Topwater Lures Made Easy! (Beginner To Advanced)

Choosing the right topwater can be a real challenge! Between poppers, walkers, crawlers, whopper poppers, buzz baits, frogs, and toads its hard to know what to throw. But just like anything else, there are key baits that seem to work day after day and month after month. Today Matt is opening up his topwater boxes and sharing the key "stand outs" that he relies on to get bit when it counts. 

Matt breaks his spring topwater into 4 categories. He relies on poppers, walking baits, straight retrieve baits, and frogs, to catch fish throughout Spring. Within those 4 categories it gets pretty complicated (as witnessed by the 4 boxes of topwaters he pulls out of the rod locker) but today he is sharing his favorites with us. From each category he's able to quickly select the "key" baits that will get bit when you need them most. 

Below you'll find links to the exact topwater lures shown in the video. We've included the guys favorite colors and sizes for each, as well as some of the different rods they use to throw these baits. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


POPPERS... 

All Around- Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo


Refined- Yellow Magic 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Smoke Shad, Japanese Shad, Alewife


Bigger Fish- Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Gill, Pumpkinseed, MB Gizzard


WALKING BAITS... 

All Around- River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Sooner, Bone, Abalone Shad


Refined- Evergreen Shower Blows 105/125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Half Mirror Wakasagi, Skeleton Chartreuse


Small Profile- Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Shad Translucent, Bluegill


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS... 

-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, Bluegill, Munky Butt


-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, I Know It


-Dirty Jigs Skirtless Pro Buzz: https://bit.ly/2WJ85R3

Colors: Silver, Red


-Quad Blade Buzz: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug


SMALL FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, Green Frog


-Spro Bronzeye Jr. 60: http://bit.ly/2XkbgxR

Colors: Killer Gill, Red Ear, Neon Glow


MATT'S FAVORITE WALKING BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis GLX 844C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT

Reel- Shimano Metanium DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2qrSZvs

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


MATT'S FAVORITE FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (XG): https://bit.ly/34HlAAk

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


MID-PRICED WALKING BAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (HG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro 30 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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Grass Fishing! Flukes And Topwater Tricks For Fall Bass Fishing!

Come along as we chase bass in the shallow grass! The baitfish have moved into the shallows and the bass are gorging on them! We're using a combination of flukes, walking baits, and frogs to reach the fish through changing conditions. Be sure to pay close attention to Matt's perspective on color when it comes to topwater lures!

The day starts off with heavy fog, then switches to clear skies, followed by wind, pre-frontal conditions, and ultimately it starts raining. Conditions don't get much crazier than that! Despite it all Matt is able to keep catching fish by adapting his baits and colors with each transition. Fall is an awesome time to be fishing, no matter what the weather throws your way!

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and equipment Matt used throughout the day. We've included the exact sizes and colors for each lure, as well as some great budget alternatives for his equipment.


TOPWATER... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, Bleeding White


-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome


FROGS... 

-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu


-Scum Frog Launch: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF

Colors: Shad, Bone Yard


FLUKE... 

Bait- Zoom Super Fluke: http://bit.ly/2aqys0H

Color: Smokin Shad

Hook- Gamakatsu Superline 4/0: http://bit.ly/2ac92XG


FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


FLUKE COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'5" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 40 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel- Shimano SLX XT (HG): http://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line- Power Pro Braid 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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Topwater and Frog Fishing Tips For Fall Bass Fishing

Things are different in the Southern half of the country! When everyone else is pulling out there hoodies, the Fall bite is just warming up on the Tennessee River and many other Southern and Western fisheries! Come along for a day on the water and learn the tricks we use to adapt our frogs in changing Fall conditions. 

Fall topwater means different things in different parts of the country. Today we're fishing walking baits and frogs in and around grass beds, something that happens a lot in the Southern US in the Fall. Matt is using different size frogs to adapt to changing conditions and spills the details on when he makes these changes. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Matt was using throughout the day, along with the rods and reels he was throwing. We've included the exact frog colors and styles so you know exactly how he was adapting. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


FROGS THAT CAUGHT FISH... 

-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Killer Gill


-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Bluegill


KICKING FROG... 

-Spro Flappin Frog 65: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Green Tree, Nasty Shad, Leopard


LARGE FROGS... 

-Spro Bronzeye Poppin 70: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Colors: Natural Green, Nasty Shad


-Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Nasty Shad, Killer Gill, Outback


WALKING BAITS...

-Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Color: Shad Translucent, Chrome


-Evergreen Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Skeleton Chartreuse, American Shad


MATT'S FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


MATT'S SMALL FROG COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Halo HFX 7'3" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36rfYvW

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept C2 (7:1): https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

Line- Sufix 131 Braid 40 lb: https://bit.ly/314VoyF

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

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Fall Topwater Fishing! Walking Baits For Big Bass!

Spotted Bass and topwater! Does it get more fun?! Tim is exploring a new lake and there are Magnum Spotted Bass chasing baitfish in open water! Watch as he adapts his baits and technique to go from catching small spots to big magnums in just a few hours on a lake he knows nothing about!

Fall is topwater time! If you don't have a walking bait in your arsenal you're missing an opportunity to have a lot of fun on the water. Today Tim had to adjust the size and color of his walking bait until he found what the fish were after. He also used a minnow-imitating dropshot to get a few bonus bites when the fish dropped down to the bottom between feeding periods. You can mirror this pattern on your lake, using a topwater in conjunction with a bottom contact bait to catch more fish when you're on the water. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim used throughout the day. We've included size and color recommendations, along with Tim's favorite rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TOPWATER... 

-Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Black Bone, Full Metal, American Shad


-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Chrome Black, Funky Tiger, Herring


-Shower Blows 105: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Full Metal, Black Bone, Blue Back Herring


DROPSHOT... 

Bait- Megabass Hazedong 3": http://bit.ly/2CIwgzt

Colors: Ghost Shad, Shio Kosho

Hook- Owner Mosquito Light (Size 1): http://bit.ly/2zQVKx3

Weight- Swagger Tungsten 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2UY7cgx


UNDERSPIN... 

Head- Cool Baits Down Under 3/16 oz: http://bit.ly/2boS7QA

Color: Silver Shad/Silver Plate

Bait- Keitech Easy Shiner 3.5": http://bit.ly/2bxJK6H

Colors: Electric Shad, Pro Blue Red Pearl


BLADE BAIT... 

Damiki Vault 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2rnO7e2

Colors: Holo Cyber Purple


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (XG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


DROPSHOT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis NRX+ 822S DSR: https://bit.ly/2RB0oJP

Reel- Shimano Exsence A 3000: https://bit.ly/2iMtscV

Line- Sunline SX1 12 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2tn8EzQ

Leader- Sunline Super FC 7 lb Fluorocarbon: http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium: http://bit.ly/2r0xWAs

Reel- Shimano SLX 150 (XG): http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braid 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR??

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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