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It’s time for topwater specks at Murrells Inlet

Try these proven tips from Murrells Inlet angler J Baish to catch your share of speckled trout on topwater lures in the spring.

Sharp hooks will improve performance of topwater baits

Guide Rennie Clark uses a topwater walk-the-dog lure as a search-bait. Floating above cover like oyster beds, an angler with one tied on can cover a lot of water in short order. 

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Gaston tailrace is topwater central in September

The tailrace below Gaston Dam holds enough striped and largemouth bass in September for some good topwater fishing.

Catch more topwater bass with this one tip

Anglers who follow this tip will hook more bass on topwater lures.

Clarks Hill stripers are smashing topwater lures

You can't beat the topwater bite on Clarks Hill for stripers and hybrids.

Lake Norman’s spots are crushing topwater lures and drop-shots

Don't let the summer heat keep you off of Lake Norman. The largemouth bass has slowed, but the spots are just as aggressive as ever.

Weedless topwaters?

Using topwater lures in a walk-the-dog fashion over oyster shell banks, especially in smaller creek mouths that meet larger channels, is a great way to catch speckled trout this time of year.

3 tips to improve bass fishing with topwater frogs

This time of year, a good chunk of many bodies of fish-holding water are covered in surface weeds. Lily pads and alligator grass are two of the main surface plants that can make bass fishing [...]

Keep topwater lures ready

Catching bream is the focal point for many anglers during June, but it’s not the full measure of great fishing on the Santee River.

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Try these tips for making topwater lures work best in saltwater

Using topwater lures to catch fish is a favorite technique of many fishermen. The lure wobbles across the surface, imitating a thrashing, wounded baitfish, and the strike comes. And even subtle strikes aren't subtle.