What TOPWATER Lure Is BEST For Bass Fishing?? (Topwater MASTERCLASS!!)

With all the topwater bass fishing lures out there, what topwater lure is BEST for bass fishing? In this video I dive DEEP into the topic of topwater fishing for bass, and explain the exact purpose behind each lure, where you should and shouldn't throw it, and WHY topwater is worth your time as an angler! If you like this video, check out the rest of the instructionals on my channel as we are all about learning here on TylersReelFishing!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Topwater Confusion
2:18 - Topwater Overview
5:36 - Speed Vs. Probe
6:23 - Buzzbait
10:30 - Buzz Toad
12:14 - Plopper
15:40 - Walking Bait
18:08 - Popper
20:49 - Hookup Ratio
21:58 - Frog
24:07 - Popping Vs Normal
25:26 - Topwater Time Of Day
27:37 - Fish Catches

[@SimonSays_]

I just wanted to say your channel is easily the most professional when it comes to fishing and keeping it educational. Mad respect brother

[@TylersReelFishing]

That’s exactly what I’m goin for my friend!

[@SimonSays_]

@@TylersReelFishing Thanks for all the info my man! Hopefully we get to fish together someday B)

[@ammarbaber6777]

thank you god for this video to cure my boredom!

[@babadeedee]

The backdrop of this video is really awesome. Looks like a great place to fish!

[@elijahsoczka6996]

The new music when transitioning to a new bait is fantastic. Keep up the great videos!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Had to switch it up!

[@steelwarrior105]

Love calling my shot, especially when someone who knows nothing about fish is around. Did it yesterday fishing a shade line/point and the lady walking her dog talking to me was so suprised that I knew where a fish was

[@CarsonHinson2]

Megabass Diamonte in the sexy shad or pearl colors are amazing whenever bass are schooling on bait fish. The weight distribution is weighted so that the rearend is heavier and makes the head of the lure sit up. It looks like a baitfish half in and out of the water. Walking it with the pop, pop; pop, pop, pause, is insane. Tyler, as always thank you for the info and high quality content.

[@hankwilliams999]

Just caught my new pb at 6lbs on a popR a couple weeks ago

[@TylersReelFishing]

Nice!!

[@joegrande4848]

I almost had a toad bass probably a 5. I caught my drop shot on the snag of grass sticks an rock. As I retrieved my line in slow to moderate pace the bass destroyed my drop shot with green pumpkin fluke. As I set the hook I had him an reeled him a couple ft the line snapped but I had him good. I couldn't check my line because I was in the middle of my retrieve I was in the 3 to 4ft of water when I had this monster

[@bleikrsound6127]

Been fishing since before I can remember - the ‘crickhopper’ lure (mimics a cricket), is the one I would never go without. I’ve had the best luck with the brownish or natural color of the insect. Fishing around stream rocks or rocky shores will drive almost anything with fins into a frenzy.

[@chrisdufour9934]

Bro, you nailed it! I throw a popper from April-August on Clear Lake. 95% hookup rate and almost every other angler throws frogs with 50% hookup being generous. Purely numbers! RICO Poppers are money! But frog bites and the hookset make frog fishing so exciting!

[@bankfishinglife9797]

Great tip as always. Top water bass fishing got me into the sport. Love it!

[@travisvotaw5784]

This was extremely informative and helpful

[@TylersReelFishing]

I’m glad!

[@michaelmynatt3762]

I like how you go into detail about when where and how to fish them.

[@ralphwaltrts5994]

One of the best top water videos I have seen. Very informative and straight to the point not a lot of unnecessary gab about your dog or your new truck or your new boat. I would like to see you make a video of you when and when you do not fish parallel to a bank and exactly how to fish a point and how to look for good points to fish off of. Again excellent top water video

[@ReelFishingPNW]

Appreciate you Tyler! Awesome info! 📝🤓

[@prestonweaver3856]

This is a great video, Tyler! Thanks for the information.

[@superphishal5724]

Awesome video Tyler!!! Wish I watched this before I went fishing this morning lol... keep up the good work

[@stanrich8396]

Good Vid! Attention to detail is appreciated.

