New Wake Mullet vs. Fat Lipper [Underwater Comparison]
- By: Tony Acevedo
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Most wake baits get treated the same.
Tie one on… slow retrieve… maybe a pause here and there…
And that’s about it.
But after I put these two lures underwater…
There’s a difference most anglers miss that changes how you should be fishing them.
Watch below and see what actually separates these two.
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Featured Gear:
- Lures: Fat Lipper & Wake Mullet
- Reel: Otis 2500
- Rod: 7’6 Slot Machine Medium Heavy Rod
- Mainline: Diawa J-Braid 8 Grand 10lb
- Leader: Ande Mono Leader Material 15lb
| Feature | Wake Mullet | Fat Lipper |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Speed | Slower, gradual rise | Rises up fast like a cork |
| Depth | Runs deeper (approx. 10″ below surface) | Stays close to surface |
| Action | Darting, looser wobble | Tighter side-to-side wiggle |
| Sound | Louder, lower-pitch rattle | Quieter, higher-pitch rattle |
| Best Use | Dirtier, deeper water with structure | Super shallow zones with structure |
Conclusion
Here’s the real takeaway:
- Fishing shallow water with structure? Go with the Fat Lipper; it rises up quickly and stays out of trouble.
- Dirty and a little deeper? The Wake Mullet might be the better call.
Both are excellent lures; it just depends on where you’re fishing and what the fish are doing that day.
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- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Great video, Tony. Thanks for that, I was surprised about the sound also. Have you ever thought about doing a Skinny Lipper test with each of the 3 sizes? It is my favorite hard bait to throw, so when do I use each one of the 3 sizes? Just a thought.
You’re welcome Don! The Skinny lipper size will depend on the season/size of bait in the area. The small junior is good for winter and spring, the regular size in summer, and the XL in late summer/fall.
Great video. Very helpful!
Thank you for the great feedback David!
great ino Tony, Very useful to know when trying to pick which to use.
Thanks Jeremy!
very interesting – always great to actually see the lures in real time action videos – Great info as always!
Thanks John!
Great video, I love the real world testing you guys do. There are so many things we assume that aren’t reality and you find them. Very helpful and confidence building.
Thank you for the great feedback Jeff!
NIce video comparison. Thx!
You’re welcome Mike!
Cool Video. Thanks
You’re welcome Louis!
As far as the action of the lures, I would have thought the same as you did. Interesting results. Thanks!
You’re welcome Troy!
Interesting comparison. Very helpful!
Thanks Larry!
Excellent info.
Thanks Richard!