Today i went out to a pond near my house that i found on google earth. At first i was throwing a jig but couldn't get a bite , i had been there before and caught a ton on jigs and plastic worms close to shore, but wasn't having any luck. After seeing a couple blowups near the surface i decided to try a jitterbug and i must say WOW! top water fishing is the best fish were striking at my lure but missing i didn't care it was fun to watch and know that i could trigger these fishes instinct. i finally get one on but it jumps and i guess my line was brittle and it took my jitterbug it had it stuck in its mouth. I then proceeded to tie on a i think it called a pop n r that i got in the bargain bin for a 2 dollar and caught like 12 fish they weren't big but boy it was fun my first successful top water fishing. I finally had to stop when a fish took my pop r and wrap around a log it snap the line and it also left with my lure stuck to its jaw.

Gaining skills is great.

The important thing is, you're having fun.

Never lose sight of that.

Good for you , now address the line issues.

Congrats on a good top water day. (most exciting for me as well) I would definitely check your line though. Also, what kind of knot are you using. I tie a palomar on almost everything. That knot is very easy to tie and it is very strong. I've been stuck on logs before and actually reeled my 8' pond prowler boat to the lure. Also learn to shake the rod tip with a little slack in the line and the majority of the time your lure will come off of what it is stuck on. It will save you a lot of money.

a good topwater day can be some of the most exciting fishing around. but i would def check that line or knot issue. even if it was from the bargain bin. i dont like to lose lures. especially ones that are catching fish. lol