Rapala · Poppers
Rapala Skitter Pop, 2-3/4 in, 1/8 oz, Blue
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/4 inch floating topwater popper with a cupped lip for creating surface commotion.
A floating balsa minnow in blue, 2.75 inches long and 1/8 oz, that runs 3 to 5 feet down. Its wobble imitates a wounded baitfish, which suits trout, bass and walleye along rocks, cover and shorelines. It works as a floater or a shallow runner on rivers and lakes.
Best for
- Topwater fishing for aggressive surface-feeding bass
- Low-light conditions where surface disturbance attracts fish
- Experienced anglers who can work poppers effectively
Skip if
- You fish murky water where fish cannot see surface action
- You prefer subtle presentations over aggressive surface commotion
Strengths
- Cupped lip creates loud popping sound and water spray that attracts fish
- Balsa body floats and is easy to work with a popping retrieve
- Versatile design works year-round in various conditions
Trade-offs
- Requires specific popping technique to generate effective surface disturbance
- Light weight makes it difficult to cast far or into the wind
- Exposed hardware can catch weeds in vegetated water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater popper |
|---|---|
| Length | 2-3/4 in |
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Depth | 3-5 ft |
| Material | Balsa wood |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
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 deep and around what
It runs to 5 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Akakin SGFR, Silver Shiner | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| BlueThis 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 | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Skitter Pop, 2-3/4 in, 1/8 oz, Blue | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Blue | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Skitter Pop, 1/8 oz, Vampire | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Vampire | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, trout and walleye |
| Rapala Skitter Pop, 2-3/4 in, Silver Shiner | Lure weight:— | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Silver Shiner | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Blue |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Trout, Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue.
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