This. 1000% this. One of the best there is to have a line in the water. Idk how much I’ve spent on fishing mags just to get articles pen’d by him for my fishing library. Cant tell you how pumped I am to have found out he’s on TH-cam
Do whatever Roland said !!! You will catch big and big bass !!! Don't argue with it,!!just like your parents always guide you when you were young!!! God blessing him keep healthy 🙏🙏🙏
Best part of my day is when Roland posts videos, Roland is a legend and I love frog fishing. Top water is fishing is my favorite, my favorite frog is Live Target natural color!
I can't get enough of these videos. Roland I could only emagin how many people loved being in your class at school. You are a true teacher I've learned so much!!!! I'm sure you shoot just as good as you teach!!! Your casting is phenomenal!!!!
When I see its Professor Martin..I hit the like before I even watch. I know that it’s going to be a great lesson! There’s lots of croaking along the Pedernales in the evenings. I bought a frog lure because of your videos. Fixing to go frogging flogging soon! 🐸 Thank you sir! 👍 Have a great week Roland! 🎣
The best bass professors..roland and doug hannan...more than 40 yrs back i saw you catching big bass on those bullreed points with a white spinnerbait since then youve been very instructional..son you look in better shape than ive ever seen you..thank you
Roland. So glad I found out you’re on TH-cam. As a late 80’s kid, I grew up on you. I remember My pops (70) told me ever since I was a kid to pay attention whenever you talk as he’s always looked up to you too. We used to, and still do subscribe to in-fisherman just to get your exclusive scoop tips and tricks. Anytime you’re in Virginia and you’re near either of us, dinner and a free fishing trip is on us. We got a local private lake that’s roughly 100 acres that’s absolutely untouched and pristine. Next to a military base, only residents can access it and EPA is super strict on water quality levels. My PB (10.9) is from that lake that I caught using tips I learned from you man. You’d shit if you fished this place, you’d absolutely love it. Anyhoo, glad to see you on here man, it’s so cool. It’s like sitting with an old friend and teacher, I’m just absorbing as much as I possibly can. Stay safe brother!
I got to say, I started watching you at a very early age I'm now 41 years old as of two days ago. I still love your videos Roland you were still an incredible fishman and only these days maybe when I reach my dream and goal of becoming a professional fisherman I will get to fish with you
Another great video with great tips for the average angler. Caught my PB using a top water frog about 2 weeks ago. We really appreciate you, buddy. You’re a TH-cam treasure!!
@Rolandmartinoutdoors you’re the man! Thankyou for helping me get into fishing and helping me catch my first bass!! never had a father to show me the ropes I’m blessed to have found out about you sir
Applied some of your tips this morning. I threw a popping frog and walked it past a weed point. A nice bass inhaled it and I nailed him with 50 lb Power Pro (didn't have any heavier). Got a good clean hookset in the top of the mouth. Thanks again. Fun stuff!
Love the way you explain things Roland, I've never been big on using frogs but after watching several different videos you have on fishing with frogs i'm starting to turn..
I've actually never seen you walk a frog on one of your videos before and it is so cool. I've always wondered if you could do it, I should have known you could. you're a legend. There probably isn't any kind of fishing that you couldn't learn to do.
You gave a lot of great info in this video. One thing you said is so true "these tips are invaluable." Thanks for sharing the knowledge you gained over your years of fishing. Now if I can retain half of what you share in your videos I know I will be a better fisherman. Thanks.
Great video Roland. I have adopted your style of power fishing into my time on the water. I don’t always use it but when it’s time to I get excited about “a big ol’ bass son!” You better stay healthy and keep making videos. Thanks for your hard work posting these how to’s vids and tips and tricks. With COVID all I can do safely is get on the water and fish!
Thank for all the great tips. I caught a nice northern pike and a bowfin fishing a #297, green pumpkin 5" Senko. Loved the line watching tip it made a big difference. Oh the senko survived the toothy devils.
Thank you for the knowledge I have been fishing for years and I’ve been catching more fish by listening to you advice on the senco and I just bought the bronze eye pop frog from spro
I love Roland such a no B.S. pro. Now, I've been fishing w/frog this way for many years and I've had people tell for many years that I have been fishing frogs all wrong and that big bass don't hang in that really thick brush. Oh, you better believe they do. what I just learned just now that seemed to be the problem was the damn hook. Roland explains here perfectly which I will do from now on is widen the hook so that it is barely touching. Most times when you buy them they a little bit squeezed in the body. I've lost many fish this way, because the hook didn't set. I would have to count to five and then set the hook really hard. Using my kayak i get back into some really heavy stuff and i think w/Roland's advice of a little hook/body separation I'll have a higher percentage. I will do this for Pike too. Roland you are the best and are one of the two pros I'll actually listen too.
