Rebel Crickhopper Popper Yellow Black Back

The Rebel Crickhopper Popper in Yellow Black Back is a hard-bodied topwater lure designed to mimic a grasshopper and trigger aggressive strikes from bass, pike, and other predatory fish. Unlike soft-plastic creature baits, this popper's hard construction lets you work it with sharp twitches to create a loud surface disturbance—the kind of commotion that pulls fish from cover and attracts strikes from distance in both clear and stained water conditions.

Topwater poppers work best during the warmer months when grasshoppers are active and fish are feeding aggressively near the surface. Cast it near structure—weed edges, fallen timber, rocky banks—and give it short, deliberate jerks followed by brief pauses. That pop and splash is what draws the fish in; the realistic profile and two-tone finish convince them to commit. Summer heat often shuts down deep-water action, making shallow topwater presentations like this a reliable alternative when subsurface baits slow down.

The yellow and black colorway imitates a live grasshopper's natural appearance, making it effective in ultra-clear water where fish get a good look at what they're chasing. Keep it in a dedicated lure box away from other hard baits to prevent dings that degrade the finish and weaken its appeal. This is the kind of bait that rewards patience and precision casting—throw it where you'd actually expect to find grasshoppers in nature, and let the popping action do the talking.

Key Features

• Hard-bodied topwater popper construction for controlled twitching and loud surface splash
• Realistic grasshopper profile and yellow with black back color pattern
• Effective for bass, pike, and other gamefish species
• Works in both clear water and stained conditions
• Best suited for warm-season fishing when grasshoppers are active

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish species will this popper catch?

The Crickhopper Popper is designed to appeal to bass and pike, as well as any other fish that feed on grasshoppers and respond to topwater activity. The loud splash and realistic profile trigger strikes from predatory fish across a range of conditions.

When is the best time to fish this lure?

Summertime is prime season for topwater poppers like this one. Warm water temperatures push fish toward surface feeding, and grasshoppers are naturally active during hot months, making the lure's profile and action most effective.

How should I work the Crickhopper Popper?

Cast near structure and vegetation, then use short, sharp twitches to create a popping splash. Follow each twitch with a brief pause to let the surface disturbance settle before working it again. The pop draws fish from distance; the realistic finish seals the deal.

What does the yellow black back color pattern work best for?

This two-tone colorway imitates a natural grasshopper's appearance and performs well in clear water, where fish have a good view of the lure and can distinguish realistic detail from artificial patterns.