[@Charlister_]

hit my first 2 bass with a buzzbait today, instantly fell in love with how top water strikes look and feel like. thanks for the information! got my sub

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah, I love to hear that! Glad to have you around 👍🏼

[@bencrawford513]

Greetings all I think he does a great job explaining what he's talking about. The topics are covered efficiently and quickly and he's easy to follow thanks and keep up the good work

[@kevinhill1932]

I'm really enjoying your instruction. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, as well as your faith!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@papa2u875]

Thanks for the detailed guidance. Makes me want to go fishing every time I watch your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulainsworth1151]

Nice biggn' Ty👌 & excellent info as usual

[@Syk00o01]

This is by far the most helpful channel. I’m very new to fishing, I bought a rod and some lures and they are arriving tomorrow but I don’t feel worried at all. I feel very excited and comfortable because of all these tips and just learning videos. Thank you!😊

[@TylersReelFishing]

Great to hear! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@KeatonOutdoors]

Tyler you have helped me so much in fishing. Thank you so much

[@TylersReelFishing]

Happy to help!

[@yutonakamura3684]

I love top water lures myself, great variety of top water lures to implement and experiment with.

[@tonyvalentin9215]

Great video as always. My top two favorite tip water are 6th sense dogma 100, and the only buzzbait I throw is made by nates custom baits it's a hybrid buzzbait in the sense that it has buck hair along with the scurt and my favorite part it's inline. not like a standard buzzbait where there is a bend to the wire.

[@johnnyweaver1300]

This was a great video best I've watched & it will help me a lot, & thank you for covering the buzz bait!👍

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah!

[@michaelbennett9468]

You really do make the best modern day videos.you explain things 👌

[@Rufus623]

Testament to the fact that you listen and follow through with comment suggestions!! Great vid and exactly what I need to be more successful in my topwater game! Thanks!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Heck yeah Daniel!

[@julianwilliams7674]

I saw your boat parked up here in Frisco, TX the other day - hope you had a nice visit. 😊

[@littlefoot2409]

I know this is a old video, HOWEVER, I always learn something from you.

[@Triumphant-7]

Thank you for all your content. It is really helpful. Are there any other channels that you would recommend for more fishing tips and learning?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Bass Fishing HQ

[@Triumphant-7]

@@TylersReelFishing thank you Tyler

[@jamelephant]

Love from Minnesota! Caught one bass on the buzzbait during opening week!

[@TylersReelFishing]

On opener!!?? A Buzzbait would not be my first choice but maybe you have one of the exceptions!

[@Ajblendz]

That’s what I love about fishing, there’s no rules you can do what ever you want!! My top water box still has dust on it, definitely looking forward to opening it up!! 💪🏽🤙🏽

[@socal.fresh_salty9065]

Really good video man thank you for your knowledge 🙏🏾💯

[@TylersReelFishing]

My pleasure!

[@ilfishing3208]

Thanks for the tips TRF.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Of course!

[@ohno6219]

What gear ratio would you recommend for all around bass fishing. Like top water, hard baits, and plastic worms??

[@user-by6yc8yl7v]

My pb LMB was caught in the most pressured/most difficult pond to fish in my city of Toronto. I've fished most of the great Kawartha lakes for bass/musky and I've caught some good largies/smallies. With that being said my pb LMB and SMB to date have both been caught in the city in the most pressured water. I got dialed into that looking for 1 big bite frame of mind fishing water that I knew/know holds giants but are extremely difficult to catch.

[@stickjr.3715]

Thank you!. Someone who talks about the north and the shorter windows of fishing certain lures.

[@TylersReelFishing]

You bet!

[@brianthebroken7601]

Caught my first bass the other day on the whopper plopper. I was trying to use your suggestion for walking the bank and finding the fish. Finally had one jump on it about 10 feet from cattails.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome!

[@brianthebroken7601]

@@TylersReelFishing Have you done any videos on your first bass boat? I am wanting to buy a boat that is affordable lol and I have been looking at Crestliners but also curious about buying a used bass boat. Thoughts?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Tactical Bassin has a great video on buying a used boat👍🏼

[@myhrcat]

Great video, thank you!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Glad you liked it!

