topwater
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- noun
- /ˈtɑːpˌwɔːtər/
- Jargon
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carnada superficial
- You can catch average-sized bass on big topwaters, but you can also catch some really big bass in the fall on oversized walkers!
- topwater lure
- topwater plug
- topwater bait
Examples
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As the sun set, the buzz of fish hitting the surface indicated it was the perfect time for a topwater fishing trip.
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I love big topwater walkers so much that I made my own that hopefully combines the best features of all my favorites.
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Another equally effective retrieve for big topwater lures is to walk the bait very quickly across the surface.
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I also love to use topwater walk-the-dog type lures.
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While there are many different ways to fish big topwaters, we've found two specific techniques to be especially effective.
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Often, clear water can change how the bass react to topwaters, as can overcast days.
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Had a bit of striper activity in the evening with topwater chug baits, but the sizes were small.
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Working a big topwater with a series of quick downward snaps of your rod tip gives bass the impression that a gizzard shad is getting away, triggering the bass's predatory instinct to attack.
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The fisherman cast his line with a topwater lure, hoping to attract hungry bass on the surface.
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During summer mornings, using a topwater bait often leads to exciting strikes from fish lurking just beneath the water.
Synonyms
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4.6
An object that attracts fish or other animals into a trap
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7.4
A floating fishing lure that makes a popping sound on the water to attract fish
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6.7
A small fake insect that floats on the water to attract fish
A small fake bait made of plastic or metal to attract fish
A small brightly colored fake bait used to attract fish
How High
- Jargon
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- Jargon
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word topwater is made from top ('highest part') and water ('water'), so a topwater is literally something that sits on the top of the water. Anglers use topwater lures because they float and make fish strike at the surface.