Puck, until Larry gets back on, you can do a search of the forum and find several answers. For sure, the wide glide is not a spook, not a slap bait.
First, cut the feathers off the back hook. River2Sea added these but Larry indicates, and I agree, that the feathers kill the glide.
Second, the proper rod is important. If the rod is too soft, you do not get the side to side movement. If the rod is too stiff, well I have not found that to be a problem for me. LOL
Third, the proper line is important. I hate light mono for the wide glide. If you use mono, depending on the Wide Glide size you got, you want it pretty heavy to stop stretch. Personally, I use Power Pro and use a leader if necessary. A good low stretch Fluorocarbon is excellent but it still stretches, so you want it heavy enough to prevent stretch.
Fourth, and this is pretty important, you must find the cadence yourself. The spook takes a good jerk and a little slack, but it takes very little time between jerks. As you know, you the spook does not glide so as soon as has turned you can turn it the other way. With the wide glide, you need to jerk and then feed it slack and give it some time.
Fifth, if you are using a steel leader, you must not have a swivel of connection for the line if you want the most glide. The leader end will sink and kill the glide. Tie the leader directly to the line.
AND MOST IMPORTANT, EXPECT LARRY TO COME ON AND TELL YOU THE CORRECT WAY TO DO IT.
What I have told you is what I do. It is not necessarily the only or the best way.
If I remember correctly, Larry did a YouTube video on how to fish the Wide Glide, so check that out as well.