Top Water Preference

[Texas Tiger]

I'm still learning the basics of coastal fishing, and I've got a long way to go. - But I'm hooked, and cannot wait to get back to BL next month

I've noticed on your posts that a lot of you have different preferences for top water lures.

I have a limited budget, and don't want to go overboard buying a variety of lures (which is always a danger with me), so I'm wondering, other than simple confidence, why you prefer a particular model of top water lure.

[Asterisk-Rich]

None super spook. I find that the bigger the bait is the easier it is to make it dance..

[mcjaredsandwich]

I like x-raps and skitterwalks.
Some baits make too much sound (top/she dog), but these make just enough. Can't go wrong with a mullet color. Xrap 09 on top, skitterwalk on bottom
sammich

[Micah]

Skitterwalks are the shiz

[SaltERedneck]

that lower skitterwalk is the mcshiznit sandwhich!

[CAMP CANARD]

Originally Posted by Micah

Skitterwalks are the shiz

X2

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by SaltERedneck

that lower skitterwalk is the mcshiznit sandwhich!

Holo bone/char has been many a trouts last meal

sammich

[inchspinner]

XRAPS.........no need for discussion....stick with it dont put it down....i got well over a dozen in the pack and same color.....perfect rattle!!

[bull1134]

Originally Posted by mcjaredsandwich

I like x-raps and skitterwalks.
Some baits make too much sound (top/she dog), but these make just enough. Can't go wrong with a mullet color. Xrap 09 on top, skitterwalk on bottom
sammich

Have you ever had problems makin that xrap walk? I have them, and of all the baits I have ever had, that one is the only one I have problems "walkin the dog". Any suggestions? or have you had that problem with em?

[DUCKGOGETTER]

I've caught many of trout on a black with orange belly catch 2000, but my favorite has to be a skitterwalk bone color.

[cootthecajun]

Spook Jr walks awesome skittwalk be my second choice. However when it comes to BL I have a vendetta with a blac/char badonkadonk.

[Salty]

Heddon topwaters have been responsible for more trout and reds than Rapalas ever will. That doesn't mean they don't work, however. Just sayin'....

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by bull1134

Have you ever had problems makin that xrap walk? I have them, and of all the baits I have ever had, that one is the only one I have problems "walkin the dog". Any suggestions? or have you had that problem with em?

That's my first Xrap. Fished it about 6 times. In calmer water I don't have any problems. Higher wind makes it tough but haven't had problems. I use a slower retrieve than some with a longer twitch motion. I also use a 7' medium action with a fast tip and 10-12#. mono.

sammich

[DUCKGOGETTER]

Originally Posted by cootthecajun

spook jr walks awesome skittwalk be my second choice. However when it comes to bl i have a vendetta with a blac/char badonkadonk.

i forgot about the donk one day me and my brother-n-law was in rockefella and we must have caught 50 bull reds on them suckers just for fun. It was a rush watching them big wakes coming like a freight train to crush that bait.

[mcjaredsandwich]

Originally Posted by DUCKGOGETTER

i forgot about the donk one day me and my brother-n-law was in rockefella and we must have caught 50 bull reds on them suckers just for fun. It was a rush watching them big wakes coming like a freight train to crush that bait.

I've got 8 donks. The big ones. I find them to be too loud.

sammich

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by mcjaredsandwich

I've got 8 donks. The big ones. I find them to be too loud.

sammich

try throwing them on those windy days

[meaux fishing]

bone n chrome spook is my absolute favorite topwater to throw.

["W"]

yep...Spooks are the best topwater for trout and numbers speak for them self

I throw others but spooks have always been the rest..... Kind of like the old sting ray grub....you can throw all the fancy stuff but basic is always best

[CAMP CANARD]

Originally Posted by "W"

yep...Spooks are the best topwater for trout and numbers speak for them self

I throw others but spooks have always been the rest..... Kind of like the old sting ray grub....you can throw all the fancy stuff but basic is always best

Mann's sting ray grub ? I use to use them all the time back in the day.
They had one with a round tail too. Can't remember what they called it....maybe swimming grub.

[Garfish]

Chrome/chartreuse or hot pink Chug Bug (esp in the surf)

Mirrolure Top Pup

Clown Spook