Jacob Wheeler's Top 6 Baits For October Bass Fishing

[@derekpalmer8752]

Watching you over the last 2 years has really reignited my passion for fishing. Been too busy working in the hunting industry for the last 15 years to dedicate any time to fishing. Now looking forward to getting my 7 year old daughter on the water as she has shown great enthusiasm for the sport. Thanks

[@Probie4life]

Same man, I Iet my passion slip out of my grip pursuing a career as a Research Chemist, Glad that now I'm not the only one who is back in it!

[@fredziffel3443]

I'm old school... Hoola popper, jitterbug, and my trusty old (70s & 80s) "Bagleys, Bang-O-Lures" for early morning/late evening, fall, top water fishing !

[@jameshenry1879]

Small white curly tail soft grub with a spinner spoon works for me as well in Eastern NC.

[@svanginault]

I know this is 2 year old video. But this past 2 weeks have been great for me. Catching 10+ fish every trip. Caught 3 3lbs last trip. All on white baits. White swim jig, white chatterbait. If they won't attack straight white. Try putting a bit of red dye on the tails. I love this time of year!

[@brucehoffman7063]

Great. We got or seniors fish off in October. 2 days with a day break in the middle. Ain’t that nice of them? Lmao. Keep ‘em coming, I’m proud you share you knowledge. That’s why I watch you. Plus like your a family man too. I have 5 kid and took them all their life. O I like the Tourn’t s the best. And when you tape hanging out with family and buddies on the road 👍🥸

[@6cwl9]

I'm watching this at 5am in Virginia beach as I'm deciding what to tie on for my before work fishing hour. starting with my favorite buzzbait first

[@joshuagreen9048]

Always enjoy the videos. I take more notes on your videos than I ever did in school! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us all. Hope to see you out in Harrison Bay soon!

[@johnmiller8512]

We need part 2 of the angler of the year!!!

[@acordboy]

As always,sharing great tips from the best GRACIAS AMIGO JACOB!

[@bigmoemedina313]

Thanks so much for sharing this information with us Jacob!! it is most appreciative to be able to gather this knowledge and put it into practice!! I know I do, this to me it's like Bass University but free. You're my top 3 Favorite angler. I'm from South Orlando, really close to Lake Toho, I like throwing any top water this time of year and jerkbaits too, specially soft ones, Spinnerbaits it's a must. God Bless You and your Beautiful Fam. and please keep this videos coming. Peace!

[@martygreeson2032]

Awesome tips..Thanks congratulations on your back2back AOY . Was awesome to see the DIng crew show out in stage 7 to close out the year,

[@EpIc_NaChO]

Man I really needed this video. Went out today. Clear water. Spotted bass blowing up on shad all around me. Couldn't get a single bite lol. Hopefully next time is different after watching this!

[@epikboyzfishing]

Sebile Magic Swimmer on Blueback Lakes like Lanier!

[@pondparadisedesignsinc.rob5313]

One of my favorites here in the fall season here on Long Island New York is a weedless reaction innovations skinny dipper

[@jb5821]

This a great selection for October...in the south. thanks J Dub, keep killin it!

[@gregshelton4487]

Great bait selection for October! I really like to throw a chrome blue back h2o walking bait that Academy carries🎣🎣🎣

[@kickinitoutdoors5782]

I was on ST Lawrence today and our temps are at 65 degrees 25 September.

[@mikeharris130]

Great tips. I use a 1/4 oz. lipless crank bait as well

[@WheelerFishing]

That’s a good one too!

[@mikeharris130]

@@WheelerFishing Not on Watts Bar yesterday. 😀

[@aarronconkright999]

I’m always listening when the #1 bass fisherman in the world starts talking.

[@castandchill]

what up bro , fellow hoosier here ! so last fall was my first time experiencing huge bait balls and seeing bass blow up on em. the underspin worked so good i couldn't put it down.

[@mikebailey2119]

Jacob, great video and great explanation on how to use each lure. I'm sure you have used the rapala fat rap in the past. I bought about a 100 lures when they quit making them. I still use them and was wondering if you ever use them.🐟🎣

[@toddspindler6190]

My tip for Oct. Separate yourself from the pack to win derby’s… Livescope a-rigs on suspending bigs and throw big top waters away from the crowds even if it means being around smaller groups of fish (less pressured) obviously….

