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I live in southern Wisconsin where 5 pound bucketmouths are considered giants and youd be surprised what will bite a 6 Megabass Magdraft

From the first cast to the final crank, the Tranx 500 is engineered for total control and dependable performance in the heaviest scenarios

I throw this when searching for fish and when others are throwing bladed jigs or spinnerbaits

Key Features Style: Pencil popper Size: 4.5 to 7 inches Weight: 3/4 to 2 ounces Material: Plastic Noise: Loud rattle Pros Affordable favorite with decades of proven effectiveness Can be fished both in the back and open water Swims like a traditional pencil popper Makes plenty of noise Cons Split rings and hooks could potentially fail on a big, hard-fighting stripers Doesnt imitate large bait like menhaden or herring well Finish degrades and chips easily The Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper has been effective on stripers for literally decades, first appearing in the isles of big box stores and tackle shops in the late 80s

The large profile and side-to-side action is absolutely deadly on big stripers