One of my favorite bait is a Rapala Original Floating Minnow F 11 or 13.  I am looking for an alternative though.  I use it as a top water bait most often so floating is a requirement.  Also would like it to throw well on a baitcaster.  I have tried some poppers and spooks but they are not the same.  I think the bill makes the lure run the way I like.  Also If there is something more weedless that would be a bonus.    

Try the Jackall Jockie,  you'll be pleasantly surprised 

Bomber Long A . One of my favorite lures and cast great . 

I know this is more of a bass crank over a minnow bait, but manns baby minus -1 is a killer! 1ft running depth, it moves a ton of water and catches a ton of bass for me! Look into it! Wakebaits are a blast!

Rapala Flat Rap

 

 

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Thank you folks

Rapala Husky jerk minnow is a plastic version of the original, floats and is heavier.

Tom

Rapala BX Balsa waking minnow is similar but designed to be fished on the surface. 

Smithwick Rattlin Rogue, silver wth black back, hard to beat.

Smithwick Rattlin Rogue, silver wth black back, hard to beat.

Gold, black back, orange belly

Thank you all.