topwater popper availability

padsfan · Jan-03-2007, 11:15 PM

Im looking for a topwater popper in the 4.5" and 3/4 oz range somewhere in san diego, not cheap freshwater gear either. can anyone recommend a tackle store that has something like this in San Diego. I live near Mission Bay.

Shoulda bought a bunch last septemer in New England.

Thanks!

vilters · Jan-04-2007, 12:41 AM

bought this thing some years back @ Bob's bait&tackle, obviously they're no longer around. made for salt. heavy through wire, solid resin construction. concave face. called a "pili popper". doesn't float though, so you gotta keep it workin. fun stuff. have to break it out this year, kinda forgot about it till now. i've seen them in catalogs. you might call Noah's, though i don't remember seeing one there. also might try Blue water in solana beach.

The Notorious S.U.A · Jan-04-2007, 01:58 AM

bought a bunch of the smaller Yozuri surface cruisers in that size from Kevan At Noahs. i would call him if i were you.

ZZZZZ · Jan-04-2007, 11:03 AM

I suggest replacing the stock trebles with Owner 4x Stingers. Preferably braze the hook on if you can or know someone. Split ring works too. Guy at ringedhooks can braze em for you too.

Fish turn or miss the top water allot and the Owner stingers pin fish, mouth, gill, gut, eye, ect, damn sharp and strong. I have bent the little yozuri trebles a few times even on WFO Albacore.

If you do replace with owner stingers, do not go too big or the popper will sink, heavier gauge hook.

Just a suggestion, I switched all of mine over and designated skip jigs and IMO they pin more fish.

**Ali** · Jan-04-2007, 11:06 AM

Dana Landing has a bunch in their bargain bin and a good selection of others.

I was surprised to see them there.

jbarto · Jan-04-2007, 11:30 AM

I just ordered three from these guys yesterday. They look perfect for tuna out here.
Islanders Tackle Product 3

padsfan · Jan-04-2007, 07:15 PM

thanks boys i'll be checking out dana landing soon

-since its the closest spot of course!

Brad100 · Jan-04-2007, 07:32 PM

When I can't find something, I just google it and order it online.

Addicted2fishin · Jan-04-2007, 09:12 PM

Lures Main - pililures.com

Lures Main - pililures.com

I can vouch for these..... they definitely work.

Dr. Fowl · Jan-04-2007, 09:17 PM

Pili's are a ton of fun, when I was working on the boats I would use the shit out of them. Tuna cant stand to leave them alone. SOOOOOOO much fun. If Noah's dosent have them go to Fisherman's Landing