Billabong Bubbler Topwater Australian Bass Lure
Delivery in 3 to 7 days on average from Balgowlah, NSW.
FAQs About LandCaster Tackle
Where Are You Located?
LandCaster Tackle is located in Balgowlah, New South Wales.
How Long Does Shipping Take?
Shipping takes between 3 and 7 days on average. Remote locations can take longer.
How Long Does Processing Take?
Your order is usually packed and sent out the following business day if made after noon. Early morning orders are often packed and sent out the same day. All orders are packed and sent out no later than two business days.
Does LandCaster Tackle Ship to Remote Locations and Collection Boxes?
Yes! You can get your LandCaster order delivered to remote locations, stations, and collection boxes. If Australian Post delivers mail to your location we will send it.
Billabong Bubbler – Topwater Popper Lure for Bream, Whiting, Bass & More
Looking for explosive surface strikes in Aussie estuaries, creeks, lakes or coastal flats? The Billabong Bubbler is your go-to topwater popper lure — built for action, designed for finesse, and trusted by inshore anglers across Australia.
This compact lure mimics a distressed prawn or flicking baitfish, triggering predatory strikes from a wide range of species in both saltwater and freshwater systems.
🎯 Key Features of the Billabong Bubbler Popper Lure
✅ Topwater Action That Delivers
The cupped face of the Bubbler creates an enticing splash-and-pop effect that mimics injured bait on the surface — ideal for sight-feeding predators like bream and whiting.
✅ Finesse-Friendly Design
Perfect for 6–10lb light tackle setups, this lure is easy to cast and deadly accurate in tight structure or shallow flats.
✅ Salt & Freshwater Versatility
From estuary perch in southern rivers to sooty grunter in the tropics, the Bubbler transitions seamlessly between environments.
✅ Custom Retrieve Options
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Slow pops to mimic prawns
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“Walk-the-dog” zig-zag retrieve
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Pause-and-twitch for spooky fish
🐟 What Species Can You Catch with the Billabong Bubbler?
| Saltwater Species | Freshwater Targets |
|---|---|
| Bream | Australian Bass |
| Whiting | Sooty Grunter |
| Estuary Perch | Jungle Perch |
| Silver Trevally | Saratoga (northern regions) |
🧭 Where to Use This Surface Popper in Australia
🗺️ Best Locations for Surface Lure Fishing:
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Sydney Harbour & Northern Beaches: Cast across shallow flats and around moored boats for bream and whiting.
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Gold Coast Creeks & Canals: Walk-the-dog retrieve in shaded banks for estuary perch and bass.
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Hawkesbury River & Port Macquarie: Work around oyster racks, rock walls, and mangrove edges at dawn and dusk.
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Tropical QLD Creeks: Target jungle perch and sooty grunter near undercut banks and fallen timber.
💡 Long casts paired with subtle presentation are key in still water or pressured systems.
⚙️ How to Fish the Billabong Bubbler for Maximum Strikes
🐟 Surface Popping Tips:
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Short Pops: Best when fish are active or chasing surface bait.
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Pause & Twitch: Use this technique when fish are spooky or inactive.
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Steady Retrieve: Mimics a wounded baitfish struggling to escape — excellent in current or wind ripple.
🎣 Tackle Recommendations:
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6–10lb fluorocarbon leader for low visibility
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Light spin reel (1000–2500 size)
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Rod length: 6’6” to 7’2” finesse graphite rod