Fall Topwater For Bass | Everything You Need To Know + Underwater Footage!
Its topwater time!! Who's ready?! Popper, buzzbait, whopper plopper, walking baits, wakebaits... Fall is awesome! If you're as pumped up as we are its time to get serious about topwater fishing! Fall bass fishing is just around the corner, the baitfish will be schooling in the shallows, and its time to get your equipment dialed in. From insane underwater footage, to favorite baits, to rigging tricks, we're about to talk all things TOPWATER...
As Fall approaches the topwater bite will get better and better. Best of all, BIG bass are heading into the shallows again. If you're tired of the Summer doldrums and want to catch bigger bass this Fall, topwater is going to help you do it. Understanding when to throw topwater, how to select the right gear, and knowing which lures offer you the best chance at success, is what this video is all about.
Matt and Tim use a variety of lures to accomplish their goals. One day you might see them throwing a giant wakebait, the next morning it could be a little popper. How do they make those decisions and how can you do the same? It all comes down to understanding what the bass are eating. Matching the SIZE of the baitfish is critical to success throughout the coming months. In this video covers a ton of different lures in a variety of sizes to help you prepare for every situation. We don't expect you to remember it all so below is a breakdown of the exact lures and gear Matt discussed (in order of appearance).
Buzzbaits...
-D&M Slow Roller Buzz: http://bit.ly/2t7BMKt
-Dirty Jigs Skirtless Pro Buzz: http://bit.ly/2cWI6if
-Trailer Hook- Gamakatsu 3/0: http://bit.ly/2IGCfg1
-Swimbait Trailer- D Walker 120: http://bit.ly/2NwqBmz
Buzz Color Recommendations: White, Shad, Silver, Black/Red
Trailer Color Recommendations: PB Red, Shamrock Shad
Wakebait...
-Evergreen Noisy Dachs ND180: http://bit.ly/2JbrbaM
Color Recommendations: Black Bone, Oikawa
Ploppers...
-Whopper Plopper 130: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
-Whopper Plopper 75: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Color Recommendations: I Know It, T-1000, Monkey Butt, Bone
Poppers...
-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1
-Jackall Binksy: http://bit.ly/346G9Wk
-Damiki D Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3
-Yellow Magic 1/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Megabass color Recommendations: Ito Wakasagi, Megabass Sexy Shad
Jackall color Recommendations: Ghost Minnow, Ghost Oikawa
Damiki Color Recommendations: Black Hollow, Spayu
Yellow Magic Color Recommendations: Alewife, Smoke Shad, White Shad
Walking Baits...
-Evergreen Shower Blows 150: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
-Strike King Mega Dawg: http://bit.ly/2NNGQvs
-Evergreen Shower Blows 125: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
-Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
-River2Sea Rover 128: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
-Heddon Chug N Spook: http://bit.ly/2Pk0TpZ
Evergreen Color Recommendations: Half Mirror Wakasagi, American Shad, Bone
Strike King Color Recommendations: Chrome Sexy Shad, Sexy Blueback Herring
Reaction Innovations Recommendations: Bone, Silver Shiner
River2Sea Color Recommendations: Sooner, Ghost Minnow, You Know It
Heddon Color Recommendations: G Finish Shad, Okie Shad, Bone Silver
Red Hook Upgrades...
Split Ring- Owner Hyperwire Size 3 or 4: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Red Hook- Owner ST-36 Red Size: http://bit.ly/2wSknXp
Matt's Repurposed Jerkbait Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran MGL HG: http://bit.ly/2uQ4oH8
Line- 30 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 12 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
All--Around Topwater Combo...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 40 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 15 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
Deep Crank Rods That Work Well...
Dobyns Champion 804CB or 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Shimano Zodias 7'6" Glass: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
