2007-11-25 10:41:46 · 12 answers · asked by bj webb 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
Not so much the temp. I guess it has to be somewhat warm though...it does require them to be active.
Best time is AM. I was in a tournament last month and my partner was using and catching bass ALL DAY using a top water. No rules, just guidelines though. The key is finding something that is working that particular time and day!!!
2007-11-25 10:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had the best success, when the water was between 62 and 75 degrees. Of course I live in the South, and it may vary by region. Early spring, say late March until mid November are good times. In the heat of the summer months, early mornings and late evenings are better. In the hot of summer, night fishing can be great with top water. Buzz baits are devastating in the early spring for Bass. In salt water, it is different. I have caught Speckled trout when the water was 55, and the air was 22 degrees, on top water. I have caught saltwater stripers on top water as late as Thanksgiving near the Oregon Inlet, and Bluefish on top in March, when the water was 54, and the air was 40. I can't speak for freshwater Trout, but most fish have a comfort zone, and are more active between 60 and 75 degrees. I know that Trout spend all their time in low temp waters, and catching them is a mystery to me. I hope this helps........
2007-11-25 11:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Pullet Surprise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the temp was but i always catch big largemonths when there is no wind and a full moon during summer nights, a spook lure using a walk the dog retrieve is best,
During the day time I like using a rubber frog lure on or around lily pads the bass will jump up and scare the daylights! out of you when they hit the frog great fun!
2007-11-29 09:37:15 · answer #3 · answered by Steve T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has covered this well.
I would just add a note.
Not so much temperature as "light-level". Topwaters (IMHO) tend to work better in lower light levels or muddy water.
This isn't a "rule" but a general guideline.
Topwaters are great "searching" baits to find active fish. And their fun to fish with!
Good luck.
2007-11-25 23:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by Swamp Zombie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Temp would not really matter, If the fish are feeding at the top of the water then use them you can tell by a lot of rings on the water surface, the more the better. If you see that use top-water plugs, with a walk the dog retrieval method
2007-11-27 10:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best time to use topwater baits is in the morning in the spring time when the water temp. is about 70 degrees
2007-11-25 10:49:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exert7 just gave my philosophy on top water fishing as well. Water temp. is a good guide line but be prepared any time of the year.
I always have a top water tied on from Early spring to late fall. I have seen/caught Small Mouth Bass on top water while it was snowing.
2007-11-25 13:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have caught Bass as low as 45 degrees, and as high as 90 degrees, but the best time seems to be about 65-75 degrees.
2007-11-28 01:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by Chuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aything above 60 degrees. The warmer the better. They can work in colder temps, especially for pike, but I've had limited success in colder temps.
2007-11-26 02:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Stocky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tiny torpedo sparkling with ribs painted on it are my admired for volume and greatest jointed jitterbug for high quality black and in the lifeless of night for greatest fish. Oh and positioned on one crimson sock and one white sock it works for me.
2016-10-18 03:03:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