The scum frog 🐸 is also a 3/4 oz bait which helps with long cast and also makes a bigger impression on grass mats! Just a lil extra for yall! Tim and Matt really do give us all great bait options and info!
The live target field mouse is 1oz. I use that, or the terminator walking frog. It's 11/16. I totally agree with the heavier the better in matts/duckweed etc
I never used to be into top water fishing, until my buddy told me how much he enjoyed it. I throw poppers here and there, but I bought a Berkley Choppo and let me say that was the absolute most insane bite I've ever got in my life lol
I’m 45 and I’ve fished my whole life. And done ok and had a great time doing it but my brother recommended you guys to me and I’ve easily learned so much more about bass fishing and new techniques to try watching your videos. Can’t wait to get out on the water and implement them.
In this vid, I swear that you were talking directly to me! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! Topwater is my most favorite and you covered so much here. THANKS 😊.
Same here got my first top water turned out to be my PB (3lbs) on a top water popper (it has bluegill color). Then proceed to catch 2 more within the same weight. Best feeling ever!
I caught a 5 pound largemouth on a perch colored popper a few years ago. Its still the biggest bass I've caught. I've also caught a bunch of 2-3 pounders on poppers as well. Its my go to bait. No matter what I always have one tied on.
Getting me all excited for topwater time! I went back and watched the old Bully Wa and Spitting Wa edits. Nothing better than frog fishing. Seeing you guys set the hook that close to each other on the front deck cracks me up. You guys hold nothing back and the other better move of he’s getting cracked!! Sooooooo GOOD! 🙌🏻
As per usual, amazing information Tim! You and Matt always do an excellent job on explaining the finer details. Even though I know a lot of the things you all talk about I still love to listen to you all and always try to learn something knew. I appreciate the time and effort you both put into this and appreciate what you all do for the community. Awesome channel and even better guys! Keep it up!
Duuude. I just watched this video yesterday. Have not been throwing top water at all. I'm in Phoenix and you mentioned the warmer temp will bring on a good top water bite in the spring. I went out today and got 2 on a plopper. Also Had 2 more that fell off but over all great day. Thanks so much for putting the thought in my head.
I personally love the storm chug bug mini on a light line medium spinning rig. It's pretty cheap and with light line you can walk it pretty well. Don't catch a lot of size but they're out of season in ny so I'm going for numbers now just having a good time
Tim, in Mass I got my first 4 lber i. MASS this year with ice still on the pond on a big Lanciotti 3 pcs Psycho gill, in crappie 3rd week in March. My 3rd fish in March in Massachusetts first on a wakebait with pauses. 3pcs in crappie.
Amazing to watch that bass move side to side stalking as the bait walks. Fantastic video. So far my best topwater was at Headwaters this Spring on. Spook. 6+ lb bass on top is great! We met Matt at the lodge and spent a little time talking with him. Sorry we missed you there. It’s funny we were fishing the same lakes right there in the Palm Bay Area. We go every Spring 👍
There is one lure that not many people talk about. It's also one of my favorites The Heddon Torpedo. Good colors, there are also different sizes. To me it's like a suddle Buzzbait/Whopper Plopper/ and Spook all in 1 package. It's also a good bait for the waters that are just getting warm enough to though any top water bait. Another good tip for it is try it while night fishing in the late spring to early fall.
Video idea. Engine maintenance and products you guys use to help maintain and clean your boats. Also how often you get your motor and trailer serviced and what goes into it. Thanks. You guys are the best on YT!!!👍🏻💯🐟🎣
I've been fishing top waters earlier that everrr this year with our first ever prespawn bass season up here on the bay of quinte. Tim's right, that even night bite is deadly! Keep an eye out for watching what the birds are doing too, they'll show you where the fish are busting on schools of baitfish and panfish. Been walking them on the scum frog with paddle legs. 😎 great vid
How the hell do you guys remember baits??? Trips me out! LOL. Love your videos gusy! Keep them coming. I've followed this for the last few months. I'm catching more fish! Thank you
I'm mainly an avid pike and musky Angler but hands down the whopper plopper 130 catches more smallmouth than anything it's crazy when those explosions happen!!! I mainly fish rivers and lakes in south east Michigan. Every species loves it even caught giant crappie and perch on the 130. The fire orange color I think (although I don't think color is a hugely factor with reaction strikes especially from esox. But man what a fun bait! Great video explains a lot of top water tech! (yet to catch a musky on one but I'm sure st Clair will produce this year with it! 👍
here in central NC I have caught them on hollow body frogs and prop baits like the Berkeley spin rocket. some times they don't quite commit to it so i follow up with a wacky rig or jig. the top water has been a search bait.
