How To Use The Moonwalker To Catch Inshore Slams

This page will show you how to catch the most fish possible while using your Moonwalker topwater plugs.

The videos below will walk you through the essential details to make sure that you know the specifics for the following:

  • When To Use Topwater
  • How To Retrieve Topwater Plugs
  • How To Efficiently Cover Water
  • Best Equipment For Topwater Plugs
  • Hookset Tips For Topwater Plugs
  • How To Replace Hooks On Topwater Plugs

Just click on the respective videos below to see the details:

When To Use Topwater Plugs

The following video shows when to use topwater plugs to maximize your fish catching. You’ll see the top times to use them along with the seasons in which they can be the top choice of your tackle box.

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How To Retrieve Topwater Plugs

The following video shows how to retrieve and efficiently cover water with topwater plugs to maximize your fish catching.

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How To Efficiently Cover Water

See how to efficiently cover water when using topwater plugs in this lesson… the ultimate lure for power fishing at night and during twilight periods.

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Best Equipment For Topwater Plugs

See the best equipment including rods, reels, & lines for using topwater plugs for targeting redfish, seatrout, and snook.

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How To Set The Hook

One of the most common problems with hookup rates when using topwater plugs is when the angler immediately sets the hook as he or she sees or hears a fish strike the lure.

This is a big mistake because many fish will miss on the first strike, and setting the hook will pull the lure out of the strike zone… it’s best to not set the hook until you feel the weight of the fish on the line as shown in this video:

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Replacing Hooks On Plugs

Getting comfortable with replacing hooks on hard plugs is very important because the hooks will often be the first to go due to rust issues or from getting straightened out by a big fish.

Fortunately, these two issues will very rarely (if ever) come up on our future rounds of Moonwalkers because they’ll come with very strong single hooks that have proven to be very resistant to saltwater exposure.

But for those of you who bought the BOGO special on our first batch or for if you bought a different lure that came with treble hooks, here’s a great lesson on how to easily change hooks:

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Conclusion

Topwater fishing can offer some of the most exciting experiences out on the water given that you can see and hear the fish come up to slam your lure.

So we recommend that all serious inshore fishermen have at least 1 good topwater lure on hand for all trips because you never know when the opportunity of a lifetime will come up.

The best seasons are for topwater generally run from Spring through the Fall. And the early morning and late even twilight periods are when they can be especially productive.

So make sure to spend some time out on the water dancing a topwater plug on the surface of the water and hold on tight because this lure has proven to be extremely productive.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to use the Comments section below and I’ll get back with you as quickly as I can.

Tight Lines!

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Harry F Bush
4 months ago

When using this lure how fast is your retrieve or as I should say when cranking the reel how fast do I crank the reel

Scott Morrison
9 months ago

Just took out the Moonwalker for a test drive. first time using it. Ended up with 3 Speckled keepers, 3 toss backs, a Ladyfish, and 2 Reds. The misses on this lure were uncountable but even those were fun. Those fish hit this lure hard and fast. The Ladyfish hit it 3 times before it hooked up, and I saw a Speckled come back for a 2nd hit after watching him hit and miss within 6 feet of the yak!!
The wife MADE me order 3 more!!
Thanks guys!!
Great lure!!

Diego Azcuy
10 months ago

What depths can you work these in?

John Fohn
10 months ago

Hey Luke,
what size in-line hook do you recommend for top water lures Luke the moonwalker?

Keith Beaulieu
1 year ago

What do you feel is the best knot for this lure

Jonathan Gonzalez
1 month ago
Reply to  Luke Simonds

Thanks Luke! I just got this lure and was wondering what knot was best.

Rob
1 year ago

Luke what’s your favorite rod and reel for working topwater lures?

Rob
1 year ago
Reply to  Luke Simonds

I can’t view that because I’m not a insider member

Rob
1 year ago
Reply to  Luke Simonds

Luke I sent you a email

Chick collington
1 year ago

Is it best to use a loop knot when attaching the moonwalked lure ?

Timothy Cox
2 years ago

Luke,
You mention no hardware on the nose when you remove the split ring. Why is that? I have used a small tactical angler’s clip (50lb) with a snug knot instead of tying a loop knot to the lure. Any issues with this approach? It makes for simpler lure and tackle changes.

Richard S. Clauson
2 years ago

Just received 2 moon walkers / took 1/2 hour to change the hooks in one of them along with a few hook pokes in my finger, watched your video..took 2 minutes to do the other…I do have your pliers///key was for me holding them at an angle…thanks

Jim Thompson
2 years ago

Luke,
Great explanation on rigging and using the Moonwalker. You are truly a gifted instructor. If my law school professors had been as good, I likely would have made better grades.
You and Joe “have it going”, keep up the good work. Thanks, Jim Thompson

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