Most seasoned lure anglers would agree that fishing with topwater presentations is by far the most exciting way to fish, and this also extends to bream. Watching a dozen or so contentious bream shoulder one another as they chase down your lure is as good as it gets for any bream tragic. The tell-tale ‘kissing’ sound as they attempt to slurp their next meal off the top is enough to get hairs standing on end and nerve endings tingling.

Catching fish on surface presentations is the pinnacle when fishing for most species, and the humble Aussie bass is no different. When the barometer rises above 1020 and the insect activity picks up, you can bet bass will be looking up for their next meal.

In the last 15 years, the popularity of fishing with topwater lures for yellowfin, sand or summer whiting in estuaries has grown and grown. Early on, small poppers were an effective tool for those chasing whiting on top, and lures like the Lucky Craft G Splash Popper will still work exceptionally well.