Topwater bluefish bites are some of the most explosive and exhilarating strikes any surfcaster will experience north of the Chesapeake Bay.

As waters warm and more baitfish arrive, bass start looking upward, and fishermen can celebrate the new striper season with the excitement of light-tackle topwater fishing.

The Game On! X-Walk fits the bill for the mid-sized walking plug that striped bass fishermen have been seeking.

The unique and enticing walk-the-dog action of a spook-style topwater will catch striped bass all season long in various conditions and environments.

When a striper attacks a Doc the fish seems more motivated by anger than hunger

Dial in your topwater presentation to bring more bass to the surface.

If stripers are around, you can count on at least one fish taking a swipe at a pencil popper, even in the middle of the day.

Believe it or not, fishing topwater lures at night is one of the best ways to connect with a trophy holdover brown trout.

Employ these tactics for catching cow stripers on the surface.