TopRaider

Always use thick diameter, heavyweight line for topwater fishing to reduce line drag, line sinkage and improve overall buoyancy. A medium/heavy power musky action rod of at least 6 feet also promotes better hooksets. After the cast, retrieve faster initially while simultaneously lifting upwards on your rod tip to lift as much of the line off the water as possible. Then, level off your rod tip angle as the lure nears the boat finishing up with the rod tip actually touching the water. If the target is muskies, always finish with a figure 8 maneuver at boatside to trigger any followers.