[@brendanbutkus2392]

here in the midwest in the fall the berkley choppo or plopper style baits work great

[@adammitchell3462]

You've no idea how helpful it is to get a preview,as well as all kinds of suggestions on what to do and how to use it...very helpful and very much appreciated

[@dancingnancy9591]

Thank you for bringing up Missouri!!! I've been learning from you and I am still making mistakes because of my regional differences and trying very diverse locations. I am DESPERATE for a top water blow up and this video has me confident I will get one this year!!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

You’ll get one for sure!!

[@lucaslamensky6678]

Love topwaters! Great Vid!!

[@kallencosper8531]

I like the new B-Roll music! Keep it up man

[@josh0833]

Been waiting for this one

[@TylersReelFishing]

Well here it is!

[@Blalack77]

This is what I've always wanted to see - someone describing the "science" of fishing. Everyone I've ever talked to or watched basically describes it as an art. Which I guess it is in part but there is definitely a science to it. And you don't live _that_ far away from me (Arkansas), so I imagine a lot of things are pretty similar - not identical - but similar enough to extrapolate. And God, buzzbaits frustrate me. I've seen people catch fish after fish with them and I think in my 35 years, I've caught exactly one fish with them...

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@Roboworm99]

Such a cool looking spot in your opening

[@TylersReelFishing]

It’s a cool lake for sure!

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

Ill attest to what you've said regarding the Pacific Northwest. Topwater bite is maybe 2-3 months out of the year. You can still catch em on poppers into late September/early October but mannnn is it hard.

[@joegrande4848]

Last year caught a 3.5 to 4 lb largemouth fishing a dropshot moderate to slow alternating moderate to slow. I've done this with other lures and caught bigger fish using moderate to slow.

[@zacharygay7598]

Your videos help me so much, I’m a fairly new fisherman with lures (always fished with live bait as a kid) and am trying to understand techniques and thought processes on everything so thank you so much for making these types of videos!

[@TylersReelFishing]

You have found the right channel then!

[@kristamiller2931]

Next weekend, I will have my very first bass fishing tournament with new topwater gear and lures.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Good luck!!

[@J21SixFishing]

Oh, so that is why I didn't catch anything. I was using a regular popper in 40-50 degree deep water. Now I know it wasn't warm enough. Thanks so much for letting us know that! GREAT VIDEO!!! Can't wait to see the next one!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome!! So glad you’re learning!

[@J21SixFishing]

@@TylersReelFishing I can't wait to learn more from your new videos!

[@euniceling5213]

Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.

[@hookshot2351]

Great insight Tyler and whew that was close getting that hook in your hand! Thank you Lord and thank you Bass for behaving.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Amen to that!

[@reginaldsmith2281]

Excellent video bro!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thank you mr smith!

[@THEDEUCE.GOESFISHING]

I’ve followed recently, I was wondering how you feel about the top water spider lures?

[@ricosway3428]

Hey Tyler I am a new subscriber but your videos are what got me back into bass fishing. I have a spinning reel combo I bought a while ago from academy sport and I just got my first baitcaster. I’m trying to get the best performance out of them since I only have two. At the moment I’m trying to decide which line would best fit for each set up to get the most out of having just 2 poles. Can you help lol

[@TylersReelFishing]

Baitcaster: 15lb fluoro Spinning rod: 15lb braid to 12lb fluoro leader For spooling them up correctly, watch my most recent spooling video from about 2 months ago

[@brentpickering6791]

Absolutely loved this video! I’ve been struggling lately with exactly this topic. Knowing they’re on top water and not which one to dig out has been killing me but as always TRF comes in clutch! Thanks brotha 😎

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for watching Brent!

[@jacksonballew2559]

I’m so glad I found your channel because your advice Is solid and I live down outside San Antonio so the advice Is based on our area.Thank you for the videos.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Awesome! So glad to have ya around!

[@bassblastingthemideast4774]

The top water bite in East TN is huge because of the cicada hatch and just about anything brown on the surface they’ll eat! It’s crazy over here!!

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thats Wild!!

[@jayteefishing1543]

That’s a beautiful place you’re at brother

[@noahdboss1195]

PLEASE do more masterclass episodes! This was 11/10!

