3 Topwater Tricks For Late Summer Bass Fishing!

The dog days of Summer have arrived! Catching bass on topwater is really simple, but there are some tricks! It doesn't matter if you fish reservoirs, swamps, or ponds, here are 3 tips that will simplify your topwater fishing this Summer.

The second half of Summer requires more attention to detail. The bass have seen a lot of baits the past few months and standing out from the crowd will become more important as each day passes. We recommend fishing the extremes. Focus on baits that are significantly larger, and significantly smaller than the "normal" offerings. Additionally, targeting fish during low light periods with fast moving baits and high sun periods with subtle presentations will increase your odds. 

Below you'll find links to our favorite baits for each topwater category. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as the equipment we use to fish them. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item. 


RATS/WAKEBAITS... 

Favorite Rat- PB Rat 2-Piece: https://bit.ly/2OKJZBH

colors: Bone Brown, Brown Black


Budget Rat- Spro Rat 50: http://bit.ly/2tHDGyU

Colors: Ninja, Brown


Wake- Bull Shad Wake: http://bit.ly/2yceVRt

Colors: Gizzard Shad


WALKING BAIT... 

-Evergreen Shower Blows (Size 105): http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bleeding White, American Shad


-Rapala Skitter Walk (Size 8): https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Shad Translucent, Chrome


FROGS... 

Big- Spro King Daddy: http://bit.ly/2h0LCYd

Colors: Killer Gill, Midnight Walker, Nasty Shad


Small- Jackall Kaera: http://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Colors: Glitter Bluegill, Glitter Hasu, White


UNIQUE ACTION FROGS... 

Bladed Feet- Teckel Honker: http://bit.ly/2Xj7Ye4

Colors: Black Blue, Gizzard Shad


Spinning Tail- Teckel Sprinker: http://bit.ly/2rmnqSI

Colors: Bone, Bluegill


POPPERS... 

-Megabass Pop Max: http://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Matte Shad, MB Gizzard


-Yellow Magic 1/2 oz: http://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Alewife, Smoke Shad


-Damiki D- Pop 70: http://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Spayu


BUZZBAITS... 

Subtle- D&M Easy Roller: https://bit.ly/2SCqcmj

Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug


Clacker- Zorro Baits Head Knocker: http://bit.ly/2d4VpK1

Colors: Black/Black, White/White


WHOPPER PLOPPERS... 

-Whopper Plopper 110: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad


-Whopper Plopper 90: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Colors: Bone, Loon, Phantom Shad


WALKING/TOPWATER COMBO... 

Rod- Shimano Zodias 7'2" Medium: https://bit.ly/3aeQbYW

Reel- Shimano Curado 150 DC (HG): http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 40 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader- Maxima Ultragreen 15 lb Mono: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9


FROG COMBO...

Rod- Shimano Expride 7'3" Extra Heavy: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro 65 lb Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ


BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod- Shimano SLX 7'2" Medium: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel- Shimano SLX Casting: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line- Power Pro Braided Line 30 lb: http://bit.ly/2aFg46b 


WANT TACTICALBASSIN GEAR?! 

We have a variety of apparel items and custom lure designs available! Everything from hats, to hoodies, to crankbaits! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 


TacticalBassin Apparel and Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz