About this piece
The Rudie's Mebachinu Popper is a compact 45mm, 5.0g topwater lure designed for targeting mebaru (rockfish) and chinu (black sea bream). Its 2-way design allows anglers to produce both a subtle popping sound and splash for mebaru, and a dog-walk action for chinu with simple rod and reel movements.
Key features
- 45mm length and 5.0g weight for light tackle applications
- 2-way action: pop-and-splash or dog-walk depending on retrieve
- Produces attractive popping sounds with rod tip lowered and half to one handle turn
- Easy dog-walk action achieved with short twitches
Best for
- Targeting mebaru (rockfish) and chinu (black sea bream) in shallow waters
- Light saltwater fishing from shore or boat
- Calm to moderate conditions where surface lures are effective
