Rebel Pop R 2024
Green Trout reply :
I know this is like the orginal popper topwater. Do you find these better than others on the market or do you find other brands to excel over this one? What is your favorite brand that you feel like produces the most bass?
fishinphilly reply :
as long as it floats and has good hooks on it ill use anything to try to catch fish lol but most brands are the same i like the H20 xpress by academy because they have a good color selection and come with vmc trebles
Jolly Green reply :
I like Pop R's but I don't like their hooks. Xcalibur Zell Pops work pretty well. Good "bloop" seems to matter more than color.
iabass8 reply :
On 5/24/2015 at 11:32 PM, Green Trout said:Do you find these better than others on the market
Assuming you are referring to the Pop-R sold right now and not the version from 30 years ago, no.
On 5/24/2015 at 11:32 PM, Green Trout said:do you find other brands to excel over this one?
There are many times you can go out early in the AM or just before dusk and both an inexpensive Pop-R and a higher priced topwater will catch the same amount of fish. However, there are many times that people will throw their pop-r, not get bit and think they aren't biting a popping style bait. This is where the Yellow Magics, Ricos, Pop X, and others excel. They have a unique body/sound/blurp that is "unique" to certain topwaters that can attract bass when others fail.
On 5/24/2015 at 11:32 PM, Green Trout said:What is your favorite brand that you feel like produces the most bass?
Yellow Magic
Senko lover reply :
I absolutely love Hula Poppers. They produce better than anything else for me.
*Hank reply :
Megabass...I know there expensive but there the best and I hardly ever lose them unless the line breaks.
Frenchman83 reply :
Overall I like the Pop-R taking everything into account.
Catt reply :
Pop-R & the ignored Rattlin' Chug Bug 
robster80 reply :
im really like the duo realis popper
noway reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 6:00 AM, Catt said:Pop-R & the ignored Rattlin' Chug Bug
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Weld's Largemouth reply :
Heddon Pop n Image Jr
Has a slurp and chug unlike any other popper.
Plus the paint jobs are superb.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 6:00 AM, Catt said:Pop-R & the ignored Rattlin' Chug Bug
Some pop better than others, fish hit any of them. The chug bug is easy to work and it's pleasing to my eye, pretty much the only one I use in freshwater.
Catt reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 4:05 PM, SirSnookalot said:Some pop better than others, fish hit any of them. The chug bug is easy to work and it's pleasing to my eye, pretty much the only one I use in freshwater.
Rattlin' Chug Bugs have been relegated to saltwater which is sad because they will out fish those listed above.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 5:13 PM, Catt said:Rattlin' Chug Bugs have been relegated to saltwater which is sad because they will out fish those listed above.
You're right the freshwater ones don't rattle but still very effective.
I do use the 1 oz rattlin one in saltwater, works there too.
CeeJay reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 4:50 AM, Senko lover said:I absolutely love Hula Poppers. They produce better than anything else for me.
One of my favorite poppers as well. Definitely a classic.
flyfisher reply :
i used a PopX today from megabass for the first time today and was thoroughly impressed with the action and the hooks are strong and really sharp.
The Fisher reply :
Black red Rattlin Chug Bug
Sea Salt reply :
The Lobina Rico definitely catches more fish but I would rather have 5 Pop-Rs in different colors than one Rico
WRB reply :
Zell Roland is given credit for modifying the Pop-R so it could be fished faster and spit water in lieu of gurgling or blooping sounds. Zell learned this from some local Texas anglers, so he didn't invent the more streamline Pop-R. The Japanese took this faster design in the early 80's to a new level with a lure named Micheals, the forerunner of all the other Japanese brands. The Micheal was very streamline and could fished fast scattering along the surface and spitting water like a frightened Shad.
I use Iovino's Splash-It, good value and excellent action with chicken feathered Owner hooks.
A rattling Chug Bug caught a 18+ lb bass 2 years ago at lake Perris, monster top water bass!
Tom
Catt reply :
Excuse me but as a friend Zell aint nobody taught him, he taught most every one on Toledo Bend!
the reel ess reply :
I just bought a Chug Bug in the frog color. I've used it once. I notice it walks, whether I try to make it or not. I didn't get a bite, but I'll pull it out one evening at sundown. I know just the place I'll try it. It does have a rep from everyone I know for being a big bass lure.
the reel ess reply :
I've caught a whole slew of fish on the Pop-R, and some nice ones. It culls none.
WRB reply :
Since you know Zell ask him if the Bassmaster article about the Pop-R was accurate, that is my source. Zell went into detail how he modified the Pop-R by sanding down the sides, the bottom lip etc to get the lure to spit and run across the surface faster.On 5/27/2015 at 2:08 AM, Catt said:Excuse me but as a friend Zell aint nobody taught him, he taught most every one on Toledo Bend!
