The eye glasses are called Eye Surrender,there not a lot of money,I think less the $60 goodluck I hope this helps you,goodluck 👊👊👍👍
Great video with an amazing ending! Thank you :)
You guys have gills don't you? Joking. I'm going to try swimbaits at my local lake. It's known for quality and not numbers. Hopefully I can catch a nice one. Man I wish I was out in California. Awesome channel guys.
Ha! You're going to tear them up brother, good luck!
OG tactical bassin at the end.
Good video. I would have liked footage of the bait in the water with each style. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Mike!
It’s funny watching Matt bite his tongue while Tim talks lol
Hes actualy a very angry guy
@@Rangla what do you mean, friend?
I throw a Dobyns Fury 734c with a 13 Fishing 7.3:1 Concept A for the R2S S-Waver 168, kinda work it like most top water treble hook baits. I throw most of my 1/2oz+ jigs, spinners, chatters and smaller glide/swimbaits. anything smaller and I go to my Medium heavy fast action rod unless its a crankbait, then its a medium power med/moderate spinner like im throwing a ned/neko.
Wooo another great video full of good info. Thanks guys! Can't wait to get out there and fish with you yahoos! Fish on!
Yeah buddy!
amazing video guys! very nicely well put together and explained!
***** Thanks brother!
Great detailed video. Thanks so much.
Awesome video! while I have messed with swimbaits off and on over the past few years it wasn't until this year until i've had some real success on them, and with this you guys helping with gear and how to, I'm looking forward to the rest of the winter as well as early spring!
+Brian Walker Awesome man! You're going to have so much fun!!
Hey tactical bassin guys i love your channel and I’m kinda knowledgeable about soft plastic baits and glide airs and where to throw them but I’m wondering where would a good place to throw a multijointed bait like a bull shad or a triple trout?
Great info, You guys are literally teaching me how to use a swim bait! Tight Lines!!
Thanks for watching!
Going to apply this technique next trip. I had a giant spotted bass follower I'd say 8+ easy yesterday. I panicked and paused the bait and the fish lost interest..
Hoping I can improve my swimbait skills soon.
Had to come back almost 10yrs to watch the pro's and see how they fish an S-waver lol
I know im late, but a GREAT swimbait rod is a 8ft uglystick catfish rod. MH.
Trust me. Give it a try. Stout with a gret tip for keeping those trebels stuck, and for the action of the bait.
Matt & Tim, Thanks for your videos! I've learned alot. I would love to fish out there, looks amazing. PS: your jigheads work great on the keitechs.
Thank you!!
Been throwing the 168 over here in Florida. first fish was my pb at 11.2. Thanks tactical bassin! Since then its been tough. ive had tons of strikes and follows but cant get many to the boat. I land one in five is that just the nature of a heavy treble hook bait or do i need to make an adjustment?
First off, congrats on the monster! Its all in how you fight them... go to heavier line and PULL HARDER! Forget that it has small trebles... treat it like a giant bait, not a crankbait and you'll start getting them in the boat.
Hey guys thanks so much for all the tips! I've been going to my local pond lately throwing my gantarel and hudds Everyone looks at me like I'm dumb but 2 days ago I landed a 5.2lb and yesterday I caught my pb weighing in at 7.5 lb! I don't think I could've done it without you guys!! Is there a way I can email you my pb to show you guys?!
That's so awesome!! Congratulations! Email tacticalbassin@gmail.com
I love that! I haven't fished in years and wonder what these Louisiana boys will think about my baits when I get out there soon. LOL
Very good info, I find Tims preference is the same as mine.
Nice video my man. Good information overall. The set up I would fish would be a shorter rod and slower gear ratio reel, due to me fishing from a yak.
Thanks for the informative vid guys! Awesome
You're welcome!
Hey when Tim says or if the fish are line shy to use fluorocarbon, does he mean use a fluorocarbon leader instead of mono. ? Or use straight fluorocarbon? Thanks !
Is it ok to throw a 1 5/8 oz bait on a rod that advertises to only handle up to 3/4 oz? I was looking at Tim's 168 setup on the Dobyns 764 CB rod and was wondering if that was an error.
No!!!!
just got one can't wait to use it for largemouth and stripers
You'll love it!
AWESOME video guys!
TackleJunky81 Thank you!
Super sick! Thanks for the tips! I'm going to get my glide on for shizzle!
I knew I would find this! Thanks guys!👍
Going to be trying this soon
Hey Matt how come you guys don't throw straight mono or flouro
Hunter D they do when the fish are spookie or the water is really clear.
Thanks as always for the informative videos! I recently got into swimbait fishing, and my favorite type so far has definitely been glidebaits. I was wondering what kind of of line Tim throws those glidebaits on for the Swaver 200, I know 15-17 pound fluoro's actual strength can vary quite a bit.