Thank you for these videos Roland. Learning from you has made me a much better angler and I know theres so much more I can learn by watching you. Keep up the great videos, your a legend
Yep, the Spro frogs work well! This week I caught a nice 19" bass weighing 3.64 lbs using the Spro Bronzeye Jr frog (Red Ear Color). Was the first time I've ever caught a bass using a frog!! Found a nice area on the lake from the bank that has heavy cover (weeds, grass...) and plopped the frog on top and the bass just came up and exploded on it and took it under. Luckily I set it correctly! Netted him and carefully reeled him in cause I didn't want my mono line to break (yes, I know I should be using braid). Well, luckily he didn't break off!! Took his photo, measured and weighed him and released him back into the lake!! Then the next day I did the same thing at the same spot and caught another bass, a bit smaller at 16" and weighing 2.04 lbs. 3rd day I decided to tr the same Spro frog model but different color (Killer Shad) and caught an even bigger whopper bass but unfortunately he broke off and took my lure with him!! ( I am guessing he was 4-5 lb). He jumped high out of the water as I was reeling him in but then broke off taking my frog with him. Very disappointed to say the least! Ran to the store and had 30 lb braid put on my reel and bought the same color frog again. Tried to catch him again this morning but only had one hit on my frog and that was it. No other bass went after it this morning. I even put my other Red Ear color frog back on and still nothing. The word is out about me and my frogs! LOL Maybe next time I will put on a disguise!! Think I'll wait a few days til I go back and try again!! But I can tell you, there is nothing more exciting than catching a nice bass on a topwater frog! If you haven't experienced it yet, go get a frog and find a place on the water that has thick heavy cover, grass, weeds and green yucky stuff on top almost completely covering the water and throw your frog on top and plop it along slowly!! Sooner or later you'll land the biggest thrill you've ever had!!! Your heart will skip a few beats when you get that bass exploding on your frog and taking it under the water!!! Good luck to everyone!! Thanks Roland for your videos!!! :)
What can I say... another great video. I hope to meet you one day, I did see you from a distance at the 50th Bass Masters Classic. Would rather spend a day on the water with you. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the tips! I see most everyone says cut the tails and open the hooks so why don’t the manufactures pay attention to this and make them this way?
Man I really want to try that buzz frog. Thanks for another great video. I remember you said at one time you were an algebra teacher. The way you do a great job of teaching, I sure could have used you as my algebra teacher cause I’m sure I would have passed it in college!
I cant wait to learn the fall transition. I know spinnerbaits work for me all year and even better in the fall. Wonder what Roland's gunna pull out the tackle box for it :)
A rainy day video on line and leaders would be cool. I’ve just started dabbling with leaders and I struggle with the leader to line knot hitting the guides (is that okay?) and proper leader length.
Where do you get that frog. I drive a big truck through Moore Haven 5 or 6,days a week. There’s a good bait and tackle shop on Griffin Road in Davie. The owner took the time to teach me on how to use rubber worms. Black Grape seems to put them on the hook. I need to learn the frog thing.
How long generally before setting the hook? Fish can come from crazy angles or have debris in the way of the frog and maybe need time to really get it in their mouth properly for a hook to catch tissue.
Mr. Roland, I enjoyed your video, as usual, but have a question: I miss more strikes on a frog than I manage to set. Do you ever use a trailer hook??? If so, what kind. Does a trailer affect the frog action? Thanks
Hey Mr. Roland! I’m having an issue when I frog fish and when I use my devil’s horse lure (so basically when I fish top water). Two times now I have lost the entire lure to the fish on the hook set. I use 20 lb braid and tied a palomar knot. I hate this because I don’t want lures left in the fish’s mouth and harming them.
