The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Land-based poppers? https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:54:56 +0000 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=74144 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : Thanks for the input guys.At the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1078156&title=landbased-poppers#1078156 Author: SufixRockMan
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 10:00pm

Thanks for the input guys.

At the moment I'm actually running a pretty short trace and casting with a glove on so the braid doesn't slice my finger off I'm pretty sure my initial problems with wind knots (and there were a few) was because my knot wasn't passing through the guide cleaning - essentially causing a traffic jam and tangling the braid up. I had a pretty successful day casting the other day, have been getting good distance on even small poppers.

Using the new Power Pro Slick - seems nice. ]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:00:51 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1078156&title=landbased-poppers#1078156 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : I do a lot of casting poppers...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1078022&title=landbased-poppers#1078022 Author: PoppinTonga
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Posted: 10 Feb 2012 at 6:22pm

I do a lot of casting poppers from the bricks for GTs.  What you really need to think about is the elevation where you will be casting from.  Poppers that work well from a boat at sea level may not work so well from elevation.  They tend to skip like a pencil popper most of the way in.   I have a couple of sinking poppers that I use from higher locations as they will stay in the water longer  as the lure approaches shore.  I also have some floaters that I was ready to throw in the rubbish that turned out to work really well up high.  So if you find a popper that you have to keep the tip really high to make it pop effectively, try it from a high location, you may be pleasantly surprised.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:22:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1078022&title=landbased-poppers#1078022 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : Sorry Havok further to your enquiry....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075140&title=landbased-poppers#1075140 Author: fishntips
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Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 9:09am

Sorry Havok further to your enquiry. Found kingies like poppers and baits that look like the kind of fish/ bait that they would typically feed on. Not saying that they wouldn't devour anything thrown their way when they are hot on the bite. But all those fluro and bizzare looking poppers best suited for GTs IMHO. Hope that helps. Oh and enough leader for a couple of wraps around your reel and lure sitting between 1st and second guide or thereabouts when casting. Casting from rocks might be a bit different thou, I don't really know.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:09:19 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075140&title=landbased-poppers#1075140 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : I don&#039;t agree. Check out...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075120&title=landbased-poppers#1075120 Author: fishntips
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Posted: 06 Feb 2012 at 8:30am

I don't agree. Check out that guys spool, it is so over loaded. That is why he is getting the cross overs and that's why he would get a wind knot. Sure those will give you wind knots, but easy way to avoid = don't overload your spool with excess line. The septic yank in that video has typically done more talking than thinking and has kind of missed the point.
 
I've used alot of different brands of braid and some are definitely more prone to wind knotting than others. There are a lot of causes of wind knots and loose wraps are one of them so always good to quickly check your line after each cast.  
 
They are explained alot better in this. They go onto double footed half way through.
 
 
not that those guides are the complete pancea
 
 
 
]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:18 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075120&title=landbased-poppers#1075120 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : braid brand is NOT the cause...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075063&title=landbased-poppers#1075063 Author: Kenshin
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Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 10:46pm

braid brand is NOT the cause of wind knots. I have different brand of braid and never had wind knots after watching this. Weight depends on ur gear and Leader length not more than 2 meters for easy asting. Colors and type.. cant comment, seems they take anything swimming like a fish when they are on the bite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1EdrTvTKsQ
]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:46:28 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075063&title=landbased-poppers#1075063 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : 5m 130 lb mono (I use varivas...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075016&title=landbased-poppers#1075016 Author: Aaron32987
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Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 9:31pm

5m 130 lb mono (I use varivas cos its good. knots well and cheaper than a lot of others) leader direct connection to braid with FG knot. Good quality casting braid  - I've never had a wind knot with the stuff I'm using, it cost a bit up front but worth the investment.

Only use stick baits now, and only seem to need one carpenter gamma as if there is a kingfish around they just can't resist them. One off investment for 5 or 6 good fish to date and still doing the job.


]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:31:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1075016&title=landbased-poppers#1075016 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : i am keen to know also. bump. ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1074722&title=landbased-poppers#1074722 Author: fatjimmy
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Posted: 05 Feb 2012 at 9:42am

i am keen to know also. bump.]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:42:01 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1074722&title=landbased-poppers#1074722 <![CDATA[Land-based poppers? : Basically another similar thread...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1056211&title=landbased-poppers#1056211 Author: SufixRockMan
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Posted: 05 Jan 2012 at 2:11pm

Basically another similar thread to what I just started in the Walk About forum. I'm completely new to top water fishing but keen to learn and throw some poppers around when I get back home in a couple weeks.

What lengths, weights, colour poppers etc do you use? any ways to avoid wind knots? what length leader etc

Cheers]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:11:24 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=74144&PID=1056211&title=landbased-poppers#1056211