Are you using topwater baits to their full potential?! We all love topwater, but if you have a favorite bait or two and never give it any more thought, you’re in for a surprise! There’s more to this category than most anglers realize. Today Matt is diving deep into the world of walking topwater baits.

Topwater walking baits should be broken into multiple categories. You have cigar style baits, pencil poppers, subtle baits, silent baits, as well as different hook arrangements. And truth be told, they all have a time and place in your fishing. Gone are the days of having a “favorite bait” and hoping for the best. Matt is explaining how to dial in your bite, regardless of the conditions.

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt discussed in the video. We’ve included his favorite colors and sizes for each, hook upgrades, as well as great rod and reel combos for fishing these baits effectively, regardless of your budget.

3 HOOK TOPWATERS…

•Heddon Super Spook: https://bit.ly/2diThgH

Colors: Okie Shad, Bone

•Megabass Dog X Diamante Sonic Slide: https://bit.ly/4c6PIIw

Colors: STP, Mat Shad, Albino Pearl Shad

•Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://bit.ly/2rp11nr

Colors: Chrome, Bone, Lime Ice

•Evergreen JT 115: https://bit.ly/44ZFNz7

Colors: Full Metal, Bone

2 HOOK TOPWATERS…

•Megabass Giant Dog X: https://bit.ly/2yU84eE

Colors: Juvy Gill, Bone Python, Spotlight Shad

•Rapala Skitter Walk: https://bit.ly/37DC2Uz

Colors: Bone, Chrome

•Duo Realis Pencil 100: https://bit.ly/3RyEZgz

Colors: Smokey Bone, Chrome Tiger

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Colors: Chrome Tiger, UV Silver Slash B

PENCIL POPPERS…

•Evergreen Shower Blows SB: https://bit.ly/2zIkqUH

Colors: Bone, Full Metal, Half Mirror Wakasagi

•Rapala PXR Jowler 127: https://bit.ly/3A3HDVs

Colors: Broken Bone, Matte Shad, Pure Chrome

•Berkley Cane Walker: https://bit.ly/4mgIIgE

Colors: Chrome, MF Shad

•Teckel Slash Kicker: https://bit.ly/4bkNy7k

Colors: threadfin Shad, Chrome

DOWNSIZED BAITS…

•Owner Cultiva Zip’N Ziggy: https://bit.ly/3BTMLuh

Colors: Natural Minnow, Shiner

•Megabass Dog X Jr Coayu: https://bit.ly/475zcoD

Colors: Frozen Shad, Mat Shad

KARASHI…

•Megabass Karashi: https://bit.ly/3LwMGS7

Color: Glitz Shad, See through Shad, Juvy Gill

•Megabass Karashi 80: https://bit.ly/4lgNFFK

Color: STP, Kasumi Ito, Mat Shad

FRONT RUNNERS…

•Bill Lewis Zig Zag: https://bit.ly/3SNz343

Colors: Sneaky Shad, Chrome Black Back

•PH Customs Phront Runner: https://bit.ly/3wJIdkH

Colors: Foil Black, Sexy Shad

HOOK UPGRADES…

•BKK Spear 21 SS Treble: https://bit.ly/4o9LVza

Sizes: 4 – 2

•Gamakatsu Red Round Bend Treble: https://bit.ly/2WcMhca

Sizes: 4 – 2

•Owner ST–36 Red Treble: https://bit.ly/2wSknXp

Sizes: 4 – 2

•Owner Hyper Wire Split Ring: https://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

Size: 2 – 3

MATT’S FAVORITE TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7′ Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Metanium 70 DC A (HG): https://bit.ly/49al91d

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

ALL AROUND TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 7’1” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Model: 713C

Reel– Shimano SLX 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/3gIUCgJ

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

FINESSE TOPWATER COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Kaden 6’10” Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/4lX6u1q

Model: 610-4CB

Reel– Daiwa Fuego CT: https://bit.ly/35hugfH

Line– Daiwa J Braid Grand (30 lb): https://bit.ly/488sttq

Leader– Sufix Advance (12 lb): https://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 apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

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