Magnum Poppers Produce Magnum Bass

Whether you favor Lobina Lures Rio Rico, Megabass Pop-Max, Deps Pulsecod, Rebel Magnum Pop-R or XCalibur Zell Pop Xz3, bigger poppers produce bigger bass!

Note that you may need to use a little heavier rod or heavier line (or try braid with a short fluorocarbon leader) when fishing magnum poppers like these.

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Legendary Topwater Popper for Bass Fishing

The larger Rio Rico was introduced years later than the original standard size Rico, but the larger Rio Rico has grown in popularity so that today, the Rio Rico and original Rico are equally treasured by anglers and sales of both sizes are fairly equal says the company.

The Rio Rico exactly duplicates the features and action of the original Rico but in a bigger size. The Rio Rico has larger hooks and more casting weight, thus distance. It's made for big fish and windy days.

Model	Size	Weight	Type	Factory Hooks
Rico	2-3/8"	1/4 oz	Floating/Popping/Spitting	#6 Gamakatsu. Tail feather w/Mylar
Rio Rico	2-7/8"	7/16 oz	Floating/Popping/Spitting	#4 Gamakatsu. Tail feather w/Mylar

Size comparison of standard Rico (bottom) and Rio Rico (top) ~ Manahl's RX Clear Series ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Manahl's RX Clear Series ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Albino ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Cisco ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Holographic Shad ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Size comparison of standard Rico (bottom) and Rio Rico (top) ~ Absolute ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Absolute ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Tennessee Shad ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Bone ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ John Murray Bass ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Lightning Shad ~ White Feather w/ Mylar

Lobina Lures Rio Rico ~ Topwater Popper ~ Ghost ~ Black Feather w/ Mylar

Deps Pulsecod ~ Spontaneous Spring-Weighted Micro-Vibration Topwater

Length: 3-1/8" (80mm)
Weight: 1/2 oz (16g)
Type: Topwater, Popper
Note: It is a little larger than most other typical bass poppers with larger hooks than usual.

The Pulsecod was developed to show highly-pressured bass something new in terms of topwater lures.

It has a huge cupped mouth that bulges out to the sides in order to create a loud, boiling disturbance like a predator just tried to smack it off the surface – and then the neat part comes into play next.

As the Pulsecod sits there recovering from the fake, near-fatal attack it staged on itself, a spring-mounted metal ball inside the body knocks against the walls, causing spontaneous popping and pecking sounds and unbalancing the bait, keeping it from sitting perfectly still.

As the spring-ball expends its energy further and vibrates toward an eventual standstill, fine waves of quivering micro-vibration emanate from inside the body, getting weaker and weaker until…BLOOEY! Even the most persnickety bass in highly-pressured waters break down and go totally bonkers to hit this trembling, near-dying imposter.

The Pulsecod has an unprecedented natural appeal and possesses a powerful simulation of life. It even surprises tough-to-catch bass that think they’ve seen it all.

Cut-away shows the Pulsecod's unique spring-weighted micro vibration generation mechanism.

Deps Pulsecod ~ Topwater Popper ~ #07 Real Bluegill

Deps Pulsecod ~ Topwater Popper ~ #78 Real Shad

Deps Pulsecod ~ Topwater Popper ~ #11 Frog

Megabass POP-MAX ~ Topwater Artistry

Model: POP-MAX
Type: Topwater, Walking, Rolling, Splashing, Diving
Weight: 1/2 oz
Length: 3-3/8" (78 mm)

The POP-MAX is one of the very best bass lures that Megabass offers, and it is relatively hard to get / hard to find.

Russ Bassdozer says: "The PopMax is one of the most beautiful, artistic and productive topwater bass bait you'll ever see."

The POP-MAX is categorized as a popper, but it is much more than that. It is equipped with a large and complex series of six water intakes and a water pressure chamber which makes what you might call a more natural ‘bio-sound’ compared to other poppers. POP-MAX is more dynamic than other poppers. Its action is based on dog-walking, side-rolling, but it also grabs so much water each time it turns its head, it really agitates the surface each time it rolls from one side to the other.

