Fish Success

Get ready for action! Topwater bass lures swim, dance, twitch or wiggle across the water and quite often cause bass to create an explosion on top of the water as they attempt to kiss and eat their prey. When the bass are feeding on the surface, it doesn't get any more exciting than topwater bass fishing!

 TOPWATER FISHING Most common topwater fishing mistakes:

1) setting the hook too soon

2) too short of cast

3) fishing topwaters at the wrong time 

4) fishing the wrong water

 Topwaters are among the most exciting baits you can fish for bass. Besides, topwaters are often very productive and can sometimes out-fish other techniques. In general, topwaters are most effective in warm to cool water, while slower, deeper baits such as jigs and worms are more effective in extremely cold and extremely hot water. If the water temperature is above 55 degrees, a topwater should be the first thing you throw in the morning. Topwaters are most effective in the early morning, late evening and during the calm before an approaching storm.

 StickBaits have no action of their own and require the fisherman's skill to make them perform maneuvers such as "walking the dog." These baits work well in open water, and around boat docks, tree lines, stump rows, etc.Poppers attract bass with a gurgling and popping sound on the water's surface. Poppers should be retrieved in a series of starts and stops.

  JerkBaits Use jerkbaits anytime the water temperature is above 55 degrees.Propbaits create a disturbance when jerked slightly. They work best when the water temperature is above 60 degrees. Work close to cover on heavy tackle or off long points on drop-offs on lighter tackle.

 To your Fish Success
Kevin Phillips