JOHNCOO Topwater Popper 95mm/31g Hard Bait Lure
JOHNCOO Topwater Popper 95mm/31g Hard Bait Lure
This 95mm, 31g popper is built for surface strikes when bass are keyed in on shad or bluegill near the top of the water column. The concave face throws a hard splash and a gurgling pop on the retrieve, while the 3D eyes and scale finish give it a lifelike profile that holds up under close inspection in clear water.
Work it with sharp rod snaps and pauses to make it chug and spit water, drawing reaction strikes from largemouth around docks, grass lines, and points, or from smallmouth cruising rocky flats. The dual treble hook setup gives solid hookup odds on both explosive blowups and subtle sips.
Specifications
| Type | Topwater popper |
| Length | 95mm / 3.7 in |
| Weight | 31g / 1.1 oz |
| Depth | Surface |
| Action | Chugging pop with water spit on the retrieve |
| Hooks | 2 treble hooks |
| Best for | Largemouth and smallmouth bass in calm to light chop surface conditions |
How to fish it
- Cast past visible cover like docks, laydowns, or grass edges and let the ring settle before starting the retrieve
- Use sharp downward rod twitches to make the popper chug and throw spray, pausing 1 to 2 seconds between pops
- Vary cadence from single pops to quick double pops to trigger reaction strikes from following fish
- Keep slack out of the line during pauses so you can set the hook the instant a bass blows up on it
Frequently asked
The 95mm, 31g size is a solid all-around choice for average to larger largemouth and smallmouth, with enough bulk to cast well and enough hook gap for solid hookups.
Brighter chartreuse or firetiger patterns like this one show up better in stained water, while more natural shad or bluegill tones tend to work better in clear conditions.
A medium to medium-heavy rod with a fast tip paired with 12 to 17 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon gives good hook sets while letting the bait walk and pop naturally on the surface.
Early morning, late evening, and overcast days during warmer months are prime windows, especially when bass are actively feeding on baitfish near the surface.