[@stupiditypissesmeoff330]

An A rig, bahhhahahahhaaaa 😆😂😂

[@ashleyduyser480]

Love watching your channel picking up tips becoming a better fisher person

[@mikeantes9597]

Thanks JW my go to baits are a top water walking bait or whopper plopper ,and a 4" swim bait got a 6.5lb L.m last sun.on a swim bait nice fish for Pa.

[@WheelerFishing]

I like! 6.5lb LMB is an absolute giant up that way. Congratulations!

[@anokangler]

Dude super stoked for you on the Angler of the Year win!! Straight DING!! 🛎

[@davidpintor4699]

Nutting like grocery shopping while checking out my brothers vids gracias loco.

[@aus10c38]

Were going to lake eufaula in a week. Plan on incorporating some of these techniques! I'll throw a boat propeller if you say it works!

[@hunterm7327]

If Jacob says it’ll work, it’ll work! 😂

[@toddweller6527]

Just got back into fishing ..fish chick and nick a jack... love your videos...keep the monthly updates...thanks

[@damienchristopher4932]

I have been catching them like crazy on the 7 in googan dart all month

[@bigdawgbassin9001]

Great video, I love a chrome walking bait in Oct. on Chick. And congrats on AOY brother

[@krdpoutdoors]

hey Mr,Wheeler i was fishing yesterday and caught nothing i wish to heaven i would of seen this vid before because now i know i need to Texas Rig a Zoom white pearl fluke around docks and downes trees that are providing cover.

[@michaelsanchez3659]

Cant beat a squarebill down here in Louisiana. Really, year round, but definitely in the fall

[@335elkhunter]

Thanks for the video. How about some on the water monthly bait selection? Keying in on water clarity

[@brockblack8765]

Great Arsenal. Enjoy your videos Jacob. Thanks for sharing your tips. Always rooting for home town guy. #flatreelingsomein.

[@austinl7827]

im going to pickwick lake in alabama next week and really hoping to catch a few smallies

[@chrisputh2644]

Thanks Jacob. Appreciate your tips great video 👍

[@WheelerFishing]

Absolutely! Hopefully helps put a few more fish in your boat on the next trip

[@jimjohnson1944]

Great information Jacob, thanks for sharing.

[@louisolvitt847]

Always great information on how to catch em!

[@edpelkey7798]

Awesome video, Accent finesse buzzbait silver blade with swimbait for me! AOY is special 👏

[@jerrykotula2751]

Nice tips! My favorite lure to use in October is just about anything top water. Mostly a walking type in bone color. Great year for ya Jacob keep it rolling in 2022!

[@billyhewitt9607]

I love throwing a whopper popper or a waitress bubblegum color finesse worm I love in Kentucky and I fish green river lake and lake Cumberland but I am going to try your 6 baits

[@rionsummers5939]

Gotta have a buzz bait and a plopper tied on this time of year.

[@Paul-zv7uy]

Big fan of what you do. It's one thing to be the best but you're obviously a good dude and somehow are able to keep a very successful KZbin channel going strong. Super impressive

[@WheelerFishing]

Really appreciate this comment Paul! It’s definitely a group effort to make it all work.

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

A weightless Googan Drag and Drop works great in northern reservoirs and man made lakes.

[@hunterm7327]

Keep these videos coming Jacob! I love ya brother! Thank you!

[@WheelerFishing]

I got you! 👊🏼

[@scottfrazier131]

Any OG Tiny's you could throw a neighbor from Knoxville?? Keep the videos coming! Huge fan!

[@scottstafford3550]

Love the videos Jacob. What setup would you use for Lipless Crankbaits? Could you do a video on that technique? Thanks Scott

[@garydrichard5559]

October is tough, I fished for about 4 hours and never had a single bite. First time this year that that’s happened.

[@dannyhocutt8490]

Thank you for all of your advice you help us with ,,,,,

[@the_mad_swimbaiter455]

Excited to be a part of your fishing movement! Enjoy the success brother!

[@WheelerFishing]

👊🏼Thank you brother!

[@petecook1611]

Buzzbait for sure!!

[@shawnbockelman7289]

You ever throw a double fluke this time of year? Curious on your version of rigging one up. Would love a video of that.

[@mthomas91088]

The man the myth the legend Thanks for the tips ☺️☺️

[@FullTimeFishing]

Love that your on top of it with the videos. Can’t wait to try out these baits. Thank you!

