Halco · Poppers
Halco Roosta Popper 135, 5 in, 1 3/4 oz, Mustad Trebles
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.31 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches
Quick take
A 5.3 inch popper and blooper lure with standard 3XX Mustad treble hooks for saltwater surface strikes.
The Halco Roosta Popper 135 is a 5.3 inch topwater popper with a deep cupped face for loud surface pops. It carries #2/0 treble hooks and weighs 1.75 oz, so it suits anglers who want a big surface lure for saltwater or larger predators. This one comes in the White Redhead color.
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
Specifications
| Type | topwater popper |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 1 3/4 oz |
| Hook | #2/0 Mustad 3XX treble |
| Point style | Knife edge |
| Material | High carbon steel |
| Colors available | 7 |
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.3 in |
| Hook size | #2/0 |
| Color | White Redhead |
| Color family | White |
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 White Redhead.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Fluorescent, Tickled Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| White RedheadThis one | 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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