No. 1 Topwater Lure for Atlantic Stripers: The 'Doc' Is In The late-summer's hottest surface plug originally targeted muskies. Though available in many different finishes, the bone-colored Doc has proven to be most effective on striped bass and bluefish. (Photo by Capt. Tom Migdalski) By Capt. Tom Migdalski Early last summer, fishing partner and lifelong saltwater pro Tim Lasusa and I drifted on a conveyor belt of seawater along Old Saybrook, Conn. The conditions were perfect: We had two hours until sunset, a gently-flooding tide, light wind and the striped bass run was on.Eager for explosive surface action, we started tossing topwater lures over depths ranging from 6 to 12 feet with a sloping sand bottom. My offering was a typical 5-inch cupped plug, which I...READ THE FULL STORY ON Game & Fish GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Email Address Sign Me Up