Anyone have luck with topwaters in the surf

Heu guys

I am headed down to Port Aransas this week with the family. Fishing is limited, but I do plan on getting up early before the rest of the family and hit the surf.

I have tried fishing topwaters before and had no luck, but I wanted to see if any of you guys have success using topwaters in the surf.

I don't want to mess with bait this time around so if there is a better option than topwaters (other lures to consider) that would be great also. Thanks for the help.

Sean

The Chronicle reported that top waters were taking trout in the Galveston surf yesterday.

I've done very well with tops in the surf around Surfside area. If the seas are flat or near flat give it a try. Also gold or silver spoons do well in the surf. I would advise useing a steel leader.

Thanks for the responses. Hopefully it won't be too rough when I am there and I will pack some leaders and spoons in case they are needed.

Sean

I was at San Luis Pass (freeport side) this past Friday night/Saturday morning and was throwing Super Spook Jr and slaying ladyfish.

Now I know they arent exactly a desirable fish but I had a great time pullin them in. I was actually fishing near the County campgrounds but throwing away from the bulkhead lights. Used a black/chartreuse and red/white spook jr but I think any color would've worked as long as you knew how to vary the speeds on your walk-the-dog. I had about two feet of 30lb mono leader tied onto 20lb power pro braid and i was sure to change out leader every once in awhile since they tear it.

Like I said, I was just having fun catching fish... I wasnt out to bring in a big trout or red.
The group I was with did pull in 4 keeper flounder, a couple trout (only one keeper), few spanish mackerals and a redfish. Most of those were caught on freelined mullet or small minnow crankbaits.

Man that sounded like a nice trip.

I like to take a day once in a while to target lady fish, small croaker, etc. Then I freeze them to use for cut bait in the winter when they are harder to find.

I haven't run across a lady fish bite recently, hope to run across one soon.

.....along with the topwater of your choice I'd try a Tony Acetta #7 silver spoon with a tail(feather)attached.