Im not a seasoned bass fisherman, mainly a trout man. When can I start trying topwater. Thanks for any advice I receive.

im throwing a horney toad tomorrow, ill let you know.

I am usually on the early side of fishing topwater. But, I would rather be early then miss the topwater bite. Try it and see.

I throw topwaters anytime, but I'm in Arizona. Don't just limit your topwater fishing to early morning and late evening, I've caught fish on the surface anytime of day or night.

I absolutely HAMMERED them on Monday. Water temp 48 degrees, throwing a 7" MS Slammer. It was one of the best days I've had in a long long time.

I throw top waters any time I can. As long as the water is not frozen I have gotten bites. Usually I get a few blow ups when the water is below 50. But I have a feeling a few might be pike. I have had small mouths go after them in early April. Not sure on the water temp in early April. But It cant munch more then 40 degrees.

The topwater action really heats up when the water temps hit the 50's, but what the heck, just start trying it whenever, and maybe be surprised with a big ole topwater blowup! Fish are funny sometimes, and they break their own rules.

I'll normally start throwing alot of topwater during post-spawn. The males are up shallow guarding fry and will absolutly crush a chug bug or frog sometimes. Also, you can get some big girls mixed in too. I will throw topwater from April-October.

Top water is, by far, my favorite method of fishing. However, I havn't had enough bites on Guntersville or Wheeler to start being confident with it. This year has been different than previous years for me, because i USED to get bites on top water regardless. This year, I have caught 1 fish on top water.

I have already caught over 100 fish on topwater this year! Of course it is my favorite way to fish, and the first hour and last hour of every day is dedicated to throwing topwater! Most of my fish have come on the old faithful devil's horse!

Jeff

I've gotten some pre-spawn on a Spro Frog this year. Once the dogwoods bloom and the pollen mats up in the corners of the lakes, it's topwater time.

I started catching topwater fish at the end of January, and I'll keep doing so until the beginning of December.

I have already caught over 100 fish on topwater this year! Of course it is my favorite way to fish, and the first hour and last hour of every day is dedicated to throwing topwater! Most of my fish have come on the old faithful devil's horse!

Jeff

No topwater on Guntersville yet and already caught 100 in TN on topwater...wacky season so far here. The usual cadence of things has been off kilter here in Southern Arkansas / North Louisiana seems like to me. I've even heard something about the Tsunami causing things to off.

Hoping to start catching a few late on spook types soon but not much to speak as of yet....Yellow Magic should usually starts popping in May around these parts.

90% of my fishing so far this year is on a naturally spring fed 20 acre pond. It's max depth is about 15 feet and averages about 7. So the topwater bite is on almost every morning and evening, so its a little unfair to compare my topwater success to somewhere like Guntersville!

Jeff

Depends on the water you are in. If the fish are shallow <4ft then it doesn't matter. Any deeper I'd wait till high 50's low 60's.

Caught my first buzzbait fish 3 weeks ago on the potomac. within 3 casts-2 lbr. 57 degree water. Over the newly growing weeds. Black 1/4 oz red blade