SMALLMOUTH EXPLODE ON TOPWATER! - Dave Mercer's Facts of Fishing THE SHOW Season 18 EPISODE 1

Early-season smallmouth bass are at their most unpredictable — and when they commit to topwater, it gets violent. In this episode of Dave Mercer’s Facts of Fishing, Dave breaks down how and why smallmouth bass explode on topwater early in the season, and why the Berkley Choppo is one of the most effective tools for triggering aggressive surface strikes when water temps are still climbing. From timing and location to cadence and commitment, this is topwater fishing the way it’s meant to be — honest, visual, and built on understanding fish behavior, not gimmicks. If you love surface strikes, bronzebacks, and the moment when a smallmouth decides it’s time to eat, this episode is for you. For more Facts of Fishing visit http://factsoffishing.com/ Facts of Fishing Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveMercer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveMercersFactsofFishing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/factsoffishing/ #fishing #factsoffishing #fishingshow