Nice video. If I'm fishing topwater, I typically tie on a 120 Choppo and a super toad for the thicker stuff. I can kind of use the choppo as a popper as well. Caught my personal best last week on a super toad/ribbet hooks. Was in my kayak and caught an 8.7, down in North MS.
Can’t sleep, going to buy my first boat today and I’m too excited. So I will just stay here and watch Tim talk me into buying $60 worth of new topwater baits.
That shower blows is the best topwater bait I've ever thrown in my life. I can catch fish on it when they won't look at any other top water baits. Year around. I use all sizes and 3 colors. Its accounted for some big large mouth, and my biggest small mouth to date. And a kid can walk it. You can walk it with the reel if you want to. There deadly baits.
King daddy frogs are good when fishing over super thick weeds or mats, the heavier bait makes a larger impression on the cover it's going over and makes it easier for fish to track where the bait is
Have you ever tried the megabass grand siglett? It’s been killing it for me in the Midwest. What I thought was gonna be a fun gimmicky lure for the cicada brood coming ended up being a serious top water lure for my arsenal. To me it’s the ned of top water haha
I have some small double bladed buzzbaits that are probably 1/4 Oz, they have a foam tear shaped ball in front of each blade, I bought them on a online auction but have no idea what brand they are, do you guys happen to know? They are killer in colder water. You can go super slow.
all i have for top water is buzzbaits that i usually throw at night in the heat of summer but i will try it now anyway and i use a spro popping frog it walks great and makes noise but all my structer is submerged wood piles and some islands so i'm more or less fishing open water , should i use the popping frog or tri blade buzzbait in my more shallow open water or just try both ?
Have you tried the z-man or the megabass frogs yet? I have thrown the z-man and it is super soft right out of the package and I get great action on it. Haven't had the chance to throw the megabass yet but I was looking to pick up a few to get ready for next weekend.
I mainly fish in 2 shallow lakes near me.. it's a ton of large mouth bass... The lakes are no deeper than maybe 6-8 ft... I've caught them on everything but nothing has been consistent... I'mma try top water.... My next 2or 3x I'm going to fish nothing but top water and senko... What do you suggest??
I fish ploppers some but the small ones I struggle with the line choice it seems that my braid eventually is water logged and gets em a bit nose down what do you guys throw em on
You always apologize for the video being longer than you wanted when damn near everybody watchin wishes they were twice as long 🤣
The scum frog 🐸 is also a 3/4 oz bait which helps with long cast and also makes a bigger impression on grass mats! Just a lil extra for yall! Tim and Matt really do give us all great bait options and info!
The live target field mouse is 1oz. I use that, or the terminator walking frog. It's 11/16. I totally agree with the heavier the better in matts/duckweed etc
Can't wait for my first top water bass this year!
Already had two myself! Oklahoma yo!
Same here!
@@whowhatware yuh! Grand lake!
Late afternoon/early evening might be the ticket for my first top water today. Weather looking good
I'd settle for my first bass 😒 skunked 5 trips now, I suck at fishing
I never used to be into top water fishing, until my buddy told me how much he enjoyed it. I throw poppers here and there, but I bought a Berkley Choppo and let me say that was the absolute most insane bite I've ever got in my life lol
I’m 45 and I’ve fished my whole life. And done ok and had a great time doing it but my brother recommended you guys to me and I’ve easily learned so much more about bass fishing and new techniques to try watching your videos. Can’t wait to get out on the water and implement them.
well... have to buy 4 more rod combos since I now have even more baits I have to have tied on! Damn you tactical bassin! Great video!
In this vid, I swear that you were talking directly to me! I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! Topwater is my most favorite and you covered so much here. THANKS 😊.