Tom
jcoffman55 reply :
On 5/27/2015 at 1:44 AM, WRB said:Zell Roland is given credit for modifying the Pop-R so it could be fished faster and spit water in lieu of gurgling or blooping sounds. Zell learned this from some local Texas anglers, so he didn't invent the more streamline Pop-R. The Japanese took this faster design in the early 80's to a new level with a lure named Micheals, the forerunner of all the other Japanese brands. The Micheal was very streamline and could fished fast scattering along the surface and spitting water like a frightened Shad.
I use Iovino's Splash-It, good value and excellent action with chicken feathered Owner hooks.
A rattling Chug Bug caught a 18+ lb bass 2 years ago at lake Perris, monster top water bass!
Tom
I think you mean Rick Clunn, here's the article he wrote about it:
http://www.***.com/all/rick-clunn-reviews-lobina-topwater-lures/#.VWcWOs9VhBc
Rebels work OK. Like anything else though, if you want to spend more money you can buy a better product. Splash it's, yellow magic, lobina, etc. One hidden gem I've found is the Academy brand H2O poppers. They are superb for the price if you catch them on sale in early spring. Love those things, good hooks, great paint, split ring standard.
Gotfishyfingers? reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 6:00 AM, Catt said:Pop-R & the ignored Rattlin' Chug Bug
X3!!!! Both rock on ultra lite rods to!! Anglers have gained tons of topwater confidence learning how to fish these as a kid back in the day. They were a staple in most tackle boxes. At that time the options were NOT endless as they are now. Tried and true lures were the way to go for most. Now a days everyone is looking for the next best thing.
primetime reply :
Its a popper, Zell Rowland used to sell the Rebel Pop'r under the Xcalibur brand and it was autographed and the Zell Pop was under the xcal Rebel line as well, both great baits, only real difference is finish and lip is modified to compliment the Rebel plus it comes with bigger hooks and for the price the Zell Pop, Rebel, and then the Skitter pop are probably all you need....I have Rico's, all the top brands since I like to collect topwater's but my favorite is the Heddon Pop'n image, Yo-zuri ZZ Pop, and the Rebel in all sizes, saltwater versions, and if heavy braid, Sebile Splasher and chug bug all day....Many are too light, the Cabela's popper is a winner for sure, comes from a good family tree, just didn't fall in the area where they mark it up 10,000% when picked......
Don't overthink poppers, you will lose some since they are for casting to targets and are great for shorelines and overhanging trees, Rebel walks, spits, does whatever you need, hooks are fine if using the line suggested with lure, 60 size should get 10-14lb test tops....
primetime reply :
On 5/27/2015 at 1:44 AM, WRB said:Zell Roland is given credit for modifying the Pop-R so it could be fished faster and spit water in lieu of gurgling or blooping sounds. Zell learned this from some local Texas anglers, so he didn't invent the more streamline Pop-R. The Japanese took this faster design in the early 80's to a new level with a lure named Micheals, the forerunner of all the other Japanese brands. The Micheal was very streamline and could fished fast scattering along the surface and spitting water like a frightened Shad.
I use Iovino's Splash-It, good value and excellent action with chicken feathered Owner hooks.
A rattling Chug Bug caught a 18+ lb bass 2 years ago at lake Perris, monster top water bass!
Tom
Hey Tom, was that fish caught on the larger Saltwater size Chug Bug? I am assuming it was, also how do you prefer to fish the bug? I figure you must have a few tricks to share with someone who loves the Chug Bug, I know you have some mods or tips buried away....Good info as alway's, My brother loves chicken Feathers as well, I need to get some sent...thx
primetime reply :
On 5/25/2015 at 5:13 PM, Catt said:Rattlin' Chug Bugs have been relegated to saltwater which is sad because they will out fish those listed above.
I think they market the new Mad Flash series to Freshwater, kind of like Rapala lures...I love the chug bug but can't get into the biggest size and think it is a confidence thing as I love the Chug bugs, walks like a spook, spits and chugs like a boss....New one's have some nice colors....
WRB reply :
Dan Hoover from Hemet caught the 18.5 lb bass, April 2012. The article in WON didn't disclose what size or color the Chug Bug was? Giant bass on a top water, amazing.On 5/29/2015 at 12:42 AM, primetime said:Hey Tom, was that fish caught on the larger Saltwater size Chug Bug? I am assuming it was, also how do you prefer to fish the bug? I figure you must have a few tricks to share with someone who loves the Chug Bug, I know you have some mods or tips buried away....Good info as alway's, My brother loves chicken Feathers as well, I need to get some sent...thx
Tom
MCS reply :
loved pop-r's until I fished a megabass pop-x. worth it, try one
WRB reply :
I know the Rico is named after Rick Clunn, that isn't the article I recall, it was about Zell Roland, he is the angler who made the Pop-R popular. Will try to look up the article. Can't open the referenced link, will take a look at it, thanks.On 5/28/2015 at 9:20 PM, jcoffman55 said:On 5/27/2015 at 1:44 AM, WRB said:Zell Roland is given credit for modifying the Pop-R so it could be fished faster and spit water in lieu of gurgling or blooping sounds. Zell learned this from some local Texas anglers, so he didn't invent the more streamline Pop-R. The Japanese took this faster design in the early 80's to a new level with a lure named Micheals, the forerunner of all the other Japanese brands. The Micheal was very streamline and could fished fast scattering along the surface and spitting water like a frightened Shad.
