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We’ve broken down some of the best Topwater lures into 5 groups that will help you choose the right lure for the right situation.
Drop shotting in the post spawn is a great way to catch bass that are around blue gill beds or guarding fry. It also makes for a great follow up bait when you're fishing topwater lures shallow. Here's some drop shot fishing tips that will help you make the right presentation at this time of year.
Bass fishing during the post-spawn is a great time to "walk the dog" using topwater baits such as an XPS Slim Dog, Zara Spook, Lucky Craft Sammy, etc. Here's a quick video that teaches you the basics of walking the dog with a few helpful tips and tricks that you can use the next time you are out fishing for bass in the post-spawn period.
In the early spring on natural lakes and ponds, cold fronts can push largemouth bass into very predictable places. In this video we share tips for catching post frontal bass under blue bird skies with a Keitech Model 1 Jig. When water temps are still in the 40-50 degrees range, and you have clumps of grass and matted vegitation can be the ticket in shallower coves, pockets and ponds.









