Don't Miss These 5 Overlooked Topwater Baits! They're Amazing!!

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Ай бұрын

We all dream about topwater strikes! These baits will get you bit! From the standard topwater tricks, to overlooked baits you've likely never heard of, Matt is showing you everything you need to be prepared to catch bass on topwater! Let's go!!
Topwater fishing is amazing! From poppers to walking baits, wake baits to buzz baits, it's hard not to dream about your next topwater bite. However, when other anglers are throwing the same baits as you, it can get tough in a hurry! There are key baits that you need to throw every year, but there are also some hidden gems that no one is using.
Below you'll find links to Matt's favorite baits. We've included our favorite colors for each, as well as some great combos for fishing these baits effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
WALKING BAITS...
•Evergreen Shower Blows (SB 105): bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Colors: Full Metal, Bone, Skeleton Chartreuse
•Megabass Giant Dog X: bit.ly/2yU84eE
Colors: Sexy French Pearl, Sexy Shad, Wagin Hasu 2
POPPERS...
•Megabass Pop X: bit.ly/3i9T3sg
Colors: Aurora Reaction, GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill
•Duo Realis Popper 64: bit.ly/4a1hoMQ
Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow, Prism Smelt
WAKEBAITS...
•River2Sea Tactical Wake 210: bit.ly/3aV6peA
Colors: Copper Carp, Tactical Shad, Golden Shiner
•Baitsanity Antidote TUG: bit.ly/3Y0MhtS
Colors: Dark Bluegill, Bone, Metallic Trout
HOLLOW BODY FROG...
•Jackall Kaera: bit.ly/2Fz6SA3
Colors: Glitter Hasu, Glitter Bluegill, White
•Scum Frog Launch Frog: bit.ly/3rOYQIF
Colors: Bluegill, Dusk, Shad
BUZZBAIT...
•Dirty Jigs Skirtless Buzz (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2WJ85R3
Colors: Black, Red, Silver
•D&M Easy Roller (1/2 oz): bit.ly/2SCqcmj
Colors: Night Stalker, Red Bug, White Shad
OVERLOOKED TOPWATER BAITS...
•Teckel Blade Waker: bit.ly/2DuYZxU
Colors: Silver Shiner, Pearl White, Bluegill
•Jackall Piku Piku: bit.ly/399wl59
Colors: Lively Shad, Lively Wakasagi
•Snagproof Zoo Pop: bit.ly/484SzxL
Colors: Bloody Shad, Dark Gill, Bone
•Nomad Chug Norris: bit.ly/3wn1zRJ
Colors: Hollow Ghost Shad, Bone
•ZMan Hellraizer: bit.ly/3P0vseM
Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Shad, Chrome
MATT'S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: bit.ly/3PmpCqj
Model: 853C MBR
Reel- Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B (HG): bit.ly/2ezIBfB
Line- Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Sufix Advance (17 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
MID PRICED TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- Shimano Expride B 7'2" Medium Light: bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- Power Pro Maxcuatro (40 lb): bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- Sufix Advance (14 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
BUDGET TOPWATER COMBO...
Rod- St. Croix Bass X 7'1" Medium Fast: bit.ly/2r0xWAs
Reel- Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- Sufix 832 (30 lb): bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- Sufix Advance (14 lb): bit.ly/3GJEUix
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here...
TacticalBassin Lure Designs: bit.ly/38YpPIz
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*MAJOR EQUIPMENT WE USE DAILY...
Boat- Skeeter FXR 21: bit.ly/43GvGQh
Motor- Yamaha VMAX SHO 250 HP: bit.ly/3xolFv0
Trolling Motor- Minn Kota Ultrex Quest: bit.ly/41RErpY
Electronics- Humminbird Apex 13: bit.ly/3pdaK1q
Anchors- Minn Kota Raptors: bit.ly/3iMUrEJ
Camera- GoPro Hero 12: bit.ly/3MwQToy
*FAVORITE TOOLS AND GEAR…
Favorite sunglasses: bit.ly/3cLH0kl
Favorite Pliers: bit.ly/3xJFwTu
Favorite Rod Cover: bit.ly/3UewJEx
Favorite life jacket: bit.ly/2odXXIP
Favorite Scale: bit.ly/2f7QgQ9
Favorite Lure Retriever: bit.ly/2TLTJc6
Favorite Braid Cutters: bit.ly/35KSp3O
Favorite Split Ring Pliers: bit.ly/2fT4Qw0
Favorite Storage Box: bit.ly/3U9y4cl
Favorite Net: bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
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If you plan to do any shopping, using our links before doing your shopping at Tackle Warehouse is the single greatest way to support us! You won't be able to even see a difference but they'll know you're one of us!
#fishing #topwater #bassfishing

