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FOUR HORSEMEN TACKLE · Pencil Floats
Four Horsemen Tackle Popping Corks, 3 in, Orange, 5-Pack
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Saltwater popping corks with epoxy finish and 130-pound swivels for redfish and speckled trout in grass flats.
This is a pack of five orange popping corks, each 3 inches long, made for working redfish and speckled trout in saltwater or freshwater. A stainless spring wire runs through the body with a weighted base, and a swivel at the end connects your leader. The epoxy-coated bottom is meant to give a deeper pop that carries through the water, a good fit for anglers who fish a rig under a cork.
Best for
- Popping over shallow grass and oyster beds
- Redfish and spotted seatrout fishing in coastal flats
- Louisiana and Gulf Coast light-tackle fishing
Skip if
- You fish deep channels; popping corks stay shallow
- You prefer silent lure presentations
Strengths
- Epoxy bottom coating produces distinctive low-frequency sound
- Stainless steel construction resists saltwater corrosion
- 130-pound swivel handles the strike of large redfish
Trade-offs
- Heavy 3/8 oz weight limits distance on light tackle
- Popping sound attracts other anglers on busy flats
- Five corks per pack may run out on extended trips
Fishing fit
- Species
- Speckled trout
- Redfish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Float fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | popping cork |
|---|---|
| Count | 5 |
| Size | 3 in |
| Weight | 3/8 oz lead |
| Swivel | 130 lb SPRO |
| Wire | Stainless steel spring |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Orange, Pink, Red, YellowThis one | Easy to watch on the surface in glare, chop and low light. |
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| Green | A low-key float for clear, calm water where fish are wary. |
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