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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.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Inshore Saltwater
Presentation
Surface, 0 ft, Chugging Popper With Walk The Dog Glide, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Topwater
Conditions
Open Water, Current, Low Light
Size6 in (152 mm), 1.875 oz (53 g)
SeasonSummer
WaterSaltwater

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

Reviews

Community ratings and field notes for Charter Grade FRANKEN Macro Chug Popper: 1 7/8oz - 6inch.

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Great addition to top water arsenal Great lure very balanced. Looking forward to using it.
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Imported from hogylures.com
Chopper Popper Absolutely first quality fishing lure. Much nicer than I expected. Going out tonight with this lure and try for Stripe Bass on Long Island Sound.

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