Rapala Skitter Pop Elite 9.5cm 17g Gilded Maiwashi

Rapala Skitter Pop Elite – Loud Topwater Action for Aggressive Predators

The tail-weighted Skitter Pop Elite delivers long, controlled casts and produces deep, resonant pops that trigger explosive surface strikes from pike, asp, and trophy perch.

Premium Balsa for Versatile Presentations

Crafted from high-quality balsa wood, this popper responds instantly to rod movements, allowing you to vary your retrieve from subtle twitches to aggressive walking action. The lightweight yet durable construction keeps the lure dancing on the surface exactly where predators are looking.

Built to Withstand Hard-Hitting Fish

Reinforced construction paired with VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel hooks handles aggressive strikes from powerful freshwater and saltwater species. The feathered tail treble adds enticing movement on the pause, triggering follows into commits.

Choose the Right Variant

The Skitter Pop Elite is available in two sizes and multiple colour patterns to match conditions and target species:

• 9.5 cm / 17 g (Hook size #4): Ideal for pike, larger asp, and saltwater species; provides maximum casting distance and louder pops

• Gilded Maiwashi: Natural baitfish pattern suited for clear water and cautious predators

• Gilded Live Roach, Gilded Fire Tiger, Gilded Silver Shad, Gilded Ayu: Match-the-hatch and high-visibility options

• Gilded Blue Steel, Gilded Gold Orange, Gilded Hot Wahoo UV: Attractors for stained water or aggressive fish

• Gilded Orange Frog, Gilded Striped Grey Shiner: Situational patterns for specific forage

• 7.5 cm / 10 g (Hook size #10): Better for perch, smaller asp, and finesse presentations in calmer conditions

• Various natural and attractor colours available

Facts

• Length: 9.5 cm

• Weight: 17 g

• Body material: Balsa

• Hooks: 2× VMC 7554 2X Black Nickel, size #4

• Tail hook with feathers

• Action: Floating, topwater popper

• Suitable for freshwater and saltwater

• Lead-free