Effectively targeting marlin using lures can be challenging, thanks in part to the incredibly large number of variables involved: lure colors, positioning in the spread, head shapes and more. One of ...

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.

We fish the hooks up in our lures because the hookup ratio is consistent: aiming to hook the fish in the corner of the bony top jaw as opposed to the softer bottom jaw. Before I went to Bermuda for ...

The stretch will make your line get pulled out of your fish’s mouth when you set the hook. I can’t think of a single reason for not using non-stretch line when topwater fishing. Vary the speed of your ...

Nothing thrills like a topwater bite, and whether you're fishing during the early morning feed or prospecting a midday shade pocket, the right topwater bait often tempts the biggest fish. The question ...

The debate over whether single hooks or treble hooks result in more bass in the boat is seemingly endless. Anglers on both sides of that pointed debate have solid arguments, and it's likely no ...

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 ...

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 ...

Similar to years past, glide baits were once again a trend at this year's ICAST show. There are several big bait options for the freshwater crowd, including a three-in-one mega glide bait from SPRO as ...

Top of the morning or top of the afternoon — take your pick. Early or late, fresh or salt, October beckons with some of the best topwater fishing of the year for Texas anglers. The subtle seasonal ...