I had no idea my trolling motor made noise when it’s running?? Or when setting the hook on a frog 🐸 you wanna pull Up.!! 🤤 I’ve been going the wrong way for the last 30 years.!!??! Just invaluable knowledge here. 🤭
My interest in froggin is definitely not a love affair. Something i love to do and constantly try to do, but can't get better at. Missed more fish on a frog than I've caught my whole life probably. Thats speaks a lot for froggin, but also shows im stubborn and dumb. Lol
I bought some frogs direct out of China and took them onto the water fishing. One caught my eye and looking intently at it I had the notion to kiss it and then it turned from a plastic frog popper into a beautiful Asian princess.
Anthony Caban 0 seconds ago So, it seems to Me that People Who know what they are doing will all cut the skirts back a little bit and also bend the hooks out on their frogs. I don’t understand why the lure companies don’t just make their frogs this way instead of selling us something that needs to be modified first to work effectively??
Just tried braided line for the first time this summer. I got 30lb. I got snagged a few times and I couldn’t snap it off. I bet 65 could tow a truck in neutral. Hahaha
Yes but the heavier line doesn't get blown around the in the wind as much in addition to the strength factor. 30 lb gets blown around like a paper bag in a parking lot.
Roland you are so enjoyable to watch. I love your teaching, and your enthusiasm. However; the guy that films you needs to be educated. I’m so tired of watching your videos and he has the camera on you. We as viewers know what you look like, we want to see your Lure out in the water, not you! We want to see you retrieving your lure and the fish hitting your lures. Half of your videos with him filming, I have got to click off of because they’re just not enjoyable. You’re catching fish and I’m seeing the back of your head or the side of your face. Instead of, the fish striking. Very frustrating.
Pfffffft. I fish top waters with my same 10 ft med/light spinning rod I catch 20+ lb salmon and steelhead with in the fall winter spring and do damn good... YOU DONT "NEED" to go out and switch up and buy a ton of fancy gear to try out top water fishing for bass or pike , and you definitely dont need no 60lb braid like I see all these bass fisherman using yanking 6 lb bass 20 yards across OVER the water to the bank thru the air .. You dont need to rip the fishes face off with your hookset , i catch 25-30 lb salmon (which make a 6 lb bass feel like a minnow) on a 6 lb florocarben tippet in holes filled with heavy rocks and tree limbs , chances are if your not getting a good hookset your not waiting long enough after the fish strikes to set the hook, which is 99.9% of most peoples mistake when fishing a topwater
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The Master at work you can’t buy this kind of knowledge but he’s giving it away thank you Roland.
This. 1000% this. One of the best there is to have a line in the water. Idk how much I’ve spent on fishing mags just to get articles pen’d by him for my fishing library. Cant tell you how pumped I am to have found out he’s on TH-cam
Dude caught nothing in this video. But he is still the Boss!
Do whatever Roland said !!! You will catch big and big bass !!! Don't argue with it,!!just like your parents always guide you when you were young!!! God blessing him keep healthy 🙏🙏🙏
I like how he said thanks but I feel l need to say thank you so thank you Roland for tips and other techniques.
Amen Jess. Roland is a treasure trove of information.
"Bend the hooks out"...well Son I learned something new again, Thanks Roland :-)
That will increase your hook ups by 25%!
Roland,
I've watched you since the 80's am still still amazed at how your presentation is. You are a master educator.. God Bless You
Best part of my day is when Roland posts videos, Roland is a legend and I love frog fishing. Top water is fishing is my favorite, my favorite frog is Live Target natural color!
I can't get enough of these videos. Roland I could only emagin how many people loved being in your class at school. You are a true teacher I've learned so much!!!! I'm sure you shoot just as good as you teach!!! Your casting is phenomenal!!!!
When I see its Professor Martin..I hit the like before I even watch. I know that it’s going to be a great lesson! There’s lots of croaking along the Pedernales in the evenings. I bought a frog lure because of your videos. Fixing to go frogging flogging soon! 🐸 Thank you sir! 👍 Have a great week Roland! 🎣
Sorry for my English, your little tips are a big help for us. thank Roland
The best bass professors..roland and doug hannan...more than 40 yrs back i saw you catching big bass on those bullreed points with a white spinnerbait since then youve been very instructional..son you look in better shape than ive ever seen you..thank you
Hey Roland! Frogs are the deal! I been doing good with the frogs lately! Thanks for the tips!
I can tell you were a good teacher. You don't miss a trick teaching us.Thanks for all of the years of good fishing fun. Hello from Ocala Fl.
Look forward to your videos 3 times a week. Also like your son Scott’s channel. Thanks!!
I love your positivity and great videos Roland. Keep up the great videos.
