Halco · Poppers
Halco Roosta Popper 135, 1 3/4 oz, Stripey
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A 5.3 inch popper and blooper lure with standard 3XX Mustad treble hooks for saltwater surface strikes.
Best for
- Saltwater topwater fishing
- Schooling species and stripers
- Retrieve-and-hold surface tactics
Skip if
- You fish freshwater exclusively
- You want a lure under 1 oz
Strengths
- Comes rigged with sharp Mustad 3XX trebles ready to fish
- Available in 7 color patterns for different water conditions
- High carbon steel hook construction provides strength
Trade-offs
- At 1 3/4 oz it requires heavier rods for distance casting
- Treble hooks snag more in weeds or structure
- Popper and blooper action limits speed of retrieve
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.3 in |
| Hook size | #2/0 |
| Color | Stripey |
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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halco Roosta Popper 135, 1 3/4 oz, Stripey | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:5.3 in | Hook size:#2/0 | Color:Stripey | Suits:— |
| Halco Roosta Popper 135, 5 in, 1 3/4 oz, Mustad Trebles | Lure weight:1 3/4 oz | Length:5.3 in | Hook size:#2/0 | Color:White Redhead | Suits:Clear and stained water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.3 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Stripey.
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Fluorescent, Tickled Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| White Redhead | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Fluorescent Green, King Brown | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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.
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