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Key Features Style: Pencil popper Size: 4.5 to 7 inches Weight: 3/4 to 2 ounces Material: Plastic Noise: Loud rattle Pros Affordable favorite with decades of proven effectiveness Can be fished both in the back and open water Swims like a traditional pencil popper Makes plenty of noise Cons Split rings and hooks could potentially fail on a big, hard-fighting stripers Doesnt imitate large bait like menhaden or herring well Finish degrades and chips easily The Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper has been effective on stripers for literally decades, first appearing in the isles of big box stores and tackle shops in the late 80s

The line capacity is a little lower (110 yards of 12 lb monofilament line) than the other reels but certainly not a not a deal breaker

Croix Rod used: Legend Tournament Bass (Hair Jig) LBTS710MLXF If youve located the fish, try these smallmouth bass baits and tactics for next year

The sheer variety of worms will make your head spin