If You Only Had One Topwater... 2024
rvadog reply :
If you could only use one topwater bait for the next year which one would it be?
I use a Booyeah Pad Crasher Jr. as my go to topwater and have decent luck but I was curious what everyone else's go to is...
SirSnookalot reply :
I'd fish a fluke weightless, I think it's more versatile,
Catt reply :
Pop-R in Bone Orange belly 
WRB reply :
Wood Lunker Punker, rainbow trout.
Tom
whitwolf reply :
Marty Burns prop bait........
OkobojiEagle reply :
Hands down... LC Gunfish (I fish smallmouth)
oe
JeziHogg reply :
Sammy
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
a buzz bait
Templeton reply :
StrikeKing Tri-Wing Buzzbait in white.
MIbassin reply :
Xcalibur Zell-Pop
quanjig reply :
Chug bug
mkfriedrich reply :
Def the LC Gunfish in ameerican shad!! throw it in boils and dominate!
11justin22 reply :
spook
NorcalBassin reply :
Rico - Fry pattern
Shane J reply :
Rage Shad.
Jrob78 reply :
1/2oz Yellow Magic in Smoke Shad
Dwight Hottle reply :
Spro popping frog.
00 mod reply :
You could ask me a million, 1 lure, 1 rod, 1 reel, 1 place to fish, but narrowing down to only 1 topwater....are you crazy?
Jeff
JTMONEY606 reply :
On 10/13/2013 at 3:41 AM, Dwight Hottle said:Spro popping frog.
RAMBLER reply :
Producto Buzz Tail Shad
Mr. Bassin II reply :
Lucky Craft Sammy 100, american shad.
iabass8 reply :
LC sammy, chart sexy shad
Mike L reply :
Scum frog
Mike
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
why do you ask only one?? theres so many fun topwater baits I could really not only fish with one !!!
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
why do you ask only one?? theres so many fun topwater baits I could really not only fish with one !!!
bigbill reply :
Nothing can match the BPS XPS TOPNOCKER
Bassguytom reply :
There are a lot of different top water lures named here. I'm a spook guys but last week they were hitting on a popper. If I hadn't changed I would have not had a good day. I start with a spook and if they don't want that I change it up.
JellyMan reply :
Heddon Torpedo. End thread.
einscodek reply :
Alot of nice topwaters mentioned..
but if you really did have only 1 topwater and needed to catch fish in almost all situations on the surface
I'd think you would want a hollow-body frog..
Bass Junkie reply :
Megabass USA Pony Gabot frog. Second would be the Spro Bronzeye 65.
moguy1973 reply :
Strike King Sexy Dawg
A-Jay reply :
~ Koppers Live Target Hollow Body Frog in Black Tan ~
A-Jay
Bluebasser86 reply :
3/8oz black on black Cavitron.
LMB ANGLER reply :
spro frog
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
superspook with dressed treble
basshole8190 reply :
So tough to decide between cavitron buzzbait black on black the spro poppin frog and the h20 walking topwater pencil from academy they've all caught so many fish on all of them
wakeeater reply :
sammy
Hooligan reply :
River 2Sea Rover.
dday07 reply :
Walk the dog catches early,mid,evening...deep and shallow..my choice a spook jr.
Hogsticker reply :
Cultiva Zip N' Ziggy - But keep it on the down low
Felix77 reply :
On 10/13/2013 at 8:45 AM, Bassguytom said:There are a lot of different top water lures named here. I'm a spook guys but last week they were hitting on a popper. If I hadn't changed I would have not had a good day. I start with a spook and if they don't want that I change it up.
x2
MCS reply :
Rebel Jumpin minnow in bone.
buzzed bait reply :
Pop R
AK-Jax86 reply :
frog ribbit ribbit
Bankbeater reply :
Wow, tough question. It would either be a spro frog, or a jitterbug. I can't make up my mind.
WRB reply :
Looking at thread brings up both trends and questions.
The trend is spook type walk the dog lures are ahead in numbers with 16, frogs 2nd with 9, pop-r type poppers with 5, buzzers 3rd with 4, small miscellaneous jump baits and chuggers with 4.
