How I Invent a New Lure, I've never seen a lure like this, have you?

[@ernestokanekzermenosuaso4775]

The poppers have many possibilities of use, surfing, on rocks, by boat, sea, lakes, rivers. The assembly and configuration can be modified, depending on place and species. A genius. Congratulations. I send you a greeting from Mexico.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yes absolutely. Lots of possibilities.

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

Beautiful redesign of a very popular lure with the added benefit that it will be so much easier to hook it the an eyelet when storing the rod for travel. Always hated the extra effort required to keep it in place on the original style….Kudos Franko

[@surfcat2051]

Similar idea to the snapper zapper used for small blue fish. Interesting concept, can't wait to see it in action. I would have used stainless for the grommets, aluminum doesn't last in saltwater. I used aluminum grommets when I started building many moons ago and ultimately galvanic corrosion destroyed them. Good video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Aluminum holds up great as long as it's not touching stainless. So if you use it with a stainless through wire That's when you set up galvanic corrosion.

[@surfcat2051]

@@EngineeredAngler that explains what caused it on my early saltwater stuff. I used 316L through wired. I only used those aluminum grommets briefly the went to nickel plated brass or SS.

[@rippinlips8680]

This is my new favorite channel!! I turn a lot of topwaters myself but the science in your build very entertaining.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@SuperRobertheath]

That’s pure genius !

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@juderyan1284]

Cool idea Franko. Sweet paint job too!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@JimmyLee0757]

Another COOL concept. Thanks for sharing your ideas and wisdom. I enjoy watching a Master Craftsman working.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks.

[@stevebrockway4738]

Excellent concept. Losing the jig means losing the rig. Although I have a creek fishing mentality and my slip floats are always being sacrificed to the fishing gods.

[@EngineeredAngler]

That's why I was leaning to heavier line... the good thing is it will float and there's a chance you could get it back.

[@stevebrockway4738]

@@EngineeredAngler And your fishing from a boat so you can go chase it down. Thanks

[@ncoutdooradventures6148]

Clicked the 👍but really wish it had the option of a ❤️ cause I absolutely love your concept! That could be a real game-changer for several aspects of fishing! I would absolutely love to try that myself, with your permission.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I love it when my viewers make the lures they see me make! I find it very satisfying to think that I inspired someone to make one of my concept lures. Go for it !

[@clarenceshuemake3519]

The only bad thing is if you get cut off. At least the lure part will float and help you locate it. Great idea

[@EngineeredAngler]

Yea I might rig it with 60lb line to avoid it...🤔

[@frankzambrano8722]

Thanks for sharing this, let me tell you they work extremely well!! I live in California socal , I've been making and using these going back 30 years . We call them splashers same exact idea in all , started back in the days cutting wood bats 4" long with threaded eyelets at ends. Now I make them with rigid two part foam that sets off pretty fast , shapes easy , epoxy coats and I usually add pigment to my foam if not it's a light yellow color when mixed. So with these Splashers I've used for salt water, I tie feathers one or two max to a 4 foot piece of fluorocarbon or mono leader. Bonito, Dorados, all pelagics will hit!! They work great off piers , boats anywhere you can over cast !! Love watching you build and your heart for sharing!! Many many Likes , brother!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you so much! It's nice to hear that someone has had some success with this type of rig. Thank you for letting me know. Cheers.

[@michaelmorris8707]

As an avid fisherman , lure collector ,and striped bass jig maker I was really impressed with your popper and jig design. Great color, excellent crafting. Great job.!! Now how to mass produce them?...lol Again great job. Mike

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks Mike. This one will, unfortunately, be one of a kind.

[@chadchapman5303]

I think you should patent this. It needs some refining like heavier line through bobber/popper with the line going back and forth and fish teeth it may wear prematurely. Awesome idea I’ll take 10 for now.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks! I did change out the slider line with coated leader cable, works great. Last time I was fishing with it (still had the mono line) something cut the line and I got lucky the lure floated up close to the boat.

[@jessec8562]

Good to see simple innovation, great job

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hotsantaboy5798]

Fantastic lure.good justice to lure and ur hardwork.every angler would like to purchase it.lovely work.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you

[@darrenbrewster3345]

Franko Cud you not of put a rattle inside the body too?? And for drilling the centre try a shallow pass on a table saw before you glue the body together👍👍

[@capatainnemo]

been doing this for years surface carp fishing in the uk... without the noise, just the float / bobber

[@TheArtisticAngler]

That is very cool and the fish will have a double attraction! I have had fish hit a float before when fishing. Brilliant!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks.

[@john3587kd]

Looks great! Please do a follow up video on it. I'd love to see how it does n how much fish you get. Excellent work!!!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Will do.

[@andyprest]

Nice idea was cool to see it working 👍

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewholst4870]

the old popper for a float, i use this all the time lol

[@davedelany2116]

That's a really neat idea and a cool looking rig 👌

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks 👍

[@wayned5872]

Good idea Franco

[@davidtitcombe4686]

What an ingenious idea and popper lure. I have never seen the idea before here in the UK. You could technically end up with a double book up if you hit a school of fish, one on the popper hook and one on the lure, I would be tempted to use a larger plastic lure of even a solid one. Can't wait to see how it fishes in the Gulf of Mexico. As always, Franco, a well planned and informative vlog.

[@EngineeredAngler]

A double would be the ultimate with this one.

[@brynniebfishing]

Killer concept. Looking forward to seeing how it does out in the Gulf. I need to get out into my shop and get to making plugs again. Keep the awesome videos coming!

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm really itching to take it out there....

