There is nothing more exciting than watching a big bass blow up on a surface bait. Given the right time and conditions, topwater lures like a popper can be a very effective and efficient way to catch fish. With most topwaters you can cover water quickly and trigger reaction strikes from bass that might pass up a different presentation.

There are countless styles of topwater lures out there, but the classic popper still remains to be one of the best. What is it that makes this plug so special and separates it from other surface baits? Let’s breakdown it down and see why everyone should have one popper (or 10 topwater poppers) in their tackle box.