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walking
Bass
video by// Scott Martin
Summer is in full effect and it is hotter than a you-know-what out here in Florida. But you know
what, I love it! Because I know that when it starts to hit those high temperatures, we know that
the bass are gonna be feeding up top, and that means it’s Top Water time! Topwater fishing is
some of the most fun you can legally have on the water, but you have to know what you’re doing;
you know what they say, “there’s a fine line between fishing and standing by a lake like an idiot.”
So let’s get you all set up for some topwater success. We’ll start with picking the right rod and
reel combo for topwater fishing, specifically fishing with frogs. Next, we’ll move onto walking
baits, perfect when fish are actively feeding on top; this can be a little difficult, so make sure you
pay attention. To expand on that a little bit, I’m gonna show you how and when to properly “walk
the dog.” Nothing is better than getting a topwater explosion, so go on out there and start blowing
those bass up!
–Tight lines,
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Scott Martin