Popper Fishing Tricks! Catch More Bass With This Overlooked Topwater!

Don't overlook this topwater This Spring! Everyone owns a popper, but very few fishermen understand how to use them in different conditions. Today we're taking a deep dive into the world of topwater poppers! We're covering bait styles, actions, retrieves, and colors. Let's go!

When Matt pulls out a dedicated box of baits, you know it's going to be good! Today he's cracked open his popper box and pours out knowledge on a seemingly simple subject. Did you know you could work a popper so many different ways? Did you know the difference in rattle types and how they impact sound? It's time to take your popper fishing to the next level!

Below you'll find links to all the baits in Matt's box, in the order he discussed them. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as some of the rod and reel combos we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

CHUGGING BAITS...

•Storm Rattling Chug Bug: https://bit.ly/3JYOZsV

Colors: Pure Chrome, Shad

•Nomad Chug Norris: https://bit.ly/3wn1zRJ

Colors: Holo Ghost Shad, Shadow Boxer, Natural Shad

POPPERS...

•Damiki D Pop 70: https://bit.ly/2Pjvqo3

Colors: Black Holo, Phantom, Spayu

•Splash It: https://bit.ly/2Fp8MQV

Colors: Assassin Shad, Clown, Killer Shad

•Yellow Magic: https://bit.ly/2al0dKP

Colors: Alewife, Smoke Shad

•Lobina Rico: https://bit.ly/2RGNx4x

Colors: Absolute, Risque

•Duo Realis Popper 64: https://bit.ly/4a1hoMQ

Colors: Ghost Gill, Ghost Minnow

•R2S Bubble Walker 80: https://bit.ly/2e0PZOY

Colors: Abalone Shad, Ghost Minnow

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Colors: Mat Shad, Gill, Secret Gill

•Megabass Pop X: https://bit.ly/3i9T3sg

Colors: GG Deadly Black Shad, Gill, Mat Shad

•Cultiva Gobo Popper: https://bit.ly/3T91jMD

Colors: Black Pearl, Smoke

•Spro E Pop: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Colors: Natural Herring, Chartreuse Silver

•Shimano World Pop 69F: https://bit.ly/3sSjJpI

Colors: N Smelt, T Smelt, Gill

BFS POPPERS...

•Damiki Umpa 40: https://bit.ly/42XSQkD

Colors: Mossy Shad, Ghost Minnow, Real Shad

•Rapala Ultralight Popper: https://bit.ly/3FzvsNP

Colors: Chrome, Clown

•Megabass Baby Pop X: https://bit.ly/3QgjPDY

Colors: Galaxy Smoke, MG Sexy Stream

HIGH END POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Dobyns Xtasy 7'2" Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/36fIHCg

Model: DRX 723 C

Reel– Abu Garcia Zenon MG–X: https://bit.ly/4dv7WT0

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

MID PRICED POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 6'10" Medium Mod Fast: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET POPPER COMBO...

Rod– St. Croix Bass X 6'8" Medium XFast: https://bit.ly/3A5CFSU

Reel– Shimano SLX A 150 (HG): https://bit.ly/2NfdOnk

Line– Power Pro Moss Green (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (12 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BFS POPPER COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B BFS: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Model: 6'8" Light

Reel– Shimano Curado BFS: https://bit.ly/2QGRVF2

Line– Seaguar PEX8 (18 lb): https://bit.ly/3UEhhl2

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

How To Catch Fish In ANY Conditions! (Crazy Spring Weather Won't Stop Us)

Come along as we explore a brand new lake! Matt is out on the road and has picked a new lake to fish. The conditions are brutal, with high winds and rain approaching, but that won’t stop him from fishing! Watch how he eliminates water, builds two unique patterns, and catches a bunch of fish!

Today was all about fishing the backwaters. Matt searched out backwater canals, ponds, flooded flats, and anywhere else he could find that was protected from the wind! He started the day off with the frog, and caught a bunch of quality fish. Once the conditions began to degrade, he had to resort to subsurface presentations to keep getting bites. Next time you’re on the water and the conditions aren’t ideal, just remember that you can adapt and overcome!

Below you’ll find links to the exact baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors, sizes, hook upgrades, as well as the specific rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

FROG…

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Killer Gill

SWIM JIG…

•Dirty Jigs Swim Jig (3/8 oz): https://bit.ly/2dIVUMd

Color: Crappie

•Xzone 4.75” Swammer: https://bit.ly/2PogV0q

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

SENKO…

Bait– Yamamoto 5” Senko: https://bit.ly/2axAmNS

Color: Gooseberry Laminate

Hook– Gamakatsu Superline EWG: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

Weight– Xzone Tungsten: https://bit.ly/3c28mks

Size: 1/4 oz

Peg– 6th Sense Peg X Stoppers: https://bit.ly/2bHjowk

POPPER…

•Megabass Pop Max: https://bit.ly/2qqfmm1

Color: Secret Gill

FROG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

SENKO COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 744

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

SWIM JIG COMBO…

Rod– St. Croix Legend Xtreme 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2wlJQLu

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

GIANT BASS WITHOUT ELECTRONICS!! ( These Overlooked Baits Work All Spring! )

Giant Bass Without Electronics! Come along for an insane day on the water! Matt dials in an incredible bite, catching multiple giant bass on a topwater frog! Enjoy the show, but also listen to the details of his mindset, how he breaks down water, and why he’s making adjustments throughout the day.

