Want topwater speckled trout? Throw this lure

[@maxsmithjr4642]

Thanks for the home grown videos. i am thanking you from my crew and myself working offshore in the Saudi oilfields. We enjoy watching each one. You make us homesick !!! Something to come home for. keep em coming!

[@MarshManMasson]

Wow! Thanks so much for watching all the way around the world. The fish will be here waiting for you when you get home.

[@thithuy1411]

*It's great caught caught a brown trout on the first cast. **enjoyable.fishing** recommend if it was a little smaller it would be more effective for different species*

[@Noone765]

What color SheDog do you top water fish fir trout?

[@isaquerocha4094]

How well do you like your G3 boat? I was looking at getting the exact same one but now I'm contemplating getting a xpress 20. Could you tell me your favorite thing about it and then what you least like about it? Love all your videos by the way. Always helps me get through my long 28 day hitches.

[@MarshManMasson]

All in all, I'm very happy with the boat. It rides very well for an aluminum boat, but I know the Xpresses do as well. The negatives are minor: The steering is stiff, and the holds leak water like sieves.

[@isaquerocha4094]

@@MarshManMasson Thanks for the info that helps me a lot!

[@peytonaubin2532]

Hey MarshMan! How can I check those buoys in southern Louisiana like you did? Seems like it would be a great help

[@robertfezekas6632]

I'd like to know as well. Specifically for causeway, trestles, and twinspan?

[@MarshManMasson]

I compiled them while I was at Nola: www.nola.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2013/03/buoy_reports.html

[@brewster102]

Todd, how important is it to use a flourocarbon leader when you are using braided line, for either topwater , corks, or jigging?

[@MarshManMasson]

I NEVER throw braid without a leader. To me, it's essential.

[@codylebleu951]

As a bass fisherman that sometimes venters off to salt water try twitching straight down and walk the dog...the bass love it but speckled trout destroy a slow walk the dog method!!!

[@jw228w]

Todd what are your thoughts on using your troll motor as anchor as opposed to power pole or cajun anchor, especially in winding conditions,re spooking fish?you don't seem to spook the fish! john

[@MarshManMasson]

I use my spot-lock all the time. Does it spook a few fish? Maybe here and there, but the convenience makes it well worth it for me.

[@madfishdiva]

I love a good fishing video and i love trout.

[@FUMA23]

I have learned so much from this channel it's amazing! Thank you Sir! Keep up the good work!

[@virgilbyers2609]

Hey Todd...I am having a few issues casting braid with my bait caster. Would you mind sharing the model of reel you were using in the video and its specs? Many thanks

[@MarshManMasson]

It's a Daiwa Tatula. What baitcasters are you having trouble with?

[@virgilbyers2609]

@@MarshManMasson I am using a curado with J-braid but although I feel is is set correctly, I am getting birds; nests too often.

[@virgilbyers2609]

Should I get the 200 TWS ?

[@JCASTELLUCCIOJR]

# TEST IS CRITICAL!!!

[@MarshManMasson]

If you're having trouble with the Curado, I don't think the Tatula will work any better for you. It's all about finding that magic zone with the brakes and tension knob.

[@specknred19magee9]

MMM do you trailer you boat every trip or store it close to where you fish ? Again great trip and learned something new !

[@MarshManMasson]

I trailer it

[@specknred19magee9]

@@MarshManMasson thanks. Moving down in 2020 and learning the area and considering everything.

[@Smitty_76]

Kind of off topic but have you or do you fish the Tchefuncte much for bass during fall or winter?

[@MarshManMasson]

Not much until about February.

[@Smitty_76]

Thanks, it's been on my mind to go try. I think I'm going to try the Lake P shoreline tomorrow and maybe try trolling the Causeway. I haven't been hearing anyone doing anything but I want to see for myself. Thanks for posting! @@MarshManMasson

[@boatkid888]

You mentioned seeing them hit on top. Is that a common way to locate them?

[@MarshManMasson]

I wouldn't say I necessarily use that as a way to locate them, but it certainly gives me confidence when I'm throwing topwaters in a particular area.

[@rahenry01]

Whatvis that setup you are using for the Topwater

[@MarshManMasson]

Light-powered Castaway Skeleton with a Daiwa Tatula spooled with 30-pound Vursa Braid tied to a 20-pound mono leader.

[@rahenry01]

@@MarshManMasson Awesome and Thank you Tight Lines

[@MrVam303]

What kind of boat do you have marsh man?

