Xorus Popchinko 140 – 14cm 33g

Xorus Popchinko 140: The Aerodynamic Surface Hybrid

At Gerry’s Fishing, we are excited to introduce the Xorus Popchinko 140, a floating “pencil popper” designed for maximum versatility and distance. This 14cm, 33g lure is engineered with a rear-weighted design, causing it to sit vertically in the water when paused. This lowered center of gravity provides exceptional stability, allowing you to launch it over extreme distances and maintain control in both “oily” calm seas and turbulent, heavy weather.

The Popchinko 140 is a true hybrid, offering three distinct actions in one lure. You can work it as a traditional popper with sharp pulls and pauses, as a stickbait using a rhythmic “Walk the Dog” zigzag, or—by accelerating the movement with a low rod tip—you can force it to dive just beneath the surface film. This diving action is often the “game changer” on days when predators are wary of breaking the surface to strike.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

The Popchinko 140 is built for high-impact coastal fishing where durability and adaptability are key:

• Hybrid Action Versatility: Unlike single-purpose lures, the Popchinko allows you to switch tactics mid-cast. If a fish follows your “walk the dog” retrieve but won’t commit, a sharp “pop” or a quick sub-surface dive can often trigger the strike.

• Extreme Casting Stability: The concentration of weight in the rear ensures the lure flies straight and true like an arrow. This is essential for shore-based anglers needing to reach offshore reefs or bird-working schools during high winds.

• Specimen-Grade Durability: Built with a full integral frame (through-wire), this lure is designed to handle the sheer power of large Bass, Bluefish, and even tropical species without the risk of hook-eyelet failure.

• Premium Decoy Hardware: It comes factory-rigged with top-tier Decoy TS 21 and YS 21 #2 treble hooks, known for their incredible sharpness and saltwater corrosion resistance.

• Noisemaker Attraction: The lure features internal rattle chambers that emit a distinct sound as it zigzags or pops across the surface, helping predators track the lure in choppy water or low-light conditions.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: The “Sub-Surface Acceleration” is the secret weapon with this lure. If you see a swirl behind the bait, drop your rod tip and reel fast for 2-3 meters. The Popchinko will dive and “skitter” just under the surface, creating a bubble trail that mimics a panicked baitfish trying to escape—this is often the exact moment a trophy Bass will inhale the lure