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My clients think I'm obsessive about it, but when we're landing 90% of our strikes instead of 60%, they understand." - Captain Mike Torres, Islamorada Special Considerations for Treble Hooks Treble hooks present unique challenges since you're working with three points simultaneously

With that being said, the best time to fish with a topwater frog lure is when fishing in these types of thick areas where a normal lure is virtually impossible to fish with

Injured minnows struggling at the surface Frogs or surface-feeding amphibians Large insects falling into the water Disturbed forage creating ripples Largemouth Bass Chain Pickerel Smallmouth Bass (in calm, shallow conditions) Surface noise draws fish from long distances Visual splash helps predators locate prey quickly Works best when fish are hunting upward Creates clear target zones for ambush predators Use slow pop-and-pause retrieves during calm mornings Cast near lily pads, docks, and shallow grass edges Try smaller poppers for smallmouth in clearer water Increase cadence when fish are aggressively feeding Small spoons are reliable freshwater lures known for their fluttering, reflective action that closely mimics an injured or fleeing baitfish

A darker color, such as black or navy, hides dirt and scratches, which is a positive

Black spinnerbaits with a single colorado blade, like a Strike King Night Spinnerbait, are killer during these times

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