How to Choose the Right Topwater - Greg DiPalma
Topwaters
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48m
There’s no bite in bass fishing more exciting than a topwater strike. Fishing above the surface provides anglers a way to cover a lot of water quickly and agitate bass in biting. In this seminar, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Greg DiPalma breaks down a variety of different topwater lures from frogs, poppers, walking baits, and prop-style baits. Each lure shines in different conditions, and DiPalma walks through when to use which bait – and the right gear for the job.
2:00 Fishing The Cicada Bite
3:00 Buzzbaits Tactics
7:50 Whopper Plopper Craze
9:45 New School Poppers
12:30 Walking Baits
13:50 Frog Modifications
17:15 Prop Baits
18:00 Pre- and Post-Spawn
20:00 Fall Frogs
20:40 Using Buzzbaits All Year
23:40 When To Use Poppers
26:10 When To Start Throwing Topwater
28:20 Braid vs. Mono
30:55 Choosing The Right Rod
31:20 Understanding Conditions
33:00 Buzzbait Colors
34:35 Fishing Different Cover
36:15 Forward-Facing Sonar
38:55 Popper Techniques
41:45 Roundbend Or EWG Hooks?
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