[@WheelerFishing]

Absolutely! Really appreciate you following along.

[@MikeFosterOutdoors]

I was lookin forward to some good frog action a Geist this weekend but the spray boat nuked it 🤦‍♂️

[@jamesc.murray5932]

Good job with this video, Jacob! And congrats regarding how you performed during this last MLF season. A BIG YEAR FOR YOU!

[@WheelerFishing]

Thank you for the comment James! It’s definitely been a great year.

[@MuddyTrax]

Jacob, really enjoy you videos, and the passion you have for the sport. Congrats on the AOY win. And the great season you had.

[@taylormarcel]

17:31 your editor 😂 totally left that in on purpose

[@torrelwallace7955]

Great video on October baits

[@ronmccloud1043]

Do you ever use big glide baits ? We love the Chick go down from KY 3-4 times a year. thanks for your help.

[@paulb351]

Thank you thank you For the monthly suggestions Love it

[@charlotteresidentr6799]

Weightless fluke and hoola popper work good in pounds around here

[@kevintwardowski3192]

You must of seen my comment on your last post, I asked your go to bait for the Mississippi river lol

[@sammichsearcher2230]

From the childhood stomping grounds, headed to eagle creek tomorrow…. Rigging rods now. It is tough out here. I look forward to throwing some this stuff, now if I could cast it like and present it like Jwheels. You’re way cooler than sizzle, he ain’t sharing nothing. That is what separates you as angler of the year!!!!

[@castandchill]

man is eagle creek pretty good for bass ? im like 20 min from there never tried it.

[@sammichsearcher2230]

I have fished Lily lake at eagle creek a lot this summer to some good success in numbers, entertainment. As far as the main lake, I have seen some whoppers (4 or 5 younders) come up out of there. I’m just getting off of the bank, (new yak) but I there to be some decent fish. But hard to access from the bank IMO.

[@castandchill]

@@sammichsearcher2230 right on man

[@logangilbert_2126]

Is a square bill crankbait a good option for October

[@chriscabral4342]

Thank you for the tips and tricks. I am going to Caddo this month. you think a jig flipping the grass should follow a jerk bait same area?

[@elijrpotomacriverbassmaste3179]

Thank you Jacob this will help me this year

[@WheelerFishing]

👊🏼

[@jamesmclean214]

Jacob What would your top 6 baits for small mouth be and line size late in the year and congrats on angler of the year on st clair my home lake

[@michaelking4296]

What's up congrats on the aoy trophy 🏆. My favorite fall top water baits are the rebel by googan baits in the neutral colors chrome and shad colors. Whopper plopper and googan bait bandito bug in the Alabama craw in dirty to stained water with a little secret sauce called trophy bass by pro cure I can not only promise you that when they don't want to hit anything you throw at then put just a little bit on either sides of your bait all I can say is hang on because it's nothing under a 3younder and up my pb so far this year hear on sam Rayburn this is a week ago using a texas rig no weight bandito bug in the Alabama craw color with a screw head hook and added the pro cure to it I flipping wood and docks when. My pb hit and I mean stripping line 11.22ounce large mouth I mean smoked the hell out of the bandito bug Alabama craw. That was like bro I was shaking so bad while I was trying to get big boy in the boat . Try that pro cure. Hit me up and let me know what you think wheels. Tight lines from southeast Texas have blessed month Jacob love all of you guys mark DC ❤ get all of yall together and look out .lol comedy central of mlf .lol

[@adventureawaits9675]

My favorite thing to use is a football head jig

[@greenpighunter6930]

Excellent. Thank You Jacob

[@WheelerFishing]

My pleasure! Hopefully it helps you put a few more fish in the boat.

[@jeffbrummette6357]

Do you think that my Lews classic bait caster or my black max could work for Any of the six baits you showed? This stuff is all I can afford an just wanted your opinion on these. I’m 62 an aunt got much fishing left an my PB is a 4 lb spot. Any feedback is appreciated! Your my favorite on your by the way!!!

[@thecrowboi9754]

Nice job on the vids just got back from squirrel hunting so thanks for uploading

[@WheelerFishing]

No problem. How did it go?

[@thecrowboi9754]

A hog charged us but we got it so 1 hog and 0 squirrels

[@andrewsison9893]

Do top water lures like a wopper plopper work well in sept and october?