Chen He I only use straight flouro when I feel that the fish are line shy. I switch between Sunline Shooter (Open Water) and Seaguar AbrazX (Around Structure -Dock,Trees ect.) If you can get away with braid to a leader I HIGHLY recommend it. If you haven't already check out this video Matt did www.tacticalbassin.com/blog/why-you-should-use-braided-line-part-1 You have so much more sensitivity and you go through a lot less line when only tying leaders. Hope this helps!
tacticalbassin Thanks for the answer. I just don't like the feel of braid under my thumb, and the sound it makes when I am retrieving. I know there is plenty of advantage a braid can offer, but I am just a recreational fisherman so I don't feel like its worth it to me.
@@IAttackYouit’s more worth it using braid to flouro leader. Use 8x braid. It’s much smoother.
awesome video and great info matt
OutofWORKoutdoors Thank you!
Super informative and helpful
Hey guys! Awesome vid! Picked up my first 168 and hoping to break it in here in the next few weeks. Curious about the drawing power of these baits in spring and summer time. If I fish this 3-5 feet off a wall of brush or tules, will the fish be willing to come all the way out to track and eat it. I just don't wanna throw it anywhere too close to snags until I get the hang of the bait. Thanks!
My question is where in the water column are u retrieving it in? Deep always sub surface suspended?
whatsyours1 We fish them from just under the surface down to the bottom in 15-20 feet of water. Most of the time though, 4-8 feet is typical.
Hey Matt I'm just getting in to swim bait fishing and plan to pick up the S Waver. I'm curious what your favorite colors are.
light trout. don't matter where your at.
I love my s waver and have been catching good fish on it but is there a trick when casting it that it doesn't sound like I casted cement block when it hits the water? Maybe it's just the nature of the beast or maybe it draws the fish in? Thanks for all the informative videos, I've seen them all!!! 🐟
More glide bait videos
Alright, I'm sold. However, I'm unsure when I should be throwing the s-waver. Should I be throwing it when I would typically be using a topwater and/or a squarebill? Thanks for your help Tactical Bassin!
Throw it in place of squarebill, spinnerbait, or jerkbait
What size replacement hooks and split rings for the 168???? I’ve looked through tons of videos and comments.
Size 2 Owner 3x treble with size 5 owner Hyperwire split rings.
Great video!
Do you guys use clips on the s-wavers or tie direct? Seems like they get more action on a clip.
Always tie direct. The muted action seems to fool them a lot better.
Damn I’m gonna have to start getting into glide baits..
BTW tactical- why were you rod lifting them into the boat there at the end, I mean I know it’s a treble hook but isn’t that risky for losing the bass/can’t it rip the lip on the bass real bad? I’m by no means giving you crap, just wondering if you choose to rod lift them out of the boat for a reason.
In my backyard at LVW!!! So inspiring to keep trying!! :-)
The fish catches at the end I can see you are using the lite trout color but is the other fish catch on a custom color? Awesome Video too, I can't wait to get out and fish these!
Austin Chapman Thanks for watching Austin. You're going to love them! The 2nd one is called "The Warden" and is available in the 200 size. If you do your shopping at tackle warehouse we'd sure appreciate you getting there via one of the links on tacticalbassin.com , that's how we keep the lights on and advertisement free. Thanks bro! Good luck on your next trip!
What locations does the S waver excel in? Like points or backs of coves??? What kind of depth are you targeting? This bait, crankbaits and spinnerbaits are my three baits I need work on.
When fishing pike and musky do you use wire leaders and if so what
Awesome, thanks guys 🤙
Great video. I am new to glide baits. I tournament fish in Minnesota. Best 5 fish. What size of glide baits do you recommend. Can you get 5 bites a day on the baits or they more of a kicker bass bait. Where do you see glide baits fitting in my part of the country? Thanks for all the awesome bass wisdom you share!
They'll definitely work. Try the S-Waver 168 size to start. You'll love it! Here it is: bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Thanks for the great video guys. Also, can I throw a trout colored lure for largemouth in a lake that doesn't have trout?
Tate Kasner Your'e welcome, thanks for watching! You can definitely throw a trout bait. The lake where this is filmed has never seen a trout and they love trout baits!
Could I throw the 200 on straight 20 lb fluorocarbon
Thanks for the help! I just started watching you guy about 2 months ago and I'm into swimbaits now because of you guys! I found a s waver couple days ago on the bank! And what knot do you use to connect your leader?
Thanks for supporting us Regio! Search "Tacticalbassin braid knot" and we've got a how to video on making the leader connection the right way.
UNI KNOT. I use it for years. Very strong. Just remember to tighten line when it is wet (use water or saliva). I use 20 kg flourocarbon leader + 29kg braid.
Just curious why not throw straight braid ? Just for line shy fish?
Caught my first s waver fish today! And my second! And my third-which was pushing 6 pounds!
Yeah buddy!!
Also...just so you know...I don't know that I ever would have caught those fish if it weren't for the underwater videos that you guys put out. I didn't realize just how slow I could work the bait and still get it to stay active in front of the fishes' noses. I'm starting to think that this bait can almost be used as a jerkbait substitute! Love the content you guys are putting out. I've learned so much from you guys.
How well do glide baits in general work on fall bass, and would it be beneficial to go a little small that time of the year?