The question is; quality vs quantity thread indicated 5 to 1 preference to catch quality bass, how does this relate to the lures listed are nearly 5 to 1 quantity bass lures?
Don't want to hijack this thread, just an observation.
Tom
MacP reply :
Spook Jr. or Puppy or Pop-R. Can't decide.
PABASS reply :
I like fishing the salad so a frog would be my choice, need to try more brands but spro and kvd's produce and hookup ratio is about the same.
Mike2841 reply :
Spro bronzeye 65 frog in killer gill, right now I'm itching to try the new bronzeye shad
Lip 'em! reply :
Booyah pad crasher since I can throw it in the slop and open water, and work it as fast or slow as necessary. Hard to throw a spook in salad...
thehooligan reply :
Luckycraft Sammy 85, Joe Thomas ms aurora shad. Absolute favorite topwater bait. Close second would be a megabass popx in ggbass color. Third would be a Stanley ribbit or black cavitron.
Grizzn N Bassin reply :
On 10/15/2013 at 1:05 AM, WRB said:Looking at thread brings up both trends and questions.
The trend is spook type walk the dog lures are ahead in numbers with 16, frogs 2nd with 9, pop-r type poppers with 5, buzzers 3rd with 4, small miscellaneous jump baits and chuggers with 4.
The question is; quality vs quantity thread indicated 5 to 1 preference to catch quality bass, how does this relate to the lures listed are nearly 5 to 1 quantity bass lures?
Don't want to hijack this thread, just an observation.
Tom
ive caught 4-8 pounders on buzz baits... also frogs are up there big bass caught in the pads. which both give can give you quantity and quality.. i prefer quality but if Im catching quantity I wont complain...
jignfule reply :
On 10/13/2013 at 12:16 AM, rvadog said:If you could only use one topwater bait for the next year which one would it be?
I use a Booyeah Pad Crasher Jr. as my go to topwater and have decent luck but I was curious what everyone else's go to is...
I used the "Pad Crasher" this year inplace of the Spro Frog brand that I had used for many years. The Booyah worked just as well, but was A LOT more durable. I would choose it if I could use only one topwater bait.
jdl2425 reply :
Zell Rowland classic/pro Pop-r's
Jrob78 reply :
On 10/15/2013 at 2:06 AM, thehooligan said:Luckycraft Sammy 85, Joe Thomas ms aurora shad. Absolute favorite topwater bait.
I've got 2 or 3 of those, a couple in the 100 size too. Great color
Brian6428 reply :
Spook
dumfish reply :
Cavitron 1/4 oz. buzz bait in black, or maybe a Moreau field mouse, come to think about it, I use a Yum houdini shad most of the time. Very hard to choose just one on top , like them all brother.
aavery2 reply :
LC Gunfish in American shad or Jackal Iobee frog in bluegill, depends where Im fishing.
John105 reply :
On 10/15/2013 at 1:05 AM, WRB said:Looking at thread brings up both trends and questions.
The trend is spook type walk the dog lures are ahead in numbers with 16, frogs 2nd with 9, pop-r type poppers with 5, buzzers 3rd with 4, small miscellaneous jump baits and chuggers with 4.
The question is; quality vs quantity thread indicated 5 to 1 preference to catch quality bass, how does this relate to the lures listed are nearly 5 to 1 quantity bass lures?
Don't want to hijack this thread, just an observation.
Tom
Which ones are considered quality?
mod479 reply :
sammy 100 in skeets magic has been good to me. (smallies) I like the chartruese belly on it.
MarkH024 reply :
Koppers LiveTarget Frog
CTGalloway21 reply :
Death Dealer Bart
BakerJosh reply :
Heddon Baby Torpedo in the clear color. So versatile, can be popped, walked, or fished like a buzz bait.
Drewski73 reply :
Pad Crasher Jr in Cricket Frog for both numbers and quality, open water and slop and walls and around timber.
ww2farmer reply :
Hollow body frog, I don't care what brand, they all work fine.
einscodek reply :
On 10/15/2013 at 10:21 PM, ww2farmer said:Hollow body frog, I don't care what brand, they all work fine.
Thats mostly my experience as well 
kickerfish1 reply :
Megabass x-pod. Simply the most versatile topwater bait I have used.
