Calling all diehard topwater junkys
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Calling all diehard topwater junkys
I fish almost strictly topwater and im already gearing up for spring. I have my stick baits of choice and poppers but im looking for a very productive prop bait. Ive tried many but the only guaranteed catcher for me has been the smaller heddon torpedos. Problem is i fish a very heavy fished reservoir and im looking for a prop bait thats not too big but has some weight a fancier torpedo with a little more weight would be killer. I never had success fishing twin prop baits like the bees but im really looking for a good prop bait. I caught a few last year on lucky crafts wake tail but the size catches didn't stack up to the old school torpedo. I will be fishing this on a med fast triumph with a JDM Steez 103HL lined with 12lb sunline natural. Any solid recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Ill be fishing darker water.
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deps buzzjet, megabass i loud, ima helips grande, jackall binksy, jackall chan wake, and megabass lapstick were ones iv had success in the past.
Of those, I really like the jackall binksy because you can slowly straight retrieve it and the blade will clack against the back prop, turning it into a mini floating buzzbait. Very versatile bait.
The megabass lapstick can be fished very fast and I like it as well.
Of those, I really like the jackall binksy because you can slowly straight retrieve it and the blade will clack against the back prop, turning it into a mini floating buzzbait. Very versatile bait.
The megabass lapstick can be fished very fast and I like it as well.
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Huge fan of the Binksy. Not a traditional prop bait, but you can work it so many ways. Great size and weight. Not to big or small. I also really like the Ima Helips. Not as versatile as the Binksy, but I dig it. I'm more into smaller wing type baits like the Dstyle reserve and Megabass Grand siglett. Fun stuff that most fish haven't seen.
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Gandy lures have very nice prop baits oh and huge +1 on Buzzjets
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Check out RiverValleyCrankbaits on facebook, I think you will really like the propbaitsDetroitBassN wrote:I fish almost strictly topwater and im already gearing up for spring. I have my stick baits of choice and poppers but im looking for a very productive prop bait. Ive tried many but the only guaranteed catcher for me has been the smaller heddon torpedos. Problem is i fish a very heavy fished reservoir and im looking for a prop bait thats not too big but has some weight a fancier torpedo with a little more weight would be killer. I never had success fishing twin prop baits like the bees but im really looking for a good prop bait. I caught a few last year on lucky crafts wake tail but the size catches didn't stack up to the old school torpedo. I will be fishing this on a med fast triumph with a JDM Steez 103HL lined with 12lb sunline natural. Any solid recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Ill be fishing darker water.
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Re: Calling all diehard topwater junkys
Sorry to say this, but I cannot stand topwater... Nothing is better than catching a huge topwater fish and the blow ups are one of the best things about fishing. I however just am not a good topwater fisherman and don't have much luck with it is why I don't enjoy it much.
The topwater's I do great on though are prop baits and poppers. Maybe you should give a look into the Ima Helips Grande and/or Ima Helips. I have been able to use them and keep up with friends who are much better with topwaters of all variations. Another good one is the Rapala X-Rap Prop and the Lucky Craft Kelly J Prop Bait in either size.
The topwater's I do great on though are prop baits and poppers. Maybe you should give a look into the Ima Helips Grande and/or Ima Helips. I have been able to use them and keep up with friends who are much better with topwaters of all variations. Another good one is the Rapala X-Rap Prop and the Lucky Craft Kelly J Prop Bait in either size.
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You say your not a good topwater fisherman because you don't want to be. I fish almost exclusively topwater from shore or docks under any conditions almost. Im addicted. I catch some big ones for northern strain. Check out my show and tell pictures.
I wish I could have my old account back I was here a long time. Call talked me into an f4 Elseil back in the day that ill forever regret selling. I use a Triumph rod now lol. I do have a JDM Steez 103HL on it ill never part with. Im 34 now I must of been early 20s when I was on here and coming back the wealth of knowledge still to be found here at tackletour is amazing. Thanks everyone.
I wish I could have my old account back I was here a long time. Call talked me into an f4 Elseil back in the day that ill forever regret selling. I use a Triumph rod now lol. I do have a JDM Steez 103HL on it ill never part with. Im 34 now I must of been early 20s when I was on here and coming back the wealth of knowledge still to be found here at tackletour is amazing. Thanks everyone.
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Re: Calling all diehard topwater junkys
Keep the recommendations coming but add what you notice and like about the lure compared to others.
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The Ima Helips a few people mentioned just flat out works. The Rapala X-rap Prop has a longer skinny profile so that is a way to switch it up. I am assuming you've already used the smallest Whopper Ploppers???
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Personally, the I Jack is what i am looking to get but
I have several ILoud prop baits and they work when you go slowwwwww.. you can't go fast the slower the better
I have several ILoud prop baits and they work when you go slowwwwww.. you can't go fast the slower the better
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Re: Calling all diehard topwater junkys
3 of my personal favourites:
- Bassday Bubble Crank
- Bassday Bustle
- LuckyCraft Network Members Special NW-Amigo
- Bassday Bubble Crank
- Bassday Bustle
- LuckyCraft Network Members Special NW-Amigo
Re: Calling all diehard topwater junkys
Buzzzzzzzzjet, pick the right size for you, and it's good to go.
Get your kids hooked on fishing, and they'll never have any money for drugs or alcohol.
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of course you would have to beef up your equipment for a iprop
but with your current setup i’d have to say the rapala skitter prop but with hooks
that weighs it down more. Also i lucky craft prop bait. they are great in my experience
and their props spin with the minimum efforts
but with your current setup i’d have to say the rapala skitter prop but with hooks
that weighs it down more. Also i lucky craft prop bait. they are great in my experience
and their props spin with the minimum efforts
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible
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I do very well on the Ima Helips like some have mentioned. Everything about the bait is quality and it's made in Japan. I will add, if your a topwater guy, you should have a Jackall Pompadour Jr. in your tackle box. I can't believe how well that's produced for me on highly pressured lakes.