Whether you have the nicest boat, motor, and electronics, or you’re walking the bank, you can catch big bass! It’s all about the mindset you come into it with, and how much adapting you’re willing to do. Matt covered miles of shoreline with a frog, and it was worth it! Also make note of that Bomba. That unique presentation is a great way to get bit when nothing else is working!

Below you’ll find links to all the baits and gear Matt used throughout the day. We’ve included the exact colors for the baits, as well as Matt’s rod and reel combos. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS…

•Spro Bronzeye 65 Frog: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Color: Navy Seal

•Spro Bronzeye 70 Poppin Frog: https://bit.ly/3iVW03I

Color: Navy Seal

THE GRAVITY BAIT…

•MissileBaits Bomba: https://bit.ly/44bZRNZ

Color: Super Bug

•Gamakatsu Wide Gap Superline Hook: https://bit.ly/3AmFDnK

Size: 3/0

FROG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano Expride 7’3” Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

BOMBA COMBO…

Rod– Dobyns Champion Extreme HP 7’4” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2ab2kRX

Model: 744

Reel– Shimano Metanium MLG (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (40 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance Mono (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

BUDGET FROG COMBO…

Rod– Shimano SLX A 7’5” Heavy: https://bit.ly/2L3wppO

Reel– Shimano SLX XT (HG): https://bit.ly/2BRTYL8

Line– Power Pro Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/2aFg46b

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…

•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z

•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz

Targeting Bass Around Grass With Topwater | Fall Bass Fishing

Come along for an incredible day of topwater fishing! This lake has so much grass it can easily overwhelm anglers, but Matt teaches everything you need to know about quickly finding bass in grass. Then, to illustrate the point, the guys catch a pile of fish on frogs and other topwater! You don't want to miss this!

Fall fishing is amazing! When bass are schooling and ambushing baitfish, it's one of the most exciting patterns you can experience. Whether you're on a grass fishery that requires weedless baits, or an open water reservoir where traditional topwaters are a better choice, you should take advantage of this bite window and catch some topwater fish.

Below you'll find links to the exact baits and gear the guys used throughout the day. We've included our favorite colors for each bait, as well as the exact rods, baits, and line and we use to fish them effectively. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.

THE FROGS...

•Berkley Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/3MAFQum

Color: Green Pumpkin, Honey Shad

•Berkley Popping Swamp Lord: https://bit.ly/4dSmnkF

Color: Bone, Burnt Bone

•Jackall Kaera: https://bit.ly/2Fz6SA3

Color: Glitter Hasu

•Spro Bronzeye 65: https://bit.ly/2sz9Qje

Colors: Navy Seal, Sunfish

TOPWATER...

•Spro Essential Popper: https://bit.ly/3ziPaQh

Color: Natural Herring

•Duo Realis Pencil 110 Silent: https://bit.ly/3TdJIoL

Color: UV Silver Slash B

SOFT BAITS ON DECK...

Flipping– Netbait 4" Paca Slim Craw: https://bit.ly/3QhEpRe

Color: Green Pumpkin Red

Soft Jerkbait– Xzone Whiplash Shad: https://bit.ly/3IpMKQo

Color: Pro Blue Red Pearl

MATT'S MAIN FROG COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Expride B 7'3" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

MATT'S KAERA COMBO...

Rod– Shimano Zodias 7'1" Heavy+: https://bit.ly/2cgmMAe

Reel– Shimano Metanium MGL B (HG): https://bit.ly/2ezIBfB

Line– Power Pro Maxcuatro Braid (65 lb): https://bit.ly/2clBRiQ

MATT'S TOPWATER COMBO...

Rod– G Loomis GLX 7' Medium Heavy: https://bit.ly/3PmpCqj

Model: 853C MBR

Reel– Shimano Curado 70 MGL (HG): https://bit.ly/2apmDJt

Line– Sufix 832 Braid (30 lb): https://bit.ly/2ae93Ji

Leader– Sufix Advance (17 lb): https://bit.ly/3GJEUix

RYAN'S FROG COMBO...

Rod– Fenwick Elite 7'5" Extra Heavy: https://bit.ly/3MyC6tb

Reel– Abu Garcia Revo Premier (8:1): https://bit.ly/4e8LPCc

Line– Berkley X9 Braid (50 lb): https://bit.ly/3Xv5oze

TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)

We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to hats and hoodies! Its all available direct through Tackle Warehouse with fast shipping. See it here... 

TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz