However, most pros agree that what color you select makes little difference. It s a matter of experimenting with the cadence and rhythm of the retrieve that makes the difference. Tips Take one of your surface poppers and file down the lip. Experiment with it. Many poppers come with bucktails on the end.
Some pros like to sand the shine off the belly of the lure to dull it.
They all get results from their modifications. Experiment with your own. Like any other fishing lure, poppers are fish catchers when used in the proper place under the right conditions. In fact books have been written on their use. While they can be used all year around they are not generally a cold water lure.