Based on a hand-carved original by Yuki Ito, the PopMax ups the ante of the well-respected PopX with a larger body, and redesigned gill-system. In addition to the PopX’s gill openings that allow for water to pass through, creating life-like bubbles and chugging-action, the PopMax features a unique gill system that consists of six water-intakes and a water chamber. The intakes channel water through the gills and out to the sides, creating a unique splashing/chugging action on the surface, while two intakes channel water into the internal chamber and out below the PopMax, generating enticing bubbles and disturbance that will catch the attention of fish. This system acts like a lip, utilizing the water pressure that is pushed through the lower chamber to keep the lure from skipping across the water, helping to keep the lure grounded so it can be worked faster. In addition, when the lure is paused, water flows out of the chamber, causing the PopMax to raise its head and survey its surroundings. The PopMax can be worked like a conventional popper, and with gentle rod-tip action, the PopMax will roll-walk dynamically, combining the winning elements of both poppers and dog-walkers.
For best results, fish the PopMax around rocky or riprap banks, over grass beds, or on shallow points early in the morning.
Jason on 05/28/2012 11:34am
I just bought my first Pop Max this year, and have been having a lot of fun with it.
I have been fishing it very slow, but our water here is still cold, only about 55
degree's or so. I have been fishing it much like a jerk bait, with a pop, pop,
pause retrieve. It seems the longer it sits, the more strike's I have been getting.
I let the bait sit about 30 seconds before I even move it the first time. I am
sure in the summer, I will use a more of the walk the dog retrieve, but for know
this is working. My biggest so far was a 4lb 15oz monster that crushed that popper.
So much fun. The bait will out cast just about anything I own. I have been
throwing it on a 6'8" St.Croix topwater rod, and a Shimano Curado G filled with 12
pound mono.
I have been having a lot of fish miss it in low light conditions, so that is why I
ordered a few darker colors. I hate the price of the Mega bass baits, but they just
catch fish.
I have never thrown the Giant Dog X, but I am sure it will be a great bait as well.
I also throw the Vision 110 a lot in cold water, and have caught so many great fish
on it. Can't wait to get my new baits, and hopefully get a few more big one's.
