About this piece
The Smith Puppet Surface is a compact topwater plug engineered for exciting surface strikes. Despite its small size, it delivers excellent castability and combines strong appeal with a natural feeding trigger. Its high-float design ensures a natural landing and responsive action, making it a go-to for expert anglers targeting trout.
Key features
- High-float design for natural splashdown and quick action response
- Rod-driven tricky action that mimics a struggling insect on the surface
- Dual hook setup significantly increases hooking rates on short strikes
- Stable flight posture allows long-distance casts despite the lightweight body
- Front eye oriented sideways to minimize hook and line tangles
Best for
- Area trout fishing in stocked ponds and lakes
- Targeting trout feeding on surface insects or during hatches
- Exciting topwater action during low-light dawn and dusk periods
- Working pressured fish with a finesse, twitch-and-pause retrieve