I put swivels and heavier o-rings on all my Plopper style lures after seeing your video on ploppers last year. What a great tip.
Got my first topwater fish a few weeks ago: buzzbait smallie, damn it feels good to be a gangster.
Lol yeah I just got my first top water fish as well! On a walking bait, then I proceeded to catch my pb on a Kaera frog!
Same here got my first top water turned out to be my PB (3lbs) on a top water popper (it has bluegill color). Then proceed to catch 2 more within the same weight. Best feeling ever!
Congrats don’t have a top water fish yet but looking to get one
@@drewoutdoors8628 so mush fun man! Get one pre/post spawn while they’re on it!
Tim and Matt, thanks for taking the time to teach us so well. You're both so unselfish and caring fisherman!
I caught a 5 pound largemouth on a perch colored popper a few years ago. Its still the biggest bass I've caught. I've also caught a bunch of 2-3 pounders on poppers as well. Its my go to bait. No matter what I always have one tied on.
Getting me all excited for topwater time! I went back and watched the old Bully Wa and Spitting Wa edits. Nothing better than frog fishing. Seeing you guys set the hook that close to each other on the front deck cracks me up. You guys hold nothing back and the other better move of he’s getting cracked!! Sooooooo GOOD! 🙌🏻
As per usual, amazing information Tim! You and Matt always do an excellent job on explaining the finer details. Even though I know a lot of the things you all talk about I still love to listen to you all and always try to learn something knew. I appreciate the time and effort you both put into this and appreciate what you all do for the community. Awesome channel and even better guys! Keep it up!
Thx TIM! epic top water bite yesterday for me.. Those tips HELPED
That blowup on the Plopper at the beginning never gets old. Looks so cool how the water disperses like that.
For anyone not liking the videos these guys knock out every week!!!. You shouldn't own FISHING ROD!
I'm in Texas and throw wakebaits quite often as well. Poppers, frogs, walking baits and wakebaits are typically used around here in early spring.
Great info thanks Tim! Got on some popper fish this morning on the mega bass popper it was great! First topwater popper fish of the year!
people dont give you guys enough credit for making these one take videos. super impressive
Duuude. I just watched this video yesterday. Have not been throwing top water at all. I'm in Phoenix and you mentioned the warmer temp will bring on a good top water bite in the spring. I went out today and got 2 on a plopper. Also Had 2 more that fell off but over all great day. Thanks so much for putting the thought in my head.
Thanks for the video Tim. I can't wait to throw top water here in the PNW. Temps are rising, so it's about that time! 🎣👍
I wish they still made the Megabass X-Pod. I used to crush em on the xpods. Plus, you could adjust the lip for different techniques. Great video!!
You can still find em on eBay sometimes
@@lexm0 yes sir. Mostly the juniors the regular xpods are going for fifty bucks.
Once again...GREAT info, Tim! Smashed some smallies on top last Monday on Lake Mendocino!
I personally love the storm chug bug mini on a light line medium spinning rig. It's pretty cheap and with light line you can walk it pretty well. Don't catch a lot of size but they're out of season in ny so I'm going for numbers now just having a good time
Great video, don’t worry about how long it is when your dropping great information, thanks for all you do
Been studying topwater a lot lately can’t wait to get my first top water bite!
Tim, in Mass I got my first 4 lber i. MASS this year with ice still on the pond on a big Lanciotti 3 pcs Psycho gill, in crappie 3rd week in March. My 3rd fish in March in Massachusetts first on a wakebait with pauses. 3pcs in crappie.
Amazing to watch that bass move side to side stalking as the bait walks. Fantastic video.
So far my best topwater was at Headwaters this Spring on. Spook. 6+ lb bass on top is great! We met Matt at the lodge and spent a little time talking with him. Sorry we missed you there. It’s funny we were fishing the same lakes right there in the Palm Bay Area. We go every Spring 👍
There is one lure that not many people talk about.
It's also one of my favorites
The Heddon Torpedo.
Good colors, there are also different sizes.
To me it's like a suddle Buzzbait/Whopper Plopper/ and Spook all in 1 package.
It's also a good bait for the waters that are just getting warm enough to though any top water bait.
Another good tip for it is try it while night fishing in the late spring to early fall.