[@rman110]

Question, I have noticed watching your videos that you release and engage your bait casters a few times after casting. Can you share the reason?

[@ryansimpson5247]

Do you prefer the skitter v to the skitter walk? Great video, hello from Indiana.

[@WheelerFishing]

Skitter V has a more narrow body and better hook up ratio but I do love the sound of the skitter walk

[@waynelagarde7956]

@Jacob Wheeler Do you prefer just a regular jig head with that swim bait or a under spin?

[@upstateangler9575]

Here in upstate NY the temps have really took a dip. We are past the transition and full blown feeding is starting.aThat jerk bait and swim bait is the key for me here in the clear waters of the finger lakes .Love to fish a spinner bait but the water clarity and wind have to be right in order for it to not be too intrusive .Have yet to get on a good walking bait bite the last two years.Something I have to keep working on .Love the content your a inspiration to everyone !!

[@jmundiify]

My wife came in while you were explaining the jerk bait now shes givin me funny looks.

[@jondoe9077]

I’m coming to red crest you better be there my man

[@WheelerFishing]

Oh, I’ll be there! 👊🏼

[@deadpanfish]

3:12 Googan dart 8:22 3" largo shad 10:20 frog 12:17 spinner bait 15:06 jerk bait 18:03 walking bait Yap yap yap yap...

[@jakestevens8552]

Wondering how them googan soft jerk baits are compared to the zoom fluke big difference?

[@WheelerFishing]

Man I try to be as up front as possible they aren’t quite as good as zoom. It definitely is a different action though

[@jakestevens8552]

@@WheelerFishing home lake is lanier, but I fish the northern part where chatahoochee runs in. Ever fish that area?

[@r3fl3x54]

Thanks for the tips

[@WheelerFishing]

Absolutely! 👊🏼

[@shangcallahan7658]

what company makes a chrome and bone spook?.....like a barber shop pole?.....or a jekyll and hyde....half bone and half chrome?......what's up wheeler?

[@tonyparsley641]

I Jacob you know I will catch fish with any thing

[@charliemfishing6788]

hey just a question what rods do you throw with these baits, or can you do a video on that.

[@steviedixon6488]

Don’t you think he uses his signature rods for evrrything

[@charliemfishing6788]

@@steviedixon6488 i mean rod length/action

[@sethkendrick7067]

No Lipless crankbait this time of year?

[@WheelerFishing]

That’s a good one too, but for me that will come a little later in the fall.

[@seanp30]

What makes it hard to catch them this time of year if they are actively trying to feed for the spawn?

[@WheelerFishing]

No it’s actually that they are very scattered out and the only thing they are doing is feeding up before the winter hits. They typically have a lot of options for forage and that’s part of what makes it difficult too.

[@seanp30]

@@WheelerFishing Got it. Thank you!

[@sstatic6093]

what about Boston!!

[@ervindyer7031]

Reel down and ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZRR 😂 I swear I do the same thang

[@mokatzfishingadventures3291]

Our lake water temps are still in the 80’s

[@WheelerFishing]

Yeah it’s been all over the place. Temps are going to start really falling soon. What area of the country are you fishing?

[@mokatzfishingadventures3291]

I’m fishing in the Alabama area like lake eufaula

[@EpIc_NaChO]

I think a way that you can include the others without making the video too long is like a 1 minute "honorable mentions" at the end. Obviously you can't include them all but just an idea :).

[@ROLANDROCKSHOP]

Bro...the volume is so low. Consistency is key. Volume is up in some videos and so low in others,when an ad pops up it blows the speakers.

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

why nobody not snell knot the straight hooks anymore i dont get that..no knot in last 100 years any better than the hang man knot.. what i always called it

[@20hasbro]

Gem

[@samaxe3489]

Love your videos and knowledge but it is so hard to hear you talking compared to other you tube videos.... More louder videos pleasr

[@seizedcarcass8440]

Finally a pro who uses googan baits! Pros knock them all the time but the fact is they are just as good if not better than strike king.

[@jamesashley3827]

👍

[@midwestfischerman]

Name drop in your description the next 5 fall llures that you didn't include in this video, PLEASE!!!

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

i just caught one bigger than the net an not one pro are anyone says they use this old timer bait wow i got a bait no one talks about nomore hahahahahhahahahaa