Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nothing beats watching a giant largemouth bass explode through the surface to crush a topwater lure!
Jeremy Smith and Jeff Simpson spend a summer morning targeting largemouth bass in shallow weeds using the Rapala ClapTail ( alnk.to/b7CBQsh ), one of the most exciting new topwater lures to hit the market. Throughout the day they share the retrieves, cadence, equipment, and boat positioning that consistently trigger explosive strikes from aggressive summertime bass.
If you're looking for one of the most exciting ways to catch summer largemouth bass, this video is packed with practical information that will help you catch more fish—and enjoy every explosive strike.
Featured Gear
• Rapala ClapTail 110 alnk.to/b7CBQsh
• Daiwa Zillion SV TW Reel: alnk.to/31vKJLm
• St. Croix Physyx Rod: alnk.to/8tTf94n
• Sufix 832 Braid: alnk.to/58uQvzQ
• Sufix ProMix Monofilament: alnk.to/bts7OXj
• Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST: alnk.to/eDVLtEh
In this video you'll learn:
Why the Rapala ClapTail excels in a variety of conditions
The ideal retrieve speed and cadence
When to choose a ClapTail over poppers, frogs, buzzbaits, or walking baits
Jeremy Smith's complete rod, reel, and line setup
Why braid with a short monofilament leader works so well
Hookset tips that dramatically improve landing percentages
How forward-facing sonar helps locate productive weed cover
Why noisy topwater presentations often trigger the biggest bass
If you enjoy bass fishing, topwater fishing, and instructional fishing videos, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications for more content from Angling Edge!
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* Rapala → rapala.com/us_en/rapala
* St. Croix Rods → stcroixrods.com
* Daiwa Reels → alnk.to/8tSErGP
* Sufix Fishing Line → alnk.to/7qo6yNP
* VMC Hooks→alnk.to/4BJYRKZ
* Lund Boats→lundboats.com
* Minn Kota→alnk.to/ge9ZBBQ
* Humminbird→alnk.to/6bYNH7N
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Nothing beats watching a giant largemouth bass explode through the surface to crush a topwater lure!
Jeremy Smith and Jeff Simpson spend a summer morning targeting largemouth bass in shallow weeds using the Rapala ClapTail ( alnk.to/b7CBQsh ), one of the most exciting new topwater lures to hit the market. Throughout the day they share the retrieves, cadence, equipment, and boat positioning that consistently trigger explosive strikes from aggressive summertime bass.
If you're looking for one of the most exciting ways to catch summer largemouth bass, this video is packed with practical information that will help you catch more fish—and enjoy every explosive strike.
Featured Gear
• Rapala ClapTail 110 alnk.to/b7CBQsh
• Daiwa Zillion SV TW Reel: alnk.to/31vKJLm
• St. Croix Physyx Rod: alnk.to/8tTf94n
• Sufix 832 Braid: alnk.to/58uQvzQ
• Sufix ProMix Monofilament: alnk.to/bts7OXj
• Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST: alnk.to/eDVLtEh
In this video you'll learn:
Why the Rapala ClapTail excels in a variety of conditions
The ideal retrieve speed and cadence
When to choose a ClapTail over poppers, frogs, buzzbaits, or walking baits
Jeremy Smith's complete rod, reel, and line setup
Why braid with a short monofilament leader works so well
Hookset tips that dramatically improve landing percentages
How forward-facing sonar helps locate productive weed cover
Why noisy topwater presentations often trigger the biggest bass
If you enjoy bass fishing, topwater fishing, and instructional fishing videos, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on Notifications for more content from Angling Edge!
🤝 **PARTNERS**
* Rapala → rapala.com/us_en/rapala
* St. Croix Rods → stcroixrods.com
* Daiwa Reels → alnk.to/8tSErGP
* Sufix Fishing Line → alnk.to/7qo6yNP
* VMC Hooks→alnk.to/4BJYRKZ
* Lund Boats→lundboats.com
* Minn Kota→alnk.to/ge9ZBBQ
* Humminbird→alnk.to/6bYNH7N
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Our website with all things "Angling Edge":
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FishHead TV, long format fishing content, and vintage old-school fishing videos:
➡️ fishhead.tv
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ✔ CHECK OUT OUR STORE ✔ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Hats, shirts, DVDs, books, decals and more: goo.gl/SlRKRh
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