Topwater VS. Swimbait At Sunrise [On-The-Water Report]
- By: Joseph Simonds
- on May 19, 2022

Which is the better option for sunrise flats fishing: topwater vs. swimbait?
The truth is you really only need just those two types of lures to be successful on the flats.
Topwater lures cover the surface and trigger strikes from curious fish below while swimbaits try to pick off fish by matching the hatch.
Both lure types are a must-have on any early morning fishing trip.
Check more out below!!!
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Topwater VS. Swimbait [PODCAST]
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Here is a timestamped version:
- 1:30 – Sunrise fishing in Tampa Bay
- 2:52 – The Three B’s
- 5:49 – Salt Strong Moonwalker
- 7:08 – Finicky Redfish
- 8:24 – Daiwa Exist Spinning Reels
- 14:23 – Hoss Helix Hooks
- 15:55 – Proper Soft Plastic Lure Storage
- 18:31 – Smart Fishing Spots Software COMING SOON
- 24:30 – Underwater Trout Behavior
- 26:13 – Custom Mud Hole/Salt Strong Fishing Rod
- 28:43 – NEW Lure Mold Coming SOON
Topwater VS. Swimbait [VIDEO]
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Conclusion
Temperatures are warming up and seatrout are starting to come back into the Tampa Bay!
At first light, you really only need a topwater lure and a swimbait.
The Salt Strong Moonwalker and Slam Shady 2.0 Paddletail will handle any fishing situation you find yourself in during the early hours of the morning.
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I was thinking of the possible new lure coming out, I had a wild thought of your version of the Horney Toad with double paddletails in the alabama leprican color
Haha! That probably would catch some good fish.
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Just saying hello, great stuff, my fishing trips are never productive like yours but still wonderful to get my yak on the water. Refreshing to see real time, real fishing.
Thank you, Omer. Definitely get an early start this time of year. We’ve found the best bite has been just before the sun is coming up.
A great podcast with superb info & teasers !!! Seeing where you 2 were fishing really got to me !!! Still dry docked at this time !!!
Miss seeing you out there, buddy!