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@shammy6648 Ай бұрын

Can you guys make a video going over fronts and barometric pressure and how it affects bass? I've been fishing for a little over a year now and I still don't understand where they go and how to figure them out. I know you guys have as much experience as any professional angler and it would be great to hear you explain this and your approach to catching fish even when conditions aren't great. Great vid as always 👍

@donaldferris1638 Ай бұрын

T B in the morning a great way to start the day thanks

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@C-Hipb6666 Ай бұрын

We'll Mat it was almost a year too the day that I caught two fish on a eight inch jointed wakebait that I made. Well this past Friday I caught my pb largemouth @ 7.36lbs and 23.25inches by 16.25 girth on another eight inch jointed wakebait that I made to replace first bait that was lost. Im still beyond excited. Such a great blowup she came half way out of the water on the bite! And I have thank you guys once again for your enthusiasm in the way you share your knowledge about the ways these fish live and interact with their environment. Giving me more confidence to fish for and catch my biggest largey to date. I still have loftier goals of wanting to break that DD mark. Feeling more and more possible with every trip out on the water. Then there it's the matter of catching my pb on a bait that I made myself is truly gratifying on a whole new level. Keep up the great work guys!

@Justin_Mooney11 Ай бұрын

The true OGs an the only ones to truly trust TB man you guys are the best !!!

@ianj3785 Ай бұрын

I watched Matt before Tim was even a part of the channel... I've seen it from the jump

@davidblake5199 Ай бұрын

Threw your wake bait last week. Can’t wait to catch a big bass this weekend in Georgia on it .. love my DD 75 speed crank technique that you taught us… I tried it with ATV last night. happy long weekend, my brother

@jjh31 Ай бұрын

The past couple years I’ve gone back to some classics and have had great results getting away from what everyone else is throwing. The Jitterbug and the Torpedo have produced.

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

There's nothing wrong with the classics! They just keep working 👍

@bubba7549 Ай бұрын

I've never fooled around with topwater in my years but it is my goal this year to get some topwater hits. Thank you for the video and for what you and Tim do for all of us 😎

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

You're going to have a lot of fun!!

@Rubbercity1 Ай бұрын

Start with a whopper plopper 75 it’s money

@jettaguy4202 Ай бұрын

Once you find your bait you'll be hooked! Top water is so exciting

@xxsuspectxx91 Ай бұрын

Wth u gunna be sick when u realize what u been missing holy crap lol

@bubba7549 Ай бұрын

@xxsuspectxx91 I know! I've gone my whole life without even trying it until now. Maybe just over confident in other techniques I guess. But I can't wait, I did have a bite the other morning on a popper that I got in an mtb box from when I tried that subscription a few years back, its literally just sat in my tackle box until this week. Anyway, I got excited and set the hook wayyyyy too early. Wish it was on video it was pretty comical. Had to laugh at myself lol.. but im determined... next time !

@Jlorenz.16 Ай бұрын

Man a spook has been my go to for all year round, last fall was insane for me with it! Broke my pb twice in the same day on a spook! Love it!

@darylnicholas4601 Ай бұрын

Matt I’m not exactly sure why but, I’ve had me best luck with a modified Rebel pop-r Teny pop. I can’t say I’ve used a bunch of other name brands. I did try a few Rico poppers with little fortune. But that Teny pop-r for some reason does the trick for me. Bloopin, spitting, walking. I think It’s just enough size to make a big splash but too small for them to get a good look at it. And it’s always black and chrome. Thank you again for all your advice. It helps me to find patterns and pick things apart more effectively. Tight lines brother

@SeanShanahan9 Ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, been having fun throwing baits from my youth, jitterbug, hulapopper and the floating Rapala. Still catch fish! Lot's of fun.

