Can redfish hit topwater?
A motivated redfish can deliver one of the most exhilarating topwater attacks you’ll ever see. A big part of that is simply the angle of attack. By comparison, speckled trout, snook and any fish with a forward-facing mouth can attack from directly below a topwater bait and blow a hole in the water.
How do you fish topwater for redfish?
If you want to catch more fish on topwater this spring and summer, use a walk the dog retrieve and continue to fan cast until you find fish. If redfish are in the area, make sure to retrieve your lure continuously, but if trout are around, add in a few pauses every now and then to entice them to strike.
What is the best time to fish for topwater?
Early morning
Early morning, when the light is low, is a traditional time to fish a topwater lure. Fish them around shallow cover where bass have moved to feed. Work your favorite lure around bushes, logs, stumps, rocks, and brush in the water. Late Afternoon/Dusk.
What is good topwater conditions?
After the water hits around 60 or 65 degrees and higher, it’s the best time to throw topwater baits. In my opinion, it’s even better when it’s post spawn time. Usually water temperature is higher at this time, in the 70-75 degree range.
Does topwater work in spring?
Early spring is a great time to cast topwater lures for big bass. These fish will strike surface baits well before most anglers realize they will.
How do you fish with topwater?
STEPS TO TOPWATER FISH
- You can use topwater lures such as poppers, which have a concave face that makes a big splash when you jerk the lure sharply on the surface.
- Cast the lure to your desired location, then reel in using a retrieval motion that mimics a fish’s meal.
Do trout and Redfish hit topwater lures?
This way, you can search an entire area and get a good idea of whether fish are there or not. Although both trout and redfish will hit a topwater lure, they do seem to have preferences in regards to how you retrieve it. But before we get into the differences, let’s talk about something that is true no matter what species you’re targeting…
How to catch fish on topwater this spring and summer?
If you want to catch more fish on topwater this spring and summer, use a walk the dog retrieve and continue to fan cast until you find fish. If redfish are in the area, make sure to retrieve your lure continuously, but if trout are around, add in a few pauses every now and then to entice them to strike.
How to reel in Topwater fishing lures?
To retrieve topwater lures this way, keep your rod tip low and to your left (if you’re left-handed, low and to your right), and continuously twitch the rod tip straight back. As you’re twitching it, reel in just enough to keep slack out of the line.
What is a topwater bite?
This is one of the most exciting ways to catch fish and as the water is heating up, so is the topwater bite. Capt. Brock is breaking down everything you need to know about topwater lures, including: how to work them when you’re targeting redfish vs. when you’re targeting trout (yes, there’s a difference)