Product highlights
The DUO Pocopoco is a topwater lure for predators originally developed for technical fishing but quickly embraced by anglers worldwide. Its refined design and optimized density provide great ease of use for both beginners and surface-animation specialists.
Very dense and perfectly balanced, this hard topwater lure stands out for remarkable casting performance. It easily reaches distant spots, allowing broad area coverage without effort and keeping anglers at a safe distance from wary fish. This ability to cover ground quickly makes it a preferred choice for actively targeting predators.
Once on the water, the Pocopoco responds instantly to rod inputs. Its shape generates an energetic pop that attracts predators with noticeable splashes and vibrations. Alternated with pauses of varying length, this characteristic sound triggers many reflex strikes.
Versatile, the DUO Pocopoco topwater lure excels on species such as perch, black bass and chub, but also proves effective on other opportunistic predators. Whether on rivers, canals or reservoirs, it adapts to many situations, from calm areas to more turbulent sectors.
Technical features
- DUO Japanese design: carefully developed for precise and effective surface fishing for predators.
- Compact, dense body offering excellent casting ability, even in windy conditions.
- Balanced for optimal stability during retrieval and a natural surface presentation.
- Popper profile that generates an attractive popping sound and pronounced splashes.
- Suitable for popping and walking the dog animations, alternating pulls and pauses.
- Specifically designed to target perch, black bass, chub and other small-to-medium surface predators.
- Suitable for freshwater use on rivers, canals and waters of various sizes.
- Robust construction to withstand repeated strikes and close-quarters fights near cover.
Benefits and strengths
The primary advantage of the DUO Pocopoco topwater lure is its ability to provoke strikes where other lures fail. Combining a pronounced sound, controlled movement and a discreet presentation between animations, it specifically targets fish positioned just below the surface, waiting for the slightest disturbance.
Thanks to its balance, the Pocopoco activates easily from the first rod tip. The angler can vary cadences without losing control: from spaced pops to continuous walking the dog, while maintaining a clear and stable trajectory. This animation flexibility makes it a perfect lure for exploring different fish moods during the same session.
Another strength is its versatility. The same lure can be used along shorelines, under overhangs, around lily pads or on shallow flats. It performs equally well in quick prospecting as when holding a marked spot using long pauses and sharp pops, making it an excellent topwater lure for prospecting.
Finally, the Pocopoco remains accessible to all. Beginner anglers will appreciate the simplicity of basic animations (short pulls and pauses), while experienced anglers can exploit its full potential by combining pops, rhythm changes and tight walking the dog to fool the wariest fish.
How to use
To get the best from your DUO Pocopoco, use a light spinning or casting rod with fast action that will accurately transmit your movements to the lure. A thin main line or a discreet leader optimizes casting distance and lure freedom.
When casting, aim for zones likely to hold predators: cluttered edges, shallow breaks, weedbeds, submerged trees or inflows. Let the lure settle on the surface for a moment, then give a first energetic pop followed by a clear pause. This simple sequence mimics a small struggling fish.
Then alternate between two main approaches:
- A popping animation: series of short, sharp jerks producing a loud pop, interspersed with pauses of varying length.
- A walking the dog animation: rhythmic rod movements to make the lure zigzag on the surface, with light pops added to increase trigger potential.
Adapt the speed and pause duration to fish activity. In difficult conditions, slow down and lengthen pauses; when predators are active, a livelier animation can provoke spectacular surface strikes.
FAQ
Question 1: Is the DUO Pocopoco topwater lure suitable for beginner anglers?
Answer: Yes. Its balance and design greatly simplify animation. Simple pops followed by pauses are already attractive, making it a great topwater lure for learning while remaining effective for experienced anglers.
Specifications
| Density | 4071 |
| Hooks | 4105 |
| Size (mm) | 40 |
| Sound | 1 |
| Weight (g) | 3 |