“All across the world actually “ ‘subtle flex’ 😂 love ur vids and all the great information!
Video idea. Engine maintenance and products you guys use to help maintain and clean your boats. Also how often you get your motor and trailer serviced and what goes into it. Thanks. You guys are the best on YT!!!👍🏻💯🐟🎣
Got my first one topwater 2 nights ago on the ole reliable buzztoad!!!!
I've been fishing top waters earlier that everrr this year with our first ever prespawn bass season up here on the bay of quinte. Tim's right, that even night bite is deadly! Keep an eye out for watching what the birds are doing too, they'll show you where the fish are busting on schools of baitfish and panfish. Been walking them on the scum frog with paddle legs. 😎 great vid
How the hell do you guys remember baits??? Trips me out! LOL. Love your videos gusy! Keep them coming. I've followed this for the last few months. I'm catching more fish! Thank you
I'm mainly an avid pike and musky Angler but hands down the whopper plopper 130 catches more smallmouth than anything it's crazy when those explosions happen!!! I mainly fish rivers and lakes in south east Michigan. Every species loves it even caught giant crappie and perch on the 130. The fire orange color I think (although I don't think color is a hugely factor with reaction strikes especially from esox. But man what a fun bait! Great video explains a lot of top water tech! (yet to catch a musky on one but I'm sure st Clair will produce this year with it! 👍
I can not wait for the top water bite to turn on!
here in central NC I have caught them on hollow body frogs and prop baits like the Berkeley spin rocket. some times they don't quite commit to it so i follow up with a wacky rig or jig. the top water has been a search bait.
Awesome Vid, love the popmax👍
Nice video. If I'm fishing topwater, I typically tie on a 120 Choppo and a super toad for the thicker stuff. I can kind of use the choppo as a popper as well. Caught my personal best last week on a super toad/ribbet hooks. Was in my kayak and caught an 8.7, down in North MS.
Beautiful back drop today!
For popper I usually use the rapala popper. This year I save some money and actually bought megabass popmax. Can't wait to use it up here in MN
My favorite way to fish for bass!
Caught 5 nice striper on the 90 whopper plopper in bone this last weekend. What fun that was!!
You guys should do a video on current and how it stages fish
Love topwater! Great info!
Love fishing them frogs my favorite
Can’t sleep, going to buy my first boat today and I’m too excited. So I will just stay here and watch Tim talk me into buying $60 worth of new topwater baits.
Thanks Tim great info always
So many people overlook the Storm Chug-Bug
Heck yeah that's my confidence topwater bait change the front hook to a #2 treble it helps with the side to side walking
It’s in the 30s and snowing in my state lol. I haven’t even thought about shorts or top water
Same. Thank god for 30 min tb videos
Bet you if Matt was at your lake he’d still be in sandals!! Lol
Speaking of topwater baits, you should try the Azuma Z-dog from Profound Outdoors. Best baits I've ever used.
Thanks for the tips I enjoyed the vedio.
I'm a big fan of the showerblows, good stuff.
Bloop bloop!!
Good advice man love it👍
i would agree that its getting warmer here in the Midwest but...it snowed here today 🤣
Awesome video!! When are you guys going to have a tv show? That would be cool.
We got 3 inches of snow last night.....guess I'll hit the lake with a frog today....smiles.
Cries in central Minnesota weather
Ohio?
@@440-fishermandrock8 NE Indiana...been fishing 3 times since "spring * arrived ..caught one crappie.
@@stevelaforce7806
Dang man. I've went out a handful of times myself, caught some smaller bass .
@@440-fishermandrock8 fishing is like real estate...location location location.
Snow just came through in Ohio.. And i dont think I'll get a topwater strike when theres snow on the ground...😭😅❄
Same here in illinois
And here in Indiana :)
Believe it or not a few years back in Illinois I caught a few pond bass on top water with flurries strange things happen some days
@@marcusgreen6331 if some ponds aren’t fished they’ll bite anything, I had a small bass on a spinner but that’s the only fish I’ve caught this year
Any old timers heard of the Heddon Chugger.out of production since maybe the early 70s.only available on ebay
Well Nw Ohio just got 3 inches of Snow.
So i dont think topwater is gonna be the way yet.
