Jumprize Lalapen 200F
Jumprize's 200mm floating pencil-popper for big pelagics. Hard ABS, hand-finished internal balance, and a colour range deliberately kept small.
Editorial
The Lalapen 200F is Jumprize's larger floating pencil-popper — 200 mm, 100 g, hard ABS body, designed for big pelagics on shore or boat. Sharp edges along the body and flat flanks produce wide slides and sharp turns under aggressive retrieve.
It is one of the lures Jumprize describes as not mass-produceable. The internal structure and specific weight balance need too much hand-finishing to scale, which is the same reason the colour range stays small — just four finishes at Fish Head's listing. Verified test catches in Jumprize's own materials run to 58 kg yellowfin, 45 kg GT, and 35 kg kingfish.
Why It Matters
Big poppers from sole-builder Japanese shops are a category of their own. The Lalapen sits alongside FCL Labo, Maria Pop Queen, and Banapop as the production-feasible end of that category — built one at a time, but at a price point that lets working anglers fish them rather than collect them. The 200 F is the middle of the Lalapen size range; the 125 F handles light bluewater work, and the 240 F is the GT-class flagship.
Best For
- Yellowfin tuna on boat and shore casts
- GT casting on PE 6+ setups
- Big kingfish where a fast lateral slide triggers commitment
- Anglers building a popper kit beyond the production-tier brands
Technical Snapshot
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 200 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Type | Floating popper / pencil |
| Construction | Hard ABS body, hand-finished internal structure |
| Test catches (Jumprize) | Yellowfin to 58 kg, GT to 45 kg, kingfish to 35 kg |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Colourways | 4 finishes at AU distribution |
Collector / Field Notes
The 200 F sits between the Lalapen 125 F and the 240 F. USD $42.26 ex GST at Fish Head Australia at time of writing. The category sister at TacklingFish is the Hots Big Fin Inchiku 120g — same Japanese small-builder profile, different presentation depth. For the rod side of the same setup, the Zenaq Tobizo TC80-80G covers the PE 4-6 class where the Lalapen 200 F sits.
FAQ
Frequently Asked
- Why isn't it mass-produced?
- Jumprize states the internal structure and weight balance need too much hand-finishing to scale. That's also why the colour range stays small — just four finishes at Australian distribution.
- What size species is it built for?
- GT, yellowfin tuna, and big kingfish. Jumprize's own test catches with the Lalapen line include 58 kg yellowfin, 45 kg GT, and 35 kg kingfish.
- How does the 200F sit in the Lalapen range?
- Middle of the family. The 125 F handles light bluewater work; the 240 F is the GT-class flagship; the 200 F is the most general-purpose.
- What rod class is appropriate?
- PE 5-8. The Zenaq Tobizo TC80-80G covers the PE 4-6 end, the TC-84-100G handles the heavier end.
