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Dr.Fish Saltwater Popper, 8 Inches, Blue Mackerel
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- Item weight
- 4.8 Ounces
Quick take
An 8 inch saltwater popper with aggressive cup mouth action and internal rattles for striper and offshore fish.
A single 8-inch popper in a Blue Mackerel pattern, built around a cup mouth and internal rattling balls. It suits anglers working the surf or offshore water for striped bass, sharks and other open-water pelagics.
Best for
- Surf fishing for stripers and mackerel
- Offshore popping for tuna and large fish
- Aggressive retrieves in open water
Skip if
- You need a quiet lure in calm conditions
- You fish in heavy weed or structure
Strengths
- Cup mouth design creates aggressive popping action and loud sound
- Steel wire-through body withstands strikes from large fish
- Internal weight-shift chamber and rattles cast far and attract from distance
Trade-offs
- At 8 inches and 4.8 oz requires heavy tackle to cast
- Two treble hooks snag easily in cover
- Loud action may not work in all conditions
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater popper |
|---|---|
| Length | 8 in |
| Weight | 4.8 oz |
| Features | Cup mouth, internal rattle, 4D eyes, weight-shift chamber |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Sharks
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Amberjack, Chartreuse, Chrome Blue-3 Pack, Chartreuse(8")-1 Pack, Chrome Black, Chartreuse, Blue Mackerel-3 Pack, Chrome Chartreuse(8")-1 Pack, Green Yellow(Black Stripes, 8", 1 Pack) | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Black(8")-1 Pack, Chrome Blue(8")-1 Pack | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Amberjack(8")-1 Pack, Blue Mackerel(8")-1 PackThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr.Fish GT Popper, 8 in, Blue Amberjack | Length:8 in | Color:Blue Amberjack(8")-1 Pack | Suits:Muddy water, striped bass, offshore pelagics and sharks |
| Dr.Fish Saltwater Popper, 8 Inches, Blue Mackerel | Length:8 in | Color:Blue Mackerel(8")-1 Pack | Suits:Muddy water, striped bass, offshore pelagics and sharks |
| Dr.Fish GT Popper, 8 in, Chrome Black | Length:8 in | Color:Chrome Black(8")-1 Pack | Suits:Clear and stained water, striped bass, offshore pelagics and sharks |
| Dr.Fish GT Popper, 5 Pack | Length:8 in | Color:Chrome Black, Chrome Blue, Blue, Chartreuse, Blue Amberjack-5 Pack | Suits:Stained and muddy water, striped bass, offshore pelagics and sharks |
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
| Length | 8 in |
|---|---|
| Rattle | Yes |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Blue Mackerel |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Striped bass, Offshore pelagics and Sharks |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 8 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Mackerel.
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