Maybe a month or so hopefully
Holy shiz
@@jaythojj1365 dont worry its 12 hrs later and its still snowing harder now.
Ohio's spring time sucks 😪
That shower blows is the best topwater bait I've ever thrown in my life. I can catch fish on it when they won't look at any other top water baits. Year around. I use all sizes and 3 colors. Its accounted for some big large mouth, and my biggest small mouth to date. And a kid can walk it. You can walk it with the reel if you want to. There deadly baits.
Anyone have any opinions on the King daddy huge frog? Bought a couple and wondering if any have had experiences with that big of a frog before. Thanks
King daddy frogs are good when fishing over super thick weeds or mats, the heavier bait makes a larger impression on the cover it's going over and makes it easier for fish to track where the bait is
Hammered them every evening this week slow rolling a Spro Rat!
Really great video! Tim, I am wondering what kind of modifications you do to your frogs(trimming legs, etc)?
If you never tried a Jitterbug give it a try. They always produce. 🙂
It's time baby luv me some topwater let's go TB
Nice video.
Here in Michigan I was catching em top water 2-3 weeks ago. Water is still super cold
Did I see a non Shimano reel . nice to see it
Have you ever tried the megabass grand siglett? It’s been killing it for me in the Midwest. What I thought was gonna be a fun gimmicky lure for the cicada brood coming ended up being a serious top water lure for my arsenal. To me it’s the ned of top water haha
I have some small double bladed buzzbaits that are probably 1/4 Oz, they have a foam tear shaped ball in front of each blade, I bought them on a online auction but have no idea what brand they are, do you guys happen to know? They are killer in colder water. You can go super slow.
"Just bloop it" would be a great shirt.
My tackle warehouse cart is already at 335$ and I'm not even at buzz baits or frogs! 😂😂
What knot do you tie to WP so it doesn’t roll when you are reeling it in?
You need to tie a swivel to the eye of the bait.
I only think about throwing topwater on days that end in y!
Y'all should do a wakebait video!
Another one for the save button!
Higher end rods/reel combos for heavier walking baits 1/2-7/8th ounce or whopper ploppers? Thanks
Oh crap, new video.... Ammo coming back into stock.... Lures and ammo to buy, oh my!!
Idk if you guys knew this BUT they even make the Whopper plopper 60 or 65 I think it is!
It's freaking tiny lol
Caught my PB on whopper Plop... Try the new 60's .. Tacklewarehouse has them sir...
🔥🔥Awesome job Tim,thank you 🤙
Cleveland Ohio just got 5 inches of snow, and I'm watching a top water fishing video...so jealous of everyone else
Hey is Matt going to start guiding in Tn? I know he’s a licensed guide in California I didn’t know if he was going to do the same now that y’all moved
Can you use a small swivel on a paper or would that mess up there actions
Crushed 3 on a Kaera frog today!
all i have for top water is buzzbaits that i usually throw at night in the heat of summer but i will try it now anyway and i use a spro popping frog it walks great and makes noise but all my structer is submerged wood piles and some islands so i'm more or less fishing open water , should i use the popping frog or tri blade buzzbait in my more shallow open water or just try both ?
Cries in Wisconsin.
Just got snow
Have you tried the z-man or the megabass frogs yet? I have thrown the z-man and it is super soft right out of the package and I get great action on it. Haven't had the chance to throw the megabass yet but I was looking to pick up a few to get ready for next weekend.
Good video bro
Link for the Expride is the same as the Zodias'
What if water temperature are very inconsistent. Where are would the fish be staging at
No Toad love? It's the weedless Buzzbait.
I mainly fish in 2 shallow lakes near me.. it's a ton of large mouth bass... The lakes are no deeper than maybe 6-8 ft... I've caught them on everything but nothing has been consistent... I'mma try top water.... My next 2or 3x I'm going to fish nothing but top water and senko... What do you suggest??
I'm killing it on the whopper plopper 90 right now
What lb test and length do you use for leaders?
Please come and fish laurel lake in London Ky .
Whats your thoughts on the storm arashi coverpop? Thats a great walking poper
I fish ploppers some but the small ones I struggle with the line choice it seems that my braid eventually is water logged and gets em a bit nose down what do you guys throw em on