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Old 10-04-2025, 08:13 AM   #10
Pete F.
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This is my spin


Poppers are loud offerings they push so much water. They are also notorious for getting the attention of fish, but also many misses or followers.

I have a very sparse 2 tube bag, 80% naturalistic, but do carry a darter and a littleneck popper. I call the littleneck my dinner bell. On a slow still night when I hear fish but dont get conversions. I will take 3-5 casts over the most probable structure with that popper splashing water. I dont expect to catch anything, but use it to draw fish in closer and energize them. I quickly follow up with a needle and often will start converting fish. Loud can compliment naturalistic.
One of my favorite methods, especially standing on my favorite rock at PJ, was a sinking little neck, cast out and immediately pop a few times, then slowly swim it in.
Far more effective for me than popping constantly
Works with darters and heavy tail needles also
I think the little ruckus brings fish and the slow swimmer is an easy meal.
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