Roland. So glad I found out you’re on TH-cam. As a late 80’s kid, I grew up on you. I remember My pops (70) told me ever since I was a kid to pay attention whenever you talk as he’s always looked up to you too. We used to, and still do subscribe to in-fisherman just to get your exclusive scoop tips and tricks. Anytime you’re in Virginia and you’re near either of us, dinner and a free fishing trip is on us. We got a local private lake that’s roughly 100 acres that’s absolutely untouched and pristine. Next to a military base, only residents can access it and EPA is super strict on water quality levels. My PB (10.9) is from that lake that I caught using tips I learned from you man. You’d shit if you fished this place, you’d absolutely love it. Anyhoo, glad to see you on here man, it’s so cool. It’s like sitting with an old friend and teacher, I’m just absorbing as much as I possibly can. Stay safe brother!
Thank you Roland,nobody could of done a better job talking about the frog 🐸 👍👍
Everything I know about frog fishing I learned from your videos. Your a great teacher
I got to say, I started watching you at a very early age I'm now 41 years old as of two days ago. I still love your videos Roland you were still an incredible fishman and only these days maybe when I reach my dream and goal of becoming a professional fisherman I will get to fish with you
Man this show really takes me back. Thanks Roland.
I’ve spent a lotta hours of my life watching this man fish
The knowledge that this guy has to share is amazing. A true all time great in this business.
I’ve learned so much about fishing from your videos throughout these years. Thank you 😊
Another great video with great tips for the average angler. Caught my PB using a top water frog about 2 weeks ago. We really appreciate you, buddy. You’re a TH-cam treasure!!
@Rolandmartinoutdoors you’re the man! Thankyou for helping me get into fishing and helping me catch my first bass!! never had a father to show me the ropes I’m blessed to have found out about you sir
I’d love to have all his years of fishing knowledge. Thanks for the tips!
Applied some of your tips this morning. I threw a popping frog and walked it past a weed point. A nice bass inhaled it and I nailed him with 50 lb Power Pro (didn't have any heavier). Got a good clean hookset in the top of the mouth. Thanks again. Fun stuff!
Going to go this weekend to the lake will give these tips a try thank you Roland and stay safe😃👍😃
I really love the details of the techniques in this video. Thanks for sharing Mr. Roland!
Love the way you explain things Roland, I've never been big on using frogs but after watching several different videos you have on fishing with frogs i'm starting to turn..
Roland, you are losing some serious weight. Looking good buddy. Keep it up.
I've actually never seen you walk a frog on one of your videos before and it is so cool. I've always wondered if you could do it, I should have known you could. you're a legend. There probably isn't any kind of fishing that you couldn't learn to do.
The best fisher man to ever do it!!!
You gave a lot of great info in this video. One thing you said is so true "these tips are invaluable." Thanks for sharing the knowledge you gained over your years of fishing. Now if I can retain half of what you share in your videos I know I will be a better fisherman. Thanks.
Great video Roland. I have adopted your style of power fishing into my time on the water. I don’t always use it but when it’s time to I get excited about “a big ol’ bass son!” You better stay healthy and keep making videos. Thanks for your hard work posting these how to’s vids and tips and tricks. With COVID all I can do safely is get on the water and fish!
Thank for all the great tips. I caught a nice northern pike and a bowfin fishing a #297, green pumpkin 5" Senko. Loved the line watching tip it made a big difference. Oh the senko survived the toothy devils.
Thank you for the knowledge I have been fishing for years and I’ve been catching more fish by listening to you advice on the senco and I just bought the bronze eye pop frog from spro
I love Roland such a no B.S. pro. Now, I've been fishing w/frog this way for many years and I've had people tell for many years that I have been fishing frogs all wrong and that big bass don't hang in that really thick brush. Oh, you better believe they do. what I just learned just now that seemed to be the problem was the damn hook. Roland explains here perfectly which I will do from now on is widen the hook so that it is barely touching. Most times when you buy them they a little bit squeezed in the body. I've lost many fish this way, because the hook didn't set. I would have to count to five and then set the hook really hard. Using my kayak i get back into some really heavy stuff and i think w/Roland's advice of a little hook/body separation I'll have a higher percentage. I will do this for Pike too. Roland you are the best and are one of the two pros I'll actually listen too.
Thanks for all the excellent detailed instructions. Really appreciate you doing these videos!
