Spring Topwater Tricks To Get Topwater Strikes Right Now!
Bass eat topwater baits long before most fisherman consider using them. If you’re waiting for hot weather you’re missing one of the best topwater bites of the year! You need to start now because most of the giant bass that get caught on topwater are caught early in the season. Of course, you’ll need to adapt your technique a bit to account for the cooler conditions, but that’s what we’re here for.
Consistent topwater action during the cool spring months requires patience. You’ll need to fish slower than you’re used to, and you’ll be targeting a smaller percentage of fish than you would be in Summer. However, that smaller segment includes a lot of the biggest bass in the lake. This bite has a lot more to do with cadence and speed of retrieve than it does water temperature. Don’t get hung up on a certain water temperature, instead, be cognizant that if you’ve been able to wear a T-shirt in the afternoon in the past week or two, the topwater bite has potential. These fish are sitting extremely shallow so they’re able to find warm water pockets, even when the main lake remains cool.
Again, the key is speed. Focus on baits that cover a lot of water (side to side) while moving slowly toward the boat. Walking baits, poppers, and frogs, are all great options. Additionally, baits like a buzz bait (with some adaptations) and a whopper plopper are also great options. Below you’ll find links to the EXACT baits that we use from each category, including our favorite colors for each model. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
Poppers…
-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
Colors: Matte Shad, MB Gizzard, Gill
-Lobina Rio Rico: http://bit.ly/2f7gink
Colors: Tennessee Shad, Lightning Shad
-Yellow Magic: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Colors: Smoke Shad, Bone
-Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3
Colors: Phantom, Spayu
Walking Baits…
-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Colors: Bone, Sooner
-Teckel KickKnocker: http://bit.ly/2nvxkoA
Colors: Chart Shiner, Vanilla Ice
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: American Shad, Bone, Half Mirror Wakasagi
Ploppers…
-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Munky Butt,
-Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Munky Butt, Bone, Phantom Shad
Plopper Mods...
Swivel- Spro Power Swivel (Size 6): http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire #3 or #4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Buzzbaits…
Double Buzz- D&M Double Hammer: http://bit.ly/29W2t9z
Colors: Black Widow, Bluegill
Single Buzz- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj
Colors: Red Bug, White Shad
Frogs...
-River2Sea Bully Wa 2: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors: Little Allen, Ghost
-Spro Bronzeye 65: http://bit.ly/2sz9Qje
Colors: Killer Gill, Nasty Shad
-Jackall Gavacho: http://bit.ly/2L7KsWS
Colors: Gold Gill, White, Chart Strike Gill
-Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: White, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
-Scum Frog Launch Frog: https://bit.ly/3rOYQIF
Colors: Bluegill, Shad, Dusk
Popper Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL K: https://bit.ly/3jdrMqa
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Walking Bait/Whopper Plopper Combo...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Frog Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget Topwater Combo...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
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