Cotton Cordell - Pencil Popper

The Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper is a classic topwater lure designed for anglers targeting striped bass, redfish, largemouth bass, and other surface-feeding gamefish. Built for long casts and active surface presentations, this plug is commonly used when fish are feeding on bait near the top of the water column.

Featuring a concave face and rear-weighted body, the Pencil Popper creates visible surface disturbance and splash during retrieve. When worked with a steady cadence and rod-tip action, it produces a traditional “walk-the-dog” style movement that imitates distressed baitfish. The weighted tail design also helps improve casting distance and overall balance, making it suitable for surf, pier, boat, and inshore applications.

Constructed for both freshwater and saltwater environments, the Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper remains a dependable option for anglers fishing rips, flats, jetties, beaches, and open water where topwater presentations are effective.

When and Where to Use:

• Surface-feeding striped bass along beaches, rips, and points
• Redfish and bass in shallow flats or estuaries
• Early morning, late evening, or overcast conditions
• Situations where fish are actively feeding near the surface

Features:

• Topwater “walk-the-dog” style action
• Concave face for increased surface disturbance
• Rear-weighted design to assist with casting distance
• Durable construction for saltwater or freshwater use
• Suitable for striped bass, bass, redfish, and other gamefish

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