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Lure options for this configuration are the same as those for the basic setup, but you can also use slightly heavier lures

Buzzbaits and Whopper Ploppers When the water starts to warm up in early spring and gets into the upper 50s, the first topwater bait of the season I throw is the classic buzzbait

So, in the wee hours of the morning, I usually begin with a surface lure such as the old reliable Jitterbug or the Hula Popper, work it slowly across the surface and wait for an explosion

If you have any questions, ask a veterinarian or ichthyologist

This is then wound onto the reel at the tackle shop (recommended for beginners), or at home if you know how to spool a reel correctly, to form the main line of your setup