4 Tips to Boost Topwater Popper Success

Legendary angler Denny Brauer took some time to discuss key factors that enhance success when bass fishing with topwater poppers. Although poppers are excellent for covering water, Denny stresses the importance of slowing down and letting the lure sit around isolated cover. This tends to coax bass from cover and almost guarantees they'll connect with the bait.

Denny favors a moderate power rod with ample flex for working poppers; wrist action coupled with a bouncing tip imparts the ideal pop, and like crankbait fishing, the flex also prevents tearing out small treble hooks. A mid-speed 6.1:1 reel provides plenty of line pickup without overworking the lure. Although braid is an option (floats), Denny still favors monofilament line for its floating and overall handling qualities. Don't disregard the importance of color - it can be the difference between bass bumping the lure or choking it. Change lure color when they're short striking or missing the bait.

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[diaryofagoat-lass]

Thank you so much!! Simple advice and finally someone actually SHOWS how a popper should be used!

[vinylpop]

This video is a perfect morsel of knowledge. I could listen to this man talk about fishing all day and it would be worth it. 👍🏽

[ZM_Outdoors]

This is Seruosuly one of the best informative fishing channels. Short videos and a lot of information makes it so good

[JimDorn]

Denny knows his stuff. Love listening to him and learning from him

[jakeyxjakey]

the most informational popper video out there. well done

[kerryschallon]

Denny is a legend. And one of my favorite pros.

[stephaniequisenberry]

Simple, effective and plain experience from a great fisherman

[kne]

I've found a red streamer out back simulating a blood trail makes a big difference. Also they seem to prefer topwater right at dusk. Gary Yamamoto has a couple larger lures that I've found very effective. Also brownish frog pattern. Throw it up high and right at the edge of some trashy seaweed - let it plop down nice and loud to get their attention. Wait 3 seconds then give it one big jerk and hang on. Nothing like that topwater action! Great video.

[ZZMOKIN]

Great pointers. So many times (just happened 2 days ago) it's a bit slow and you get a phone call while your popper's just sitting out there... Bam.

[HOOKEMINTHEMOUTHKAYAKFISHING]

Nothing like that top water action! Great 👍 tips! Love it!

[rafaelrp]

I'm not a native speaker, but this accent is funny though is very pleasing to hear! Thanks for the tips..I'll use that fishing peackock bass in my country!

[homersadventuresfishing]

Watching Sir...nice...now i know how to use popper....fish on Sir..

[fntasticHijack]

I don’t know. So far, poppers are the only lure that’s worked for me. I’ve never caught anything with crankbaits, minnows, or pencils. But even with poppers, my success rate is still pretty low. Now I’m starting to wonder if something’s off with my tackle setup. I’m using an Abu Garcia Vengeance with a fast action and throwing lures like a 5cm minnow, 6.5–7cm popper, and pencils at 7cm and 11cm. Do you have any advice?

[NellysfishingAdventures]

Great tip. I still haven't caught a fish on a popper, ill keep these tips in mind.

[bassgeek]

Great tips and Mr. Brauer is a true Legendre stick.

[compuserveuser]

Good lawd I've been using heavy rods with poppers all this time and he's right...the wrist gets sore with all the heavy wrist action. It looks effortless on a light rod!

[reedtower]

Love a popper !!!! Thanks for this video

[chriswalls]

Ive had some bass on them lost some couple bass that jumped on my looked over 8lbs one threw the hook other broke my line

[PastorPeewee]

Great tips I guess there were no fish caught during this video!

[arindamnath]

Hey man! Can I use a braided line with a popper lure?