A good topwater smash is one of the greatest experiences in fishing. Dozens of surface lures on the market can make them happen, but few are more popular or user-friendly than a popper. They come in ...

If you don’t know how to fish with poppers and get the most from these lures, now’s the perfect time to learn, as the topwater bite is in full swing and will stay good through summer and into fall.

MUSKEGO, Wis. There's not much to a popper just a small hook, a piece of painted cork, a hackle and some tail feathers. But tied to the business end of a fly line leader and cast onto the still ...

Catching whiting on poppers has been well documented but these scrappy estuary sportfish can also be targeted on other lures as well. BY RODERICK WALMSLEY. SCENES involving skipping poppers, smashing ...

For most anglers, it’s the memories of fish caught that most endure. However, those of us who find fishing’s ultimate thrills in surface action are often just as happy with the spectacular misses.