Cotton Cordell · Poppers
Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper Topwater, 6 in, 1 oz, Bone
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Options
- Item weight
- 1 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 6 inch pencil popper with a weighted tail for powerful casting and walk-the-dog surface action on big stripers and bass.
This 6-inch, 1 oz Pencil Popper in Bone is a floating topwater lure that works the surface with a walk-the-dog retrieve. The weighted tail adds casting distance, and it never dives below the surface. It suits anglers chasing striped bass, bass, muskie and redfish with surface strikes.
Best for
- Striped bass hunting shad in rivers and bays
- Large bass in lakes with room for long casts
- Dusk and dawn when predators hunt in shallow water
Skip if
- Water is calm; pencil poppers need wind-blown surface
- You cast from a canoe; 1 oz is heavy and loud
Strengths
- Walk-the-dog action on steady retrieves attracts big fish
- Originally designed for stripers, proven on all large gamefish
Trade-offs
- Size and weight tire the wrist on an all-day session
- Requires skilled rod work to walk it; jerks too hard and it stops
- Noisy lure can spook fish in clear, calm water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
- Redfish
When and where to fish it
Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
How deep and around what
- Maximum diving depth
- 0 ft
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Yellow | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome/Black, Chrome/Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone, Pearl BlueThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Mackerel | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Pearl Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper Topwater, 6 in, 1 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:0 ft | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass and redfish |
| Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper, 6", 1 oz | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:6 in | Maximum diving depth:0 ft | Color:Pearl Red Head | Suits:Stained water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass and redfish |
| Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper Topwater, 7 in, 2 oz, Pearl Red Head | Lure weight:2 oz | Length:7 in | Maximum diving depth:0 ft | Color:Pearl Red Head | Suits:Stained water, bass, pike & musky, striped bass and redfish |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 0 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Bone |
| Color family | White |
| Target species | Striped bass, Bass, Pike & musky and Redfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 0 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Bone.
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