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Topwater Caranx Ignobilis: Giant Trevally (GT) => Tackle & Techniques => Topic started by: Aaron Arizo on November 02, 2013, 09:24:05 AM

Title: Native works napalm diving popper
Post by: Aaron Arizo on November 02, 2013, 09:24:05 AM

Anybody have any experience using this popper?

Title: Re: Native works napalm diving popper
Post by: Barry Kurten on November 02, 2013, 10:08:01 AM

Hi Aaron,

I have just recently bought one. I have only taken it out for a few "test" casts in the channels near my place. It is a very easy lure to work ... Not much to it really 8) .. You can fish it from the bucket or from under the arm and requires minimal effort to get it to dive and swim.

With the shape of its face I reckon it might just work nicely in choppy conditions as well. The finishing is excellent as well. Might just be a winner lure :)

Cheers
Barry

Title: Re: Native works napalm diving popper
Post by: Mark Harris on November 02, 2013, 10:37:18 AM

Really like this lure.  I have four in the 250 mm (155 grams) size.

Rip it hard with long pulls using an underarm down and across stroke and it goes underwater doing exactly what you see in the videos that have been doing the rounds - dramatic swimming action and a huge bubble trail.  Extremely clever design.

I would recommend using a fast action rod as once the cup face is underwater it takes a lot of pulling.  Softer tipped rods just fold.

Far from easy to get hold of now but JDM Tackle may still have some stock.

Title: Re: Native works napalm diving popper
Post by: Aaron Arizo on November 02, 2013, 10:57:37 AM

Thanks guys, excellent feed back. I just ordered a 155g one from JDM. I'll give it a go.

Title: Re: Native works napalm diving popper
Post by: Saikat Barik on November 23, 2013, 06:44:06 PM

Fantastic lure action !

Experienced this lure in its full potential in Lanka recently !

Go for it...

Saiki