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A big, long walk-the-dog plug with a wide, loud glide; known among serious topwater anglers for pulling up the biggest fish in the area.
★ Hall of Fame · Lure type: Walk-the-Dog Topwater
DepthSurface
ActionWide, slow walk
WhereBeaches, rocky points, reef edges, channels
LevelAdvanced
How to fish it
- 1
Make a long cast over the rock, rip or reef edge you think holds big fish.
- 2
Use long, slow rod sweeps with slack in between so it glides wide side to side.
- 3
Keep the rhythm slow and steady; this lure is meant to look like a big, easy meal.
- 4
Expect missed blow-ups; keep walking it until a fish actually loads the rod.
BigJoe Tips
- A longer rod makes the wide walk easier and saves your arms over a long session.
- Upgrade split rings and hooks before fishing for big jacks or cubera.
- Do not judge it by bites per hour; it is a lure for fewer, bigger fish.
Mistakes to avoid
- Working it too fast with short twitches; it needs long, slow sweeps.
- Fishing it on light tackle that cannot handle what it is meant to catch.
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