The Best Topwater Lures For Spring And Summer Bass Fishing!

Don't let topwater confusion mess with your fishing! Here's everything you need to know to catch more topwater fish! With so many different styles of topwater it can be intimidating to choose the right lure. You've got different Frogs, Walking baits, poppers, whopper ploppers, buzz baits, wake baits, and we're just getting started! Want to simplify your topwater fishing? We've got you covered! 

Topwater is one of the most exciting ways to catch a bass! We spend the Winter dreaming of topwater strikes, just waiting for the conditions to get right. The time is now! Whether you already have a box full of topwater or you're just beginning to dabble, Tim has advice that will help you catch more fish. 

Below you'll find Links to the exact baits discussed in the video. We've included some of Tim's favorite colors for each lure, as well as some awesome rod and reel combos to help you fish these topwater baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


WALKING BAITS...

•Evergreen Shower Blows 105: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse, Bone


•River2Sea Rover: https://bit.ly/2acSVea

Colors: Bone, Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Chrome, Ghost Herring, Bone


•Teckel Kicknocker: https://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Colors: Chrome, Chart Shiner, Bone


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS…

•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110: https://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Munky Butt


•River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130: https://bit.ly/2a7ipHL

Colors: Bone, Loon, TW Bluegill


•Savage Gear Prop Walker 100: https://bit.ly/3kwBFAa

Colors: American Shad, Bone, Dirty Silver


•ZMan HellRaizer: https://bit.ly/3P0vseM

Colors: Scaly Shad, Ghost Shad, Ghost Gill


BUZZBAITS...

•Megabass Jamaica Boa: https://bit.ly/3iofbiZ

Colors: Bluegill, Hasu, Ghost Smoke


•Big Bite Baits SuicideBuzz: https://bit.ly/3iDnLLi

Colors: Pearl Nickel, Pearly Shad Nickel


•GRatt Proper Buzz: https://bit.ly/40QLsW0

Colors: Ghost Minnow, Natural Shad


POPPERS...

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, MB Gizzard


•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt


FROGS...

•River2Sea Bully Wa: https://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, Yellow Head


•Snagproof Bobby's Perfect: https://bit.ly/3rHCOsQ

Colors: Grey Ghost, Hot Mess


•Jackall Gavacho: https://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Chart Strike Gill, Gold Gill, White


SPECIALTY FROGS...

•Spro Flappin Frog: https://bit.ly/37ljzM8

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill


•Teckel Sprinker Frog: https://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Pearl White


•Spro Bronzeye Blade: https://bit.ly/3MEGiGk

Colors: Albino, Killer Gill


•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu


BAIT FINESSE BAITS...

•Shower Blows 77: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Neon Wakasagi, Black Bone


•Owner Zip N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner


•Jackall PikuPiku: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi


WAKEBAIT...

•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, Hitch, Tactical Shad


BAIT FINESSE COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 "Bait Finesse": https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Sufix 832 8 lb: https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji


ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– 13 Fishing Envy Black III 7'1" Medium: https://bit.ly/3KtYZhv

Reel– 13 Fishing Concept C2: https://bit.ly/2NlzZhg

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


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano SLX A 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc

Reel– Shimano SLX 150 XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb: https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

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

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

Fishing The Fall Transition For Bass (Subtle Tricks To Catch More Fish)

Come along for an afternoon of bass fishing during the Fall transition! We're targeting Spotted Bass and Largemouth with topwater and the bite is hot! Tim covers some of the subtle nuances that make huge differences during the Fall while catching fish! 

Many anglers struggle during the Fall Transition. Typically those that struggle are fighting against the transition instead of embracing the change. Watch as Tim focuses on hard cover and easily puts together a quality bag of Spotted Bass. He also covers some of the subtle nuances like focusing on shade lines and current breaks, and carrying a variety of follow up baits for fish that don't want to commit. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits he had on deck as well as the gear he used to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Full Metal, Skeleton Chartreuse

•Teckell Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Bone, Chrome


•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Black Bone, Neon Wakasagi


•R2S Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Chrome Black, T1000


UNDERSPIN...

•Storm 3" Largo Shad: https://bit.ly/3vxP0NB

Color: Tennessee Shad

•Gamakatsu 3/8 oz Mini: https://bit.ly/3PbOduU

STICK BAIT...

•Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Electric Shad


TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


UNDERSPIN COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Aldebaran MGL (HG): http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy

Line– Sunline Super FC (12 lb): http://bit.ly/2p7fxju


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO... 

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

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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

FALL TOPWATER FISHING: The BEST Baits For EVERY Situation!

