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Home Fishing Tips When to Use Topwater Poppers for Bass

When to Use Topwater Poppers for Bass

Walker Smith
Aug 02, 2016

Topwater lures shine during the warm water months, and especially in clear water on overcast days. But which topwater category to tie on? Poppers remain a great choice under nearly all conditions, but really excel when bass and are relating to individual cover elements like clumps of grass. You can fish them as fast or as slow as you want, and highly engineered poppers like the Megabass PopX allow you to pop AND walk the dog with a slight change to rod action. Walker instructs us on cadence, color and recommended equipment for this topwater system while keeping us entertained with some respectable bass along the way.

Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.