Topwater baits are the most exciting way to catch largemouth and smallmouth bass. Find out why you should stock up on poppers, walking baits, ploppers, buzzbaits, and frogs for the best fishing days ...

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The expert anglers at Milliken Fishing share what the best and worst bass baits of 2024 reveal about lure performance.