Its topwater time! The most exciting fishing of the year is here! Check out our favorite baits and some awesome new options for this season! From poppers to spooks, whopper ploppers to frogs, Matt explains them in depth. If that wasn't enough he explains colors, bait modifications, and upgrades as well. Today's video is broken into two distinct sections. The first is directed towards anglers that prefer a simple approach. We cover 3 baits that will cover virtually everything you'll face on a water. The second section covers 7 baits, color selection, and bait modifications to help you adapt to changing conditions.
Below is a breakdown of all the baits in the video (In order of appearance) with colors recommendations for each. We've also included our favorite topwater rods. The links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
3 Great Baits...
Popper- Damiki D-Pop 70:
Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo
Walking Bait- Heddon Super Spook:
Colors: Okie Shad, Lake Fork Shad, Bone
Plopper- R2S Whopper Plopper 110:
Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000
Matt's Favorite Baits By Category
Walking Bait...
-River2Sea Rover 128:
Colors: Sooner, Bone, Ghost Minnow
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125:
Colors: American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi
Popper...
-River2Sea Bubble Walker 80:
Colors: Sooner, Bluegill, Abalone Shad
-Megabass Pop-Max:
**Nearly Identical Body Shape To Bubble Walker**
Colors: MB Gizzard, Gill, HT-Ito Wakasagi
Whopper Plopper...
-Whopper Plopper 110:
Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000
-Whopper Plopper 130:
Colors: TW Bluegill, Chubby, Matte Black
Frog...
-Bully Wa 2 Frog 65:
Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill
-Jackall Kaera Frog:
Colors: White, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
Bonus Bait...
-Megabass I-Loud Prop Bait:
Colors: Galaxy Gill, Smelt Wakasagi, White Python
Hook and Hardware Upgrades...
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Sizes 3-4):
Trebles- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles (Sizes 2-4):
Matt's Favorite High-End Topwater Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR:
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid:
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb:
Favorite Frog Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" XH:
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid:
Budget-Friendly Topwater Combo...
Rod- Denali Fission 7' Medium:
Reel- Shimano SLX XG:
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid:
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel...
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie:
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt:
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt:
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What we wear...
Sun Mask:
Sun Shirt w/ Hood:
Light Fishing Pants:
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Equipment We Recommend...
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor:
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics:
Minn Kota Talons:
Hot Foot Throttle Control:
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security:
Favorite Storage Box:
Favorite Pliers:
Favorite Split Ring Pliers:
Favorite Wire Cutters:
Favorite life jacket:
Favorite sunglasses:
Hero8 Camera:
ElectroSamson Scale:
Frabill Net:
Lure Retriever:
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#bassfishing #topwater #Whopper Plopper
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