Lets talk poppers.

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Sorry I didnt get back to this thread Keith... the reaso i asked teh rod/reel question is because you stated you want larger to throw farther... So I was gonna suggest using a spinning setup. I use a 6'0" medium/fast spinning setup... though as you know a fast action spinning tip is still pretty noodle-ish... i like em short cuz i fish around cluttered banks a lot, and shorter means more accuracy when i need it... but with the buggy whip tip, and spinning reel... i get all teh distance i can stand from even small poppers... another good reason for the whip tip is teh same reason you like em on crank baits... treble hooks come out easy if you dont let teh fish have some room to move so teh medium tip and mono line let it move however it wants without throwin the hooks...

just my $.02

Very good points. I have a 6 1/2 ft spinning setup I'll try the lighter ones on.

[rrw4258]

Poppers are by far my favorite bait to fish....

My two favorite baits to fish are the Xcalibur Zell Pop and the Strike King Spit-N-King.

Tackle I use is a 6'9" MH Fast action rod with a 6.4:1 reel loaded with 12 lb. P-Line CXX Mono.

Ryan

[keithdog]

Picked up an Excaliber Zell Pop in 3 inch yesterday. Suprisingly, that was the only popper our local BPS store had in a 3 inch version.

[thekevster]

Originally Posted by keithdog

Picked up an Excaliber Zell Pop in 3 inch yesterday. Suprisingly, that was the only popper our local BPS store had in a 3 inch version.

Let us know how it goes for ya.
Yea bass pro shops doesnt always have everything in stock thats why I usually order from them online,but then again I kind of have to its a 2 hour drive away from me to my "local" bps lol.

[walkeraviator]

i use a 5'6" Medium/Moderate for all topwater.. walkin the dog, poppin, or prop baitin...