[@MarshManMasson]

18' G3 Bay DLX

[@erikmcdonald2434]

Awesome video and great tips. My son is 11 and unless he catches on every cast he loses interest quickly. I take all the tips and help I can get 👍

[@TheDoodlevids]

Another great video. I have been having trouble with my topwater cadence using the matrix mullet since I started using bait casters. What power and action rod do you recommend?

[@MarshManMasson]

Since I use braid, I like a light- or medium-light-powered rod with slow to moderate action, but that's more to dampen the fish's leverage once a connection is made.

[@ianjones6910]

As a former Meteorology student, in defense of the forecasters - they're pretty dang accurate, from 72 hours on in. The amount of variables that go into a forecast is staggering, and they're constantly changing. Past 72 hours, and the confidence levels drop steeply, especially this time of year in our corner of the world; it's hard to time these fronts.

[@MarshManMasson]

No doubt. I usually defend weather forecasters for those reasons. The butterfly effect, of course, is always at play.

[@davidjeromedawson]

What type of knot are you using on the topwater. I’m using a non slip loop knot

[@MarshManMasson]

An improved clinch. For me, loop knots don't make a difference in action, and they're weaker than improved clinches or palomars, so I avoid them.

[@fish4life143]

Great info. Trying to understand the importance of wind direction.

[@my31and37]

Glad I found your videos, and you're close enough to me to really apply your color choices and tactics...thanks for the info...

[@michaelkontes5081]

Marsh, where can I purchase those corks?

[@MarshManMasson]

Versamaxx.com

[@leesus097575]

Love your videos. I am trying to find death grip jigs. Can you suggest an online source?

[@warrenlewis8749]

ghostminnows.com

[@Twistedstar0320]

Do you not bleed speckled trout?

[@MarshManMasson]

It's a mild-tasting fish, so there's no need to.

[@Twistedstar0320]

@@MarshManMasson ok ty, I've been trying to catch some and I was wondering when I do will I need to bleed them. Cool thanks man. I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@sumrica]

Maybe Nash could have nailed down that wind forecast for you....on his chalk board weather map.

[@bpvittor]

Another great Video! I had a few good topwater blow ups yesterday myself, but I didn’t stick with it for long. Same thing up here, crummy tidal movement slowed the Bite down. Looking forward to better tides towards the end of the week.

[@KT-gz9vc]

Great video and love your fishing tips..

[@davidserna5192]

MMM ,how are you digging those nine optics

[@MarshManMasson]

They're holding up well, and fit my style of fishing. I'm a fan.

[@davidserna5192]

Marsh Man Masson how would you rate them against costas. That’s all I use and I’m looking for something different for these south Texas sunny days

[@MarshManMasson]

It's been a lot of years since I've owned any Costas, so I can't make a fair comparison. I've recently owned some Wiley X, and I really like those as well.

[@davidserna5192]

Marsh Man Masson thank you sir. Keep them awesome videos coming ✌🏽

[@casual4419]

What do you mean by 5 feet of leader line but you are only fishing 3 feet of it

[@MarshManMasson]

The Versamaxx Bolt allows leader depth to be adjusted without retying. It's a game-changer, and is the only cork I'll ever use.

[@landonsons7586]

Headed out Thursday. Wanna go?

[@huntn4geese]

Subliminal "that's what she said" was great!😆😆

[@markygutierrez4195]

Dang i need to move to Louisiana, trout limit here is 15

[@mikest2000]

that is what the Louisiana day bag limit is 15

[@markygutierrez4195]

@@mikest2000 15 inches and bag is 5

[@mikest2000]

sorry yes if you like trout move or fish in LA

[@ronmessa4044]

@@mikest2000 12” minimum total length. 25 fish per person daily bag limit. Except: 15 fish daily take and possession limit, with no more than two spotted seatrout exceeding 25” total length, regardless of where taken, in a defined area of Cameron and Calcasieu Parishes in southwestern Louisiana.

[@Snookchaser007]

Florida 15” to 20” slot limit but you can keep one fish over 20”

[@ronmessa4044]

Without giving specific spots, how about letting us know where you are fishing in these videos i.e. Delacroix, Hopedale, Lake Pontchartrain, Rigolets?

[@dfcbman]

Recently heard from a friend not to use the "cooler lid" to measure your catch. The LWFD uses a stretch tape. Seldom do you catch a loser.

[@MarshManMasson]

I've checked the measurements on my cooler lid. Both 12 and 16 inches are accurate.

[@mikest2000]

I love your videos I live not to far from you CCC

[@jamesbrownlow8587]

Was wondering why I never see you wade fish out there.

[@jaredtomanek2384]

Ah, I was wondering why you never mentioned wading.

[@kaceeandrus8281]

First again 🤪