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PopularRebel Pop-R Topwater Popper, 5/16 oz, Blue Darter
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- Item weight
- 0.31 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.27 x 0.59 x 0.59 inches
Quick take
Three 1/4 oz topwater poppers that chug and pop when worked across the surface.
This is the Super Pop-R, a larger 3 1/8 inch version of Rebel's topwater popper, weighing 5/16 ounce and carrying a #6 hook, here in the Blue Darter color. Its concave mouth chugs and spits water with each twitch of the rod tip, which suits anglers working the surface for bass.
Best for
- Bass feeding on the surface at dawn and dusk
- Panfish in shallow water
- Tournament and recreational bass fishing
Skip if
- You fish heavy wind; they are light and hard to cast far
- You need a lure that sinks; these stay on top
Strengths
- Cupped face creates a loud pop and spray to draw strikes
- Three color patterns offer choices for different water clarity
- Proven design has won bass tournaments
Trade-offs
- The lightweight design makes them difficult to cast in strong wind
- Topwater lures require active retrieves and do not work when fish are inactive
- The open hook and treble design can foul on vegetation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Tiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Foxy Shad, G-Finish Silver/Black, Purple Shad, Silver Shiner, Silver/Black, Silver/Blue, Tennessee Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Perch, Sun Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Eye Perch | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue DarterThis 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper, 1/4 oz, Foxy Shad | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Foxy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper, 1/4 oz, Ol' Bass | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:2.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Ol' Bass | Suits:— |
| Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper, 5/16 oz, Blue Darter | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:3.13 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Blue Darter | Suits:Muddy water |
| Rebel Pop-R Topwater Popper, 1/4 oz, 2.5 in | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:— | Color:Triple Threat 3 Pack | Suits:— |
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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.13 in |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Blue Darter |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.13 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Darter.
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