Understanding the Walking Action in Topwater Lures

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Getting topwater lures to walk involves a rhythmic rod tip twitch that makes the lure zigzag across the surface, mimicking a wounded baitfish. The key is a steady cadence with slack line so the lure glides side to side, not forward. It's a subtle art—too fast and it spins, too slow and it sinks. When it works, that explosive strike is electric and teaches you all about predator behavior.