Trophy bass anglers rely on plus-sized lures like the I-WING 135 Topwater Crawler to attract and trigger the biggest bass in any given system — this mentality extends beyond the swimbait category and into the topwater arena as well. Chris Zaldain demonstrates how to fish big and aggressive topwater baits to trigger pressured bass on a popular Texas fishery.

ONE-TWO TOP WATER PUNCH: GIANT DOG-X and DOG-X DIAMANTE
By late spring, as the final echoes of the spawn fade into the warmth of early summer, bass begin to look up. It’s topwater season—arguably