Yo-Zuri 3DB Pencil Popper 28g 135mm

Yo-Zuri 3DB Pencil Popper 135: The Long-Distance Surface Architect

At Gerry’s Fishing, we believe a high-performance surface walker is essential for any topwater enthusiast, and the Yo-Zuri 3DB Pencil Popper is a standout performer. This 135mm, 28g lure combines the aggressive surface disturbance of a popper with the seductive “Walk the Dog” action of a pencil bait. It features Yo-Zuri’s patented 3D Internal Prism finish, which sends flashes of light in all directions beneath the surface, ensuring predators see the lure even if they aren’t looking directly at the water’s film.

Engineered for both distance and attraction, the 3DB Pencil Popper is equipped with a large single internal cadence rattle. This heavy weight not only creates a deep, rhythmic “clack” that draws fish up from the depths during a side-to-side retrieve but also acts as a weight-transfer system, allowing you to punch long casts into stiff headwinds with ease.

Technical Specifications

Product Details and Uses

The 3DB Pencil Popper is a versatile, high-impact lure designed to trigger explosive surface strikes:

• Hybrid Surface Action: The cupped mouth allows the lure to “spit” and pop water forward when worked aggressively, while the tapered body ensures it can still perform a smooth, wide “walk-the-dog” zigzag. This duality makes it effective in both calm and choppy conditions.

• 3D Internal Prism: Unlike external foil that can be scratched or bitten off by toothy predators, the 3DB prism is protected inside the body. It reflects light in a way that mimics the multidimensional flash of real fish scales.

• Exceptional Casting: At 28g, this lure is a “ballistic” caster. The rear-weighted internal rattle helps it fly straight and true, making it ideal for reaching offshore schools of Bass or covering vast areas of freshwater flats for Pike.

• Low-Frequency Cadence Rattle: The single large ball creates a specific “knock” that stands out against the background noise of waves or current. This sound mimics the vibration of struggling prey and can be heard by fish from a significant distance.

• “Injured Baitfish” Profile: The 3DB series features an “injured red eye” and realistic scale patterns. These visual cues serve as “strike points,” focusing the predator’s attack on the lure’s mid-section and improving hook-up ratios.

Gerry’s Pro Tip: To get the most out of the 3DB Pencil Popper, try the “Pause and Pop.” Walk the lure for 3-4 meters, then stop it completely. Give it one sharp, downward snap of the rod to make the cupped mouth produce a loud “bloop,” then immediately resume the walking action. This sudden change in tempo often forces a following fish to strike out of pure aggression

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