Taking our frogs to Kentucky Lake this weekend!
Thank you for these videos Roland. Learning from you has made me a much better angler and I know theres so much more I can learn by watching you. Keep up the great videos, your a legend
I'm really digging these new tip serier video's!
Roland your the man!!
I love watching your videos Roland. I just wish you included product links in the description!!
Yep, the Spro frogs work well! This week I caught a nice 19" bass weighing 3.64 lbs using the Spro Bronzeye Jr frog (Red Ear Color). Was the first time I've ever caught a bass using a frog!! Found a nice area on the lake from the bank that has heavy cover (weeds, grass...) and plopped the frog on top and the bass just came up and exploded on it and took it under. Luckily I set it correctly! Netted him and carefully reeled him in cause I didn't want my mono line to break (yes, I know I should be using braid). Well, luckily he didn't break off!! Took his photo, measured and weighed him and released him back into the lake!! Then the next day I did the same thing at the same spot and caught another bass, a bit smaller at 16" and weighing 2.04 lbs.
3rd day I decided to tr the same Spro frog model but different color (Killer Shad) and caught an even bigger whopper bass but unfortunately he broke off and took my lure with him!! ( I am guessing he was 4-5 lb). He jumped high out of the water as I was reeling him in but then broke off taking my frog with him. Very disappointed to say the least! Ran to the store and had 30 lb braid put on my reel and bought the same color frog again. Tried to catch him again this morning but only had one hit on my frog and that was it. No other bass went after it this morning. I even put my other Red Ear color frog back on and still nothing. The word is out about me and my frogs! LOL Maybe next time I will put on a disguise!!
Think I'll wait a few days til I go back and try again!! But I can tell you, there is nothing more exciting than catching a nice bass on a topwater frog! If you haven't experienced it yet, go get a frog and find a place on the water that has thick heavy cover, grass, weeds and green yucky stuff on top almost completely covering the water and throw your frog on top and plop it along slowly!! Sooner or later you'll land the biggest thrill you've ever had!!! Your heart will skip a few beats when you get that bass exploding on your frog and taking it under the water!!!
Good luck to everyone!! Thanks Roland for your videos!!! :)
Roland is the man👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Enjoyed the video Roland
What can I say... another great video. I hope to meet you one day, I did see you from a distance at the 50th Bass Masters Classic. Would rather spend a day on the water with you. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the tips you’ve taught me how to catch bigger bass!
Would love to fish with Roland! Been watching him all my life!
Lean and mean bass machine...roland your ready to go get that bassmaster clasic
Thanks for the tips! I see most everyone says cut the tails and open the hooks so why don’t the manufactures pay attention to this and make them this way?
amazing I cant wait to get my first bass thank you for your knowledge
Man I really want to try that buzz frog. Thanks for another great video. I remember you said at one time you were an algebra teacher. The way you do a great job of teaching, I sure could have used you as my algebra teacher cause I’m sure I would have passed it in college!
Always thankful for tips got one will be trying it soon
I cant wait to learn the fall transition. I know spinnerbaits work for me all year and even better in the fall. Wonder what Roland's gunna pull out the tackle box for it :)
The Elvis of Bass Fishing ...
Excellent tips and advise as usual. Keep up the great videos!
Orlando Wilson, Roland Martin, Bill Dance, Hank Parker, Bass master's with Bob Cobb was my shit growing up every Saturday mourning sheeesh
looks like a good place to use a frog for some good top water action hope you caught some
My son loves frog lures too going to send him this video he’s 12yrs old
Great show
Roland Martin is a treasure.........thank you sir
I always learn so much! Thank You!!!
A rainy day video on line and leaders would be cool. I’ve just started dabbling with leaders and I struggle with the leader to line knot hitting the guides (is that okay?) and proper leader length.
Thanks for video!
Adding super glue. And small channel lock pliers to box today.yur awesome .
I was having trouble where to fish a frog and how to fish it. Thanks Buddy!
Hey man. If you hear frogs. Throw a frog. Work it down shore lines. And cast it under over hanging limbs.
@@jasonmims5493 Alright, thanks man.
Who makes the buzz frog shown in your video? Thanks for another great video!
Links in the video description to products used in the video would be great.
Thanks for the tips !
That was a great video I like it
Where do you get that frog. I drive a big truck through Moore Haven 5 or 6,days a week. There’s a good bait and tackle shop on Griffin Road in Davie. The owner took the time to teach me on how to use rubber worms. Black Grape seems to put them on the hook.
