Hey guys, I need some help. I have been noticing that it seems like when you fish top-water you need a bigger lure, such as my favorite the Zara Spook, in order to catch generally the bigger bass, compared to something like the Heddon Tiny Torpedo. Does anyone have any opinions?

Dylan

 Yes and no. Hate to say it,again, but the fish have to tell you what they want.I have caught some of my largest fish on lures such as the tiny torpedo,mini chug bug,ex-cal zel pop,1/8 buzzbaits,rapala #7.

Have also caught some very small fish on beefy baits like the super spook,sammy 128,zara spook,full size rebel pop-r,saltwater chug bug.

If the fish are on a good topwater bite or schooling then naturally the dinks are going to swipe at the lure first.They are faster and more aggressive.I am amazed at the fish I catch 1lb and under on the reagular zara spook.Some times they just don't want that bigger plug at all regardless of the size of the fish.Sometimes the little baits really turn them on.

If I nail a big one it is usually in some type of an isolated "perfect spot" which just happens to be that pigs personal territory and it doesn't matter what size plug it is then.You have invaded its spot and it looks like an easy meal.

 As a few general rules though I usually go smaller and quieter in calm shallow water. The choppier the water the larger and or louder I want the bait.Same with dirty water too.I go larger or louder.

 If I am fishing somewhere that I know for sure holds some big fish and big forage then yes I go for broke and throw the biggest baits I've got.

 

That just about nails it!  

Yes and no. Hate to say it,again, but the fish have to tell you what they want.I have caught some of my largest fish on lures such as the tiny torpedo,mini chug bug,ex-cal zel pop,1/8 buzzbaits,rapala #7.

Have also caught some very small fish on beefy baits like the super spook,sammy 128,zara spook,full size rebel pop-r,saltwater chug bug.

If the fish are on a good topwater bite or schooling then naturally the dinks are going to swipe at the lure first.They are faster and more aggressive.I am amazed at the fish I catch 1lb and under on the reagular zara spook.Some times they just don't want that bigger plug at all regardless of the size of the fish.Sometimes the little baits really turn them on.

If I nail a big one it is usually in some type of an isolated "perfect spot" which just happens to be that pigs personal territory and it doesn't matter what size plug it is then.You have invaded its spot and it looks like an easy meal.

As a few general rules though I usually go smaller and quieter in calm shallow water. The choppier the water the larger and or louder I want the bait.Same with dirty water too.I go larger or louder.

If I am fishing somewhere that I know for sure holds some big fish and big forage then yes I go for broke and throw the biggest baits I've got.

He nailed it. That's why I carry so many different baits in different sizes.  I catch big bass on little baits, and sometimes little bass on big baits.

 Yes and no. Hate to say it,again, but the fish have to tell you what they want.I have caught some of my largest fish on lures such as the tiny torpedo,mini chug bug,ex-cal zel pop,1/8 buzzbaits,rapala #7.

Have also caught some very small fish on beefy baits like the super spook,sammy 128,zara spook,full size rebel pop-r,saltwater chug bug.

If the fish are on a good topwater bite or schooling then naturally the dinks are going to swipe at the lure first.They are faster and more aggressive.I am amazed at the fish I catch 1lb and under on the reagular zara spook.Some times they just don't want that bigger plug at all regardless of the size of the fish.Sometimes the little baits really turn them on.

If I nail a big one it is usually in some type of an isolated "perfect spot" which just happens to be that pigs personal territory and it doesn't matter what size plug it is then.You have invaded its spot and it looks like an easy meal.

 As a few general rules though I usually go smaller and quieter in calm shallow water. The choppier the water the larger and or louder I want the bait.Same with dirty water too.I go larger or louder.

 If I am fishing somewhere that I know for sure holds some big fish and big forage then yes I go for broke and throw the biggest baits I've got.

 

alrigt thanks a lot