Why we added the BassDrum 185F to our range

The BassDrum 185F solves a contradiction that many poppers fail to handle: keeping a slim silhouette, so it is easy to cast far, while putting out the deep, powerful sound of a big popper. Shin Yamada achieved this by working on side cavities, and the result speaks for itself on tuna. If you are looking for a long-distance popper that really cracks, it is worth a look.

BassDrum 185F at a glance

• Type: floating popper (Floating) with a slim profile
• Dimensions: 185 mm for 85 g
• Feature: side cavities that generate a deep, powerful sound
• Strength: slim silhouette for long-distance casts
• Action: popping, sharp sweeps, frequent casts
• Species: tuna (yellowfin) and big surface pelagics
• Design: Japanese brand GoodBait, designed by Shin Yamada

A slim popper with a bass-drum sound

A slim silhouette that cracks like a big popper

Most poppers that can produce a deep, powerful sound owe it to a bulky body that is harder to propel. The BassDrum 185F takes the opposite route: it keeps a slim, more aerodynamic profile for casting, and finds the punchy sound of a big popper through worked side cavities. By mastering the relationship between water movement and the sound produced, Shin Yamada obtained a deep “pop” that carries underwater and draws predators from far off. It is this combination of casting distance and sound signature that sets this floating popper apart from more classic models.

For tuna and surface pelagics

The BassDrum 185F is worked with popping, sharp sweeps that burst the cavity and throw water and bubbles. Built to allow many casts without fatigue thanks to its slim profile, it reaches the feeding zone quickly and far, a real plus when tuna break the surface in bursts.