LIVE TARGET Livetarget Frog Popper – Surface Popper Frog Lure for Bass & Pike

Overview

Meet the LIVE TARGET Livetarget Frog Popper, a topwater lure built to orchestrate surface intrigue. With a design that emphasizes both ‘spit’ and ‘pop,’ this lure creates a distinct splashy commotion that can entice bites from bass and northern pike alike. Its rugged construction is ready to handle water rushing past open runs, weaving around heavy cover, and flirting with shallow slop where fish often hide. The result is a lively, audible signal that helps you explore aggressive surface strikes without soaking in guesswork.

Why anglers reach for this lure

• Topwater action that spits and pops, triggering surface strikes with audible and visual cues.
• Frog-pattern skin paired with a feathered tail hook adds natural appeal and improved lure movement.
• Recognized for standout design and performance as a 2012 ICAST Best of Show winner.

In-water performance and use cases

Designed to be versatile, the Frog Popper shines when you fish it through open runs, around heavy cover, and near slop. The action encourages a pronounced surface splash and a blooping sound that can draw attention from lurking predators. The feathered tail hook adds a subtle trailing motion that can help hooks find residence in a strike window as the lure slows and settles or continues its surface arc.

• Open water presentations where fish cruise along the surface and respond to commotion.
• Heavy cover scenarios where the lure can provoke contacts with structure just beneath the surface.
• Shallow, weedy, or sloping edges where subtle splashes signal a feeding mood.

What to expect on the water

Expect a classic topwater bite feel—visual splashes, a distinct bloop, and a crisp, responsive retrieve. The lure’s frog-inspired pattern plus the feathered tail hooks contributes to lifelike movement that can help entice strikes from multiple freshwater species. While results vary by day, the combination of surface action and proven pattern makes this lure a compelling option for anglers seeking audible cues and proactive water work.

Key features at a glance

• 2012 ICAST Best of Show winner
• Combines popper action with frog-pattern allure
• Feathered tail hook for enhanced action and connection to the strike zone