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: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3
Colors: Spayu, Phantom, Black Holo
Walking Bait- Heddon Super Spook: http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Colors: Okie Shad, Lake Fork Shad, Bone
Plopper- R2S Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000
Matt’s Favorite Baits By Category
Walking Bait…
-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Colors: Sooner, Bone, Ghost Minnow
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: American Shad, Half Mirror Wakasagi
Popper…
-River2Sea Bubble Walker 80: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
Colors: Sooner, Bluegill, Abalone Shad
Whopper Plopper…
-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Colors: Bone, Monkey Butt, T-1000
-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Colors: TW Bluegill, Chubby, Matte Black
Frog…
-Bully Wa 2 Frog 65: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Colors: Little Allen, Ghost, TW Bluegill
-Jackall Kaera Frog: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: White, Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill
Bonus Bait…
-Megabass I-Loud Prop Bait: https://bit.ly/3bjDxaF
Colors: Galaxy Gill, Smelt Wakasagi, White Python
Hook and Hardware Upgrades…
Split Rings- Owner Hyperwire (Sizes 3-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Trebles- Owner ST-56 3X Trebles (Sizes 2-4): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Matt’s Favorite High-End Topwater Combo…
Rod- G Loomis GLX 843C MBR: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Shimano Chronarch MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 12 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Favorite Frog Combo…
Rod- Shimano Expride 7’3″ XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K HG: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Budget-Friendly Topwater Combo…
Rod- Denali Fission 7′ Medium: https://bit.ly/3eDteAr
Reel- Shimano SLX XG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
NEW Tactical Bassin Apparel…
TacticalBassin Reaper Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2TwBWs7
TacticalBassin Shadow Hoodie: http://bit.ly/2FVD9Rs
TacticalBassin Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/2TvFMBD
TacticalBassin Hooded Sun Shirt: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
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What we wear…
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2JcA8xi
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/38cVi9G
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10
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Equipment We Recommend…
Minn Kota Ultrex Trolling Motor: http://bit.ly/2vFQypW
Humminbird Solix 15 Electronics: http://bit.ly/2Hazsej
Minn Kota Talons: http://bit.ly/2F0QBSP
Hot Foot Throttle Control: http://bit.ly/2ob4kgO
Loc-R-Bar Boat Security: http://bit.ly/2CMF1NP
Favorite Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2fvjcFB
Favorite Pliers: http://bit.ly/2tfxFvw
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Wire Cutters: http://bit.ly/2soB34k
Favorite life jacket: http://bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite sunglasses: http://bit.ly/2glE3eN
Hero8 Camera: http://bit.ly/37hVTX4
ElectroSamson Scale: http://bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Frabill Net: http://bit.ly/2FNdnQr
Lure Retriever: http://bit.ly/2TLTJc6
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