Welcome to topwater reviews - Heddon Tiny Torpedo

Well it's 2010, and as I type this I am 4 months (give or take a week) away from wetting a line - I know. In any event I'd thought I’d start the year off by highlighting some of the lures I'll be throwing this season.

I'll start with a surface lure that is overlooked by most serious bass fisherman, the Heddon Tiny Torpedo. Though small in stature, this top water prop/stick bait performs as well or better than its larger/more expensive cousins. I like the bone on black colour choice you see below simply because I feel a.) the dark colour helps fish locate the lure from underneath (against the bright or dark sky), and b.) the white/black combo creates a great contrast that seems to trigger violent responses from predators. I throw this bait on 10 pound test spider line, with a medium action rod and reel. The beauty of this little gem? You can walk the dog with it, buzz it, pop it, or just let it sit motionless with the odd twitch thrown in now and again - each method will draw explosive strikes.

Topwater Bottom Line: Bass eat frogs, mice, bugs and fish at the surface! This little lure mimics all of them. Pick up one or two for your tackle box - at 4.99 a pop they adeptly challenge the much more expensive, albeit equally productive options. As always, please practice catch and release with this lure.

Topwater Rating:

5 out of 5 bobbers

This little lure sure packs a big punch.