Which Popper has the best " Bloop" sound ? 2024
Primus reply :
I fish poppers like the Yellow Magic that are great for a spittin' & walikin' type of presentations. However I was fishing a couple of years ago with an older cousin and he did well with a popper that made a constant " Bloop" sound as he worked his bait slowly, I believe he had used an old Pop R. I only have one Pop R but it doesn't consistently make this sound, only after a second pop without a pause. Is there a difference between the older Pop R's & the newer ones ? Is there another brand or model that does this better? Thanks
kLuo reply :
it may just be how you are fishing the lure. the amount of slack in the line and the action of your rod affect how the popper is fished.
on that note, I have had more success with a faster retrieve so that the popper makes a spitting sound, rather than the slow "bloops" you are speaking of.
RockvilleMDAngler reply :
In my experience a pop with a slack line is better at making a popper spit while popping with a tighter line with a downward movement of the rod will make it bloop. Vary up the spitting and blooping for best results.
Dock Master reply :
QuoteIn my experience a pop with a slack line is better at making a popper spit while popping with a tighter line with a downward movement of the rod will make it bloop. Vary up the spitting and blooping for best results.
This is what you need to do if you want to make that "bloop" sound consistently no matter what brand you use.
Primus reply :
Quoteit may just be how you are fishing the lure. the amount of slack in the line and the action of your rod affect how the popper is fished.on that note, I have had more success with a faster retrieve so that the popper makes a spitting sound, rather than the slow "bloops" you are speaking of.
9 times out of 10 I prefer that faster retrieve as I tend to fish most baits as fast as I can get away with and I can get that sound intermittently as part of the retrieve. However on the rare occasion that I want to fish it slow, that is 1 pop and then a pause I can't seem to get that sound out of the poppers that I'm using.
Punkinseedfyretailz reply :
get yourself an arbogast hula popper for a great popping action, if you like topwater bites throw and jitterbug once in a while as well. my pop r works great for me but my brothers hula popper seems to be louder
Osprey39 reply :
From the time I've started using them, the Pop-R has produced for me so I haven't really ever used much else. I think as the others have said, it's more a matter of how you retrieve it than brand. I can make a Pop-R make that blooping sound pretty easily.
florida strain reply :
I have been making my own that bloop well ,like in my avatar,and it was painted by a br member.
Bassin_Fin@tic reply :
The advice given on "how" to make it bloop better is spot on.However if your looking for a different brand that excels in blooping or chugging then look at which ones have a deeper more concave cup on the front.For example the zell pop or the rico have a flat face with a lip on top.This causes the sound to be more subtle and makes them spit better. The rebel pop-r is right in between. You sort of get the best of both worlds.You can make it do everything.
That said some good bloopers for me are Heddon Poppin Image(my favorite),Heddon Lucky 13,Hula Popper,River2Sea Bubble Popper.
Blue Streak reply :
Years ago they made some wood Pop Rs could be one of those. Wood poppers make that bloop you are asking about. There were also some made out of a heavy plastic. Could that have been Tenite?
bass or bass ? reply :
Quoteget yourself an arbogast hula popper for a great popping action, if you like topwater bites throw and jitterbug once in a while as well. my pop r works great for me but my brothers hula popper seems to be louder
I agree. I successfully use both these baits regularly.
Primus reply :
Bluestreak I think you might have touched on to what I was looking for, I consider myself quite proficient with poppers and topwaters in general but there was a difference between his popper and mine, I caught a lot that night as well with my Yellow Magic popper with a quicker more skittering retrieve but nevertheless was impressed with the plug he was using. I will have to look into that, I appreciate everyone's replies so far.
Gone_Phishin reply :
QuoteThe advice given on "how" to make it bloop better is spot on.However if your looking for a different brand that excels in blooping or chugging then look at which ones have a deeper more concave cup on the front.For example the zell pop or the rico have a flat face with a lip on top.This causes the sound to be more subtle and makes them spit better. The rebel pop-r is right in between. You sort of get the best of both worlds.You can make it do everything.That said some good bloopers for me are Heddon Poppin Image(my favorite),Heddon Lucky 13,Hula Popper,River2Sea Bubble Popper.
Yup. This is the first bait that came to mind when I read the title of this thread. The Secret Weapon pattern is pretty cool.
Under the Radar reply :
Can't remember which of the Bass Pros on Vs a year or so ago gave your answer.
MORE BLOOP = your knot tied in the middle or top of the eye.
Less bloop more spit = knot at the bottom of the eye.
a drop of super glue helps keep the knot in place.
"That's all I have to say about that"
Forest Gump
oprcsr reply :
Man I've always loved the Hula Popper. Is it not as highly thought of these days because it isn't new, or has something else come along and surpassed it?
avid reply :
Lobina Rico.
More bloop to the bop
islandbass reply :
Wow, this many posts and not yet (unless I missed it) a mention of the rapala skitter pop's bloop. Its plastic cup mouth makes for a very unique bloop. This and the hula popper and homemade poppers are my favorite.
Gotta love the bloop! ;D
Paul Roberts reply :
QuoteThe advice given on "how" to make it bloop better is spot on.However if your looking for a different brand that excels in blooping or chugging then look at which ones have a deeper more concave cup on the front.For example the zell pop or the rico have a flat face with a lip on top.This causes the sound to be more subtle and makes them spit better. The rebel pop-r is right in between. You sort of get the best of both worlds.You can make it do everything.That said some good bloopers for me are Heddon Poppin Image(my favorite),Heddon Lucky 13,Hula Popper,River2Sea Bubble Popper.
