Poppers & surface lures: spectacular predatory fishing at its best
Surface lures, also called topwater lures, offer one of the most spectacular ways to fish for predatory fish. The moment a pike or perch bursts out of the water to grab your lure is unforgettable. Poppers are one of the best-known types of this kind of lure and create irresistible attraction with their unique action.
What are poppers?
Poppers are a type of surface lure with a distinctive hollow or blunt nose. When retrieved, this nose produces a popping sound and powerful water displacement. That sound imitates a struggling baitfish on the surface and acts like a magnet for hunting predatory fish. You fish poppers best with short jerks of the rod, causing them to slap the water surface – this is called “popping.”
When do you use surface lures?
Surface lures come into their own especially in the warmer months, when the water warms up and predatory fish hunt closer to the surface. Think of summer evenings in shallow ditches, polders, or among aquatic plants. Precisely there, where other lures quickly get stuck, a popper or frog glides effortlessly over.
An additional advantage? You see the strike! The moment a pike bursts through the surface to grab your lure delivers pure adrenaline.
Types of surface lures
Besides poppers, there are many other types of topwater lures, each with its own action:
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Walkers (or walk-the-dog baits): move in a zigzag over the water surface.
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Propbaits: equipped with propellers that create sound and turbulence.
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Frogs: soft frogs perfect for densely vegetated spots.
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Buzzbaits: spinning blades create lots of splashing water and vibrations.
Tips for successful topwater fishing
Want to get the most out of your topwater session? Keep these tips in mind:
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Fish with braided line for direct contact.
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Vary your retrieve speed and twitch rhythm for a varied action.
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Choose bright colors in murky water and natural patterns in clear water.
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Target shallow and vegetated water where predatory fish like to hide.
Buying poppers and other surface lures?
In our range, you will find a wide selection of topwater lures. Whether you are looking for poppers for pike or frogs for perch – we have it for you. Make your fishing days even more exciting and experience strikes like never before!
