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 When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 04:52 PM
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John Rutherford IV
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I usually don't start throwing topwaters until late april, but I went out to the pond on Friday and got some crazy action even though it was cold. Maybe water temp is not the best indicator??? Check this out! Pretty good for March! http://youtu.be/Dsx6Ip4AJPwJohn
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 05:07 PM
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rxkid2001
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You could probably go to a powerplant lake in the winter and throw topwater effectively year round.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 05:08 PM
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Jay Kendrick
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I've been throwing them for the last 3 weeks.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 06:00 PM
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BMCD
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u'd be surprised how well they work year round.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 06:05 PM
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Bullet20XrD
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If the lake has vegetation, they will generally work year around. Alot depends on the lake and the weather/water temp. Pond bass are very opportunistic and I've caught them in every month on topwater here in central texas. Generally 58* is a pretty good rule of thumb for consistent action.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 06:20 PM
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InTheClear
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I've been throwing them for the last 3 weeks. +1
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 06:41 PM
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Cass Caldwell
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Caught a few on frogs two days ago.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 07:02 PM
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mbassn
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Generally the best bite seems to be when the water temp is somewhere around 58-60 degrees. I have caught fish when the water temp was in the mid 40s also. Sometimes in shallow lakes the bass will push schools of shad to the surface and a small popping type of bait can be deadly even in cold water.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 07:07 PM
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Feljum Shwarper
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If you find active fish that are feeding...throw one no matter what time of year!
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 07:28 PM
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afchris
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NOW! haha, 17.5 caught out here on Friday on a buzzfrog...I've gotten two on a wake bait this year :-)
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
[Re: John Rutherford IV]
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04/03/13 07:54 PM
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Ban-D
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 07:54 PM
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Hoghunter36
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I have caught fish year round on buzz baits . You get a good sunny day on the right water color with a good slow buzz bait you can catch fish in water temps that are colder than fifty. For example eagle mountain I caught two around five pounds and four more decent fish on a black buzz bait in December it was just one of those days.
In a general since once the water temps hit 60 it's time to start testing the top water bite!
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/03/13 08:44 PM
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Donald Harper
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Lots of guys throwing them now or getting ready to. I have been rebuilding lots of spooks lately.
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Re: When do Topwaters Start Working?
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04/04/13 04:42 AM
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Brunobasser
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Up here in Montana I been tossing a pop-R and Hula Popper. Haven't got bit yet . . . .might be cause its bouncing off the ice.
Hula Popper gives you that Hawaiian festive feeling when its freezin azz ccccold lol
"nothing like a little Bass breath on your thumb"
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