The original POP-MAX mold was carved out by Yuki Ito rather than relying on computer design programs. As expected of Megabass, the overall quality of the finish and paint patterns are impeccable. Also, POP-MAX features a unique water flow system which consists of six water intakes and a water chamber. Instead of the regular water-through system used for the smaller size Megabass POP-X, the POP-MAX utilizes a water-accumulating chamber inside, and as water pressure changes inside the POP-MAX chamber, it makes the cupped face act like a crankbait lip when filled with water. Furthermore, when paused, the water in the chamber goes out and lifts its head, ready for a splash with a gentle rod action. That gentle rod tip action is the key to make POP-MAX roll-walk dynamically, grabbing the water with each rolling action.

POP-MAX has a huge body size compared to conventional poppers, yet POP-MAX responds sensitively to gentle rod movements. Items shown not included with item for sale.

Back Bone Rib Balancer System. The internal body is a complex construction of 'balancer ribs' inside. This construction concept is unique to the Pop-Max, and is there in order to increase its structural integrity - and at the same time raise the center of gravity or balance point higher up on the bait. This internal construction is not readily visible. From the outside, the structural design does not reveal itself, but it is what gives POP-Max its unique balance and rolling action. POP-MAX is the only Megabass product with this internal ribbed construction. When you walk the dog with it, due to the high center of gravity of the ribs inside, it causes the dynamic roll that displays the vulnerable stomach of POP-MAX each time it rolls.

High Impact Resin. The body resin material is especially able to absorb impact, states Megabass. So the lure is not fragile and not prone to break due to the cut-out water duct intakes.

Water Intakes and Pressure Chamber. The water from the six water intakes does not flow through, but water accumulates and builds up water pressure within a water chamber inside. With delicate rod action, the water pressure changes inside, and some water is discharged by the pressure build-up. The pressure discharge helps the POP-MAX to roll and to walk. The water chamber, when filled and under pressure, also causes the cupped face to act a little like a crankbait lip, and causes the POP-MAX to dog walk as it dives underwater easily.

Pausing the POP-MAX releases the water pressure inside the water chamber, and that's the time to pop it lightly, like a typical topwater popper, to make a splash.

Realistic Good Looks. Since poppers tend to sit still more often than other lures, it is critical to look ‘real’ or ‘natural.’ In that regard, POP-MAX is one of the most realistic, beautiful and intricately-detailed bass lures you will ever see. If there is any topwater bait which looks more convincingly natural and more detailed than POP-MAX, please let me know.

Super Long Distance Casting. Even in a stiff breeze.

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ #55 Chartreuse Viper

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ #53 Black Orochi

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ #51 Biwako Night

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ No.50 M Switch Blue Oika

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ No.54 White Python

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ No.47 Hakusei Glitter Bass

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ No.40 Glitter Bass

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ No.1 GG Bass

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ School Bait

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ Stealth Bait

Megabass Pop MAX ~ Topwater ~ GG Peacock

Rebel P65 Magnum Pop-R ~ Topwater Popper

Name	Model	Size	Weight	Depth	Type
Rebel Magnum Pop-R	P65	3" (76.2mm)	1/2 oz (14.0g)	Topwater	Popper

The Magnum is the beefier 1/2 ounce model of Pop-R. It has a deep dish mouth to create a large splash that still attracts attention even during windy, choppy surface conditions. It's great for heavier tackle and bigger bass.

Photo helps to illustrate the atypical larger size of the 1/2 oz Magum Pop-R.

Rebel P65 Magnum Pop-R ~ 1/2 oz Topwater ~ Bone

Rebel P65 Magnum Pop-R ~ 1/2 oz Topwater ~ Foxy Momma

Rebel P65 Magnum Pop-R ~ 1/2 oz Topwater ~ Foxy Shad

XCalibur Xz3 Zell Pop ~ Topwater Popper

Name	Model	Size	Weight	Depth	Type
XCalibur Xz3 Zell Pop	Xz3	2-3/4" (69.9mm)	3/8oz (10.6g)	Topwater	Popper

Topwater king Zell Rowland hand-carved the original prototype of the Zell Pop Xz2. The Zell Pop was designed to produce the optimum spitting action with the slightest twitch and can also be worked fast - with plenty of pauses which is when the strikes happen! It sits tail down at rest and that's when the seductive allure and wriggle of its natural feather tail hook moves enticingly and attracts strikes as the Zell Pop sits still.

Both sizes are used by more than a few of the sport's top pros who'd really rather not have the angling public know they use it.

The bigger Xz3 model's perfect for when bass are hitting larger baitfish.

XCalibur Xz3 Zell Pop ~ Topwater 3/8 oz ~ Foxy Shad