Everything You Should Know About Topwater Walking Baits

[@slycescott]

You, Debo and Flukemaster are the best fishing 🎣 instructors on KZbin

[@BassGeek]

That's some really high praise. I don't know that I belong with that group but thank you.

[@treverwagner]

Thanks for the top water tips..I hardly ever fish a top water bait. Maybe I will pick it up more and give it a try.

[@BassGeek]

Man you should! It will stop ya heart.

[@MrDsilvia]

good to see you guys teamin up. I love me some Debo! Thanks for the awesome video, working on getting my confidence up with walking baits this summer so this was a huge help. Thanks and keep making awesome vids!!

[@BassGeek]

David silvia Thanks for watching!

[@LUE68]

Great video hoss! In fact i gotta watch it again. You covered a lot and i just started throwing these so again ur in my head BassGeek. Just got some Duo realis pencils that i like and waiting for my Riv to Sea bubblewalkers to arrive. First im looking up how to tie that loop knot. Great tip! Then ill watch this 5 or 6 more times.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man. I know it's long I didnt' think it was going to be when I made it. Just so much stuff. I can even go into greater detail on the different baits themselves but that's maybe to much.

[@upstateangler9575]

Great vid loaded with tips and hacks . I started to get into these baits last summer for a bit . Not too much success but 1 day. I had a heddon spook jr on a shallow river and the smallies just crushed it . They would come up and miss it and another one would come up right behind it and smash it. Bent the hooks on the bait they where so aggressive and caught so many. One day I will never forget . Hope all is well buddy with you and the family . Till the next take care and be safe .

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man yeah they can be a real good time on the rivers.

[@TackleJunky81]

Appreciate the shout out brother! Hard to beat a good top water bite. Have you ever messed around with the Megabass Popmax? It's one of my favorites. I've also seen guys add a straight shank hook like a spinner bait trailer hook on the split ring that holds the blade on an under spin.

[@BassGeek]

Wow never see that trick. Anytime man!

[@johnhancock517]

Man I love me some walking baits! Right behind a frog on my favorite top waters list. I'm really interested in the spiral guide rods. I believe kastking started doing one which is probably what I would buy first to see if I like it. Great video man. Glad to see you, TJ81 and Debo promoting each other. 👊

[@BassGeek]

Thanks and so far it's great. I have yet to fight a bass on it but I'm sure it's great.

[@jasoncarver1127]

Another banger of a video brother. Best content out. Really appreciate all the detail.

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man I hope this is the details help.

[@artmalchow5739]

I have several walking baits, I need to start fishing them.

[@BassGeek]

Man they are so fun. I love'em.

[@Lee_Lee1776]

Debo has a great channel. Love it.

[@BassGeek]

Yes he does. I love it also!

[@gman2377]

Enjoyed!! Can’t wait till sat!! Water is so high here in the delta.

[@BassGeek]

I hear that. Same here It's not flooded but it's full pool when it normally is not.

[@konnorsweet632]

Nice video man, cant wait until that topwater bite!

[@BassGeek]

Next few weeks on S!

[@5.7.0bassin2]

I know ive told ya before but i fall in love with that ima little stick that thing just straight catches them

[@BassGeek]

Yes it doe's. Man that is such a great little bait.

[@5.7.0bassin2]

Yup and same thing if i never had a mtb box i would have never thrown it and honestly it opened the whole walking bait game to me

[@Retro-2-now]

Couple good dudes you shouted out!! I’m a fan of all three of you guys!! Great video as always brother!! Keep’em coming 🙌🏻

[@BassGeek]

I am a fan of yours also! Keep working man!

[@Retro-2-now]

BassGeek I appreciate it brother!! Nowhere near what you three put out, but I enjoy doing it! Even if I do stir the pot a little 😂

[@barrywalters9007]

Hey BassGeek how ya doing? Another great video. Keep them coming. Hope you're staying safe and healthy.

[@BassGeek]

Doing good not enought fishing.

[@its_not_me999]

More great info from The Bass Geek! Thanks again

[@BassGeek]

Thank you sir. I appreciate it.

[@kinkin5619]

That Ima skimmer you mention is no joke with a profile like no other.

[@BassGeek]

Yup I love it

[@joeyTR21X]

Great topwater video. It's hard to beat topwater when they are looking up. Get rich quick I always say. Keep the videos coming buddy.

