Best Popper Reel

OctoberHouses reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel on Shirey Bay. Additional comments from this report: "The water temperature was a warm 83°F, with a tanic clarity that made for interesting fishing conditions. Despite the pesky mosquitoes, the fishing was fantastic, especially with top water lures. The fish were aggressively hitting anything on the surface, making for an exciting day. Poppers and walking baits were particularly effective, providing explosive strikes that made the mosquito bites almost bearable. The best times to fish were early morning and late evening, and using a medium to fast action rod helped with better control and hook sets with the top water lures. "

FishWithPurpose reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel on Falls Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Went out to catch a few pre spawn bass and found a great topwater bite around some brush. They were also biting a Texas rigged stick bait, which made for a really great time."

Ben Hutchins reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel 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."

B K reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Lake Koronis. Additional comments from this report: "Early morning fishing shoreline points and breaks. "

Lee reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Additional comments from this report: "The early morning top water bite has been great. They are smashing the baits when they are sitting still. Work it subtly and then let it sit. Fun times. As the day goes on you will have to slow down. We did well with weightless Senko's. "

Roccoa Spurlin reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on R E 'Bob' Woodruff Reservoir. Additional comments from this report: "Fishing around reeds and grass on main channel near the opening to creek channels. "

Phelptwan reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel - EOL on Kalamazoo Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Name of the game seemed to be fishing fast over submerged vegetation. Top water was fairly active when evening came around as well. Docks were ok with neds and wacky rigs but didn't product anything of significant size."

Tim Miles reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel - EOL on Smith Mountain Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Fished throughout the lack and found fish in various stages of the spawn. The most aggressive fish were post-spawn and chasing shallow bluegill around stumps, rocks, and docks. Best bite came late afternoon after showers left the area and the sun began to shine."