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Halco - Roosta Popper 195

In stock
$4480

Colour: Pilchard

Why this colour

Natural baitfish match that shines in clear blue water under bright sun.

How to fish this lure The retrieve, the rig, and the colour Big Kev would tie on.

Specifications

TypePopper
Length195mm
Weight117g
BuoyancyFloating
Rigging5/0 Mustad Trebles

About this lure

The Halco – Roosta Popper 195 Haymaker is built for brutal surface strikes from some of the toughest pelagics on the planet. Designed to handle extreme pressure, this oversized popper delivers loud bloops, heavy surface disturbance, and rock-solid hardware for anglers targeting true blue-water powerhouses.

  • Oversized 195mm popper profile – Moves serious water to draw explosive surface strikes
  • Blooping-focused design – Produces a deep, hollow pop when swept correctly
  • Heavy-duty construction – Built to withstand savage hits and prolonged fights
  • Halco 7XX fish rings – Extra-strong hardware for extreme load scenarios
  • Mustad 5XX trebles – Equipped with 5/0 extra-strong hooks for secure hook-ups
  • Versatile surface lure – Effective blooped, straight retrieved, or even slow trolled

How to fish the Halco - Roosta Popper 195

Big Kev's Tips

How to work it

The Roosta Popper 195 is a surface-working lure built for explosive topwater strikes on kingfish and tuna.

Cast and retrieve with sharp, deliberate sweeps of the rod tip to produce the deep, hollow pops that trigger aggressive surface strikes-the blooping action is key. Work it steadily across likely feeding zones, varying your cadence between sharp pops and brief pauses to mimic distressed baitfish. You can also fish it on a straight, steady retrieve.

The 117g weight and oversized 195mm profile generate serious water disturbance, making it visible and audible to fish at distance.

Which colour, and when

Pilchard PilchardNatural baitfish match that shines in clear blue water under bright sun.
Chrome Gold Black Back Chrome Gold Black BackHard dark silhouette punches through glare on bright bluebird days.
Fluoro Green Fluoro GreenHigh-vis fluoro that stands out when the water is stained or the light is flat.
White Redhead White RedheadRed-head contrast reads as a wounded baitfish trigger in bright, clear conditions.
Bonito BonitoHigh-vis chartreuse pattern stands out when the water is stained or the light is flat.
King Brown King BrownDark natural tone reads as a strong silhouette under bright overhead sun.
Yellowfin YellowfinHigh-vis chartreuse pattern stands out when the water is stained or the light is flat.
Fusilier FusilierNatural baitfish match that shines in clear blue water under bright sun.
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