Popper Fishing :
Some of the best fishing action can be experienced when casting poppers across bommies, rocky outcrops and coral reefs.
Fish are generally schooling around these structures and they simply cannot resist the action of a popper being worked across the surface or retrieved at high speeds.
Many pelagic species like queenfish, trevally and mackerel will attack poppers with gusto creating an explosion in the water. Once hooked they often turn and run at high speeds so be ready for a tough fight and hold on.
You'll need to be prepared to pull these fish up quick, these fish fight dirty and will take no time in busting you off on the coral or rocks if given the chance.
In clear water you can often sight fish with poppers adding to the excitement as you get to watch the fish react to the surface movement and dart towards your lure ready to strike.
In the creeks and estuaries popper fishing is also used to target barramundi, mangrove jack, salmon and other estuary species. These estuary species once again cannot resist the surface action of a popper.
