MEGABASS POP MAX

The Megabass PopMax is one of the most iconic topwater popper lures ever designed. Created from a hand-carved prototype by Yuki Ito, the PopMax expands on the legendary Pop-X with a larger profile and an advanced gill system that produces explosive surface strikes.

Unlike traditional poppers, the PopMax features six water intake ports and an internal water chamber that push water through the lure’s gills, generating lifelike bubbles and a unique chugging sound that draws bass from a distance. This innovative design also stabilizes the lure, preventing it from skipping across the surface and allowing anglers to work it faster and more precisely.

The PopMax is incredibly versatile on the water. It can be fished as a classic popper with sharp pops and pauses, or worked with subtle rod twitches to create a dynamic roll-walk action, combining the best characteristics of both poppers and walking baits.

This topwater lure is especially effective around grass edges, shallow flats, docks, and rocky shorelines, where bass often ambush baitfish near the surface. During early morning, evening, or low-light conditions, the PopMax can trigger aggressive reaction strikes from both largemouth and smallmouth bass.

With premium Megabass finishes, razor-sharp treble hooks, and unmatched surface action, the PopMax remains one of the most trusted topwater lures for bass anglers across North America.

Specifications

Length: 3-1/4 in
Weight: 1/2 oz
Type: Floating
Hook Size: #4 treble hooks
Category: Topwater Popper

Recommended Setup

Rod: 6’6″ – 7′ medium power casting rod
Line: 12–20 lb braid or monofilament
Technique: Pop-pause retrieve or walking popper action

FAQ

What fish can you catch with the Megabass PopMax?

The Megabass PopMax is primarily designed for largemouth and smallmouth bass but can also attract aggressive strikes from pike, walleye, and other predatory fish feeding on the surface.

When should you use a PopMax?

Topwater poppers like the PopMax work best in warm water during late spring, summer, and early fall, especially during early morning and evening feeding periods.

What makes the PopMax different from other poppers?

Its patented gill system channels water through the lure to create bubbles, splash, and surface disturbance that mimic a struggling baitfish.

Pro Tips: Expanding Your Topwater Arsenal

If the bass are shy or the water is calm, a smaller profile can be the key to triggering a strike. We recommend adding these legendary Megabass topwater lures to your collection:

• Megabass Pop-X: The “little brother” of the PopMax. It offers a more subtle splash and a unique hydraulic sound that’s perfect for pressured fish or clearer water.

• Megabass Dog-X Jr. Coayu: When you need a “walk-the-dog” action in a compact size, this is the gold standard. It mimics small baitfish skipping across the surface with incredible precision.