@gamezilluh Ай бұрын

I love all these products and selections. One for me when I need something suttle in glass smooth water has always been a tiny torpedo from Heddon. I dont see many people throw them on bigger lakes and I do very well with them.

@timmattfishing Ай бұрын

Ya'll put the absolute best content ever out there. Thanks so much 👊🏻🤙🏻

@vincentgelles3805 Ай бұрын

I’ve started throwing poppers a lot more than walking baits lately. I’ve been gravitating towards the popper when there isn’t grass all the way to the surface, if there is grass or lily pads than I’m throwing a frog. I do fish smaller ponds but I seem to get way more bites on poppers than I do walking baits. Probably because the downsized profile and I feel like a popper imitates a bluegill really well. A couple of other good poppers worth trying are the Deps Pulsecod and the OSP louder.

@richardbossman9875 Ай бұрын

There are a TON of overlooked topwaters that it seems no one throws anymore that used to load the boat. The Heddon Walk N Image and its popper counterpart the Spit N Image both weee super successful during the 90’s. Also the the smallest of the Zara super Spooks ( I believe it was called the Zara puppy) was very subtle and would get bite early in the year when the larger ones wouldn’t get a sniff. Last and certainly not least in my opinion is a simple floating worm, no one throws them anymore and they are a summertime staple.

@richardblake4777 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed hell, I loved it! Nothing more exciting than top water bassin. Thanks Matt.

@toddpossum Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@urbanbassslayers Ай бұрын

It's time for that aggressive bite! Good stuff as always Matt!!

@kenmccarthyfishing Ай бұрын

Thank you Matt, I absolutely love top water ❤

@MooseKnuckle8 Ай бұрын

My favorite! Thanks guys!

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

We're happy to do it!

@garyplowman5838 Ай бұрын

I love the explosion you get from top water lures like frogs over lilly pads 🎣🐟👍🏻

@garyplowman5838 Ай бұрын

Thanks Matt I just ordered my new Lunkerhunt Leapord frog from Amazon. I couldn't resist after watching this video 😀👍🏻

@raytubach8988 Ай бұрын

Thanks Matt. Headed to the lake today going to fish only top water this evening. Ok, maybe a glide bait or two… 😊

@brandonsmith606 Ай бұрын

Hideki at Teckle is a genius and so humble. Also I've been waiting for you to talk about that zoo pop I think it's such a great idea

@Johnny53kgb-nsa Ай бұрын

I've used a black Jitterbug, and a white or chartreuse buzz bait for year's with good success. I want to learn more about frog fishing this year.

@syi2049 Ай бұрын

I use the 150 shower blows for stripe bass in the surf one of my favorites topwaters, just replace hooks and drop the middle treble.

@randallrandolph4977 Ай бұрын

I always appreciate simple. But I also appreciate “ deep in the rabbit hole. I can process both.

@holdmybeeroutdoors223 Ай бұрын

You exposed my Bladewaker. Love that lure and never seen anyone else use it

@jonorech Ай бұрын

Thanks, Matt. God bless topwater. PB bass still on a JITTERBUG. Shows how old I am! Yes, still a geat bait!

@1990pepper 20 күн бұрын

You forgot to list the skitter walk in discription Thanks though I found it and love it!

@ryanjofre Ай бұрын

The MagaBass XPOD, XPOD Jr. & Griffon Zero are sick!!!

@scottspradau3067 Ай бұрын

Hey Matt, Great video! I love the topwater…so many sweet lures and not enough time. I appreciate the advice on when and where to use them. I have most of the lures you discussed but struggle with getting some of them in the water. Hard to put down the old stand-bys for the tech-specific. The last 5 were my favorites. The DL baits that most overlook. I did fish the blade walker last weekend when fishing a timber graveyard. It was the perfect choice for crawling around and over logs. How do you work a new bait into your lineup? What makes you tie on a bait like the piku piku or the hell raiser? From one tackle junky to another, Thanks for sharing!

