Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago

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I made 2 topwater poppers using basic tools. Then I took them out to some lakes and ponds to see what fish I could catch on them. I ended up getting a lot of topwater blowups which made the whole project more than worth it!


Components Used:

Basswood: amzn.to/3JlyA14
Carving Knife: amzn.to/3DNWoty
Dovetail Saw: amzn.to/3kghSHS
Super Glue: amzn.to/3AZGk69
Epoxy : amzn.to/3hCKr09
Fishing Lure Eyes: amzn.to/3i47wbj
Treble Hooks: amzn.to/3DHdlYI
Split Rings: amzn.to/3yWtqnM
Acrylic Paint: amzn.to/2U6vhYc
Paint Brushes: amzn.to/3egboF0
Swimbait Tails: amzn.to/3oQITT0

Equipment:

Spinning Rod: amzn.to/3ye22CR
Spinning Reel: amzn.to/3OKTwlE
Fishing Line: amzn.to/3lC3hGI
A better version of my boat: amzn.to/3nCqXLl

00:00 - 03:14 - Intro and Popper Build
03:15 - 08:02 - Fishing Lake #1
8:03 - 10:54 - Fishing Lake #2
10:55 - 16:47 - Farm Pond Fishing
16:48-17:22 - Conclusions