popper technique

natebosox · 05-31-07, 07:59 AM

whats the best technique for using a popper. i cant seem to get it to pop right without looking as fake as could be. what combo of reeling and action of the rod is best.

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 05-31-07, 10:47 AM

Some work better than others. Try a loop (Rapala) knot for better action.

Just try to get it to spit water, rest, lightly tug, tug, rest, spit.....

That's my type of retrieve. Try longer rests or bigger spits, shorter rests, lighter tugs, etc. Just have a little slack in the line and swing the rod down. KERSPLOOOSH!!!

Rebbasser · 05-31-07, 02:45 PM

There is no "best" way-it all depends on what the fish want. I've caught them working topwaters fast and caught them when it was sitting still. Just vary our retrieve and let the fish tell you what they want.

DeadManwalking92 · 05-31-07, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rebbasser
There is no "best" way-it all depends on what the fish want. I've caught them working topwaters fast and caught them when it was sitting still. Just vary our retrieve and let the fish tell you what they want.

I agree with Rebbasser on this one. I personally use poppers fairly slow but let the fish tell you what they want, then key in on it.

BassAddict · 05-31-07, 04:21 PM

I work them somewhat slow too. I'll twitch it... rest... twitch twitch... rest. I'll try a different retrieve till they hit it. I also tie a loop knot on my Pop-R's and Torpedo's.

Eric

JB · 05-31-07, 04:26 PM

Fast or so, its up to the fish to tell you what they want, I have used a popR for many many years and the guys that taught me really run them fast in the summer, chuggin, spittin', and side to side esp if the water is super clear.
On the river I use a clear rebel popR with the weighted ball in the back, and run it so they don't get a good look at it, but generally from early spring to about now I do a few pulls, leave some slack in my line, and reel as the popR moves....as everyone knows its one of my favorite lures.

b4ssman · 05-31-07, 09:30 PM

im with rebasser, vary your retrieve, let the fish tell you what they want. this last weekend i was using a rapala popper, i was varying my retrieve but to no avail, right before i was gonna give up the popper i tried a really violent jerking motion with no pauses and bam a nice 3 pounder.

ToPwAt'R GuY · 05-31-07, 10:54 PM

At first I vary retrieves. After a few blowups you can start figuring out the fish. If the fish come up and just kill the popper it usually means that they are in an aggressive mood and I'll fish it faster. If they just come up and just kind of suck in the bait I'll fish it slower. As far as rods I would go with a 6' 6" medium baitcasting combo with around a 5:3 gear ratio. I hope this helps.

05-31-07, 07:59 AM	#1
natebosox BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 19	popper technique whats the best technique for using a popper. i cant seem to get it to pop right without looking as fake as could be. what combo of reeling and action of the rod is best.

05-31-07, 10:47 AM	#2
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	Some work better than others. Try a loop (Rapala) knot for better action. Just try to get it to spit water, rest, lightly tug, tug, rest, spit..... That's my type of retrieve. Try longer rests or bigger spits, shorter rests, lighter tugs, etc. Just have a little slack in the line and swing the rod down. KERSPLOOOSH!!! __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

05-31-07, 02:45 PM	#3
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	There is no "best" way-it all depends on what the fish want. I've caught them working topwaters fast and caught them when it was sitting still. Just vary our retrieve and let the fish tell you what they want. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

05-31-07, 04:21 PM	#5
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	I work them somewhat slow too. I'll twitch it... rest... twitch twitch... rest. I'll try a different retrieve till they hit it. I also tie a loop knot on my Pop-R's and Torpedo's. Eric

05-31-07, 04:26 PM	#6
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Fast or so, its up to the fish to tell you what they want, I have used a popR for many many years and the guys that taught me really run them fast in the summer, chuggin, spittin', and side to side esp if the water is super clear. On the river I use a clear rebel popR with the weighted ball in the back, and run it so they don't get a good look at it, but generally from early spring to about now I do a few pulls, leave some slack in my line, and reel as the popR moves....as everyone knows its one of my favorite lures.

05-31-07, 09:30 PM	#7
b4ssman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: victorville,ca Posts: 19	im with rebasser, vary your retrieve, let the fish tell you what they want. this last weekend i was using a rapala popper, i was varying my retrieve but to no avail, right before i was gonna give up the popper i tried a really violent jerking motion with no pauses and bam a nice 3 pounder.

05-31-07, 10:54 PM	#8
ToPwAt'R GuY BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 930	At first I vary retrieves. After a few blowups you can start figuring out the fish. If the fish come up and just kill the popper it usually means that they are in an aggressive mood and I'll fish it faster. If they just come up and just kind of suck in the bait I'll fish it slower. As far as rods I would go with a 6' 6" medium baitcasting combo with around a 5:3 gear ratio. I hope this helps.

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