Fishing with Top Water Lures 2025
Jim Sutter reply :
When fishing with top water lures, do you prefer straight monofilament or braid with a monofilament leader or braid with a fluorocarbon leader or straight braid.
NorcalBassin reply :
Straight mono for me. I use straight braid for a frog, but everything else it's mono (usually Sunline Defier Armilo). Lots of people love braid to leader, but I've just never had a need to do it.
Jim Sutter reply :
NorcalBassin,
Thank you for your information. I do appreciate it.
GreenPig reply :
Frog hook baits get braid for the hook driving power. Treble hooks get mono for the stretch to keepem hooked.
FryDog62 reply :
If around any kind of weeds, have to use braid IMO. Once the fish takes it down, no easy way to get them out with mono. Braid is strong and will cut through the vegetation, where mono will just stretch...
Bassattackr reply :
Straight braid or braid to mono leader depending on bait/technique.
Preytorien reply :
Frogs = Straight braid
Everything else / open water = mono (or braid + mono leader)
stratoliner92 reply :
On 9/4/2019 at 3:06 AM, Preytorien said:Frogs = Straight braid
Everything else / open water = mono (or braid + mono leader)
Same here
wdp reply :
I’m probably one of the few that always uses braid for topwater baits. What I change is the action of the rod and the # test I’m using.
For hollow frogs, ribbit frogs, and toads, I use 30-50# power pro with a MH rod and fast tip action. For poppers, walking baits (Zara spook types) and propeller baits, I use 10-15# on a M action spinning rod with a more moderate tip. This works better for not snatching the treble hooks away from the bass when they hit. I’ve had to train myself not to set the hook too quickly & let em take it for a sec.
Might not be right for everybody but it works for me. I’ve never learned how to tie leaders. I’m too lazy & don’t care to learn. I even use straight 10# braid for my shaky head applications. ????
crypt reply :
On 9/4/2019 at 3:11 AM, stratoliner92 said:Same here
X3.
Bankbeater reply :
I use mono on all of my topwater baits. I'll even use mono on a frog if the water is fairly clear of vegetation. If there is thick slop then I use braid.
Scott F reply :
All braid, all the time with no leaders. I don't like the way my top waters work when using lines that stretch.
MN Fisher reply :
Frogs and WPs are all I have in my arsenal for topwaters at the present time - they get tossed on the Fuego which is loaded with 50# Power Pro.
Log Catcher reply :
Mono is all I use. I don't have any areas to fish with a lot of grass or lily pads. I am throwing poppers and walking baits. I quit wasting my time with frogs and toads a long time ago. I never had any luck with them.
NHBull reply :
Small topwaters, all braid
Large topwaters, defier Armilo
microotter reply :
I like using straight braid for long hooksets. Although this year I have had problems with my braid getting tangled in the front treble hook.
Jim Sutter reply :
GreenPig, FryDog62, Bassattackr, Preytorien, Stratoliner92, Wdp, Crypt, Bankbeater, Scott F, MN Fisher, Log Catcher, NH Bull and Microotter.
Thank you for all this information. You have given me a lot of information and options. I love my Power Pro braid.
BigAngus752 reply :
Frogs and toads are on straight braid. All treble lures are on Yo-Zuri Hybrid.
Jim Sutter reply :
BigAngus752,
Thank you for information. I will add it to my pile of suggestions.
papajoe222 reply :
I rarely fish frogs, but when I do, I use braid. For everything else including buzz baits I use mono, even when fishing over/around weeds. Braid gets hung on the front treble way too often and fluorocarbon pulls the nose of many baits down, ruining the action.
Jim Sutter reply :
papajoe222,
Thank you for your input. I will be trying a couple different set ups. Have a wonderful and safe evening.
WRB reply :
On 9/3/2019 at 10:42 AM, NorcalBassin said:Straight mono for me. I use straight braid for a frog, but everything else it's mono (usually Sunline Defier Armilo). Lots of people love braid to leader, but I've just never had a need to do it.
^^^this^^^ prior to Armilo I used Big Game.
Jim Sutter reply :
WRB,
Thank you for your information. Take care and have a wonderful and safe Wednesday.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Frogs, walkers, poppers, rear prop baits-straight braid
buzzbaits, double prop baits-mono/copolymer
Bassattackr reply :
On 9/4/2019 at 10:39 AM, WRB said:^^^this^^^ prior to Armilo I used Big Game.
Me too on both ha! Armilo is the single best topwater line on the planet. I use braid now but I still use 25lb Armilo for a leader.
YoTone reply :
Use mono leader when using walking baits. Braid tends to get tangled up in any front trebles too much when walking a lure for me.
Jim Sutter reply :
Bluebasser86 and Bassatackr,
Thank you, for your information concerning my questions regarding fishing with top water lures.
Bird reply :
PowerPro for everything, no leader.
Jim Sutter reply :
Bird,
Thank you for your input.
sll reply :
All mono.....all the time.
J Francho reply :
I use straight Tuf-Line Supercast in 30# size. It's like the line was designed for topwaters.
Jim Sutter reply :
Sll and J Francho,
Thank you, for your replies. Its wonderful, to receive so much information. Hope both of you have a wonderful weekend.
MIbassyaker reply :
Been using Sufix braid for frogs, Big Game Mono for everything else.
E-DOG reply :
I use straight braid for topwaters
Jim Sutter reply :
MIbassyaker and E-DOG,
Thank you, for your comments. I have received a lot of information regarding this subject. I hope to get out this evening and throw some lures.
endless reply :
Definitely Mono. If I’m fishing thick cover like Pads than Braid.
Jim Sutter reply :
endless,
Thank you for your information.
ChrisD46 reply :
On 9/4/2019 at 3:06 AM, Preytorien said:Frogs = Straight braid
Everything else / open water = mono (or braid + mono leader)
+1 ... That about covers it !
Fishohio reply :
Big game for all even frogs, haven't tried the Armilo maybe next year.
Jim Sutter reply :
ChrisD46 and Fishohio,
Thank you for your replies. I hope, both of you have a great day.
roadwarrior reply :
https://www.sunlineamerica.com/shooter-defier-armilo/
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