{"product_id":"creek-life-micro-topwater-popper-1-5-40mm-3-2g-the-puddle-popper","title":"Creek Life Micro Topwater Popper 1.5\"\/40mm 3.2g \"The Puddle Popper\"","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #3f5f3a; background: #111711; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d6b46a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCreek Life Micro Topwater Popper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little dude is made for those skinny creek stretches where you can see the fish sitting under a root wad, beside a rock, or tucked right off the current seam. At only \u003cstrong\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e3.2g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is small enough for trout, panfish, creek bass, and aggressive little river fish, but still has enough weight to cast on ultralight gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a few short pops, let it sit, then twitch it again. That little pause is usually when one comes up and smacks it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8a5a2b; background: #15120d; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #d6b46a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not some giant bass popper you have to throw on heavy gear. It is a true creek-sized topwater bait. It can be popped, twitched, or gently walked across calm pockets, shallow pools, and slow edges where small fish are already looking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #3f5f3a; background: #101510; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #d6b46a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm \/ 1.57 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.2g \/ 0.11 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro topwater popper \/ walking bait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABS hard bait body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3D lure eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treble hooks included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeks, streams, rivers, ponds, and shallow lake edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout, panfish, smallmouth, largemouth, rock bass, chubs, and other aggressive creek fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #8a5a2b; background: #15120d; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #d6b46a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eHow To Fish It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast it around shade lines, undercut banks, laydowns, creek bends, and the soft water beside riffles. Pop it once or twice, let the rings fade, then barely twitch it. In clear creek water, that subtle movement can be the difference between a follow and a full-on blowup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to switch out the treble hooks for single hooks our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creeklifelureco.com\/products\/large-eye-inline-single-hooks-treble-replacement-hooks\"\u003eLarge Eye Inline Single Hooks\u003c\/a\u003e are a great choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #3f5f3a; background: #101510; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #d6b46a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eCreek Life Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of bait you tie on when the water is calm, the fish are looking up, and you just know something is hiding under that sycamore root. Small bait, big attitude, and perfect for making creek fish show themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Creek Life Lure Co.","offers":[{"title":"Buttermilk Biscuit","offer_id":67626579657019,"sku":"sku-52248661229799","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Riffle Shiner","offer_id":67626579689787,"sku":"sku-52248661262567","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"June Song","offer_id":67626579722555,"sku":"sku-52605918413031","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0121\/1475\/5646\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_23_2026_05_18_24_PM.png?v=1790902487","url":"https:\/\/greatcallathletics.com\/products\/creek-life-micro-topwater-popper-1-5-40mm-3-2g-the-puddle-popper","provider":"Great Call Athletics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}