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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Catching GIANT STRIPER on the CA Delta!

We went out searching for the truly GIANT BITE and we found it! One after another the monsters just kept coming! This was one of the best bites we've ever experienced and we could hardly wait to share it with you. Come along on an EPIC striper bite! 

The Baits...

S-Waver 200 Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
S-Waver 168 Glide Bait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Colors: Bone, Bluegill, Powder
Replacement Hook/Split Ring Sizes: 200 replace with size 1/0 or 2/0, 168 replace with size 2. Split Rings are size 5 for the 200 and size 4 for the 168. 

Keitech 6.8 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v
Owner 12/0 BEAST Hook: http://bit.ly/2ancP66

Smash Tech Head Hunter Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2pc3ROF
Owner St-36 2/0 Treble Hook: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw

Bubble Walker Topwater: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY
Pencil Popper Topwater: http://bit.ly/2x4kMnG
River2Sea Rover (190 size has been discontinued): http://bit.ly/2acSVea

Dip N Dye Chartreuse: http://bit.ly/2lJQAI4

Upgraded Hardware...

Owner Hypewire SILVER Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Gamakatsu 4X Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2fTy4vu
Owner 3x Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Treble Hook Swimbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 806H: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Alternate Rod- G Loomis 966: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Moss Green: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Giant Topwater Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 867 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- Power Pro MaxCuatro 80 lb: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Small Topwater Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Med/Hvy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832 Braid: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
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Fall Striper Fishing!

The boys hit the CA Delta in search of Striped Bass and they found them! If you think this video is exciting just wait for what comes next... MONSTER STRIPER!

The were having a blast catching striper but took the time to stop and teach how to catch consistent numbers of striped bass on Swim Jigs, Topwater, and Spoons. 

Part of what makes Striper so fun to fish for is their aggression. Anyone can catch these fish! The baits we're throwing make it extremely simple to trigger reaction strikes. There is no need for finesse, no need for natural presentations, you can fish hard with heavy tackle and have a blast!

The Gear...

California Swim Jig: http://bit.ly/2auXfmx
4.5" Swimbait Trailer: http://bit.ly/2z0FPMb
Keitech 4.8 Trailer: http://bit.ly/2ab7s8v

Bubble Walker Topwater: http://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Blade Runner 3/4 and 1 3/4 oz Spoons: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG

S-Waver 200 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh

Dip N Dye Chartreuse: http://bit.ly/2lJQAI4

Upgraded Hardware...

Owner Hypewire SILVER Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Gamakatsu 4X Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2fTy4vu
Owner 3x Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Swim Jig Gear...
Rod- Expride 7'6" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Chronarch MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
Line- 65 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Spoon Setup...
Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Shimano Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Treble Hook Swimbait Setup...
Rod- Dobyns 806H: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 lb Power Pro Moss Green: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b
Leader- 30 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9
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How To Set Your Drag For Swimbaits, Crankbaits, and Jerkbaits

Here's how to adjust your drag for a variety of baits so nothing goes wrong when that BIG BASS finally bites! Each bait requires a little different drag setting but we make it simple so anyone can adjust their gear quickly and accurately. 

Adjusting your drag is the last thing on most angler's minds. Your drag was either set months ago and you just haven't changed it, or maybe you backed it off last trip and forgot to tighten it back up. Either way, you could be headed for heartache! These quick tips are going to change the way you look at the drag on your reel. Its no longer a mundane part of your fishing day, its a key component to successfully landing every fish that bites!

The Gear We Use For Swimbaits...

Rods:
Large Treble Hook Baits- Dobyns 806 Heavy: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Large Jig Hook Baits- Dobyns 807: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
10"+ Swimbaits- Dobyns Champion 908: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Budget Rod- FURY 806H: http://bit.ly/2bGvlVV
Discounted Swimbait Rod (1 left as of this posting): http://bit.ly/2emaKYZ

Reels:
Low Profile Reel- Shimano Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
High End Round Reel- Shimano Conquest 300: http://bit.ly/2kheVEq
All around Round Reel- Shimano Calcutta 400B: http://bit.ly/2b6NX0d
Budget Round Reel- Shimano Cardiff 300: http://bit.ly/2cvhtMO

Crankbait Gear...

Rods:
GIANT Crankbaits- Dobyns 805CB: http://bit.ly/29OVD4V
Deep Diving Crankbaits- Shimano Curado 7'6": http://bit.ly/2zCjAtd
Mid Divers- St. Croix Legend Tournament 7'6" Moderate: http://bit.ly/2bPOSpx
Squarebill/Lipless Crank- E6X 845CBR: http://bit.ly/2giKvEy

Crankbait Reels:
Deep Diving Crankbaits- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Mid-Depth Cranks- Chronarch 150 MGL: http://bit.ly/2n8DghB
High-End Squarebills- Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Squarebills and Lipless Cranks- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
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