Best Topwater Tricks For Spring and Summer Bass Fishing! Easy Modifications!

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

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