Which Topwater Baits Should You Throw? Ft. Eric Cooper

When it comes to topwater walking baits Eric Cooper has got it dialed! He's got different baits, different tricks, and a unique approach to fishing them. Come along as we dig into his topwater box and see some new baits. 

There is something magical about that explosive topwater strike on a still morning that keeps bringing us back for more! Day after day, season after season, the topwater addiction is a sickness all its own. We all know the power of topwater baits but most of us rely on a small handful of baits to find success. 

Eric's approach and varied arsenal has proven incredibly successful. If you've wondered about branching out and trying new baits, this is the video for you. See them in person where you can compare sizes, hear sounds, and listen to how each should be fished in this in-depth comparison. 

The Baits in Coop's Box (In no particular order)...

Lucky Craft Sammy: http://bit.ly/2hyADWA
Evergreen Shower Blows: http://bit.ly/2zIkqUH
Megabass Giant Dog-X: http://bit.ly/2yU84eE
Megabass Dog-X Diamante: http://bit.ly/2yQdpnE
Gan Craft S-Caper: http://bit.ly/2hcEKGI
River2Sea Rover: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
Lucky Craft Gunfish: http://bit.ly/2llg5UL
Reaction Innovations Vixen: http://bit.ly/2rp11nr
Yellow Magic Havana: http://bit.ly/2zHlFTK
River2Sea Whopper Plopper: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Jackall Bowstick: http://bit.ly/2yWq1JT
Jackall Pompadour: http://bit.ly/2yNkCFf
Storm Arashi Top Walker: http://bit.ly/2iCXAua
Ima Big Stick: http://bit.ly/2gAf0TO
Lobina Rico Suave: http://bit.ly/2hdihcz

Owner Hook Keepers: http://bit.ly/2lj89Ui
Plano Deep Storage Box: http://bit.ly/2he2j1P

Upgraded Hooks and Split Rings...
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (Size 3 or 4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner ST-36 Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Gamakatsu 1X Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2fJzTgu
Split Ring Pliers: http://bit.ly/2fT4Qw0

Coop's Preferred Topwater Combo...
Rod-  Megabass Javelin 7'5" Destroyer: http://bit.ly/2wVOSbY
Reel- Zillion SVTW1016SH: http://bit.ly/2i823Rz
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

Cooper's Budget Topwater Combo...
Rod- Daiwa Zillion 7'2" Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2yOGpdh
Reel- Daiwa Tatula CT: http://bit.ly/2zT6tDZ
Line- Sunline FX2 50 lb: http://bit.ly/2lkp8FE

Forgotten Topwaters That Catch Bass In Fall

Fall is topwater time! If you enjoy those topwater explosions, now is prime time to chase those big bass in the shallows. Here are 4 baits that have been forgotten by you and your friends but they catch big bass today just like they did back when they were new!

The Baits...
Super Spook Junior (Okie Shad or Bleeding Shad): http://bit.ly/2diThgH
Tiny Torpedo (Black Shiner, G Finish Shad): http://bit.ly/2zh2wIj
Yellow Magic Popper (Smoke Shad, White Shad): http://bit.ly/2al0dKP
Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper (Gizzard Shad, Chrome Black): http://bit.ly/2x4kMnG

The Gear...

Reasonably Priced Small Topwater Combo:
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Budget Small Topwater Combo:
Rod- Exage 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Caius A: http://bit.ly/2dj4qxi
line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Large Topwater Combo...
Rod- Dobyns Champion 764: http://bit.ly/2abq8nl
Reel- Shimano Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb MaxCuatro Braid: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

If you need specifics on throwing these baits here is a great video about fishing the popper: https://youtu.be/Gky3VXOM6Vc

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Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
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Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10

Whopper Plopper Tricks, Mods, and EPIC Underwater Footage!

The River2Sea Whopper Plopper is the hottest topwater on the planet right now! Western anglers have been fishing them for YEARS and are ready to give away the tricks, modifications, colors, and details that will help you catch more and bigger fish when throwing this awesome topwater!

