If you don’t know how to fish with poppers and get the most from these lures, now’s the perfect time to learn, as the topwater bite is in full swing and will stay good through summer and into fall.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Every now and then, a buddy and I will go Zen on a fishing trip and confine ourselves to 10 lures each. No exceptions. It’s a brutal task, winnowing down an entire shelving unit full of lures. But ...

Summertime is high season for surfcasters, though this enjoyable and accessible type of fishing can be practiced year-round in the state of California. Previous columns have looked at the type of ...

Has a flat bottom Horizontal posture which allows it to have an extremely easy walking action Walk this bait 180 degrees side to side Features a single knock cadence rattle in the back of the bait ...