Topwater lures are effective from spring through to fall, triggering strikes from sluggish as well as aggressive fish.
They’re also exciting to fish because when they get hit, they get hit hard!
Spooks
Another Heddon design is the legendary Super Spook.
A long, fat cylinder with carefully designed tapers at each end, these lures also wear two sets of sharp treble hooks.
And whether you rip them like a torpedo or “walk the dog” with them – more on that in a moment – they create an enticing pop and splash that sends bass wild.
How to Rig a Topwater Lure
Some anglers like to attach a small clip to the end of their line, allowing them to switch topwater lures quickly until they find the right size and color. The obvious advantage here is speed, but I’m not a big fan of this technique, as I find that the weight of the clip affects the action of my lure too much.
Instead, I tie one of two styles of knot: a snug knot or a loop knot.
My favorite snug knot is the Uni. It’s easy to tie, very fast, and exceptionally secure in all line types. And as an added bonus, it takes shocks – like a leaping strike from a large bass – without breaking or pulling free.
We’ve discussed the spectacular Uni knot before, and if you want to learn to tie it well, check out this article:
One Knot to Rule Them All – How to Tie the Uni Knot
How to Fish a Topwater Lure
All topwater lures have the same basic logic to their best techniques.
First off, you want to look for cover like lily pads, overhanging vegetation, or stumps or pilings.