Topwater Tips

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Chrome or silver when the sun gets higher will help out.

Changing up size, sound and profile helps at times. Going from a Super Spook, Jr to a She Dog doesn't seem like much, but it can make a world of difference.

Generally, I find the bigger, noisier ones are best in a chop. And smaller, more subtle baits are better in calm.

Lots of people like to use braid - it does make it easier to work - but it sucks should you get a snarl in mid cast and your eight dollar bait is sent into orbit. It especially sucks it it's a confidence bait and that was the last one.

I like the stretch and forgiveness of mono when a big one is approaching endgame. And I just don't like to "baby" trout any more than necessary.

Fishing them under birds is no big deal, only caught one in all my years and a few minutes and a towel over its head and beak satisfied all parties. And it does tend to weed out the micro trout somewhat.

Agree with varying retrieve, but when a fish is just popping it, keep working the bait. I've found that if a reticent fish gets a good look at the bait (like when you stop) it will pull off.