Lure Review - Duo Tetraworks Pocopoco F

Bait finesse has been hitting me hard lately, so what better ways are there than to start our first lure review with a finesse hardbait. Today we will be taking a look at the Duo Tetraworks Pocopoco.

Duo Tetraworks Pocopoco

Length: 40mm

Weight: F/3.0g S/4.7g

Floating & Sinking model available

Design: The Pocopoco is a tiny popper with a hollow body, designed for finesse applications in pressured waters where larger poppers might spook the fishes instead of attracting them. There is two models of the Pocopoco, the floating model designed for slower popping to induce bass strikes and the sinking model meant for saltwater pelagics like small trevallys or mackerels. Compared to the usual JDM offerings in the market, Duo offers exceptional value for money with great attention to details. The Pocopoco is available in 15 different colors to match different applications and situations. The test model, color coded TK12, has a nice attractive chrome finishing on each side of the body with bright luminous green streak across the top and the belly of the lure. The lure is very durable and have withstand several casts into rocky embankments without puncturing, however as with most hard bodied lures, the treble hooks are bound to leave scratches on either side of the lure.

Equipped with Duel Stinger X #16 Treble hooks

Casting: Weighting at 3 grams, the pocopoco is used mainly on finesse tackles as the heavier tackles might not be able to hit optimum distance during casting and the action during popping might be affected. In this test, the tackles used were, Phenix Recon PHX-C712 bait finesse rod paired to a Daiwa Pixy PX68 spooled with 6lbs Sufix 832 braided line. The casting distance was hitting 70-80 feet distance consistently which was a highly fishable distance for finesse applications. This is despite the hollow chamber in the body which makes the lure feels lighter than it looks.

Action: The Pocopoco is essentially a conventional popper thus when worked with short jerks of the rod tip the Pocopoco makes a nice cupping splash creating strong surface commotions to bring bass strikes at the surface. The Pocopoco also leaves a little enticing "tail whip" to the side on each pause after the pop. Upon straight retrieval the Pocopoco leaves a wake on the surface resembling a tiny frog or hopper skimming on the surface.

In conclusion: There are many poppers in the market. While each has its own unique characteristic, they all perform the same basic function and the Duo Tetraworks Pocopoco is no different. However when used for its intended purpose, the Pocopoco works like a charm, making splashing pops on its straight and true path during retrieval. This makes the Pocopoco a deadly little popper when used to entice bass from floating covers or along the shorelines. If you're in the market in search of a value for money yet reliable finesse popper bait, don't hesitate to pick one of this little fellas up, they do not disappoint.