I use Iovino's Splash-It, good value and excellent action with chicken feathered Owner hooks.
A rattling Chug Bug caught a 18+ lb bass 2 years ago at lake Perris, monster top water bass!
Tom
I think you mean Rick Clunn, here's the article he wrote about it:
http://www.***.com/all/rick-clunn-reviews-lobina-topwater-lures/#.VWcWOs9VhBc
Rebels work OK. Like anything else though, if you want to spend more money you can buy a better product. Splash it's, yellow magic, lobina, etc. One hidden gem I've found is the Academy brand H2O poppers. They are superb for the price if you catch them on sale in early spring. Love those things, good hooks, great paint, split ring standard.
Tom
MCS reply :
On 5/26/2015 at 9:24 AM, flyfisher said:i used a PopX today from megabass for the first time today and was thoroughly impressed with the action and the hooks are strong and really sharp.
Got one a few weeks back. I agree, thing just flat out catches fish and you can find them online around 13 bucks a lure which isn't too bad.
robster80 reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 1:35 AM, MCS said:Got one a few weeks back. I agree, thing just flat out catches fish and you can find them online around 13 bucks a lure which isn't too bad.
where online can u get em at that price? i want one i meant to order one during the sale but forgot to. cheapest ive found is 18 plus shipping
MCS reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 1:42 AM, robster80 said:where online can u get em at that price? i want one i meant to order one during the sale but forgot to. cheapest ive found is 18 plus shipping
ebay or japanese tackle shops. 13 bucks and shipping will vary 6-12 bucks(I mean you pay 4-6 bucks for TW order). but IMO japan lure shop, ichiban or japan angler are better than ebay because the shipping is EMS and to my door in 5 days some of the auctions take a couple weeks to get to you. If you look at the top of the jpangler and japan lure shop pages there is a currency choice to get it in usd. ichiban is in usd and they have them as low as 11.95
jitterbug127 reply :
Great lure for sure. My first thing out if fishing early
jcoffman55 reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 1:33 AM, WRB said:I know the Rico is named after Rick Clunn, that isn't the article I recall, it was about Zell Roland, he is the angler who made the Pop-R popular. Will try to look up the article. Can't open the referenced link, will take a look at it, thanks.
Tom
Cool, I'd love to read it. It's interesting to learn about how little tweaks in lure design came about from these guys experiences isn't it. I could fish a lure for years and never notice a little feature then learn something about it by reading about it's development and then the light bulb comes on. Might not catch any more fish but it's cool lol. Thanks!
Catt reply :
Read this, y'all will learn something
http://www.yumbaits.com/blog/zell-and-back-first-tournament/
primetime reply :
Catt reply :
What y'all don't want to read the link?
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 5/29/2015 at 1:35 AM, MCS said:Got one a few weeks back. I agree, thing just flat out catches fish and you can find them online around 13 bucks a lure which isn't too bad.
Check out the River2Sea Bubble Popper. Very similar to the Megabass and it's $10 without having to search for a deal.
scaleface reply :
Poppers have come a long way. I still use a big black Pico Pop but its saved for special occasions. The Pico Pop doesnt walk but it spits water like mad. In the summer on sunny , windy days I throw it in standing timber and make as much noise with it as I can. This is a numbers technique . but will catch keepers around the right trees .
scaleface reply :
I just googled Pico Pop and see they are back in business .
Jeff H reply :
On 5/30/2015 at 6:46 PM, Catt said:What y'all don't want to read the link?
I read it.
Catt reply :
On 5/31/2015 at 7:29 AM, Jeff H said:I read it.
So outside of me how many knew Zell competed in his first B.A.S.S. tournament at the ripe ole age of 13 with a Rebel minnow?
whitwolf reply :
On 5/31/2015 at 8:57 PM, Catt said:So outside of me how many knew Zell competed in his first B.A.S.S. tournament at the ripe ole age of 13 with a Rebel minnow?
I most assuredly did not know that. Thanks for sharing that link/article, Catt!
Bankbeater reply :
A Pop - R in chrome / black is about the only popper I use anymore.
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