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Folks at home, we’re talking TOPWATER BLUEGILL IMITATIONS! Bluegill are one of the most important forage species for bass all across the country, and when you combine that profile with a topwater bait, you have a recipe for some BIG bites!
In this In The Shop, I’m breaking down the brand-new Berkley Slap Gill! This isn’t just another walking bait. The unique weighting system lets the Slap Gill actually roll and SLAP onto its side as you work it, showing the bass that full bluegill profile and mimicking a struggling or injured panfish on the surface.
I’ll show you how I work the Slap Gill, when I use the 80 vs. the 95, how I match bluegill and panfish colors to the forage, and why this bait can be especially deadly around spawning bluegill. We’re also breaking down the exact rod, reel, braid and short mono leader setup I use for walking topwaters—including one little leader trick that keeps your braid out of those treble hooks!
If you love topwater fishing and BIG bass, give this technique a try!
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👉 Berkley Slap Gill Topwater Walking Bait
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00:00 Topwater Bass Fishing With Bluegill
02:06 Best Bluegill Topwater Lures for Bass
03:16 NEW Berkley Slap Gill
04:49 How to Choose the Right Bluegill Color
07:49 How the Berkley Slap Gill Works
08:29 Fishing Topwater Over Bluegill Beds
10:24 Why the Slap Gill Triggers Big Bass
14:36 How to Fish the Berkley Slap Gill
19:57 Best Topwater Rod & Reel Setup
23:31 Best Line Setup for Topwater Bass Fishing