Best Popper Line

Alex Yang reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and PowerPro Spectra Braid on Mille Lacs Lake. Additional comments from this report: "The smallies were chewing topwater in around 6-10fow near high spots and edges of rock lines. I was mainly on the north side fishing poppers and ned rigs when it slowed down."

Jake Kaiser reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and PowerPro Spectra Braid on Lake Koronis. Additional comments from this report: "Caught some nice smallies on the x-rap Popper off the rock reefs. if there is a decent chop, make long casts INTO the wind and steadily chug it back. Caught the big bass of the tournament."

Mark Ripp reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and PowerPro Spectra Braid on Black Hawk Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Water temps have cooled down to the low 70’s and stained clarity. Switched between a Jackhammer and a Spro E pop 80. Most of my fish came walking the popper at a brisk pace. "

Ryan Brandel reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sufix 832 Braid on Woman Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Found an awesome topwater bite up in the north woods. Action was fairly consistent all day, but it really picked up in the evening. Fished shallow reed pockets with long casts, and caught so many I lost count. Fun trip!"

Jacob Bros reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sufix 832 Braid on Pokegama Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Found smallmouth in 6-10' of water. Most fish came chasing baitfish on flats. "

Ways Raasch reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sufix 832 Braid on Arrowhead Lake. Additional comments from this report: "It was low light conditions and you would have to cast that popper right up next to the laydown right on the bank and just pop it a couple of times and let it pause. They would just crush it on the pause. I was using 30 lb braid to a foot to foot and a half of monofilament. That would allow the braid to not tangle around any of the treble hooks. I also put a Duolock Snap on that popper because it doesn't come with a split ring on the line tie, I feel it gives a little bit better action. I was fishing it on a 7' medium baitcasting rod with a 7.1. reel. The cast was extremely important, you almost had to hit the bank and the laydown!"

Ryan Hartman reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sunline Super FC Sniper on Findlay Reservoir. Additional comments from this report: "Caught some decent size Smallmouth Bass at the Res. Used a 3.5" Coffee Tube with a 3/8 oz Bite Me Tackle Tube jig. I was casting for them after locating some decent sized rock in the 17' range. Dragging and popping worked the best. We also caught the bronze bombers on some top water early in the morning. Make sure to grab a Storm Arashi Cover Pop and walk the dog!"

Michael Gammons reported catching Spotted Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sunline Super FC Sniper on Lake Lanier. Additional comments from this report: "Lake Lanier bass love moving around this time of year. Never spend too much time on one spot unless you know there are fishing biting. Focus on humps and long points with the wind blowing directly on them. Good luck fishing!"

Ben Hutchins reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Sunline Super FC Sniper on Lake James. Additional comments from this report: "We caught all of our fish early in the morning throwing a popper. We were casting over bluegill beds that bass were actively feeding on."