[@BassGeek]

Man you know we love it. I'll holler at ya later.

[@rod3517back]

I like your loop knot good tips thanks

[@BassGeek]

Thank you very much

[@TheMoonEcat]

What do you think of fused line like Berkeley fireline for top water? From what I can tell it's like braid instead of mono for fishing but does it stretch some? What are your thoughts in this for topwater.

[@BassGeek]

To be honest I have not tried it. With treble's I like some stretch because it forgives the mistakes I make fighting the fish. I'll have to read up on it and try it out.

[@gregwilliams4201]

Good stuff Hank thanks and you hit it on the head about using black....damnit man

[@BassGeek]

Damnit I tried to give a ton of info in this thing. haahahaha

[@bigredbass7898]

Great video. Im ready to hear everything you know about walking baits. Ive never even tried it and dont really know what im doing. Do you have an instructional video on it? About how deep are you calling fish up with those? Great job!

[@BassGeek]

I've called up bass from 45ft before but that is super clear (15-20 feet) water. I don't have a indepth but there is a video showing me call them up. Link is in the cards in the video look for the letter i in the top right hand corner.

[@bigredbass7898]

@@BassGeek 45 feet! Thats amazing. I cant even call em up from 3 feet. Ok ill check it out. Im trying to get caught up on your videos. Lost a friend this week but ill get there. Thanks again!

[@BassGeek]

@@bigredbass7898 Sorry to here about your loss. No need to apologize at all.

[@bigredbass7898]

@@BassGeek man i really appreciate it.

[@BassGeek]

@@bigredbass7898 Any time.

[@BengalsFootball9]

Nice. How do you feel about Palomar knots?

[@BassGeek]

I used it for years. It was always hit or miss. I started using a few other knots including the San Diego Jam and haven't looked back.

[@UltimateNinja1984]

Those bladed trebles are cool

[@BassGeek]

They can be used for so many things.

[@jesseshumaker2718]

I am curious does the Livingston EBS stuff work ? These kinds of things are gimmicky. Any proof on if this stuff matters ?

[@BassGeek]

I love it on the topwater. I feel the same about it as I do the Hydrowave. There are times if does and times it don't. Most of the the time it's when they are really feeding on shad and I think it draws them to the bait and allows it to stand out vs the 1000's of bait fish. If you haven't seen the Hydrowave Keep'r Cull you should go check it out.

[@xxcaseyxxc]

Man I thought I was the only one who used Livingston lol. You never hear anybody talk about them when they have some really good lures. Love the walking boss, have 5 or 6 of them.

[@BassGeek]

Yes they do. I don't know why you don't hear about them more.

[@brianhershberger4429]

This was such a great video, I now know so much more about Walking baits., My one question is would it be okay to use a 5.6:1 Lews Lfs reel or is that too slow?

[@BassGeek]

You can use anything truly. I like a higher speed but yes you can use it.

[@jesseshumaker2718]

I just bought a river2sea rover . But yeah love them walking baits. I’ve had most success on those sammys. You have me some thoughts on where to throw each . I throw that ghost minnow color Sammy a lot and should probably think more about conditions. Thanks.

[@BassGeek]

Awesome I've done my job and got you thinking about the When's and where's they matter more than the bait most times.

[@jesseshumaker2718]

BassGeek the more I fish , the more I realize it’s all about location. The subtle differences in baits probably don’t matter as much as we think but we are all trying to find that edge on the water to give us one more bite, and It’s the baits we turn to thinking we can find that answer. Keep it up wade . Yur vids are improving . I had not been tuning into u as much lately but this one brought me back .

[@johnmilhorne1392]

Great video hank

[@BassGeek]

Thank you for watching.

[@pacificblui3711]

I always enjoy the vids keep it up

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man love those topwaters.

[@clustervance7949]

Great video. Can't wait til Saturday to get out on the lake.

[@BassGeek]

Shew I hear that. I'm ready to hit the water.

[@slycescott]

All 3 of the SolarBat glasses links don't work Do they not sell fishing glasses 👓 anymore

[@BassGeek]

They do but just not in my favorite frame. I'm checking into it.

