getting the whiting to connect on poppers

[ffejsmada]

I keep my rod at about 2 oçlock and use my wrist to pop. Constant movement all the way.


These D.O.A cup head popper things are good. You can insert any plastic that fits inside the popper head, put in a worm hook and youré away.
Sorry, cant remember what they're called, but they are a D.O.A product.
You can pop em or they will snake along just under the surface.
You could always add a tiny treble onto the worm hook.

Trevally like ém alot.

[BR65]

never seen those before ffej, where did you get them?

[ffejsmada]

I got mine from Hooked on Angling at Tewantin.

I'm sure any good tackle store will get them in for now.

http://www.doalures.com/store/index....chug-heads.cfm

[Snodger]

They look the good Jeff. What size plastic and hook are we talking about here?

[ffejsmada]

What ever size plastic fits inside the head.

Hook size is determined by the size of plastic you use.

Personally, I've found 3" and 5'' placcies work the best.

[ActiveAngler]

Oh my...i like those..

[Barramag]

They look very nice Jeff,have to see if anyone round here has them.
Paulo

[Frenzy 500]

Oh my...i like those..

100% agree, Nice looking placcy popper!...work a treat on the bass I reckon. they would look good hanging out of a tree at teddington Chew!!!

Cheers Stevo

[Snodger]

100% agree, Nice looking placcy popper!...work a treat on the bass I reckon. they would look good hanging out of a tree at teddington Chew!!!

Cheers Stevo

Then dont let Jode near them and they will be in the water

[Ducksta]

I've noticed when chasing whiting some sessions they bump and bump and bump and just never hook up.
These are in the same area's where the same tide a couple of days either side see's me hooking up every second cast.
I've not found a true answer for it myself, but my suspicion is maybe they are not actively feeding at the time, or that the popper is 'out of place' that day.
ie. If there are no prawns about and the whiting are only feeding on worms that day, the popper might not match how they are feeding? They still have a look but don't quite commit...