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Pug Cone Popper - 85mm

$27.5

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Description

Australian made and developed in the tropics by seasoned anglers, the timber Pug Cone Popper 85 is built to create a powerful surface commotion that triggers explosive strikes. Ideal for targeting Mangrove Jack, Barramundi, GTs, and Queenfish, this lure is designed to attract those ferocious estuary bites you crave. Perfect for surface fishing enthusiasts looking for consistent results and thrilling action. Body Length: 85mm Depth: Surface Weight: 15g (approx) Hooks: #2 VMC 3xStrong Rings: 4H Materials: Jelutoung (Dyera costulata ) Old Dog Lures are essentially handcrafted, slight variances may occur & each lure is unique.

Fishing Profile

Lure
Best for
Inshore, Inshore Saltwater, Redfish
Presentation
Surface, 0+ ft, Surface Popper Commotion With Explosive Strikes, Floater/near Surface
Techniques
Topwater, Casting
Conditions
Open Water, Low Light
Size3.35 in (85 mm), 0.53 oz (15 g)
SeasonYear Round
WaterSaltwater

Field Notes

Use this popper on the surface in estuaries and coastal flats where mangrove jack, barramundi, GTs, and queenfish feed aggressively. Cast to likely ambush points and work it with short, sharp twitches or pauses to create loud commotion and trigger explosive strikes.

Pros

  • Surface popper that creates strong commotion
  • Handcrafted timber lure with unique slight variations
  • Targets aggressive estuary species (mangrove jack, barramundi, GT, queenfish)

Cons

  • Requires surface conditions and active fish to perform best
  • Hooks size (#2) may be better suited to certain target sizes

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