POPPING CORKS FOR REDFISH (Best Rig, Best Corks, Best Knots)

It's popping cork time! In particular, the best popping corks for redfish (and big bull reds).
Are you rigging popping corks correctly?
Here’s the deal: if you want to catch big redfish, every tiny little detail matters…
From the way you rig your cork, to the knots you use, to the type of cork you use.
Capt. Mark “Hollywood” Johnson from FloridaKeysFunFishing.com is back today to help us nail down all of those details and make sure we’re giving ourselves the best chance to put fish in the boat.
As he explains in this video, not all popping corks are created equal.
Some popping corks are best for small inshore fish (small redfish, speckled trout, etc) while some of the heavy duty popping corks are best for targeting big bull redfish (and monster jack crevalle, sharks, etc).
Of course, usually the heavy duty corks cost more money (but they also last longer).
Ready to catch more fish on popping corks?
Watch this video.
Have any questions about using popping corks?
Let us know in the comments!
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[@lendog725]

Some people just have that natural ability to talk and people will listen... this guy is one! I’ll buy what he’s selling!

[@frogget76]

Thank you for all your tips and tricks. So helpful.

[@claytonyoung9941]

Capt. Johnson, thank you for explaining the science behind and the great tips behind the popping cork. Gonna pick one up tomorrow and see how it affects my fishing game, always wanted to try one out. Thanks again for all the tips from you and all the Salt Strong bois on deck.

[@dougiemac8417]

Hollywood!!!!! Awesome information sir!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!

[@pakde8002]

Hi Mark, great video. I really like popping corks because it's got the action of fishing with a lure so your not falling asleep soaking baits or getting snagged on oysters and you can use live/cut baits or a wide variety of jigs and other lures.

[@drevil4454]

Tried the exact rig in Struisbaai South Africa off of a kayak. It works like a charm. Thanks. Pulled out 30lbs Cobs.

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome, very cool!! Thanks for sharing!

[@LW62_Gaming]

Absolutely awesome video. Super informative

[@Alex-zs7rv]

Excellent video! Great info, well presented.

[@danielfarren7267]

Thank you for this information I will use what I have learned here.

[@FrogKingGreat]

Great vid, enjoyed it.

[@elgaoudy4255]

Greetings to you, Your Honor is a wonderful and beautiful forum, and I am one of your followers, and I learned everything about fishing from a long time ago

[@warrengriffin9536]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@Saltstrong]

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[@jimross9051]

Thanks, Hollywood!

[@Saltstrong]

You're welcome.

[@susieallen6601]

You have a great way of explaining the popping action...I loved the view of the pool and the action of the lure....Thank you so much Hollywood..

[@rolandojuarez1641]

Thanks very helpful video.....

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice video and great information

[@Bobb1julie]

Well presented ..As a newbie age 85 inside member , I think pop ‘n cork is a much better way to fish than sitting on a bucket chunking

[@pakde8002]

Go Robert...hey, it's better sitting on the bucket than kicking the bucket!

[@Bobb1julie]

👍🏻

[@capt.martin5169]

Excellent video, learned a lot, thanks!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@3apples10001]

Thank you👍

[@jeromesmothers666]

I personally started using the Rio Vista Twista and Adjustable Babybopper from Burnside Bopper. I can quickly adjust my depth within seconds, without changing leader, with a slide of a hand. I can quickly swap from a vudu shrimp to a jig head due to changes in current and depth.

[@PullingThru_at100]

Awesome video

[@Bsalty1975]

I'm sitting in the Airport in Japan headed home to JACKSONVILLE Fl! My brother says Kellie these reds are biting. Of course right after saying that, he's says cause you know I'm the master fisherman.🙄 So I decided to get some tips from my salt strong folks. Great edvice as always time to go to work. Thanks you guys your awesome. I'll let you know how it goes in a few days! Lol

[@Njmetsfan27]

Nice 👍🏼

[@tanksouth]

Subbed. Thank you sir.

[@paulhuval6579]

Great tips there but one thing i noticed on your boat there was a dehooker with looks like a cork on the end just wondering if you made that up?

[@rdress8573]

Great video great video you will be on the TV before long I just want to know where can I get a fish flipper on a pop and cork like the one on your deck keep up the good work Fish Long fish hard maybe this November we can meet up and go to the hump

[@WayneTX254]

I get 1 to 2 Seasons from those bendable wires vs 1 to 2 Trips with the ones that don't bend. They are hard to find though.

[@prestonsanchez2150]

What type of rod power and action u use for popping cork?

[@DramaTubeTv]

They are absolutely killing the reds this year in Venice

[@Saltstrong]

Seems like they always are!

[@Craiggy83]

There are a bunch of different size corks that high water sells. What size do you recommend? Also any favorite colors? Thanks so much!!

[@contagiousreligion]

Do you have a video for the "no name" knot?

[@phredorsby7600]

What is the best knot to tie braid to popping cork

[@bendingrodsfishing6429]

What size of lead are you using?

[@billyracer8693]

Is there a best time of the year to fish with corks

[@wannabeangler]

C'mon up to the Chesapeake Bay if you like BIG BULLS!!!! 50" reds up here in numbers!

[@keep1treal61]

what weight is the jighead?

[@mikelee4407]

Great Presentation. I would like to see your "no name knot" .for the bade to leader connection.

[@bradwadefishtx]

FG knot

[@pakde8002]

@@bradwadefishtx the fine gripping or FG knot is a different knot from the no name knot

[@joefrausto1667]

Mansfield maller!!

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks!

[@chromatic6123]

Anyone ever try using a popping cork rig in fresh water like a lake or pond?

[@stevemerritt8747]

I just caught and ate a 20.6 inch redfish yesterday

[@seanfinney2750]

The 18 dislikes are redfish.

[@lowcountryboys6575]

3:11 Gucci cork

[@Saltstrong]

Haha!

[@l.dewaynewilliams4918]

What is the name of the knot attaching the braid to the leader

[@frogget76]

He said a no name knot

[@paulbassett5047]

Why go lighter when you go heavy there's murky water and monster reds sounds like Jax fl

[@freedomfighters1236]

Can you eat a bull red

[@michaelapanasewicz9967]

How do you get your pdf for inshore fishing tried 5 times

[@Saltstrong]

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[@stevekissee1545]

VersaMaxx Bolt! Change depth easily with wired cork. NONE of these change depth.

[@ryanferrari3737]

Which 5 jack wagons disliked this video?!?!

[@evanbarnett8846]

No matter what popping cork you use….if you use shrimp or pins they will tie around the popper . There is no way around it. Shrimp and pins will twirl around the braid or the stem of the popper.

[@andyvaldez212]

Loved the video but honestly, I can assure you that in a controlled test, popping cork shape has no verifiable difference in terms of catch potential. At best, the result will be random. Therefore, buying a 10 dollar popping cork is dumb. A 1.79 popping cork will do that same job with the same efficiency.

[@Saltstrong]

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