@juanmendez1248 Ай бұрын

Try the popping perch by strike king, it’s soft and the hook up ratio is 👌🏽

@jamesbarron1202 Ай бұрын

I would’ve had to drop one of those baits for a buzzing Toad or Rage Shad for heavy cover and covering water. I’m fixing to go throw one now down at my grass filled pond.

@jnorth5689 Ай бұрын

Rapala skitter pop is my all time favorite river topwater

@ForehandDiscReviews 2 күн бұрын

In my reservoir/lake I am mainly going for striper in open water almost like surf fishing. I was looking at the Hell Raizer and the Teckel Blade walker or even a whopper plopper style bait. What decision determines what you pick? Hook up ratio? Action? Profile?

@robertcrask5702 Ай бұрын

Hey Matt give your Shimano 6'10 medium Expride a try for the SB 105 and the MB dog x awesome combo

@TXpondking Ай бұрын

Id love to hear you guys opinion on the okasana slide 170. I bought 3 of them and the first fish I caught on one was a 5 that ate it so deep it was almost throat hooked

@carloswright6492 Ай бұрын

CATCHIN SOME BRONZEBACKS WITH MY FAVORITE BUZZBAIT OF ALL TIME WAR EAGLE BUZZBAIT WHITE/SILVER REDHEAD AT JACKSONS MILL, WV !!

@richardkeller6940 Ай бұрын

Hey Matt I like that strike king rage shad you were throwing on Clear Lake

@richardkeller6940 Ай бұрын

Uh that buzzbait fish you caught was a stud! Are you gonna do another night fishing video? Thanks

@FutureBassmaster4469 Ай бұрын

Matt, PLEASE try the ARK TB115. Its similar to the shower blower, but my o my!! I got it a few years ago in a monsterbass box, ive since bought many of every color!

@davidblake5199 Ай бұрын

Two days after the full moon is Saturday this week, Boltom dollar on that fishing 🎣 trip 🇺🇸😎🇺🇸 Matt, I haven’t heard you talk about the full moon in June yet yahoo can’t wait

@txhuntsman Ай бұрын

Funny we have similar baits but a very different order. For me: Buzz Bait Plopper Frog Spook Popper Wake

@rodneychandler82 Ай бұрын

Matt hreat Vid . What would you say is the best setup for throwing frogs to get the right action out of them ? . Rod action , reel ratio , line etc . Thanks Buddy 😁

@DshaunBirch Ай бұрын

15:09 dude that buzzer is CLUTCH

@nightflash262 Ай бұрын

Never found myself throwing poppers and wakebait, but I'll throw a walking bait 99% of the time tho.

@iambquinn Ай бұрын

Hard to beat top water especially a buzzbait!

@nickready1278 Ай бұрын

I've seen days when you couldn't buy a fish on any frog, yet the scum frog would get hit every cast. These are definitely legit.

@garyplowman5838 Ай бұрын

Anybody remember the old school Grassy Frog? That was my favorite Bass catcher at the time

@davidblake5199 Ай бұрын

Matt happy long weekend!! Got a Bill Lewis ATV 2 square bill. Going through grass rating is a 5 and okay.. Caught three🐟💦 last night on the ATV and five on the white buzz bait… Pulled my dad‘s old jitterbug wooden antique lure out, no fish, but it sounded sexy 😎

@alexaguilar6324 Ай бұрын

Man Matt is a good seller hahahaha

@glennmerrifield618 Ай бұрын

Hey guys was wondering what line you throw your tactical wake bait on

@christianmullins435 Ай бұрын

Don't mind me, just ignoring my work responsibilities to watch a TB video

@vansaukam799 Ай бұрын

Awesome as always, Matt. One diddy, the MBR 843 is the correct model number for the 7'0" MH-fast MBR. "853" ~ 7'1". I was gettiny arse puckered this early morning on a couple fatty East Stones river smallies that smoked an OG Team Daiwa TD Popper 1070F in California Sunset color, paired with a Daiwa BLX 6'10" ML Limber spinning + Twin Power FE 3000XG + 10lb Phenix Rods braid + 10lb Gamma Polyflex leader.

