Avoid These Mistakes Or You Will NEVER Catch Fish On Popping Corks

Don’t make these popping cork mistakes!!!
Popping corks are popular amongst inshore saltwater anglers looking to present lures at a desired depth and portion of the water column.
Often, anglers make one of these three mistakes that completely hinder their popping cork presentation.
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Popping corks are designed to draw attention away from other bait and convince fish to strike your lure over anything else.
But, it can be easy to hinder your own presentation with a popping cork without even realizing it.
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[@rpalmatres5898]

More wind = more pops, less wind less pops. Probably the most popular saltwater method from Texas to Louisiana for the dirty gulf coast water.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

bro i want information on this Fishing method, do u have ig

[@FaithVsFate]

I love that these are actually tips and not a meaningless title with rambling in the video. Always quality content ty

[@MarliBlingas]

Valuable info. I was making ALL mistakes mentioned in this video.

[@finsandfossils]

Thank you for this video!!! It’s really helpful to learn this, especially the drifting part. Will be using this info soon, hopefully in a video! 🤙🏼🧜‍♀️🎣

[@jeanlong5965]

Thanks for the great tips. Heading to the coast in June and I will follow your advice.

[@jasonsmouse6570]

Great advice. I was doing some things wrong. Can't wait to get back out and implement these tips!

[@jelly_fishing]

Great tips and video Richard

[@stevegunn9971]

Great advice, thanks!

[@chuckcox8582]

Love an artificial under a cork, covers way more water and no need to re-bait…just add some scent and fill the box! Great video, excellent easy to apply tips, thanks.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

what does fill the gap mean

[@jasonsouza7003]

Another great video makes me want to go fishing!

[@eddieb35]

I have used a bobber when I was a kid but never a popping cork. Thanks for the video give it a try someday

[@matswane]

Great video thanks! Will be trying it this weekend. How long do you typically have your leader line?

[@bigdawg-cl2db]

Good stuff !

[@unveiling762]

Just getting into salt water fishing. Super tips offered right here

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[@catherineb5066]

Very cool info I know I have a bad habit of popping off my cork...all good info 👍 and refresher🏆🥇🎣 🐟 thanks

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

please pop my cork

[@davidpercival9239]

Learned by that info, Thanks,sounds great,info

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@reneshbeachan4845]

Hi guys great channel ... I'm a South African and follow all your tips and advice on how to go about fishing ... I love the light tackle with my various paddle tails that I use. Wish I could get my hands on a view that you guys use.

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[@Exposingyou]

Thank you my friend

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[@29floridaguy]

Thks for this video I have never knew none of this to be real

[@danielclodfelter]

What if you use in super shallow water and even using 1/8 weight is on bottom in few seconds? Let settle for min?

[@jeffreybabino1411]

What's the right weight jig to use with a popping cork thanks I use a 1/8 oz

[@Saltstrong]

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[@comfortablynumb9342]

The Core Tackle Hover Rigs would be the perfect way to rig jigs for popping corks because they cause the jig to hang horizontally. Regular jigs hang head up at an angle.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@kylehubbard3525]

What model sunglasses are you wearing n this video? Great tips by the way!

[@rtyakfishing4904]

Those are Smith sunglasses

[@kylehubbard3525]

@@rtyakfishing4904 that’s the brand what abt the Model?

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@kylehubbard3525 doberman model

[@riptideoutdoors6353]

I got that same kayak, same color even. Looks like we even got the same fish finder

[@JohnHoard-xz5pw]

I get surprised from time to time by catching a fish with the rod in the rod holder. But you're right..... nothing beats a natural drift.

[@Saltstrong]

No doubt!

[@bassassinfishing4937]

Will popping corks work for striper? I mainly fish freshwater and want to fish salt but with artificial

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[@ThanksJanie]

Is there a minimum water depth you need to use a popping cork? Do you want your bait/lure to ever touch the bottom? Where exactly is the strike zone you refer to? Thanks!

[@meb212]

Strike zone is very dependent on water depth. Depending on what you're targeting will depend on your strikezone. Example, if you're targeting trout, keeping it a couple to few inches above grass should be in an ideal spot! Hope that helps

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

predator fish like gt, barramundi, snapper are top water predators, all that fish target with popper will attract same fish and even more species

[@jeffreybabino1411]

Yep I am guilty of that piping the cork too many times

[@Saltstrong]

It can be hard not to do!

[@luranzaechols8303]

What os the strike zone?

[@Saltstrong]

It is the part of the water column where the fish are feeding

[@marcusramirez8486]

It's been my experience that the proper length of the lure and cadence (pops) plays the biggest factor. Fishing from a kayak opposed to other methods like wading or fishing from the boat can be entirely different or technique specific from each. Water depth is a considerable factor and fishing in shallow water whether to be stealth fishing ( not making noise) or if fishing variable water depths, like on a drift from the boat through various water depths, adjacent to deep channels and a flat, and strong winds this might require a faster cadence. I've had superior fishing days when you change your cadence and not just staying with one application (pops). As an avid fisherman I've found that not sticking to one method has put more fish in the box. They all work at different times. Just my opinion. Thanks

[@marciananton9226]

I've tried bobber fishing. Everyone makes it look like a no brainer technique but I never catch anything.

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[@user-qx2db1sr8k]

iv caught most fish under a bobber finding the right depth for leader is key, becuz the bait or lure can get caught in the grass beds or stuck

[@prestond8087]

What you think the best leader length should be for fake shrimp tyty great vid 👌 👍

[@Saltstrong]

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[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

3 feet

[@PolarBearXx]

I had trouble rigging this I couldn't even toss it far n idk

[@kevineggsandbacon]

Try what I call the cocktail method. Hang your hook on the bell of the cork and then cast it. If you’re using the rounded trout cork just use your hook to wallow out a lil hole by the top. Hang it in there for casting. It makes it all fly together instead of flipping stretched out. Sometime the hook can get stuck on the bobber but an occasional recast is better than no good casts.

[@larrys9385]

If you are using live shrimp, when you pop it a lot now you are jerking your shrimp too and it kills them faster.

[@Saltstrong]

The less pops the better. It won't help in keeping the shrimp alive but the action of the cork is enough to make the shrimp appear lively.

[@Admmcmhn2001]

I've been doing it all wrong!

[@careybaetz435]

sometimes wont bite without a pop or 2

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@deanjohnston3153]

Nice videos and info but not my location. Completely different fishing style in way down SoCal ocean kayak fishing..

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching

[@christophercook723]

THE FIRST MUSTAKE US CALLING A FLOAT A BOBBER. THE IDEA IS THE BAIT DOES NOT BOB ABOUT. TRY USING FLOATS.