Savage Gear Pop Walker 2.0 | 11.5cm 20.5g – The Long-Range Surface Specialist

At Gerry’s Fishing, we’ve seen plenty of surface lures come and go, but the original Pop Walker was always a staff favorite for its sheer castability. Now, the Pop Walker 2.0 has arrived, and it’s a total game-changer. It’s not just a tweak; the advanced body geometry has been redesigned so it “pops” harder and “walks” with even more stability than before.

If you’re fishing a mark where the Bass are sitting just out of reach of standard plugs, this is the “missile” you need in your box. It combines the splashing commotion of a popper with the side-to-side “walk the dog” action of a sliding lure, creating a dual-threat presentation that triggers aggressive strikes even in heavily pressured waters.

Why the Pop Walker 2.0 is a Topwater Essential

1. “Casts Like a Missile”

The weight-to-size ratio of 20.5g at 11.5cm is the “sweet spot” for distance. The internal weighting is perfectly balanced to prevent tumbling in the air. Whether you are facing a coastal headwind or trying to reach a distant bait ball, this lure cuts through the air with incredible stability.

2. The Hybrid “Pop & Walk” Action

Standard surface lures usually do one thing well. The Pop Walker 2.0 does two. As you “walk the dog,” the redesigned head shape catches the water at each turn, emitting a distinct “popping” spit. This surface spray, combined with a subtle internal rattle, ensures that any Bass in the vicinity—even those sitting deep—knows exactly where the lure is.

3. Precision Engineering for Pressured Fish

In clear water or high-pressure marks, fish can be “lure shy.” The Pop Walker 2.0 features incredible photo-print details and a high-quality finish that stands up to close inspection from a following predator. The action is fluid and natural, designed to look like a panicked baitfish rather than a piece of plastic.

Technical Specifications

Examples of Where to Use

• Distance Marks: When Bass are feeding on the outer edges of reefs or sandbars where you need every extra yard of casting distance.

• Choppy Surface Conditions: Unlike lighter surface lures that can get “lost” in the waves, the stability of the 2.0 ensures it stays in contact with the surface and keeps its action in a moderate swell.

• Estuary Mouths: The popping noise is fantastic for drawing fish out from the deep channels and over the shallow flats.

• Calm Summer Dawns: Use a more subtle “walk” with longer pauses to capitalize on the stillness of a summer morning.

Gerry’s Pro Tip:

Don’t be afraid to vary your rhythm! The Pop Walker 2.0 is highly responsive to rod input. Try a fast “machine gun” retrieve to create a constant spray of water, then suddenly stop. The lure will sit head-up on the surface. That moment of transition—from chaos to dead-still—is often when a Bass that’s been trailing the lure finally decides to smash it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this lure better than the original Pop Walker?

Yes. The 2.0 version features a more refined body shape that makes it much easier to start the “walk the dog” action, and it stays stable at higher speeds. The “pop” at each turn is also noticeably more pronounced.

What rod should I use with a 20.5g lure?

A standard UK lure rod rated 7-28g or 10-30g with a fast action is perfect. You need a rod with a bit of “crispness” in the tip to properly “snap” the lure into its side-to-side walk.

Do the rattles spook fish in clear water?

The rattles in the Pop Walker 2.0 are designed to be “subtle.” They aren’t as loud as a dedicated “rattle-bait,” providing just enough acoustic signal to help fish find the lure in the surface film without being overwhelming in gin-clear conditions.

Explosive action, incredible distance, and built for the modern UK angler—the Savage Gear Pop Walker 2.0 is a must-have for your topwater arsenal.