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Fish often prefer to be higher in the water column this time of year due to the abundance of food and cooler water temperatures there, so these baits are great tools for probing the upper reaches of the column

There was still some problem with the reel as the spool did not run freely in casting, neither the Avail nor the original

Key Features Style: Pencil popper Size: 4.5 to 7 inches Weight: 3/4 to 2 ounces Material: Plastic Noise: Loud rattle Pros Affordable favorite with decades of proven effectiveness Can be fished both in the back and open water Swims like a traditional pencil popper Makes plenty of noise Cons Split rings and hooks could potentially fail on a big, hard-fighting stripers Doesnt imitate large bait like menhaden or herring well Finish degrades and chips easily The Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper has been effective on stripers for literally decades, first appearing in the isles of big box stores and tackle shops in the late 80s

The 6501 configuration denotes a factory left hand wind reel, making it ideal for anglers who prefer to retrieve with the left hand

Mike Iaconelli is a gritty, hard-working, well-rounded angler with a little bit of an attitude