Best Top Water: Torpedo Vs Popper Or ...other?

[prjavelin]

I went to Walmart today and like I always do I couldnt leave without a fishing lure. So I got a torpedo. I remember I Had one 15 years ago.

I want to know, compared to today, what is the best topwater splash making lure?

(I also have a jitterbug)

[outdoorsman110]

I use the Lucky Craft T-Spalsh and the good ol' Rebel Pop-r for my splash and spit lures.

[Under the Radar]

Here in Central Fla, we have a lot of clearwater shallow lakes and ponds. So on most days that I'm fishing a top water such as you ask, it's a chug bug. Occasionally conditions dictate something else like a Pop-R, a Devil's Horse or a walk the dog type such as Sammy or Jimmy. My preference for the Chug Bug is predicated on the fact that it's a little more subtle than the Pop R and it can walk the dog as well. I think that the fish in these shallow waters can be a little more spooky, and thus require a quieter presentation. My best days with the top water have almost always had some wind. Calm days not so much.

[Vinny Chase]

All depends on the conditions, but you cannot go wrong with a clear spook and a bone color pop-r.

[IneedAnewScreenName-972354]

Always loved the Pop R's!

[RoLo]

Here in Central Fla, we have a lot of clearwater shallow lakes and ponds. So on most days that I'm fishing a top water such as you ask, it's a chug bug. Occasionally conditions dictate something else like a Pop-R, a Devil's Horse or a walk the dog type such as Sammy or Jimmy. My preference for the Chug Bug is predicated on the fact that it's a little more subtle than the Pop R and it can walk the dog as well. I think that the fish in these shallow waters can be a little more spooky, and thus require a quieter presentation. My best days with the top water have almost always had some wind. Calm days not so much.

What he said

Roger

[iceintheveins]

I love the skitterpop, because you can vary the intensity and sounds you make with it better than any other popper, not to mention it walks the dog VERY well. A torpedo will catch fish though and is pretty versatile.

How do you guys do best with torpedo's and other propbaits, just curious?

[LgMouthGambler]

My go to's: Silver and black Chug Bug, Clear Zara Spook.

[Fishes in trees]

I like the Rapala and Lucky Craft versions of the popper. 6 or 7 weeks ago I would have said those are pretty much my exclusive choices for top water. These days, not so much. I've been making myself stick with a buzz bait over a popper with decent results. Mind you I've never had a great day with a popper or top water bait. ( A great day would be 40+ fish on the same bait, same pattern)

[Gavin]

I'd take a walking bait or a buzzer over a popper or a prop bait.

[FL_Sharpshooter]

Deps Buzzjet for sure.

[swimbait king]

spook pop-r all day

[NCbassmaster4Life]

Hoohya, pop-r!