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Charter Grade FRANKEN Macro Chug Popper: 1 7/8oz - 6inch

$23.95

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Description

The Hogy Franken Popper is the first crowd-sourced lure in the saltwater game, designed from the input of 757 hardcore anglers who each helped shape its body, balance, and function. The result is a 6" “macro chug popper” that can throw loud cupped-mouth splashes when needed, yet slip seamlessly into a walk-the-dog glide when fish demand finesse. Its broomstick-thick body matches bunker presence, while the hybrid face and belly taper allow it to double as a squid imitator across rip seams.

Specifications

Category

Inshore Poppers

Weight

1.875 oz (53 g)

Length

6 in (152 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

inshore

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

chugging popper with walk-the-dog glide

Conditions

open water, current, low light

Field Notes

Use this when fish are feeding near the surface and you need either loud commotion or a subtler walk-the-dog presentation. The cupped mouth can throw big splashes to call fish up, while the body can be worked more smoothly when they want a finesse retrieve along rip seams or bait schools.

Pros

  • Versatile popper that can also walk the dog
  • Large profile imitates bunker and squid
  • Good for drawing attention in surface feeding situations

Cons

  • Large size may be too much for small bait situations
  • Surface lure is less effective when fish are deep

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