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Popping

Pop fishing or "popping" is one of the most exciting ways to fish as you can witness all the action close to the surface of the water.

This style of fishing involves dragging a lure known as a popper across the surface of the water with a short sharp retrieving action. The lure slaps against the water creating a popping sound and fires up nearby fish.

Popping

Equipment required for Popping

To target fish using the popping technique you will require a rod that has the ability to cast long distances, a reel that can retrieve the popper with speed and standard line to suit your fishing environment.

The lure used is known as a popper, as thanks to its unique shape at the front of the lure, it is able to create a unique and enticing sound for nearby fish.

Species to target when Popping

There are a lot of species to target: Pike, Black Bass, GT, Dentex, Bluefish, Kingfish, Tuna, Saratoga, Barramundi, Striped Bass and any fish species that are often found close to the top of the water surface.

Best Places to try Popping

Any area that has either rock structure, a wreck close to the surface or a reef environment is great for using a popper lure to target fish species.

Locations such as New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, United States, Zanzibar and Papua New Guinea are great areas. 

Best Popping Fishing Charters

Celaje

Celaje

Samara, Costa Rica

30,00 ft 30,00 ft 4
From 561€
Deposit non-refundable
31 Gamefisherman

31 Gamefisherman

Herradura, Costa Rica

29,53 ft 29,53 ft 6
From 820€
Deposit non-refundable
Nath & Mich

Nath & Mich

Buenavista, La Paz

23,00 ft 23,00 ft 3
From 600€
Deposit non-refundable
Opal

Opal

Jeddah,

29,00 ft 29,00 ft 4
From 689€
Deposit non-refundable
Alrai

Alrai

El Masnou, Barcelona

22,31 ft 22,31 ft 4
From 350€
Deposit non-refundable
My Way I

My Way I

Santa Maria, Sal

32,81 ft 32,81 ft 6
From 600€
Deposit non-refundable
Kylee Luna

Kylee Luna

Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Puerto Vallarta

34,00 ft 34,00 ft 6
From 625€
Deposit non-refundable
Maverick

Maverick

Cancun

16,40 ft 16,40 ft 2
From 259€
Deposit non-refundable
Mucho Bueno

Mucho Bueno

Cabo San Lucas

36,00 ft 36,00 ft 8
From 820€
Deposit non-refundable