Egg Shaped Wakebaits - 3 Grade A performers offer fish a breakfast they'll bite on.

I have a certain affinity for egg shaped wakebaits. I think it’s because they are so visually apealling and effective at catching aggressive predatory fish. They are particularly effective when large frogs and mice represent the major prey items. In fact, the specific type of fishing they represent is an exiting, topwater explosion filled one - and I’ll tell you, if I ever get the chance to fish the Great Amazon River or other water like it, I will throw these bulb-shaped lures for sure. Another sure thing is the three wakebaits I’d take on such a fishing excursion (detailed below), which just happen to be three of my favorite baits in my entire collection.

Bass Pro Shops XPS® Lazer Eye Nitro™ Extreme® The Egg - is an incredible value, featuring: a wonderfully sculptured, egg-shaped body design; pronounced wild-eye "3D" eyes; loud rattles; wide wobbling action; and premium extra-sharp hooks. This wakebait will draw the ire of large predator gamefish.

Built for shallow water and walking along the surface around fallen logs and lily pads, the XPS Nitro Egg (available in 2-1/2" - 3/4 oz. and 2" - 3/8 oz. - $3.99) will dive to no more than 1' when cranked. The lures rotund profile and exquisite available finishes combine for a presentation no bass, or lure collector for that matter, can refuse. As always, I use a light colored selection for early morning, blue skies or clear water, and a dark or fluorescent offering for evenings, overcast skies or stained water. This lure should be thrown on a medium to heavy action rod and reel combo.

XCalibur's Xw6 Wake Bait - With a highly detailed and etched finish, three-dimensional panicked red eyes, molded red gill plates, top-of-the-line hardware (including Tx3 Trebles featuring three razor-edged cutting edges and VMC In-Line Technology) this quality wake bait is an absolute treat for the eyes and a big fish producer on the water as well.

Mimicking a wounded baitfish or swimming frog, the XCalibur™ Xw6 wakebait (2-3/4''; 3/4 oz. - $9.99) bulges and pushes a huge amount of surface water as it aggressively shakes, rattles and wobbles its way along. This lure is a fantastic addition to any modern lure collection and valuable tool in any topwater fisherman's tackle box. This lure is available in 8 beautifully finished candy coated colours.

Since 1998, Ima Japan has produced incredible hardbaits for both saltwater and freshwater applications. With the introduction of their US office in 2007, the company has been able to bring those same innovative, imaginative and realistic pro-inspired lures to the American Market. One of those lures is the Rattlin' Roumba (3", 1/2 oz. - $16.99) - an update to the original Roumba design inspired by professional bass angler Fred Roumbanis. This wakebait virtually dances across the surface of the water, as it rattles away just above submerged weeds, adjacent to lily pads, or along undercut shorelines - calling fish as it goes. This lure features class-leading paint applications (Double Cheeseburger, Ghost Minnow, Firetiger, Blue Shad, Sour Candy and Gold/Black), molded gill features, "3D" Ima eyes and premium Owner hooks. I just recently managed to pick up one of these lures for my collection and I was amazed on sight at its incredible design and quality finish. 

Topwater Rating:

Bass Pro Shops XPS® Lazer Eye Nitro™ Extreme® The Egg:

5 out of 5 bobbers

Xalibur's Xw6 Wake Bait:

5 out of 5 bobbers

Ima's Rattlin' Roumba:

5 out of 5 bobbers