Are poppers good for bass fishing?

Used properly, fishing poppers can be one of the deadliest fishing lures for both smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. These bass lures can also be used to catch a variety of other species, but today we’re going to focus on how to use them to catch bass.

What fish do poppers catch?

The profile and action of poppers are primarily designed to mimic baitfish or panfish, like shad and bluegill. Many of these baitfish that bass feed on will congregate high in the water column and even break the water’s surface at times.

How do you use topwater poppers?

Cast your popper out to the target area and let it settle briefly. Take in small amounts of line slowly, making small movements as you retrieve it. The cupped face “pops” along the surface will imitate the action of prey, such as small insects, small frogs or even a small injured fish.

What size are poppers for bass?

I find a small (size 8) popper with a concave face is the best. Sure there are times when a big popper works well but overall I have found smaller ones are more effective for all sizes of smallmouth. B) Combined with this shape is a small tail, usually made of feathers and calf tail.

What are fishing poppers good for?

The popper is an effective and proven lure designed to move water using a concave or hollowed nose. Poppers aim to simulate any sort of distressed creature that might be moving or struggling on the surface of the water (baitfish, frogs, and insects are the most typical imitations).

Can you use poppers at night?

Utilizing this attribute is essential for them to be successful. Poppers should be used anytime except in the dark of night when other surface lures such as Danny-type surface swimmers are more appropriate. Usually poppers are fished with a moderately fast retrieve, with rod tip held high.

Can you troll poppers?

Poppers can also work when trolled behind the boat, as long as the lure is worked by the angler and not just left in the holder. Rather than being a big searching/attracting style lure like a popper, stickbaits are perfect lures for offering to a school that is shy of an aggressive retrieve/approach.

Are poppers good?

Poppers are highly flammable and can cause chemical burns on the skin, leading to rashes around the nose and mouth. Poppers can cause nausea, headache, and disorientation. In recent years, there have been reports of people experiencing temporary and permanent loss of vision after using poppers.

Are poppers good for night fishing?

Poppers are an ideal topwater bait for night fishing due to their capability to be retrieved slowly.

Are top water poppers good?

Popper style topwaters range from larger baits like a Chug Bug down to finesse poppers like the bait pictured here. Excellent for fishing in the summer and fall months, a popper does a good job of mimicking both shad and bluegill.