[@larrydwarf6499]

New to the channel, Love it! As a topwater and popping cork fisherman I love this idea. Would love to see it in action in salt. might have to buy a Lathe and try to make one. Your work is outstanding thank you!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Welcome aboard! And thanks

[@larrydwarf6499]

after watching a lot of your videos, was thinking, can you take this new topwater popping rig and make a mold so you can produce it over and over. Thanks for your help.

[@scottb4767]

Cool concept, hope to see some fish on the end of that soon!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Me too.

[@xnorcal831x]

The only difference I would of done was add a little blue above the eye to give it more depth. Looks really nice. You always have great videos to watch. Use a aerosol can straw for the center. Melt the ends, press flat and use a tack to open then ends.

[@atamagashock]

Pretty cool and looks awesome

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@lureup9973]

Oh boy!… this is such a cool idea, love what you do Franco!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@hookreelfishing]

Very nice rig, I bet it will catch!! Pretty cool to see past lures hanging up, and recognize some of them!! Great video ++

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you

[@chugaaa]

Wow ingenuity at its best ! Love it ! Great content Ingeniero, looking forward for the next video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thank you very much!

[@Schmidy76]

I like it, may just have to make one. Looks like it would be a killer for early/late pike.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

I was recently drawing something very similar to make eventually. Cool.

[@paulrichards1921]

Great job.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@randymcneal9949]

Love the videos and the lures, would be great to see some footage of them working out in the Gulf.

[@EngineeredAngler]

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[@kbye5323]

That is really really cool! I live in Michigan and have never seen anything like that. Nice work as always!

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@SuperBigdaddy1234]

This is a game changer

[@JDSawatzky]

It would probably work for crappie fishing as a float and drop-shot rig'

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Cool idea,

[@inspectorbusiness4892]

Hmm. Thanks for slip bombers. Just a pc of string to set depth. As you cast it's at the end of the line. No helicopter!

[@Tam58851520]

Be perfect for a mold with resin micro balloon lure to make several.

[@antonepaulino1931]

Another awesome video

[@EngineeredAngler]

Thanks

[@garrisonh]

Genius!

[@greekroyalsjnr]

Cool sir!!!! Did you have any success, the action in the water can cause some competition

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm still playing with it...

[@leehowell4258]

Wonder if you added a swivel at the end of the lure onto the leader and ran the jighead off leader off of that if you’d get a little more popper action or possibly added a bit of weight in the head to keep it down when pulling on the leader to advance the lure?

[@EngineeredAngler]

The popper works really well I just could not capture it on video.

[@EngineeredAngler]

The popper actually works really well as a popper. I just couldn't capture the action on the video.

[@leehowell4258]

@@EngineeredAngler gotcha. Yeah the video made it seem like it was bobbing up quite a bit and gliding through the water versus popping. But I also went back and watched the video that the front scoop is more for drag than an actual popping motion. Love the lure and paint job! Can’t wait to see it in action in the gulf!

[@kunst-koder-werkstatt4425]

realy nice idea, but i didnt trust the belly hook,just glued in. and why are you not using tube for tubeflys to secure the swivel and let the line hold longer???

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'm a bit worried about it too....we'll see.

[@kunst-koder-werkstatt4425]

@@EngineeredAngler i think over it for years,cause all of my lures are gliding on the line. i love the effect to fight the fish when the lure slides up the leader. less dammage to the fish,better landingratio,easier handlng... you will see it in your first fight

[@BreamAlliance]

Looks good would work well on Spanish makeral

[@EngineeredAngler]

I'll be testing that theory soon😄

[@zachdylanmolina4667]

Hey there new to lure building and was curious as to if you have done any experiments using tungsten powder in you poly resin as ballast? Thanks love the vids!

[@EngineeredAngler]

No, I have not...but it's an interesting idea.

[@KueInternationalThailand]

Good lure

[@billsutherland2128]

Franco, great video and inventive lure. Would an application of micro beads have increased its buoyancy but not increase its weight? Thanks, Bill from frozen Mn.

[@EngineeredAngler]

It would be difficult to make a mixture of resin and micro balloons that would have a lower density lower than PVC board. So if I had needed more buoyancy, I could have made the lure just a bit chubbier.

[@ChrisGreen427]

Great Video as always! Maybe you could help me out a bit...as example my lure has 5,5g buoyancy with externals there are just 2,4g left..the resin is a 18% mix with microballons how do you add the weight of topcoat+painting to that? My Problem is my lures didn't float as fast as i want to even at 18% it's getting Bad to Mix at 25ml volume.

[@EngineeredAngler]

I mix by weight here's a video of my technique: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIqrfHeaZZumY9U

[@manesw1]

funciona seguro,en especial con tunidos.

[@EngineeredAngler]

Espero que si...

[@lureup9973]

I think one with a prop might be cool too!

[@Straight0uttaCrofton]

patent it. seems like it might be better than the D.O.A.

[@Panoslrf]

Do you know of any way on how to clean the mold of any dust etc without ruining it?Specially when the mold is new,its like a magnet for tiny little hair and dust😕

[@EngineeredAngler]

Use masking tape wrapped around your hand with the sticky side out.

[@screamingreelbd6948]

please make a sinking stickbait sir

[@striperhunter-ic2wt]

Have you ever tried that popping cork with a teaser fly?

[@EngineeredAngler]

Not yet

[@KueInternationalThailand]

Welcome to Thailand

[@BreamAlliance]

How thick is through wire?

[@EngineeredAngler]

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[@danomite359]

Not much of a pop, since there's no stop behind the lure. Oh well, let us know how it works on the fish.