Best Popper Rod

Mark Ripp Outdoors reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods 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. "

Gary Andzel reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods on Lake Erie. Additional comments from this report: "This day was an absolute hammer fest with the Megabass Popper! Started off the day targeting shallow smallmouth on a rip-rap bank, then went on to target some green fish down the river. Both fish came up and absolutely smoked this thing about 5 docks apart from each other. Both of these fish were over 4.25lbs, a true giant for the Upper Niagara River!"

Chad Lehr reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rods on Lake Rooty. Additional comments from this report: "Overcast today and cooler temps after 3 hot days in a row. Walked the popper and then would pause for a few seconds. Ended up catching 4 today and each bass hit on the pause."

Kail’s Fishing Reports reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods on Kabetogama Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Mid summer mornings with no wind look for reefs that top out at 5’-10’. Try surface baits, toss them out on the reef tops and slowly pop them back to the boat. When the smally hits wait a couple seconds before setting the hook. I like to use braid and tie 5' - 8' of mono to it, it acts like a shock absorber. Good luck."

Omnia Community Member reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Premier Spinning Rods on Big Bass Lake. Additional comments from this report: "19-1/2 inch bass. Caught 4 others also."

Doug Thiem reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Victory Spinning Rods on Snakeden Hollow Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Tough day, picked up a few small ones junk fishing the post spawners. This is a challenging lake, especially when it’s blue bird skies and little to no wind. "

Shane Flint Outdoors reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Victory Spinning Rods on Lake Mooney. Additional comments from this report: "Tournament with the High Voltage Bass Club! Had a decent day on the lake on this tournament. Top Water was on fire first thing in the morning landed one close to 5lbs and a few others. As soon as the sun got high in the sky I moved to underwater stumps and sticks on points down around 8-10 feet with the Zoom trick worm, the bite was slow but got my limit. Ended up in 6th place for the tournament. "

Kail’s Fishing Reports reported catching Smallmouth Bass using the Hard Topwater (Popping) technique and St. Croix Victory Spinning Rods on Namakan Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Mid summer mornings with no wind look for reefs that top out at 5’-10’. Try surface baits, toss them out on the reef tops and slowly pop them back to the boat. When the smally hits wait a couple seconds before setting the hook. Good luck. "