Topwater fishing lures are designed to create surface disturbance, mimicking injured baitfish, frogs, or other prey to attract predatory fish. These lures excel in shallow waters and during early morning or late evening bites. Popular types include poppers (which create splashes and sound), walking baits (like the Zara Spook for a side-to-side action), buzzbaits (which churn the surface with a spinning blade), and frogs (weedless lures perfect for thick cover). Topwater fishing is exciting, as anglers can see explosive strikes when fish aggressively hit the lure.