[@noahdboss1195]

@California Coast Life exactlyyyy see you get it

[@baseballedge2508]

i am so used to him holding up bigger fish in the intro

[@robertvoelk4738]

I really enjoy your videos! Have you ever fished a Teckel frog? What do you think about that lure?

[@TylersReelFishing]

It’s cool for sure! I just don’t have much of a use for it where I fish

[@josesolis4579]

This year fell in ❤️ with topwater. Keeping it simple weightless zoom paddle tail fluke. I've been maxing out already straight for 3 months 1-2 times per week

[@TylersReelFishing]

Love to hear it!

[@kirkkohd4883]

i catch alot of fish in the summer on top water flukes. when i was browsing youtube about fluke fishing i realized most people dont fish them topwater, instead they let it sink and fish it like a hard jerkbait. blew my mind... i know people fish them underwater but it was like no one has heard of top water fuke fishing on youtube or forums. i assume most people just throw a frog in substitute for a topwater fluke.

[@JamFlexx]

Poppin perch ! It's soo fun, they engulf it

[@troygardnerN870]

I see lots of videos on how to use (insert lure here) but they are all on lakes with grass (or any type of vegetation growth) and/or shallow-ish lakes. In my area (central North Arkansas), we have deep (most areas get 40ft deep 10-15 yards from the bank or deeper), steep banked, and rocky lakes. I'd like to see a video how to fish deep lakes with limited vegetation.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Whenever you have a fishing question or technique you want to learn, search “TylersReelFishing ____” on YT and in that blank, put the topic you are curious about. Odds are, ive already made a video about it👍🏼

[@joegrande4848]

I went fishing and used a wake bait. A nice smallie crushed. As time passed I've realized to catch big ones you work lure moderate and slow. As stated they get this big due to survival adaptation. What I mean is fish learns it doesn't have to work as hard when food is plentiful. That's why if birds are picking off baitfish the fish are below picking off the injured ones. Also, they hide in brush grass drops and cover to ambush near by foliage.

[@baseballedge2508]

please go to new york to fish for some smallies this summer

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yep! I’ll be there soon!

[@Cpt_Stone]

What bait should I use on a pond

[@TooLooseLautrec]

Awesome video,what was that ding? Button press on hat?

[@TylersReelFishing]

A product that doesn’t exist anymore

[@williambaker1753]

I've noticed when throwing a plopping bait in deeper water the harder the bottom the better the reaction. I think the vibration bounces off the hard bottom and attracts/aggravates the first into striking. This is the case in the river I fish in.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hmm, that’s a good observation

[@deepintheheartoftx7548]

Making an online order through your link right now! Anything to keep these videos coming!

[@synaptik111]

Nice video Tyler! Do you use wakebaits at all? Any suggestions/tips for them? I imagine they're the same as the plopper technique wise; I just haven't had much luck with them

[@TylersReelFishing]

I do not use them very often

[@parkerrobbins1842]

hey Tyler could you do nan educational video on how to pick apart a lake to find fish

[@TylersReelFishing]

Already made several! Search “TylersReelFishing new lake”

[@steven5170]

Love this guys content! Anyone know what boat he has?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Skeeter FXR21!

[@djsoutdoors50]

In north Georgia where I live tapwater is it a 12 month year-round kind of thing… Especially with a buzz bait or a walking bait ( mostly because tgey cause reaction strikes) I caught a 3 pound bass on a walking date in January when it was 30° outside and the water was 30° as well

[@djsoutdoors50]

Walking bait not walking bait

[@hunterwilson1747]

Where you at? I’m in Ringgold

[@Jackmoody1]

Love the intro music, what’s It called i want to use it for my channel

[@deenoneya169]

Random ? What do you think of the roster tail

[@kaliz8552]

I didn’t understand when to use the buzztoad?, in heavy cover when you want to cover a lot of water?

[@JoshuaWhiteJRW]

What’s the “ding” you mentioned here 28:36 (i.e. the device on your hat)? Some type of counter? Great videos!

[@JoshuaWhiteJRW]

Oh nvm, should have kept watching a few more seconds 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TylersReelFishing]

Product no longer exists though

[@WRS_channel]

Are you using straight braid for topwater?

