It’s always special when a fish breaks the surface to inhale a topwater lure, but when it comes to freshwater bass fishing, it’s also a cultural phenomenon. Since the sport’s earliest days, bass ...

Companies have spawned seemingly every conceivable critter into a topwater bait—from frogs and rodents to flying mammals, birds, and even turtles. While some lures achieve instant notoriety for their ...

You already know there is no more exciting and satisfying way to catch a bass than with a topwater lure, but which one is best, when and where? The following list highlights the five most universally ...

(WKRG) — When it comes to topwater fishing, Capt. Yano Serra has two favorite lures and the proof is in the catching. Yano Serra: “That’s a super spook bone color. And that is a very deadly bait when ...

Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

Power fishing bass techniques dominate shallow in the fall. Understand proven swim jig, squarebill, and topwater tactics to catch more bass this season.

Lake Erie, Dale Hollow Lake, and the St. Lawrence River are just a few locations in the U.S. that grow giant smallmouth. These are iconic places to fish, but to truly be effective on those waters, you ...

And, last week, two LSU-Shreveport teams earned berths in the 2026 Collegiate Bass Fishing championship presented by Bass Pro Shops after finishing in the top 10 in an Association of Collegiate ...

The author holds a 38-inch northern pike caught on a Suick. See below for the damage this fish inflicted to a brand new lure. / Joe Shead Why You Need the Best Northern Pike Lures for Consistent ...

Largemouth bass are the most popular game fish in America for one key reason: Accessibility. No matter where you live, there’s a strong possibility there are largemouths close by. Furthermore, you don ...

There’s simply no experience in fishing like a topwater strike. Whether it’s a violent eruption of water or a subtle “gulp,” the strike is what keeps anglers coming back. Besides the fact that ...