Buyer's Guide: Which Topwater Baits Catch Fish???

Everyone wants to catch fish on topwater but not everyone knows how to do it. The baits in this video are all PROVEN fish catchers! Tie one on, head to the lake, and if there is a topwater bite going you'll load the boat!

From Whopper Ploppers to Buzzbaits to Poppers, these baits are proven producers that you can fish with confidence on your local waters. 

Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Evergreen ShowerBlows: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
River2Sea Whopper Plopper 110/130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Dirty Jigs Canterbury Buzzbait: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if
Bully Wa 2 (Little Allen Color): http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Teckell Sprinker Frog: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI
Yellow Magic Popper: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
River2Sea Bubble Walker: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
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Sprinker Modification: The key to success with the Sprinker Frog is an exposed hook. We found that by removing the stock hook and replacing it with a Gamakatsu Wide Gap 3/0 Frog Hook we got a much better hookup to land ratio. This is going to eliminate a lot of the "weedless" benefits of the frog but if you're running in open water around cover, your hookup ratio will double by using this hook.

Gamakatsu Frog Hook 3/0: http://bit.ly/2rMTDlJ

Favorite Frog Rod...
Rod- Expride 7'2" XH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado 200K 7:1 Ratio: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Favorite Whopper Plopper Rod...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med/Hvy Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K (7:1 Ratio): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

General Topwater Rod...
Rod-Dobyns Fury 734: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 50 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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BEST Crystal Clear UNDERWATER Bass Fishing Footage EVER!!

You've never seen footage like this before! GIANT bass smashing topwater baits from below! Whopper Plopper , Walking baits , Poppers, all getting destroyed by big bass! Remember you saw it here first!

If you've been watching our recent videos you already know how much amazing information can be gleaned from watching bass in their natural surroundings. This video takes it to a whole different level! We all love topwater, we all love bass fishing, this is the best of both worlds! 

Baits Shown In The Video...

Whopper Plopper 110 and 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Bubble Walker Popper: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Strike King Sexy Dawg: http://bit.ly/2iI1Uoc

Preferred topwater colors... Ghost Minnow, Monkey Butt, Chartreuse Shad, Bluegill, Chartreuse Shiner, Sooner. 

Hook and Ring Upgrades...
Owner St-36 standard replacement Hook: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Owner St-56 Stronger Hook 3X replacement: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Hyperwire Split Rings Size 3 or 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

-Whopper Plopper 130 replace hooks with Size 1 ST-56
-Whopper Plopper 110 replace hooks with Size 2 ST-56
-Walking baits replace hooks with Size 4 ST-56 or 36
-Bubble Walker replace hooks with Size 4 ST-36

Rods to throw these baits...

Whopper Plopper 130/110 Size...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med/Hvy Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K (7:1 Ratio): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Our preferred Walking Bait Combo...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 853C: http://bit.ly/2gqziwT
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 40 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Are you a budget angler? Here is a great option that will work great with all these baits...
Rod- Dobyns Fury 7'3" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Reel- Shimano Casitas 150: http://bit.ly/2geKxsp
Line- 50 lb Power Pro Braid: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Best way to store these baits...
Owner Hook Keepers: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui
Plano Deep Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2he2j1P
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Which Topwater Baits Should You Throw? Ft. Eric Cooper

When it comes to topwater walking baits Eric Cooper has got it dialed! He's got different baits, different tricks, and a unique approach to fishing them. Come along as we dig into his topwater box and see some new baits. 

There is something magical about that explosive topwater strike on a still morning that keeps bringing us back for more! Day after day, season after season, the topwater addiction is a sickness all its own. We all know the power of topwater baits but most of us rely on a small handful of baits to find success. 

Eric's approach and varied arsenal has proven incredibly successful. If you've wondered about branching out and trying new baits, this is the video for you. See them in person where you can compare sizes, hear sounds, and listen to how each should be fished in this in-depth comparison. 

The Baits in Coop's Box (In no particular order)...

Lucky Craft Sammy: http://bit.ly/2hyADWA
Evergreen Shower Blows: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Megabass Giant Dog-X: http://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Megabass Dog-X Diamante: http://bit.ly/2yQdpnE
Gan Craft S-Caper: http://bit.ly/2hcEKGI
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Lucky Craft Gunfish: http://bit.ly/2llg5UL
Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Yellow Magic Havana: http://bit.ly/2zHlFTK
River2Sea Whopper Plopper: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Jackall Bowstick: http://bit.ly/2yWq1JT
Jackall Pompadour: http://bit.ly/2yNkCFf
Storm Arashi Top Walker: http://bit.ly/2iCXAua
Ima Big Stick: http://bit.ly/2gAf0TO
Lobina Rico Suave: http://bit.ly/2hdihcz

Owner Hook Keepers: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui
Plano Deep Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2he2j1P

Upgraded Hooks and Split Rings...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3 or 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-36 Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Gamakatsu 1X Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2fJzTgu
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Coop's Preferred Topwater Combo...
Rod-  Megabass Javelin 7'5" Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Zillion SVTW1016SH: http://bit.ly/2i823Rz
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

Cooper's Budget Topwater Combo...
Rod- Daiwa Zillion 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2yOGpdh
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT: http://bit.ly/2zT6tDZ
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

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Forgotten Topwaters That Catch Bass In Fall

Fall is topwater time! If you enjoy those topwater explosions, now is prime time to chase those big bass in the shallows. Here are 4 baits that have been forgotten by you and your friends but they catch big bass today just like they did back when they were new!

The Baits...
Super Spook Junior (Okie Shad or Bleeding Shad): http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Tiny Torpedo (Black Shiner, G Finish Shad): http://bit.ly/2zh2wIj
Yellow Magic Popper (Smoke Shad, White Shad): http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper (Gizzard Shad, Chrome Black): http://bit.ly/2x4kMnG

The Gear...

Reasonably Priced Small Topwater Combo:
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Budget Small Topwater Combo:
Rod- Exage 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Caius A: http://bit.ly/2dj4qxi
line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Large Topwater Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Champion 764: http://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

If you need specifics on throwing these baits here is a great video about fishing the popper: https://youtu.be/Gky3VXOM6Vc

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