The Poppa 8 was built for anglers who demand maximum topwater attraction when targeting the ocean’s most aggressive predators. There is nothing subtle about the explosive surface strikes of dorado, wahoo, tuna, tarpon, striped bass, redfish, roosterfish, and jack crevalle and the Poppa 8 was engineered to provoke exactly those kinds of violent attacks.

Designed for BIG popping action, the Poppa 8 features an exaggerated, deeply scooped face that creates a powerful surface concussion and massive water displacement with every sweep of the rod. The result is a loud, attention grabbing pop that closely imitates a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface, triggering instinctive feeding responses from predators over a wide area.

What separates the Poppa 8 from traditional poppers is Livingston’s proven EBS™ (Electronic Baitfish Sound) Technology. The lure emits the actual biological sounds of common saltwater forage species such as mullet, sardines, pinfish, and other baitfish, creating a realistic multi sensory presentation that predators can detect from significant distances. The combination of explosive popping action, natural baitfish sounds, flash, and surface commotion makes the Poppa 8 an exceptional fish attracting machine for both inshore and offshore applications. Built to handle the punishment of powerful saltwater gamefish, the Poppa 8 features heavy duty hardware and rugged wire through construction designed for years of reliable performance in harsh marine environments.

PRO TIP: Work the Poppa 8 with aggressive pops followed by brief pauses to imitate a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface. Around bait schools, reefs, current lines, and offshore structure, vary the intensity of your pops until fish respond. Many of the biggest strikes occur immediately after the lure stops moving, giving predators time to locate it using both the surface disturbance and EBS™ baitfish sou

Lure Specs:

Type: Topwater
Depth: 
Action: Popping
Weight: 4.2oz. / 119.07g
Length: 8" / 20.32cm
Features: EBS Smart Chip
Hooks: 3X Strong, VMC PS 4/0 X2