Freshwater anglers have lots of topwater options. In the bass game especially, those looking for surface eruptions can dip into practically any lure genre and find the perfect bait to call up a hog.

A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

If you don’t know how to fish with poppers and get the most from these lures, now’s the perfect time to learn, as the topwater bite is in full swing and will stay good through summer and into fall.

After you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter. Just grasp the hook or lure, push back against the direction the hook penetrated and you're done.

If you plan on fishing the area of the Chalmette Wall, you can leave most of your gear at home. Capt. Kris Robert brought one rod and reel Wednesday -- a 6-foot, 9-inch medium-action rod teamed with a ...

January is our coolest month with water temperatures the lowest of the year around Southwest Florida. Just how cold ...