@colinoldfield122 Ай бұрын

What setup and line would you recommend for your guys wake? Just got one looking into giving it a shot not quite sure what to throw it on

@michaelblair7141 Ай бұрын

I throw their Wake Bait on a dedicated Swimbait Rod (80 lb. Braid to a 35 lb. Fluoro Leader). This vid is long, but a great resource: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbecadygms-1h5c.htmlsi=0CyVPjq64YHXhR2o

@ILLUMINATHAN79 Ай бұрын

I need that Tactical Bassin Creepy Crawl Halloween Edition Shirt, still waiting for that Burn, Burn, Burn, Burn, Pause & Jerk, Jerk Pause shirts.

@MrArctictundra Ай бұрын

@tacticalbassin Vid idea: 6 baits I'm having tied up on deck for smallmouth river fishing

@richardkeller6940 25 күн бұрын

Man when you try to put a swimbait on that skittles buzzbait it splits em open. Any suggestions? Thanks

@DewRods Ай бұрын

Evergreen JT 95🔥

@raymondpadilla65 Ай бұрын

What size hellraizer you guys throw?

@Nate_Higgins Ай бұрын

When do you throw the Hellraizer?

@DavidBronstein1961 Ай бұрын

Ha! Last night I put together my top water box and resorted my favs. This vid may require a second box😅

@ren77able Ай бұрын

I can't believe you don't remember me contacting you about the hollow body popper several years back. It really hurts that it has been made and I was not involved

@matthewirish5755 Ай бұрын

Matt, help! I throw the Megabass Giant Dog X a lot, and like you said - it’s amazing but I do have some struggle with its action, though. I get a lot of bites when the bait is dead still, walk it a bit and let it sit, however the backside of the bait sits below water, making that front treble susceptible to catching my braid or even mono leader. Any advice or tips to prevent this?

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

Heavier mono leader is KEY. I usually use 15 lb, even though I don't need it to fight the fish.

@rhatter Ай бұрын

Have you thrown crawlers like the megabass i wing and the raid japan dodge/deka dodge?

@tacticalbassin Ай бұрын

Yes 👍🏼 We own a full range of crawlers, they just aren't a favorite of ours.

@MrGimpy Ай бұрын

I get confused by a lot of these vidoes from different tubers. Some will say use these topwater, cranks etc, but then you have aome saying fish deep. So my confusion is do I fish top when i go out or deep? Or do I mix and match until I get a bite?

@scottcameron3559 Ай бұрын

Long live the king

@Anothermidwestfisherman Ай бұрын

I love the giant dog x but booy the dog x Diamante us absolute 💵

@ridinskullcandy 15 күн бұрын

But what do I throw a snagproof zoo on?

@BillyGottaBass8 Ай бұрын

Are we throwing walking baits on braid like a frog or floro???

@jonsnow782 Ай бұрын

You let the cat out of the bag about the Scum Frog!!!!!

@Tossing_Lures Ай бұрын

Matt, what the deal with all the Japanese baits? Why do you think they are so effective? Colors? Uncommon-ness?

@ianj3785 Ай бұрын

Still waiting on my first 210 wakebait bite... what im i missing people

@chrisbruce7594 Ай бұрын

I have a zman made bait that looks like a hard jerk bait with a chatter bait blade on the front that destroys fish every time I throw it. It's great, but I can't find anymore..

@lexm0 Ай бұрын

It's the Zman Hellraizer, they still make it!

@YahushaIsTheWay Ай бұрын

What about the torpedo?

@kayakak77 Ай бұрын

😃

@kronicjak Ай бұрын

@christopherwalker4177 Ай бұрын

No buzz bait?

@squonto47 Ай бұрын

Not expensive enough.

@connordoss5694 Ай бұрын

Did you even watch the video?

@giand5719 Ай бұрын

They covered buzzbaits. Thats why its best to watch the video, not just skim thru and then comment lol.

@bobfishnut Ай бұрын

13:45

@andybales7318 Ай бұрын

Take the old school, light, and boring Scumfrog Bassrat with a 7' med/heavy spinning combo with 30 lb. braid...talk about fun & GUARANTEE no one else is doing that