How to fish and burn a wakebait right over the top of grass or vegetation with KVD as your fishing guide. Classic @StrikeKingLure tip from Kevin VanDam. You can fish a variety of baits over grass, but here is a favorite of Kevin’s.
What situations to burn the bait over grass and tips for fishing grass in general. Fishing in grass-heavy waters can be tricky, but if anyone knows how to master it, it’s Kevin VanDam.
With years of experience and countless tournament wins under his belt, he swears by one particular lure for these conditions—the Wake Shad.
This shallow-running bait allows anglers to cover expansive grassy areas without constantly getting snagged, making it a game-changer in the right hands.
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Why the Wake Shad?
Not all baits work well over thick vegetation, but the Wake Shad is built for it. It doesn’t run more than three inches deep, You can reel it right through that crisp, green hydrilla, keeping it just above the grass.
This ability to skim the surface while creating enticing movement is what makes it so effective. It mimics a wounded baitfish, and when burned over grass flats, it triggers aggressive strikes.
VanDam isn’t just fishing for fun, he’s fishing to win. “I want to win every tournament I enter,” he says. “I don’t compete for accomplishments. I do it because I love it, and it’s fun. I’ve been at this a long time.” That passion and dedication push him to refine his techniques and use the best tools for the job, and the Wake Shad is one of them.
