Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

Nothing thrills like a topwater bite, and whether you're fishing during the early morning feed or prospecting a midday shade pocket, the right topwater bait often tempts the biggest fish. The question ...

Classified as a 'chuck and wind' lure, the spinnerbait is simple to use and consistently catches bass. Comprised of a lead or Tungsten head, wire body, living rubber or silicone skirt, single hook, ...

Learn how to fish boat docks more effectively for largemouth bass—understand why bass live there, choose the best docks, and pick the perfect lure. Largemouth bass are structure orientated fish that ...

You already know there is no more exciting and satisfying way to catch a bass than with a topwater lure, but which one is best, when and where? The following list highlights the five most universally ...

The lake is still very high, but the fishing is good. Get up early and use slow-moving topwater baits over the flooded bushes. There are also fish in the 25–30-foot range outside the flooded bushes.

Learn how to catch more bass using frog lures with this topwater action guide. Watch exciting strikes, tips for perfect presentation, and techniques to maximize your success when fishing bass on the ...

What Is Bass Fishing Slop? Slop can take on a variety of forms, but in layman's terms, it is vegetative matter found floating on the surface. In some instances it can be chopped up cabbage or grasses ...

Striped bass hooked in the New Jersey surf on a T-Hex metal—a variation of the classic diamond jig. Photo Courtesy of Matt Farrell. Metal lures are boring. Scan the pegboard at any saltwater tackle ...

Catching fish on top-water lures can be so exciting that some anglers would rather catch one fish on a top-water than two or three down deep. Lures that splash and dance across the surface are ...