Cast a popper, let it sit about 15 to 20 seconds, then pop it about every 30 seconds; be patient, vary the retrieve, and
Cast a popper, let it sit about 15 to 20 seconds, then pop it about every 30 seconds; be patient, vary the retrieve, and
Filters
- Topic: Reading water and presentation
- Original category: Presentation and Drift
- Species: Bass
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Cast a popper, let it sit about 15 to 20 seconds, then pop it about every 30 seconds; be patient, vary the retrieve, and move on if there is no response
How to do it: Fish poppers by casting, waiting 15 to 20 seconds, popping about every 30 seconds, varying retrieve, and moving on if no response
Mistake it fixes: Popping poppers constantly without pauses
Why it works: Pauses let bass locate poppers. Periodic pops trigger strikes. Moving on after no response finds active fish.
When it matters most: Bass, poppers