I need to learn the frog thing.
Wish I could catch something on a frog! I think I don’t stick with it enough because I don’t have much confidence in it. I’ll keep trying!
How long generally before setting the hook? Fish can come from crazy angles or have debris in the way of the frog and maybe need time to really get it in their mouth properly for a hook to catch tissue.
I use I weedless Texas rig sinko and fish it the same way. Catch alot of bass !!!
great video Thank you
Mr. Roland, I enjoyed your video, as usual, but have a question: I miss more strikes on a frog than I manage to set. Do you ever use a trailer hook??? If so, what kind. Does a trailer affect the frog action?
Thanks
Here'se
Subscribe guys and gals, this is the best bass fishing channel. Great frog tips Roland!
Hey Mr. Roland! I’m having an issue when I frog fish and when I use my devil’s horse lure (so basically when I fish top water). Two times now I have lost the entire lure to the fish on the hook set. I use 20 lb braid and tied a palomar knot. I hate this because I don’t want lures left in the fish’s mouth and harming them.
Frog fishing is fun, I like it 👌 😇🙏
Can you use a 6" plastic worm or a 3/8 oz chatter bait on the 65lb braided line
Absolutely
Absolute legend
I had no idea my trolling motor made noise when it’s running?? Or when setting the hook on a frog 🐸 you wanna pull Up.!! 🤤 I’ve been going the wrong way for the last 30 years.!!??! Just invaluable knowledge here. 🤭
Is the braid tied straight to the frog or are you using a leader?
Straight braid to the frog!
My interest in froggin is definitely not a love affair. Something i love to do and constantly try to do, but can't get better at. Missed more fish on a frog than I've caught my whole life probably. Thats speaks a lot for froggin, but also shows im stubborn and dumb. Lol
Sunday church with pastor Roland
Roland what gear ratio reel do you use?
I really like the new Solus by Favorite with a 8.1:1 ratio!
Roland Martin Outdoors Thanks Roland!!!
The Legend!!!!
🔥🔥🔥
I bought some frogs direct out of China and took them onto the water fishing. One caught my eye and looking intently at it I had the notion to kiss it and then it turned from a plastic frog popper into a beautiful Asian princess.
Please let me buy one!
Ish went to 70 lb Daiwa Samurai...
I have a 6 ti 1 hard to catch up indeed
try 7:5:1
Try 8:1
999th thumbs up!
Anthony Caban
0 seconds ago
So, it seems to Me that People Who know what they are doing will all cut the skirts back a little bit and also bend the hooks out on their frogs. I don’t understand why the lure companies don’t just make their frogs this way instead of selling us something that needs to be modified first to work effectively??
Walk the frog
Just tried braided line for the first time this summer. I got 30lb. I got snagged a few times and I couldn’t snap it off. I bet 65 could tow a truck in neutral. Hahaha
Yes but the heavier line doesn't get blown around the in the wind as much in addition to the strength factor. 30 lb gets blown around like a paper bag in a parking lot.
Roland you are so enjoyable to watch. I love your teaching, and your enthusiasm. However; the guy that films you needs to be educated. I’m so tired of watching your videos and he has the camera on you. We as viewers know what you look like, we want to see your Lure out in the water, not you! We want to see you retrieving your lure and the fish hitting your lures. Half of your videos with him filming, I have got to click off of because they’re just not enjoyable. You’re catching fish and I’m seeing the back of your head or the side of your face. Instead of, the fish striking. Very frustrating.
Pfffffft. I fish top waters with my same 10 ft med/light spinning rod I catch 20+ lb salmon and steelhead with in the fall winter spring and do damn good...
YOU DONT "NEED" to go out and switch up and buy a ton of fancy gear to try out top water fishing for bass or pike , and you definitely dont need no 60lb braid like I see all these bass fisherman using yanking 6 lb bass 20 yards across OVER the water to the bank thru the air .. You dont need to rip the fishes face off with your hookset , i catch 25-30 lb salmon (which make a 6 lb bass feel like a minnow) on a 6 lb florocarben tippet in holes filled with heavy rocks and tree limbs , chances are if your not getting a good hookset your not waiting long enough after the fish strikes to set the hook, which is 99.9% of most peoples mistake when fishing a topwater
You are fishing in a different world than where big largemouth bass live.
roland martin is the shit