What I Throw When Bass Are Boiling | Best Topwater Fishing Gear

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In this video I’m breaking down my favorite fishing gear for topwater boils and showing you the rods, reels, line, lures, and setups I like to use when striped bass, largemouth, and smallmouth are chasing baitfish and blowing up on the surface. Striper boils can turn into absolute chaos this time of year, and having the right topwater fishing gear ready to go can make all the difference when the bite suddenly turns on here at Castaic Lake, CA or anywhere else. Whether you’re targeting striped bass, largemouth, or smallmouth, these are some of my go-to setups for fishing topwater and chasing boiling fish. If you enjoyed this video sure to drop a like, hype, and hit subscribe! Thanks for watching!

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GEAR:
CASTING RODS:
Abu Garcia Vendetta 6’9” MH: https://tinyurl.com/nheahzvd
Dobyns Fury Crank 7′ MH: https://shorturl.at/ejCKB
Daiwa Aird X 7′ MH: https://tinyurl.com/4u2ebmyd
Shimano Expride B 6’10” MMF (Smaller Baits): https://tinyurl.com/4p2xw9j3
(For Extra Casting Distance):
Phenix Feather 7’7” MH (Smaller Baits): https://tinyurl.com/32actxbx

SPINNING RODS:
(Flukes, Small Topwater, Small KastMasters)
Shimano Expride B 7’2” ML: https://tinyurl.com/2xw4j4r6
St. Croix Bass X 7’1″ M: https://tinyurl.com/2jycursn
Daiwa Aird X 7′ M: https://tinyurl.com/3wpmvfjm
(LONG RANGE SNIPER haha):
Rockaway Surf SP Rods: https://tinyurl.com/ysj8638j

CASTING REELS (FAST RATIO 7 OR 8):
Shimano Curado 150 M: https://tinyurl.com/2w6427cj
Shimano Curado 200 M: https://tinyurl.com/45hvur95
Shimano Metanium MGL 150 B XG Casting Reel: https://tinyurl.com/426snpcr
Shimano SLX XT A 150: https://tinyurl.com/3x2ubp3a
Shimano SLX 150 DC: https://tinyurl.com/2knxkrca
Shimano SLX 70 (Short Range): https://tinyurl.com/486nfpuw

SPINNING REELS (3000 SIZE):
Shimano Nasci FD: https://tinyurl.com/a92aecch
Shimano Spheros SW: https://tinyurl.com/2s37b2jj
Shimano Vanford FA: https://tinyurl.com/26bkn58t
Shimano Sahara FJ: https://tinyurl.com/mpw23afj
Shimano Miravel A: https://tinyurl.com/49tx7vxf

BEST BAITS:
Reaction Innovations Vixen: https://tinyurl.com/2s36kuj3
Lucky Craft Gunfish 95NF: https://tinyurl.com/yyk7zphf
Espetit 95: https://tinyurl.com/yeyden6f
Megabass Karashi 80: https://tinyurl.com/5ek4cjwt
Megabass Giant Dog X: https://tinyurl.com/mj8cvf2e
Evergreen SB Topwater Plugs: https://tinyurl.com/yvcbzpcp
Heddon Feathered Super Spook: https://tinyurl.com/j62v9rsn
Heddon Chug’n Spook Walking Bait: https://tinyurl.com/e5bwre8h
Jackall Riser Bait 007: https://tinyurl.com/4xhthd5c
Jackall Riser Bait 012: https://tinyurl.com/5n8jf637
Rebel Pop-R: https://tinyurl.com/4nrm7nf7
Acme Tackle Kastmasters: https://tinyurl.com/3nnpscpz
Zoom Salty Super Fluke: https://tinyurl.com/mrx4n39r

HOOKS & RING UPGRADES:
Texas Tackle Split Ring Pliers 4″: https://tinyurl.com/4ef6pd28
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings Stainless: https://tinyurl.com/3ajh26nn
Owner Hyper Wire Split Rings Black: https://tinyurl.com/yukx7vxs
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Owner ST-36: https://tinyurl.com/c2epp37n
Owner ST-56: https://tinyurl.com/r6xuc7nw
Owner Stinger STX-58: https://tinyurl.com/uwaft55r
Gamakatsu Round Bend Bronze: https://tinyurl.com/yvjwmrsc
Gamakatsu Feathered Treble Hook 2pk: https://tinyurl.com/5pue2uvh
Gamakatsu EWG Hooks (Flukes 4/0): https://tinyurl.com/3jhvjjz4
Owner Single Hook X Strong: https://tinyurl.com/yf4hajyd
Owner Single Hook XXX Strong: https://tinyurl.com/8fy76894

LINE:
Power Pro Spectra Braided Line (20-30LB): https://tinyurl.com/32nxhb64
Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Line Clear (10-15lb): https://tinyurl.com/ycsewdeb

GOMEXUS HANDLES:
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GOMEXUS Power Handle (Outside Nut): https://amzn.to/4pszkYW

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