How to Use the Hula Popper Topwater Bait when Bass Fishing

Largemouth bass will bite on Hula Poppers.

A Hula Popper is a streamlined artificial topwater bait. It has a "hula skirt" attachment that makes a loud popping sound when it is in the water. The look of the bait and the sound ought to attract bigger fish like bass. The bait works best in the heat when the bass are seeking cover under lily pads or logs.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Use a Hula Popper around the same color of the area you are fishing. If you're planning to cast near lily pads, use yellow and green poppers. Use a dark Hula if you're fishing for bass around logs or trees.

2. Cast the bait near the lily pads and let it sit for a minute. Let the rings from the splash dissipate, then crank the reel. The popping motion should entice the bass to strike.

3. Use a depth finder to find a drop-off near a structure like a log or tree. Suspended largemouths tend to gather in areas like this. Cast your line parallel to a log and slowly pop it along the side of the log. Wait up to a minute before trying again.

References

• Wired2Fish