What he said.
roadwarrior reply :
Megabass PopMax
http://www.bestcovery.com/megabass-popmax-topwater-popper-lure?whybest=3&best=66506
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmbpopmax.html
http://www.***.com/descpageMEGABTOP-MBPM.html
8-)
dday07 reply :
hula poppers make the the biggest bloop(sometimes,too big).but i like the skitter pop the best
Primus reply :
QuoteMegabass PopMaxhttp://www.bestcovery.com/megabass-popmax-topwater-popper-lure?whybest=3&best=66506
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewmbpopmax.html
http://www.***.com/descpageMEGABTOP-MBPM.html
8-)
That PopMax sure looks pretty, just might have to add this one to my collection along with the Skitter Pop.
21farms reply :
very interesting thread because i fish my poppers to avoid making the bloop-bloop sound. i catch fish when i make the popper spit and splash but have never caught one blooping it. very interesting.
pitchin1 reply :
For massive Bloooops can you say Lucky 13.. Kind of a forgotten bait..
rboat reply :
loudest bloop is definately the large size hula popper. It will wake up the neighbors.
burleytog reply :
QuoteCan't remember which of the Bass Pros on Vs a year or so ago gave your answer.MORE BLOOP = your knot tied in the middle or top of the eye.
Less bloop more spit = knot at the bottom of the eye.
a drop of super glue helps keep the knot in place.
"That's all I have to say about that"
Forest Gump
That can also be influenced by rod angle.
Under the Radar reply :
QuoteQuoteCan't remember which of the Bass Pros on Vs a year or so ago gave your answer.MORE BLOOP = your knot tied in the middle or top of the eye.
Less bloop more spit = knot at the bottom of the eye.
a drop of super glue helps keep the knot in place.
"That's all I have to say about that"
Forest Gump
That can also be influenced by rod angle.
That's true Burley, but on a looong cast the line weight/ surface tension negates the rod tip position.
But on shorter casts the line tie plus the rod position can give a fella a lot of options.
cufishin reply :
QuoteQuoteThe advice given on "how" to make it bloop better is spot on.However if your looking for a different brand that excels in blooping or chugging then look at which ones have a deeper more concave cup on the front.For example the zell pop or the rico have a flat face with a lip on top.This causes the sound to be more subtle and makes them spit better. The rebel pop-r is right in between. You sort of get the best of both worlds.You can make it do everything.That said some good bloopers for me are Heddon Poppin Image(my favorite),Heddon Lucky 13,Hula Popper,River2Sea Bubble Popper.
Yup. This is the first bait that came to mind when I read the title of this thread. The Secret Weapon pattern is pretty cool.
X3 I have had really good luck with the Poppin Image, got a lot of good bass on the baby bass pattern, even had a Muskie hit it once, he must have liked it too because he kept the popper.
repper reply :
i was told years ago, when in the back seat of a pro's boat, that the popper is supposed to spit tiny drops of water, which is what bait fish do when they are near or at the surface. and if you pay close attention you will see shad dong this exact thing. i was told not to make it bloop, but rather make it spit so that's what i've tried to make it do over the years, and i've had pretty darn good success fishing poppers this way. maybe I'll try blooping em this weekend though, and see what happens
Bassin_Fin@tic reply :
A popper worked slow with a louder bloop can potentially draw a bass out of heavy cover or attact them during low light or dirtier water situations. 
Primus reply :
Quotei was told years ago, when in the back seat of a pro's boat, that the popper is supposed to spit tiny drops of water, which is what bait fish do when they are near or at the surface. and if you pay close attention you will see shad dong this exact thing. i was told not to make it bloop, but rather make it spit so that's what i've tried to make it do over the years, and i've had pretty darn good success fishing poppers this way. maybe I'll try blooping em this weekend though, and see what happens
I do very well with this retrieve and I tend to fish my poppers fairly quick with spraying and skittering 2 or 3' feet and then a brief pause or sometimes I walk it at a moderate pace. That said and the reason I started this post is there are times when a very slow retrieve, that it is a pop or bloop and then pausing it for a few seconds will do better in certain situations such as inactive fish holding tight to cover like boat docks.
The slow blooping presentation is one that I wouldn't use very often as I tend to fish generally at a quick pace for the clear water lakes that are abundant in my area, that said I want to have the option of fishing slow with the bloop sound if that's what the fish prefer that day.
Today I went out and bought a Baby Lucky 13, Pop n' Image Jr. 3/8 oz White bellied Hula Popper as these are some of the baits that's been suggested so far. I do have a Black Hula Popper that I haven't used in years as I have prefered the Jitterbug for night fishing, that said maybe it's time after I upgrade the hooks that I get reaquainted with this bait.
I appreciate the suggestions so far and I will be testing these baits this summer to see which one I like best for this presentation, Thanks guys it's been fun reading your responses.
Blue Streak reply :
I fish poppers a lot and it seems I never have it figured out. Everytime I go out it is different. What worked yesterday does not work today. I just vary my retrieve until I get a hit and hope that fish told me the secret.
BassThumb reply :
A popper fished on fluorocarbon line will give you a loud "bloop." The fluoro sinks and the popper dives a bit when twitched, tossing a lot of water and making a different noise than if it were fished on a floating line, like mono.
Catt reply :
I prefer large size baits
Rattlin' Chug Bug Madflash: model # CBM11 length 4 3/8 "
Rebel Super Pop-R (Extra Large Size): model # P66 length 3 1/8"
iceintheveins reply :
Skitterpops can make anything from a tiny little blip to a big, splurping bloop. The Pop'n Image is another good blooper.
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