6point7
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Topwater Bass?
Topwater Bass or subsurface? Which do you like, and why?
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 08:53:40
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I like it on top....  Love that surface explosion on the top water take.....
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RE: Topwater Bass?
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mr.crappie
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RE: Topwater Bass?
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 10:26:07
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No comparison, top.....from bluegill to pike, all are a blast when they smack at your lure. Love fishing the mouse in the weeds. 
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 10:33:13
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Topwater, scum frog through the pads.
Back when beagle jr. 7 or 8, I had him in the jon boat with me working scum frogs in the pads on Long Pond near Oxford, NY. He liked the "plop plop" sound the frog mad as it hit the pads so he just started wackin the frog on the pads right next to the boat. This HUGE bass exploded out of the pads and nailed the frog. He was too surprised to set the hook. I could not get him to fish more than 2 feet from the boat for years.
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 11:46:56
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Topwater for smallmouth in a river is a blast. All of my most memeorable smallmouth from the Conewango came on top. Where I used to fish it there had been some kind of chemical plant years and years ago, and there was a concrete or ceramic pipe segment in the water, facing up and down stream. It sat in water probably thigh deep, and the top of the pipe was sticking out of the water. A nice fish must've been hiding out in that piece of pipe because I caught a gorgeous smallmouth from there one day, it hit the popper when it was just a few inches from the opening. I was either 14 or 15 that summer.
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 12:30:42
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Topwater, no doubt. The topwater is the only bait I can miss a huge bite on and still think to myself "that was awesome!"
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 13:26:50
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TOP WATER! with BIG baits! The little slurps are fun, but the BIG explosion is AWESOME! Frogs & Jitterbugs = Exciting Fishing
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ready2fish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 13:29:15
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ORIGINAL: 6point7
Topwater Bass or subsurface? Which do you like, and why?
I like any bass bite, LOL! Personally, I really like flipping weeds or wood. There is just something about using a 7'6" rod, 65 lb braided line, and the subtle tick or solid thump you get when you flip or pitch to a target, then being able to wheel back and cross their eyes. The wild fight in the weeds or pads is cool too. So, subsurface for me!
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 20:17:46
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I like it on top. If you'd see the size of my catch, you'd be beggin for the top too.
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deetz4352
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/18 20:56:15
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I cant say anything that hasnt already been said.
Top water bite fer sher.
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PaWolfman
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/19 05:54:22
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I will take any bites but topwater is where the blood pumps
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/19 09:32:27
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While the rest of ya'll/yinz/yous are fightin' for position in the ditch.... I'll have miles of room, whackin' smart heavy fish..... on the top, on the bottom.....mmmm I got em'. Sippin' on gin and juice....laid back 
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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6point7
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/19 21:51:02
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/19 22:11:39
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U know u and your cat Ricky will b there. Jus sayin' fool.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/19 22:13:10
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eff da ditches dUUd 
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deetz4352
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 06:11:21
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ORIGINAL: Mr.Slickfish
eff da ditches dUUd
Hes sorry  , hes new  , please forgive him  I like the ditches just sayin' The Deetz
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BloodyHand
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 07:27:17
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That's funny stuff rite there! My ole man and uncle live in Texas, and they BASS fish in the Ditches. ( Irrigation run off ditches )
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jrm45
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 12:39:49
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whats the best time for topwater?
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 12:59:02
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ORIGINAL: 6point7
Topwater Bass or subsurface? Which do you like, and why?
I could care less as long as I'm fishing with you 
post edited by cooljauman - 2010/09/20 13:01:07
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 13:09:31
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ORIGINAL: jrm45
whats the best time for topwater?
IMO.....hot and flat.
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 13:12:21
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This thread has me feindin'. I'm headed out tonight.
Topwater...flyrod....
laid back
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 18:15:38
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Noth'n like a jitterbug on a nice calm evening and then the big explosion!
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 18:52:36
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/20 23:27:56
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Is there a "from behind" option? That's how I like to "whack em'".
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/21 20:33:59
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Busted out the buzzbaits...the gin, the juice...and I was laid back...beautiful night. Cracked a bunch..All on top  
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/21 21:36:54
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/21 21:39:13
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JP...then the sneaker hoke
JP was better...far side
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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Mr.Slickfish
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RE: Topwater Bass?
2010/09/21 21:44:50
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I guess you could say it was "worth it"
I don't always snag fish, but when I do... I choose Little Cleos I'm the best looking smartest snagging poacher alive...
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