[@calebwilkins9788]

Almost can’t beat the fun of a frog bite. Certainly has its frustrations if you miss a blow up though

[@Diresword88]

Most definitely! I went out a few days ago here in FL and was on an amazing frog bite. Probably had about 20ish blowups, only caught 6 fish. But each time, that hit puts this smirk on my face. Never gets old

[@austinhernandez2716]

It's hard to tell when they got it. It's like they miss it half of the time.

[@matthewfrazer122]

Know he's legit when he said bass won't do top water in cold water great video

[@Dontfret678]

How do you like that lews KVD rod? Love topwater

[@TylersReelFishing]

I like some of the models, but not all of them

[@rebeccalee3452]

I’m new to fishing so help me out here. It’s mid summer and I fish in north Alabama. I thought bass were deep in summer time so how can you fish a top water if they are super deep? ( I fish off of a bank)

[@Weavedog]

great video

[@TylersReelFishing]

Thanks for the visit!

[@rezynrogue1309]

Nice job on that intro. You're a natural

[@TylersReelFishing]

Been doing it for a while!

[@adammitchell3462]

I hate how you guys gotta absolutely fully explain some things that to a novice angler is kinda elementary but i really love your videos....im twice your age and im super surprised that a whippersnapper like yaself knows so much...solid information,which i very much appreciate

[@TylersReelFishing]

Gotta explain everything cause everyone is at a different skill level

[@robertbrandywine]

Are buzz baits any good in shallow ponds where there is, basically, no underwater structure or cover?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Yes they can be, just make an extra long cast

[@centraltexasbassin2228]

I caught the same 8 lber last spring on the brazos river the first time I was using a frog second time I was using a chatterbait. The second time she was 50 yards from where I caught her the first time. She had a bad spot on her tail that helped me identify her

[@TylersReelFishing]

Crazy!

[@wildscoutloggi4907]

what swimbait was that at the end?

[@thenicopark]

@tylersreelfishing I love the videos. I learn so much from you. I fish pretty similar waters in Florida so it helps me alot. Thank you. Please keep it up. I love fishing again because of it.

[@TylersReelFishing]

Let’s go!

[@thenicopark]

@@TylersReelFishing 🎣💪🏼

[@tylershepard4303]

Wow, 1 min ago upload? I guess I’m just that lucky

[@88_mph76]

Highly informative, direct to the point and entertaining….ya hooked me, #newsubscriber

[@joegrande4848]

Also a lipless crank moderate speed. Crank moderate speed let it sink. Lipless crankbaits can be used deeper 12 inch below the surface or mid point in the water. If your in 8 ft cast lure out an let sink for 5 to 7 seconds. Then moderate retrieve crank an pause. Change cadence an yes change also how you pause time change. Pause at 3 seconds, then 2 seconds then 4 seconds between cranks. Don't always just use 3 seconds during pause. Crank for 3 to 5 seconds or 4 to 8 seconds or 3 seconds. As you pause change times how long you pause all baits it's more natural. Most don't tell us this

[@mo_jamma9091]

Would color matter for certain areas for Whopper Ploppers or choppo? What do you think would be best for a Bone color?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Bone is best, in my experience, on overcast days

[@MrJbrello2]

Quick question Tyler. Yesterday I was throwing a popper on my spinning reel with 30lb braid, and a loop knot of course, but I got line twists every other cast. Should I use a swivel or is it because I'm reeling in slack?

[@TylersReelFishing]

Hmm, I’m not sure. That might help, but I’m not usually a fan of added terminal tackle if it’s not needed. Is your popper turning over when you’re popping it? That’s all I could think of that’s causing that

[@MrJbrello2]

@@TylersReelFishing I don't believe so but I'll definitely check it out. I've notices anytime I do the twitch, twitch, pause cadence my line twists when I'm reeling and I get a gnarly tangle by the spool. I'm going to try and switch to my baitcaster. My thought is it's the orientation of the spool? Thanks for replying!

[@anthonyleone9605]

I could find what Rod, reel and line are you using? Thanks

[@TylersReelFishing]

Always linked in the video description!

[@AmbientoftheFel]

what do you have clipped to your hat?