Rapala · Poppers
Rapala Skitter Pop, 2-3/4 in, Silver Shiner
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- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/4 inch floating topwater popper with a cupped lip for creating surface commotion.
A 2.75 inch balsa-bodied topwater plug in a Silver Shiner finish, with a cupped lip that pops on the retrieve. It suits bass anglers who like working the surface around cover and shorelines with a casting presentation.
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
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue | 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
| Length | 2.75 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Shiner.
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