Lure of the Month / bi-week, bi-weekly curious - Part Five - Something Cuttyhunk?

[Ryan560]

yeah thanks for sharing that george really informative post. This year I will make it a point to try a big popper in the canal, they are next on my build list.

[nor-easter]

Ya ever watch a Squid working on small baitfish? They dart left and right and squirt as they grab the bait fish on the surface, dart left and right, pause, dart and squirt and splash.
I have watched some folks working poppers who drag that sucker six feet at a time, splashing all over the place. What kind of bait fish swims like that?
Remember, you are making a presentation of a nice sweet Squid or bait fish so make it look real!!!!
I had a guy casting live eels one time that insisted on pulling the eel back to the boat so fast it would spin!!! Never seen an eel swim like that. Needless to say, he caught zero fish!!!!

[numbskull]

Thank nor-easter, not me.
I have not, in fact, ever considered using a popper to imitate a squid. Makes sense, though, particularly with a semi- level floating style plug like the original cuttyhunk popper (no weight in it). Also suggests a way to use them at night, something I could see trying particularly with a full moon.
Cool.

[MAKAI]

Man I love those nights so dark you can't see your hand in front of your face. Calm water with minimal fire, and big fish just crushing poppers, right up to the rod tip. What a rush as all your other senses kick in !

[mag minnow]

"You think that reason no longer exists, or have we just forgotten why?"

I think part of the reason for the larger plugs was because the saltwater fishing gear typically being used at the time could not cast lighter payloads well. Maybe someone who's tried using the older surfcasting gear can comment...