[@slycescott]

@@BassGeek ok 👌

[@madmattfishing]

Some great tips and choices man!! Love the channel. So many baits now days that are so good, it's hard to choose at times what you wanna throw lol. I have really come to like those Ima Skimmers. Sick little baits with that slim profile. Definitely find I get bite better somedays with that profile. Hard to beat that one knocker sound too. So many good baits mentioned haha, Livingston lures. Another great company. I love there baits for clearer deeper water. Seems you can pull some good fish up to smack it. Thanks for the great informative video!! Look forward to more 👊🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@BassGeek]

Thanks man I know there are so many good walking baits out there and now they are becoming specialized to the retrieve. Some are better fast and some better slow.

[@oldman5363]

Thanks for info

[@BassGeek]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldhowell4146]

Gonna try that knot with a frog,,may help my side to side action

[@BassGeek]

It will. When I use a frog to walk I tie the loop knot.

[@trentroberts3882]

Ever try a cane walker?

[@BassGeek]

YES! I love those things! Those and the Evergreen Shower blows are amazing. I put those in a different category than the "walking bait. I call those pencil poppers. They walk but in a much different way than a spook styl bait.

[@fishingwithyoshi]

What is a walking bait you know of that is around 3 inches or smaller?

[@BassGeek]

That’s a tough one. Lots of popper that do and are 3in. I think Ima makes a couple also

[@fishingwithyoshi]

@@BassGeek Thanks, i'll check.

[@SuaSponte75]

20 pound Sunline Natural... 15 lb diameter, super strong, casts amazing and lasts way longer than other mono.

[@BassGeek]

You can't go wrong with Sunline.

[@kingghidorah7104]

Im in Florida and i havent been able to get a topwater bite in almost 6 weeks 😤

[@BassGeek]

Man I would say it's the heart of summer down there.

[@kingghidorah7104]

@@BassGeek you would think so lol. Air temp is consistently in the 80s and 90s but water temp is in the mid 70s still. Topwater is usually on fire this time of year i might just be in the wrong locations

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

Why not the EWG on a topwater? I literally just changed about 30 of my topwater to the EWG lol, I can use em on cranks I guess change em back out! Have you ever used the eagle claw #4 3x ttrebles? I just grabbed some from Walmart n they look n feel pretty good

[@BassGeek]

You want the round bends for a topwater. The EWG’s tip in just a little. Where the round bends are straight up. Hook up ratio is better on topwater. Bass will swipe at the bait a lot so you want the tips pointing out

[@FutureBassmaster4469]

@@BassGeek dude thats crazy, I been wondering all year how to improve my topwater hook up this year, thanks brother!!

[@rangerbull]

Top water rocks. Water temp just hit 60 here so that means they are looking up

[@BassGeek]

Yes sir. They are ready.

[@grayfishy0096]

Nice vid👍

[@BassGeek]

Thanks I hope it helps.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

Just about impossible to disagree with any of that!

[@BassGeek]

hahaha Hey sorry just remembered I need to reply to that email sorry again.

[@TeamJesusOutdoors]

No rush

[@METALRIDER69]

Have you never fished a Vixen!?

[@BassGeek]

Yes sir remind me a lot of the sexy dawg.

[@thomassurratt2936]

Vixen is the best top water I've ever used little expensive but worth every penny

[@UltimateNinja1984]

Headed out in the next Hour, Chunkin Spooks

[@BassGeek]

Good luck!

[@markschwieterman2296]

Most Livingston lures muskie fisherman use them not bass fisherman

[@BassGeek]

We'll I sure use'em for bass. hahaahaha

[@markschwieterman2296]

@@BassGeek but here's other funny fact that u may not now bass fisherman catch more muskie this time a year I'm a bass fisherman if u have any muskie down near you you might catch one with bass lures or those Livingston lures

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[@BassGeek]

I hope we are getting a long too. Hey have fun.

[@cecilevans9247]

I tried clicking the bell and it said "This action is turned off for content made for kids." Okay...

[@BassGeek]

That is wired because I just double checked and I don't have any content listed as make for kids. KZbin sucks.

[@cecilevans9247]

@@BassGeek That's alright. I watch most of your content anyways.

[@legionssb]

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[@BassGeek]

@@legionssb it must be this video

[@legionssb]

@@BassGeek yep, I’ve had that happen to me before, extremely annoying

[@TMVBassin]

Debo dinks ;)

[@BassGeek]

hahaha oh yeah.