Bass Fishing: When do TOPWATER Baits Start to Work?

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Spring topwater fishing: those words alone cause savvy anglers to salivate. The thought of monster largemouth bass EXPLODING up and out of the water DEMOLISHING a bait is the pinnacle of bass fishing - especially for bank fishermen that are up close and personal! But... when the water is cold, those big bites can be far and few between... the two presentations in this video show you how to make the most of the day, and catch both numbers and bruisers all day long.

This trip was from the start of the 4th week of April. Storms were moving in, and the wind was nuts. Water was surprisingly warm at 60° and the air temp climbed from 65° to 75° throughout the day.

The Minimalist Fisherman: In the Field focuses on bass fishing tips and techniques that will help you catch more fish all throughout the Midwest. Everything we write about - we test.

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The Minimalist Fisherman: In The Field (formerly Stars & Bars Fishing) is an in-the-field fishing vlog by AJ Hauser, who owns and operates The Minimalist Fisherman. The presentations we review and explain on the website (https://theminimalistfisherman.com) and on The Minimalist Fisherman YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMinimalistFisherman) are put to use here.

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:::::VIDEO CHAPTERS / FIELD NOTES:::::
00:00 - [ When Do Topwater Baits Start to Work? ]
00:30 - [ 1. Field Notes: Conditions ]
03:00 - [ 2. Temperature Check ]
03:46 - [ 3. Big Bass on The Crowbar ]
05:29 - [ 4. The Crowbar Rig ]
07:05 - [ 5. Reaction Tackle Weighted Wacky Hooks for Numbers ]
10:36 - [ 6. Summary of the Day ]