ColdSVT reply :
Sammy 100 or stanley ribbit frog...d**n I dunno lol
J Francho reply :
Lucky Craft Sammy 115 in MS Am. Shad. Preferable the one in my box with the missing eye, and all the scales worn off.
tholmes reply :
Based on past results, a black Jitterbug.
Tom
tomcat14 reply :
Heddon Tiny Torpedo in the Bullfrog pattern.
SCangler91 reply :
Spook
WRB reply :
If you are fishing a big bass tournament, for example, the lure of choice would be designed to catch larger bass, not a general use lure designed to catch average size bass, unless you had experience otherwise.On 10/15/2013 at 10:49 AM, John105 said:Which ones are considered quality?
I have caught DD bass on wooden Lunker Punkers, this is a big bass lure. Buzz baits have caught more big bass than the other top water baits listed. All top water lures, like other lures, will catch the occasion quality bass, at the right place and time. I don't consider frogs, spooks or poppers big bas lures, they catch a lot of 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lb bass. Didn't see any big wake baits like a Slammer for example.
Tom
Nick49 reply :
I use many of those previously mentioned, but I love to fish a Jitterbug.
DogmanRich reply :
heddon baby torpedo.
AaronSchneider reply :
Bringing this back up. Booyah pad crasher in albino frog for me.
powerduster reply :
the lucky craft sammy. I started using it last year and it is now my favorite topwater.
Mumbly reply :
On 10/13/2013 at 9:13 AM, JellyMan said:Heddon Torpedo. End thread.
My choice as well.
WIGuide reply :
Booyah Pad Crasher hands down
iceintheveins reply :
Rage shad.
Zach Dunham reply :
Strike King KVD Sexy Dog, since I live in smallmouth country!
John G reply :
Zara Spook Jr
Alonerankin2 reply :
SuperFluke....in Wat. Pro. Blue or Midnite Chartruse...
moguy1973 reply :
Discovered another new fun smaller topwater walk the dog
Daimiki Dolphin
Really easy to walk
mjseverson24 reply :
KVD frog...(or spro frog)...
Mitch
McAlpine reply :
Booyah pad crasher in white. No, in black. No, in white. Um...
Can I have 2?
BigMoneyGrip reply :
Megabass Pop max.
Master Bait'r reply :
These hypothetical situation questions always stump me. I think that's what purgatory must be like- having infinite gear but you can only bring one thing... And you can just never decide.
daiwaguy reply :
HMMMM. Live Target Frog in Black and Yellow or a Black Jitterbug.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Top Toad in black... All day every day
Bobby Uhrig reply :
Simple -catch more fish on these than any other top water I have ever used PERIOD
Jar11591 reply :
2 1/2" Storm Chugbug in Tennessee Shad color.
bartdude186 reply :
H2O Pistol minnow, love that thing.
camovan reply :
I have one Cavitron that is so loud and nasty I am pretty sure I can hear it now out in the garage. That one.
Teal reply :
Torn between a Sammy and a Spro BronzeEye
AQUA VELVA reply :
Three inch, half ounce Rebel Mag Pop-R in G-Fleck Rainbow G-Finish.
MCS reply :
On 3/14/2014 at 5:06 AM, AQUA VELVA said:Three inch, half ounce Rebel Mag Pop-R in G-Fleck Rainbow G-Finish.
I got one...well my son picked it I can't remember if I ever even thrown it. I am gonna have to give it a good look this yr
FrogFreak reply :
On 10/13/2013 at 12:44 PM, A-Jay said:~ Koppers Live Target Hollow Body Frog in Black Tan ~
A-Jay
X2 but where I fish it's green and yellow for sure. 55 for the size.
Wait but I have to have my Strike King Spittin King in Black/white or sexy shad?? Cant remember the color name.
This question isn't fair.
ColdSVT reply :
My PB topwater bass came in a live target hollow body mouse...however i still live the LC Sammy
Superdumper reply :
A little ole jitterbug in black at night!!
long island basser reply :
spro bronzeye popper
Flippinhook reply :
Spook
OntarioFishingGuy reply :
Black Jitterbug!!! Caught my PB on it.
Maxximus Redneckus reply :
Superspook redheadwhite
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