Top water lures

[Fishnwire]

I always plan on using topwaters for SMbass...but until this past week I hadn't given them much of a try. I bought one of those Rapala Skitter Walks this winter and I decided to give it a try last time I was out.

 

My heart is still pounding! I will be going to the top waters a lot more from now on. I caught two 16 inchers and then a fat ol' 18 in less than a half hour. Then the wind picked up and the chop was too much. I'll never forget the moment that big pig broke water on that Skitter. SMASH! SPLASH! I'm addicted! I want more!

 

I have heard of guys raising smallies to the surface from as much as 20 feet of water. Is this true?

[splashhopper]

I always plan on using topwaters for SMbass...but until this past week I hadn't given them much of a try. I bought one of those Rapala Skitter Walks this winter and I decided to give it a try last time I was out.

 

My heart is still pounding! I will be going to the top waters a lot more from now on. I caught two 16 inchers and then a fat ol' 18 in less than a half hour. Then the wind picked up and the chop was too much. I'll never forget the moment that big pig broke water on that Skitter. SMASH! SPLASH! I'm addicted! I want more!

 

I have heard of guys raising smallies to the surface from as much as 20 feet of water. Is this true?

 

Fishnwire: I just started top water fishing two weeks ago myself... what a "blast"

 

I am having difficulty sleeping now thinking about the next big one..lol

 

Top water fishing has also opened whole new bodies of water for this boat-less fishermen to enjoy as well.

 

Maybe take a scroll back through this Topic post for some very helpful hints from everyone that has helped me in my new addiction.