Rebel Crickhopper Popper Matte Rusty Brown 1.75-inch | Realistic Grasshopper Lure | Rebel Lures

Overview

Meet the Rebel Crickhopper Popper, a surface lure designed to mimic a grasshopper skittering across the water. Its matte rusty brown finish blends into sun-warmed shallows, making it a visually appealing target for surface-feeding fish.

When you twitch, the Crickhopper sends a loud, spreading splash that can grab attention from across the pond or lake. The popper’s realistic profile helps it look like a drowning insect skimming the surface, inviting a strike from lurking predators.

Key benefits

• Innovative surface popper with a lifelike grasshopper profile designed to trigger surface strikes.
• Twist-and-pop action travels across the water, creating visible splashes a fish can detect from a distance.
• Authentic grasshopper shape and color cues that perform well in clear water and in stained shallows.
• Versatile lure capable of appealing to bass, panfish, and other freshwater predators through realistic motion.

How to use

Cast toward the target area, then give a quick twitch of the rod tip to propel a lively pop across the surface. Alternate twitching speed and pauses to vary the splash and wake, letting the lure imitate an injured insect. The Crickhopper responds to a steady rhythm or a more erratic cadence depending on fish mood.

Who it’s for

Anglers seeking surface bites from bass, panfish, or other surface-feeding species may appreciate the Crickhopper’s attention-grabbing movement and its ability to tempt strikes in a range of water colors.

What you get

• One Rebel Crickhopper Popper in Matte Rusty Brown, 1.75 inches.
• A durable body built to withstand repeated casts and twitching.
• A bold, water-ready color pattern that performs under bright sun and low light alike.

Performance and setup tips

In ultra-clear water, the Crickhopper’s profile stays readable as it skims the surface, inviting inquisitive predators. In stained water, the rusty hue provides contrast against shadows and vegetation, helping the lure pop when you twitch. Pair it with light spinning gear and fluorocarbon or monofilament line to maximize sensitivity and feel during retrieve.

For a versatile approach, vary cadence: short, sharp pops for aggressive fish, longer pauses for finicky bites. Use casting accuracy toward likely ambush zones such as reeds, docks, and overhanging branches.