statesquider 0 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I have a few small poppers but none that could really be cast any distance to be of any use when flicking a good distance on a beach (For an example think of browns and trying to cast at the fish up the back of the lagoon). Although I do own a halco roosta 105 (bonito) that I haven't flicked around yet but I think could be cast a fair distance. I also have a TD popper (translucent bluegill) that my mate has done quite well on ST's with.What do you guys/gals use for chasing salmon on poppers? And what size/s do you recommend? And colours you find most successful :)Just looking to expand my ever-growing lure collection and give me a few more options :woohoo: Salmon big or small I want to cover all my options!CheersSquid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spog777 1 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I use 40 - 50mm Riley's Cone Pop Toppers in all sorts of colours-my fave is Silver Baitfish colour. Havent scored a salmon yet but its only a matter of time i reckon as they have a great action and cast well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've not heard of those before, I'll have to look them up and see what i reckon. Let me know how you find yours when you score yourself a salmon or three :)Come on fellas I've searched the forum and haven't found many examples I want your opinions on what works best for you.CheersSS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voogoofish 1 Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 I use the surf poppers to get em... if not in surf need a bit of weight... sometimes a SP below it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha 76 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I like the surecatch poppers, their weighty enough to cast a decent distance, I use the 120mm for big surf salmon and the 60mm for st/coota, their most important benifit is that the dish/scoop has holes that produce a bubble trail for the fish to hone in on, they also have a large dish to displace plenty of water which can help get the salmon excited enough to hit the surface.cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Softy 2,991 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 when you say the scoop has holes? do the holes run thru the body of the lure? or more dimples in the scoop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 Ive got some Softy, will show ya. - holes are in the scoop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I use the same the 105 bonito. I use a seajigger and a heartland 4000 and it casts a mile. I cast far enough for any surf beach to get a salmon on it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted August 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm still waiting to break in my seajigger that i bought the other day. Pairing it up with a 4000 of some description. Just wasn't sure on the size of the popper I should use.Softy the holes are essentially where the gills would open on a real fish so it makes a stream of bubbles which attract the fish to the lure (as Piranha said). I'll have to check out the surecatch ones and see. I do like the halco's and will stock up on them but looking for a few alternatives as some lures work on some days and get shunned the next Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shark_Fisho 1 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 You wont be dissapointed with it, excellent rod for luring. I run a daiwa heartland wid 15pound saltiga surf braid. Awesome outfit for luring... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disturbed1 0 Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 hopefully breaking in my Seajigger 305 and Sol 4000 soon aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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