Klures Monster Poppers

Nothing in the world of fishing can top the excitement of having a monster fish come shooting up to the surface and smashing your lure.  Poppers are a great lure while topwater fishing.  Monster species such as Giant Trevally and Golden Dorado are often landed with topwater lures.  For Giant Trevally, a "popping" technique is the way to go while speed reeling is the most common technique to land giant Golden Dorado.

Kermett Adams, of www.klures.com has been experimenting with variations of monster poppers which can stand up to the lure busting strikes exhibited by these brutes.  He has varied the mouth cup design to give the "pop" fisherman want.  Kermett has built a few skipjack poppers with and without cup weights on the rear of the lure.  Without the cup weight the popper tends to zig zag a few inches below the surface on rapid retrieves.  This is perfect for fooling golden dorado. 

When the cup weight is added the lure will now stay on the surface during rapid retrieves which again will fool golden dorado.  So in a sense he has designed 2 different lures both of which are a must for the giant golden dorado of La Zona.  For Giant Trevally one likes a huge splashing type popper so either model would work fine.  Kermett can be contacted here on facebook. He can paint the lure and construct it to your design.  So before you head out for monster species such as GTs and Golden Dorado make sure you consider topwater poppers and contact Kermett Adams.

Shimano Ocea Head Dip 200F Flash Boost

Recently, Shimano has introduced its latest technology in the Ocea Head Flash Boost.  The heavy plastic stickbait is 8 inches long while weighing 135 grams without hooks which allows extra long casts..  It is available in numerous coloration while costing about $45 USD.   Yesterday, I was able to make a few practice casts with the 200F model.  It works great with a zig zag turnaround motion on slight pulls.  Once, stopped, the weight balance allows the lure to stand straight into the air thus allowing the flash panels to oscillate which hopefully will attract some top catches.  The Head Dip should be a winner for species such as Giant Trevally and will give it a try on my next adventure for these brutes!

Redhot Bull Redfish Action

Captain Keith Kennedy of Born To Fish Charters, reports redhot action for bull redfish out in the Gulf Area out of Venice, LA.  Capt. Keith said it was practically a strike per cast.  As I have written on this blog numerous times, this is perhaps the best trip for the cost worldwide!  Capt Keith takes care of everything.  The 4 night, 3 days of fishing is the most popular package among repeat clients.  Keith books fast so get in to some of the great dates he has open.  Fishing is good year round.  Keith provides all tackle, housing, and meals.  He can be reached at (504) 908-3108 or you can find him on Facebook.  Or give me a shout and I will put you in contact with Capt. Keith