Bait Videos - Topwater - Walking Bait
Based on Angler Bait Recommendations the Topwater - Walking Bait is typically fished in the following months.
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| Topwater - Walking Bait | | | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
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My Rod & Reel Setups for Top Water Fishing
- You need at least 1 shorter rod for more control
- If just one : 6'-8" Medium Power BaitCaster
- If two : 7'-4" Medium Heavy Power BaitCaster
- High speed gear ratio reel like 8.3:1
- 50lb Braid
- Use a 14-17lb mono leader if braid is tangling on front treble
How To Fish Topwater Lures
Primarily based on environmental conditions...mostly water temp. Needs to be warm water above 60F.
- More bites on clear water
- Dirty water use a noisy bait
- More production on low light days
Summertime Walking Topwaters...
- You want a large 3 hook size and a smaller 2 hook size
- Medium action rod slightly under 7ft works best
- Use 15lb monofilament not braid
- Reel 4-5ft and stop, then go slow, then repeat
- Sunny use translucent
- Clouds use darker