Fall is topwater time! When it comes to catching bass in shallow water, every bass angler knows that topwater is king. The question isn't if you should throw topwater, its which topwater you should throw next. Today we're breaking down the different styles of topwater, what they're for, and how to use them this Fall. 

From poppers to walking baits, buzz baits to wake baits, Tim is explaining what each style of bait is for. In addition to the baits themselves he also gives key color recommendations so you can fish with confidence. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits, favorite colors, as well as the gear we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


TIM'S PERSONAL TOPWATER LINE UP RIGHT NOW...

•R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Color: Loon


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

Color: Full Metal


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

Color: Funky Tiger


•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Color: Little Allen


•Evergreen Shower Blows 77.7: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Color: Black Bone, Neon Wakasagi


•R2S Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad


WALKING BAITS...

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

Color: Funky Tiger, Sooner, Chrome Black


•Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Color: Chartreuse Shiner, Lush, Ghost Herring


•Heddon Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH

Color: Okie Shad, TW Okie Bone, Bone


•Lucky Craft GunFish 117: https://bit.ly/3vy7Pln

Color: Bone Shad, BP Golden Shiner


FINESSE WALKING BAITS...

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

Color: Full Metal


•Teckell Kicknocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA

Color: Bone, Chrome


•Owner Zip-N-Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Color: Brown Trout, Ivory Chartreuse, Natural Minnow

 •Jackall PikuPiku 78: https://bit.ly/399wl59

Color: Glitter Secret Bait, lively Shad


STRAIGHT RETRIEVE BAITS...

•D&M Double Hammer Buzz: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z

Colors: White Shad, Night Stalker


•Whopper plopper 90 or 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Chrome Black, Bone, Munky Butt


SMALL WAKEBAITS...

•Jackall Mikey Jr: https://bit.ly/3r3L1If

Color: Aurora Black, Ghost Minnow


•Megabass I jack: https://bit.ly/3PuBqEt

Color: Kossori Shad, Kisyu Ayu, Cosmic Shad


FRONT RUNNER...

•PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Color: Foil Black, Pearl Bone, Sexy Shad


POPPERS...

•Shimano World Pop: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt


•Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, Megabass Sexy Shad


•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: Sexy French Pearl, M Wakasagi


FROGS...

•River2Sea Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a

Colors: Little Allen, Ghost


•Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Hologram Bone


•Spro Poppin Bronzeye 60: http://bit.ly/2HsyqIJ

Colors: Misty Shad, Nasty Shad


•Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS

Colors: Black Gill, Lime Frog, White


•Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: White, Green Frog, Glitter Hasu


•Zoom Horny Toad: http://bit.ly/2aY5lBt

Colors: Grey Ghost, White, Bull Frog


WAKEBAIT...

•R2S Tactical 210 Wake: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Colors: Copper Carp, SC Minnow, Chrome Gill


TIM'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel– Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


FAVORITE FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" XH: https://bit.ly/32IrXqE

Reel– Shimano Metanium 150 MGL B: https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

Line– Power Pro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


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

Wakebait and Topwater Fishing! BIG FISH Bite When The Weather Is CRAZY!!!

Tim is throwing the Tactical Wake and topwater in crazy conditions! From high sun to heavy downpours, he's taking everything the weather can throw his way but still catching nice fish! Come along for a fun day of topwater fishing for Largemouth and Spotted Bass!

You never know what the weather will throw your way in East Tennessee! Tim is using the Tactical Wake to locate fish and build a pattern, then catching them on a smaller Shower Blows topwater. Late Summer is a great time to focus on topwater as bass transition more and more toward baitfish. If you stick to it all day you may not get a ton of bites but you're bound to get a BIG bite along the way. 

Below you'll find links to the exact baits Tim was throwing and the equipment he used to fish them. We've included the exact colors for each, and even included a couple budget combos to throw these style lures without breaking the bank. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


WAKEBAIT... 

-River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: https://bit.ly/3aV6peA

Color: Tactical Shad


TOPWATER... 

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

Color: Full Metal


SENKO... 

Bait- Yamamoto 5" Senko: http://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Baby Bass

Hook- Gamakatsu Finesse Wide Gap: http://bit.ly/2aKGmHM

Size: 1/0


WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 966C SWBR: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS

Reel- Shimano Tranx 300 (HG): http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (80 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- Megabass P5 Z-Crank Elseil: https://bit.ly/2wVOSbY

Reel- Daiwa Tatula 100: https://bit.ly/3KmzgFJ

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (30 lb): http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET WAKEBAIT COMBO... 

Rod- Savage Gear Squad 8' Heavy: https://bit.ly/3tT8bS2

Reel- 13 Fishing Concept A3 (7:1): https://bit.ly/3GLddq8

Line- Power Pro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

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

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

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


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