From the finesse-sized Plopper 90 to the truly enormous Whopper Plopper 190, we explain how and when to use each bait to maximize your effectiveness. 

The Whopper Plopper is deadly for Fall Bass Fishing! When the baitfish begin getting cornered by the bass on your lake and everyone else is throwing a crankbait, don't be afraid to tie on the plopper and swing for the fences!

Here is what you'll need to succeed...

Whopper Plopper with Rattles: http://bit.ly/2a7ipHL
Whopper Plopper Silent: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV

Standard Colors: Monkey Butt, Loon, Powder, Bone, Chubby, Terminator, T-1000, Sooner

Odd-Ball Colors That Work: Yoda, Perch, Delta Craw, Lucy, Red Horse

Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (2-4): http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX
Owner Hyperwire Split Rings (5): http://bit.ly/2aTH3f1
Owner 1X Treble (ST-36): http://bit.ly/2cWpeyw
Owner 3x Treble (ST-56): http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Spro Power Swivel: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d

Replacement Hook Sizes...
190: Size 2/0 or 3/0
130: Size 1
110: Size 2 or 3
90: Size 4

Rods and Reels:

For the 190 Size...
Rod- Dobyns 806H: http://bit.ly/2aivwYX
Reel- Tranx 300: http://bit.ly/2kYsvRw
Line- 80 Lb MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

For the 130/110 Size...
Rod- Zodias 7'6" Med/Hvy Moderate: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K (7:1 Ratio): http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Power Pro MaxCuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

For the 90 size...
Rod- Zodias 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 70: http://bit.ly/2apmDJt
Line- 20 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Budget Combo for the 90, 100, 130...
Rod- Exage 7'2" Med/Heavy: http://bit.ly/2mGp1Vc
Reel- Caius A: http://bit.ly/2dj4qxi
line- 40 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Storage...
Plano Waterproof 3700 Deep: http://bit.ly/2xjccls
Bass Mafia 3700 Bait Casket: http://bit.ly/2w4i4QJ
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Craziest Underwater Bass Fishing Footage EVER! Whopper Plopper, Swimbait, Jerkbait, Fluke, Topwater

We filmed the most INSANE Underwater Topwater Footage Ever! Topwater and swimbaits are the holy grail of underwater footage and we're thrilled to have all this awesome content to share with you! This is just the beginning, there is a ton of underwater footage to come!

There is so much to be gleaned from heading undewater to watch bass in their natural environment. From what causes them to trigger on baits to how they eat the lures, the knowledge gained will make you a better bass angler. 

Baits Shown In The Video...

Whopper Plopper 110 and 130: http://bit.ly/2bsPbQV
Bully Wa 2 Frog: http://bit.ly/2axyR2a
Rover Topwater: http://bit.ly/2acSVea
S-Waver 168 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2aiu8Sh
Jackall Rerange Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2ge0qED
Pointer 100DD Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2e0sQj7
Megabass Kanata Jerkbait: http://bit.ly/2jG4Q85
Megabass Ito Vision 110 Magnum: http://bit.ly/2vdZOWf

Jerkbait Rod...
Rod- Expride 6'10" Medium: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Shimano Aldebaran 50: http://bit.ly/2fdX1Uy
Line- 12 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm

Glide and Topwater Rod...
Rod- Zodias 7'2" Heavy: http://bit.ly/2cgmMAe
Reel- Curado 200K: http://bit.ly/2tHewEh
Line- 65 lb Sufix 832: http://bit.ly/2ae93Ji
Leader- 20 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9

Equipment Upgrades...
Owner 3x Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Gamakatsu EWG Treble Hooks: http://bit.ly/2cZrsbY
Hyperwire Split Rings: http://bit.ly/2v8ArBX

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Need Sun Protection? 

Here's what we wear...
Sun Mask: http://bit.ly/2vgSsh4
Sun Shirt w/ Hood: http://bit.ly/2vgTOst
Light Fishing Pants: http://bit.ly/2foDx10