Wind makes them worse by creating slack in the line during the cast, but the root cause is almost always one of four things: Overfilled spool
Its worth noting that while you can significantly change the sound and action any given popper makes by how you move the rod, every popper model has its own characteristics, so if the bass are not responding the way you think they should, you might want to change poppers before trying a total change of gears
Built around Sages proprietary SCS Drag System , SHIFT delivers smooth, consistent stopping power with a new redundant seal design engineered to help block saltwater and freshwater intrusion so your drag stays dependable when conditions get wet, gritty, and unforgiving
If there is a big gap to the edge of the spool when I am finished I will use a spare reel to remove the line and re-do the mono backing until I get it right
Although the rod weighs just 85 grams, the Session is built with a large diameter, thin-wall carbon blank that provides enough power to fight a fish, quickly get it in the net, and send it back on its way unscathed