Toxemia Popper

10g Popper with Owners Treble Hooks

Buoyancy: Floating
Most standard poppers, especially in the 10g weight class, are designed to be Floating lures.

At Rest: The lure will sit on the surface of the water, usually with its tail angled slightly down and its "cupped" face at or just above the waterline.

Why 10g? While 10g is heavier than many ultra-light lures, for a popper of this volume (likely 60mm–80mm), this weight is balanced to ensure it stays on top while providing enough mass for long, accurate casts.

Diving Depth: 0m (Surface)
Unlike the 6g crankbait which is designed to sink and swim underwater, a popper is a pure topwater lure.

Active Action: When you jerk the rod, the cupped face "grabs" air and water, creating a splash and a "bloop" sound.

The "Dive": During a very aggressive pull, the lure may submerge momentarily (a few inches) to create a bubble trail, but its buoyancy will immediately pull it back to the surface once the tension is released. It does not "dive" to a sustained depth like a crankbait.

How to Fish This 10g Popper
The "Pop and Pause": This is the most effective technique. Give the rod a sharp twitch to make the lure splash, then wait for the rings on the water to disappear before moving it again.

Bubble Trails: A longer, smoother "sweep" of the rod (rather than a short twitch) will make the popper dive just below the surface, dragging a long trail of bubbles that mimics a fleeing baitfish.

Target Species: In freshwater, this is a classic for Bass and Pike. In saltwater, it's great for Trevally, Snook, or Redfish in shallow flats.