Best Popper Reel

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. "

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. "

R0BTH3B0SS reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Sarasota Audubon Celery Fields. Additional comments from this report: "Bite was slow this morning but I did have this little guy go for the popper, about 3 or 4 others this size nothing crazy, all on topwater with the popper "

Phelptwan reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and Shimano Curado MGL 150 Casting Reel on Hutchens Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Dead calm and an AMAZING amount of fog when we first got out. Water clarity was nuts as well, could easily see 15'+. Immediately got onto a top water bite and we probably caught 20-25 fish on poppers during the morning. We caught another 15 on assorted jerkbait, stickbait, and one decent one (see pic) on a chatterbait. The technique was a slow pop and sit with the top water, after 2 seconds or so they were just getting sucked down beneath the surface, barely a splash. We were targeting the deep patches of submerged vegetation for bigger fish. Casting up near the docks would get us fish as well, but they were much smaller. Lake has a no wake before 11, after 7:30 rule and at 11 it went nuts. We were getting swamped by the rec boaters and it started getting dangerous, so we got off the water."

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. "

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."

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."