Megabass · Poppers
Megabass Popmax Popper Lure, 78 mm, 1/2 oz
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- Item weight
- 1.76 ounces
Quick take
A 78 mm topwater popper with clear yellow body for bass in muddy or stained water.
The Megabass Popmax is a floating popper in a red tiger finish, measuring 78 mm and weighing 1/2 ounce. Its teaser hook setup carries #4 hooks at both ends, sized for a topwater bait of this length. Anglers who want a surface lure for working the top of the water will find its size and floating body a good fit.
Best for
- Bass in murky water conditions
- Aggressive topwater presentations
- Summer surface feeding
Skip if
- You fish crystal-clear water
- You prefer subtle, quiet lures
Strengths
- Bright yellow body is visible in stained water
- Floating design covers surface in current
- Teaser hook configuration hooks short strikers
Trade-offs
- Yellow color unsuitable for clear water
- Popping action requires aggressive rod work
- Teaser hook can foul in weeds
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | topwater popper |
|---|---|
| Length | 78 mm |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Hook | No. 4 teaser |
| Body | Plastic |
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| white Python | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| red tigerThis one | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.07 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Hook size | #4+#4 |
| Color | red tiger |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.07 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is red tiger.
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