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I just started using topwaters...wade fishing the surf was my first experiment. I read the forums and have heard the term "blow up" mentioned...is that in reference to a fish hitting it and actually getting hooked or is it when the fish hits it and misses. Also when using topwaters is it common for the fish to miss more times than getting hooked...I think I am getting the action right "walking the dog" I think they call it. I just started using topwaters on Friday...caught my first fish within the first 10 minutes of trying it out. Landed 5 total...got 3 in the net..lost 2 in transition...lost a lure to a skip jack and caught another skip jack as pay back for my financial loss of a brand new Top Dog. (how big do those skip jacks get any ways)...these were 2 feet and then some. I got a handful of hits but it's like the fish whiffed...is that common? All the hits were as the lure was in motion but I hear alot of people saying the fish were hitting when they let the lure sit for a second. Just curious...trying to get some helpful hints from some topwater vets... I have read a bunch of threads and it seems alot of people are topwater enthusiasts. I agree that it is a rush to watch as a trout nails your topwater...I hope I can gain some wisdom from some of the West End topwater fans.
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I wish I could help you. I am not real good at it right now either.
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The biggest mistake when getting strikes on a Topwater is seeing the fish hit your lure and pulling it away during the excitement and not allowing for a good hookset...I am guilty of this! It takes dicipline to let the fish take it before you set the hook. Like anything else it takes a bit of practice. I still get excited sometimes and pull the lure away before the hooks have a chance to get a good purchase on the mouth of a fish. Like Trout and Redfish, other sharptoothed fish love topwaters and don't mind stealing your lures, leaders of more abrasion resistant materials help. Also, I have found that using a loop knot tied to your topwater allows the bait to have a more dramatic action.
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I'm no expert but here ya go. When you start getting blow ups, start by slowing down your retrieve. This may leave your topwater in he strike zone longer. If you still have blow ups but no hook ups, then occasionally dead stick it and leave it there. Another option is for you to.change colors so maybe the fish can commit more to the topwater. You will have very frustrating days when you use Topwaters. There will be days when you have blow ups like crazy but no hook ups. Good luck out there!Resident Ninja
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X2the fishing was good,it was the catching that was bad.
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Thanks...I read the Topwater Bible...very informative. I appreciate the words of wisdom.Comment
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