Best Way To Rig A Popping Cork For Redfish, Flounder, Snook, & Trout

It's popping cork time!

Want to see exactly how to rig a popping cork for redfish, flounder, snook, and trout? Then watch this new video where Tony from Salt Strong reveals his best popping cork tactics.

If you haven't used a popping cork before, the "feeding sound" they make are great at attracting predatory fish (like redfish, snook, flounder, and trout) while keeping your bait in the strike zone.

The best news is that pretty much anyone can use a popping cork (even newbies and kids).

And because the popping cork gives you some extra weight, it's really easy to cast it far (even in the wind).

As you'll see in this popping cork video, I've found that the color of your popping cork doesn't matter (the bright color is simply for you to see so you know when a fish strikes your bait).

The best times to use a popping cork are usually when fishing in murky water or when the fish need a little sound and vibration to get stirred up and find the bait.

Popping corks can be used with live bait, dead bait (shrimp), and artificial lures.

As you'll see in the video, I like certain sized hooks and certain length leaders when using popping corks.

The popping corks I use in the video are made by Cajun Thunder (one of the most popular brands), and I usually go with bright yellow so that I can see it better.

Any questions on popping corks?

Do you have other popping cork rigs you like?

Let me know in the comments.

Fish On!

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[andresg]

I like how u showed everything at the beginning. That way we know the exact packaging. Thx man

[aarongutierrez]

im definitely going to rewatch this video over and over.

[delmonicofarquhar]

Most excellent, for sure! I'm heading to the coast in a week and will be much better off for having viewed this tutorial. Thank you!

[juli]

Thanks for a great tutorial. I've surf-fished my whole life but am just now having a go with poppin corks.

Highly recommend this video; dude has an easy to listen to voice paired with some great fishing knowledge. You won't be lulled to sleep or annoyed with
This guy! A++

[johnnyboyoscs]

Excellent tutorial! I'm a beginner and this vid was clear and straight forward. Thank you for your kindness in sharing your knowledge, May God Bless you and your family. Be safe and don't get none on ya!

[felixsanchez]

You're about the only one that explain everything.

[johnwhittaker]

I've watched your video 3 times. A lot of subtle hints, thank you so much. I bought, literally, everything you have. I'll show the fish the receipt, they'll jump in the boat! THanks for sharing your wisdom.

[yourmedicareguylarrybelt]

Finally a video that shows you how to actually RIG the thing!

[fsabjf]

If any of you are tying braid directly to the top of this rig and getting tangled up. I will suggest a 1ft mono leader on the top. The mono is stiff enough to keep the braid from wrapping around the tackle. Learned this from Mark at DOA.

[DualsPortvet]

Thanks, I bought some popping corks and didn't really know how to use them. Now I do!

[frankblake]

Wow - I've watched about a million of these and by far, This was excellent! I bumped in to your site by searching. Your excellent fishing skills and knowledge is one thing, but you have a talent for presentating information, detailed knowledge sharing, and fluid speaking. I subscribed and sure I will learn a lot. All the best and wish you continued succe$$!

[Bobbjulie]

A well presented video ..You have a great deal of knowledge to share with us .Thank you !!

[chemdog]

Dude!!!! Started using this today after the fish bite slow down, started getting strike from fish ladies and jacks, this thing is so much fun

[bridgettwilliams]

I am new to saltwater fishing. Tyvm for the tips. Great video.

[perkdaddy]

This is how I catch about 70% of all my Trout/Flounder and half my reds. In low water or grass use a 2-3ft leader. In open water like docks and creek mouths use 3-4 ft. I love the popping cork because you don't have to only use it actively, you can easily add cut bait and suspend it in the water column and catch huge reds that way.

[WesternWild]

I'm gonna have to try that jerk shad idea out. As always, great video!

[rabidgp]

Thanks, learned a couple of tips to try... like the vertical top knot on the jig hed.

[MatthewDollingerGearbox]

This was perfect as I’ve got an L4 ! Thanks.

[RichM]

Certainly glad I’ve subscribed to your channel👍 thank you

[TRIBE]

Just got a couple of these, brand new from a tackle box scooped at a yard sale ! Had no idea what to do with them ! lol this video was the first one that popped up on my tube ! I appreciate the video deff gonna give it a go ! Thanks for the info