The New Era of Poppers

The Importance of Poppers is Reaffirmed

The SALTIGA FROTHER 170F is a stable and reliable popper that can be used for any type of target, from sunfish to GTs to tuna. I myself tend to use it for rock-shore fishing, but from a lure builder’s point of view, I would like it to be used offshore as well,” says Ryota Segawa, who has focused on flying distance and buoyancy in this new product. It is not the type that dives like conventional poppers, but a popper that floats up quickly, a popper for a new era.
Ryota Segawa was involved in the design of this popper, which has buoyancy in its back to make it difficult to dive, and even if it does dive, it floats up quickly. This allows the angler to popper at a comfortable rhythm. For the deep diving type, anglers have to wait for a certain amount of time before popping up to the surface, which hinders rhythmic popping.

Two 2/0 trebles provide high response and nimbleness, and two 3/0 treble hooks are also compatible, but Segawa recommends using a single 5/0 hook on a 3/0 treble.

The buoyant shape of the back allows for rhythmic and fast-paced popping.

Distance that was never compromised.

SALTIGA FROTHER 170F, like Cuddler, is a lure that can be flown by anyone by creating a stable flying distance. In particular, it is designed not to lose its balance against crosswinds. The design is revealed by concentrating the weight on the tail side and making the shape thin like the Cuddler, so that it cuts through the wind and flies. Incidentally, tests were conducted using No. 8 PE, and it has already been proven that even with a thick line, sufficient flying distance can be obtained.

The weight is concentrated on the tail side, and like the Cuddler, it has a narrower shape to cut through the wind and fly, so that anyone can throw it without stress.

Cup shape that produces beautiful fine bubbles

While he says, “I won’t know how effective clean bubbles are until I ask the fish,” there is no doubt that bubbles are a good indicator of successful popping.

However, Mr. Segawa is particular about the bubbles as well. In his experience, large bubbles disappear faster, and it is fine bubbles that can create a smoke effect that hides the lure for a longer period of time. In order to create such bubbles, he carefully adjusted the thickness of the cup, the position of the line eye, and the floating posture. The mold had to be redone three times in order to make the necessary adjustments. Needless to say, the result was an ideal popper for Mr. Segawa.
The opening of this year’s yellowfin season is just around the corner, and we hope you are getting ready for GT fishing expeditions and casting for sunfish in various areas.　It is scheduled for release in March, so get your hands on one as soon as it is available.

The cup shape is deep at the top and shallow at the bottom to generate micro bubbles.

Laser Impact emits high intensity reflected light in multiple directions. The bait-like glow appeals even at night or in the shade with little light. It is available in a total of 10 colors, including normal and Laser Impact. The weight is 71 g. Priced at 3,000 yen and 3,200 yen.

SALTIGA FROTHER 170F
https://www.daiwa.com/jp/product/winy2fc

Summary: Akira Ikuta