Nothing epitomizes bass fishing quite like the sudden explosion under the angler’s topwater lure before it disappears in the maelstrom, and the angler jacks the hooks into the jaws of a bucking ...

Catching bass on topwater lures can be exciting as it is effective throughout the summer months. In fact, good surface action will usually continue until the first cold snap of fall begins to cool ...

Catching bass on a surface lure has got to rank high on the excitement list for even the most casual angler. Even the smaller bass can cause a disturbance indicative of a much larger fish. Granted, ...

The arrival of October always makes me happy. Shorter days and cooler air temperatures are now invigorating the Lake Travis black bass. The dropping water temperature increases their appetites and ...

Topwater lures are in a league of their own. Nowhere in the fishing world will you find a more eclectic, bizarre, and curious collection of tackle. Companies have spawned seemingly every conceivable ...

Big fish smashing a topwater lure is the most exciting sensation in fishing, and there's no better time to experience it than now. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, Kentucky bass, striped bass and ...

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

Topwater lures are the go-to fishing lures of mid- to late summer. These are effective artificial lures that float and move on the top of the water. They can work when other lures fail. A topwater ...

A roundup of the latest and greatest saltwater lures that catch more fish inshore, offshore, trolling and jigging. The post ...

Our string of warm, sunny days has kept the Lake Travis water temperature near the surface at 80 degrees. Good news for skiers, not as good for bass anglers. We are experiencing a delay in the ...