LETOYO topwater popper – real talk from the front deck
You know those mornings when the lake is like glass and you can almost hear the bass sulking under the overhanging trees? That is exactly when the LETOYO topwater popper earns its keep. This floating rock pop hardbait is built for noisy, visual carnage – the sort of surface strike that makes you shout, swear and then look round to see if anyone saw you fluff the hookset.
With four sizes – 75 mm (8.5 g), 90 mm (15 g), 100 mm (22 g) and 110 mm (30 g) – and a spread of eight colours labelled A through H, the LETOYO topwater popper lets you match the hatch from tiny baitfish on pressured ponds up to big shad and perch on larger reservoirs. One lure per pack, hard body, floating, and designed to sit waiting on the surface until you twitch it and make it pop, spit and call something angry up from below.
If you have been wanting a simple, cast and twitch popper that does not need a PhD in finesse to fish properly, this one is a very easy win. It is happy on straight mono, braid with a leader, budget spinning gear or your favourite topwater baitcaster. It is the sort of “chuck it anywhere it looks fishy” lure that every weekend angler should have in the box.
Why you will love this LETOYO topwater popper
- Four sizes for different jobs: 75 mm (8.5 g), 90 mm (15 g), 100 mm (22 g) and 110 mm (30 g) cover ponds, canals and big main lake shorelines.
- Floating rock pop design: made to sit on the surface and chug, spit and burp water when you twitch the rod tip.
- Hard bodied construction: built as an artificial hardbait to put up with toothy perch and pike as well as bass.
- Multiple colour patterns: eight proven patterns (A–H) so you can cover clear, stained and low light conditions.
- Sharp hooks out of the pack: designed to grab hold when they swing and miss on the first blow up and swipe again.
- Beginner friendly: poppers are some of the easiest topwater lures to fish and a great confidence bait for new anglers.
- Multi species surface fun: ideal for bass, perch and pike, plus any predator that eats baitfish up on top.
How to fish the LETOYO topwater popper
You do not need anything fancy here, mate. The LETOYO topwater popper loves a simple “cast it where it looks fishy and make a commotion” approach. A few ways to work it:
- Classic twitch–twitch–pause
Cast tight to cover – dock posts, overhanging trees, reed edges. Let the rings fade, then give two short pops with the rod tip and pause. Count to three, then pop it again. That little sequence screams easy meal for an ambushing bass. - Slow chug for moody fish
On calm, clear days, keep it subtle. Point the rod tip down, gently sweep it so the popper just “bloop” sounds rather than full on splash. Longer pauses between chugs give followers time to commit when they are sulking. - Burn and spray for schooling mayhem
When you see bass or perch schooling and pushing bait, go with the 90 mm or 100 mm LETOYO topwater popper and work it faster. Short, sharp pops with hardly any pause make it look like a panicked baitfish sprinting through the chaos. - Walk and pop combo
The slim body lets you give it a slight walk the dog while still popping water. A few anglers like to feather the rod tip so it spits to each side as it moves forward, giving fish a side profile flash and noise at the same time. - Night or low light shoreline crawl
At first light or last light, work the bigger 110 mm around riprap and shallow points. Long casts, steady pops and pauses. When you hear that slurp in the dark, just lean into it rather than swinging for the fences.
When to use the LETOYO topwater popper
Topwater is not just a summer-only trick, but there are definitely sweet spots where the LETOYO topwater popper shines:
- Post spawn through late summer: when bass are looking up and feeding on bluegill and small baitfish around cover.
- Warm, stable conditions: once the water has some warmth in it and fish are comfortable cruising shallow.
- Low light windows: dawn, dusk and overcast days, especially around docks, laydowns and shade lines.
- Calm to light ripple: enough chop to hide the hardware, but not so much that the lure disappears in the waves.
- Pressured water: when everyone else is dragging soft plastics on the bottom, a surface popper can show them something different.
Does this LETOYO topwater popper really catch bass?
Poppers have probably caught more topwater bass for average anglers than any other style of bait. A concave mouth throws water and noise that calls fish up from several feet down when they are looking up. Articles from places like
Wired2Fish,
Bassmaster and
Field and Stream all back up how effective a simple popper can be when fish are using the upper part of the water column.
The LETOYO topwater popper slots straight into that proven pattern. It offers loud surface commotion, an easy silhouette for fish to track, and multiple sizes so you can pick a profile that matches what your fish are actually chasing. Used in the right conditions with half decent line control, it will absolutely put bass, perch and pike in the net.
Gear pairing
To get the best out of your LETOYO topwater popper, set it up on gear that keeps the lure working properly and your hooksets solid:
- Rod: A medium or medium-light fast-action rod gives you enough tip to pop the lure without ripping hooks out.
- Reel: A mid-speed baitcaster or spinning reel is perfect – anything that lets you pick up slack quickly between pops.
- Line: braid with a short mono or fluorocarbon leader for sensitivity, or straight mono if you like a bit more stretch on the hit.
Building a little topwater line up? Have a look at the full
Topwater Lures collection and the dedicated
Popper category for more surface troublemakers that pair nicely with the LETOYO topwater popper.
Specs at a glance – LETOYO topwater popper
- Type: Topwater popper hardbait
- Design: Floating rock pop style surface lure
- Available sizes and weights: 75 mm (8.5 g), 90 mm (15 g), 100 mm (22 g), 110 mm (30 g)
- Action: popping, splashing surface commotion
- Target species: bass, perch, pike and other predators that feed on top
- Buoyancy: floating
- Colours: eight colour patterns labelled A–H
- Quantity per pack: 1 lure
- Brand: LETOYO
FAQ – your LETOYO topwater popper questions answered
Which size LETOYO topwater popper should I start with?
If you are fishing general bass water, the 90 mm (15 g) is a brilliant starting point – it casts well, matches a lot of baitfish, and is not too intimidating if your fish run smaller. Step up to the 100 mm or 110 mm when you are around bigger perch, pike or chunky largemouth.
What line is best for the LETOYO topwater popper?
Most anglers like a light braid mainline with a short mono or fluorocarbon leader for strength and better hook penetration. If you prefer a bit of stretch to help with treble hooks, straight mono works very well with poppers too.
Can I use the LETOYO topwater popper in wind and chop?
A little ripple is fine and can actually help your presentation look more natural. In heavy chop the lure can get lost, so either upsise to the 110 mm version and work it harder, or switch to a different style of topwater that pushes more water.
Do I strike straight away when a fish hits?
Tempting as it is to swing when you see the splash, try to wait until you feel the weight before leaning into the fish. If they miss it, pause for a second or two and then give the popper a tiny twitch – they often come straight back.
Ready to cause some surface chaos?
If you want a simple, hard-wearing, multi-species popper that just gets on with the job, the LETOYO topwater popper is a cracking choice. Four sizes, plenty of colours, and a surface commotion that turns calm water into a war zone. Tie one on, point it at anything that looks like it might hold a predator, and let the noise do the talking.
Sling out the LETOYO topwater popper, give it a couple of cheeky pops, and hold on – the next boom on the surface could be the story fish you bore your mates with all winter.
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