$17.99
| Type | FLOATING |
|---|---|
| Length | 2-1/2" |
| Weight | 1/4oz |
| Hook | #6 |
Introduced in 1996, the Megabass POP-X breathed new life into the old-style popper concept, adding a gill system and an attention to detail that immediately set this lure apart. While the carefully crafted contours and hand-finished paint job might draw your eyes first, the real magic lies within the Megabass original Side-Stepping Balancer (PAT.) system, which allows this popper to transform into a walking-style bait with short twitches of slack line. This patented technology features a fixed tungsten weight at the tail and a spherical tungsten balancer towards the front that moves from side to side. This channels the weight’s movement laterally, combining the spitting action of a popper with a truly unique rolling-dog-walk action. Of course, the Megabass POP-X can be worked like a regular popper, but unlike a conventional popper—which only splashes—the patented gill system of the POP-X has two slits that allow for water to pass through, creating a more organic surface disturbance. In addition, the mouth of the POP-X is designed to maximize the spitting distance that can be achieved with each twitch, resulting in considerable water-displacement.
For best results, twitch the Megabass POP-X so that it moves about three inches at a time. At this pace, the POP-X will spit water about 10 inches, creating the impression of a wounded baitfish. Early mornings and cloudy days are particularly effective times to fish the POP-X. We suggest fishing the lure around grass beds, points, or down shoreline cover.
Few techniques match the excitement of topwater fishing in the summer. However, while many lures will catch fish, choosing smaller topwater lures for early summer fishing is one surefire ticket to success. When shad and various panfish species begin spawning in late spring, early summer sees a surge in smaller forage roaming lakes and ponds. …
Tune in with Elite series pro Chris Zaldain as he explains how poppers can be some of the most versatile weapons in your topwater arsenal when
The transition from pre-spawn, spawn, to post-spawn is not an exact science. When it comes to topwater techniques, these periods overlap and are far from definite. Geographical locations, the type of lake, water visibility, localized weather patterns and various other factors all make this unpredictable. One thing is for sure, though: The period immediately after …
“Topwater lures shine during the warm water months, and especially in clear water on overcast days. But which topwater category to tie on? Poppers remain a great choice under nearly all conditions, but really excel when bass and are relating to individual cover elements like clumps of grass. You can fish them as fast or …
