Daiwa TD
Mouthwasher
Specifications |
Type |
Popper |
Class |
Floating |
Colors/Patterns |
8
available |
Size |
3 in |
Weight |
15/32 oz |
Depth |
Surface |
Hook
size |
4 |
Price |
$16.95 |

The TDM is packed in a stunning
package
Impressions:
There are hundreds or
maybe even thousands of hardbaits on the market today, but there are only a few
that really stand out from the crowd. The TD Mouthwasher does stand out, take a look at the new Daiwa
TD Mouthwasher (TDM), a popper that has an incredibly nice finish, super fine
details, excellent craftsmanship, and a unique design, all in one package that
sets it apart from many other lures.

A prop is incorporated in the large mouth for
additional water disturbance
Look even closer and you
will notice the TD Mouthwasher has a very fine texturized patterns on the gill
plate, actual indented pinstripe running across the body, and realistic eye
socket and eyes. The finish on the TD Mouthwasher is gorgeous and the painted on
patterns are very realistic. Daiwa also spiced up the lure by adding a prop
inside the mouth, water-thru gills, and a feather-dressed rear hook. It doesn’t
end there with the TD Mouthwasher. It also has a large open mouth with a larger
lower jaw design and a curved tail-end that not only adds to its overall
appearance but also its performance.
Complete Rig
for TD Mouthwasher |
Rod |
AiRRUS Ultra XL
(UXLC701MH) |
Reel |
Shimano Curado 200DHSV
Quantum Tour Edition PT Burner
Abu Garcia Revo STX-HS |
Line |
12
lb. Sufix Elite |

A view from the top. Also notice
the feathered hook
Field Tests:
Ah… Fall is here again and the bass are aggressively feeding right before the
cold season. At this time of the year topwater fishing can be excellent
depending on where you’re located. As a topwater fanatic I couldn’t wait to take
the TDM out for some explosive bass attacks.

Extremely fine details are seem on
the TD Mouthwasher popper
Casting:
Placed at the end of the line off of the tip of an Airrus Ultra XL and Curado
200DHSV the TD Mouthwasher rocketed through the air. In open water we tossed
this 15/32 ounce popper plenty far, reaching past a solo weed patch that was
approximately 100ft away from the boat. In close quarters we discovered that the
TDM can cast controllably and can even be pitched into tight spots, and at no
time did the dressed rear treble get in the way.

This is how a fish would see the
TDM from the side or underneath. Because of the design and the curled tail end,
fish are able to see more of the lure's patterns
Retrieving:
The Daiwa TD Mouthwasher
is a winner in this category. I’ve never retrieved a popper like this before,
and the more I used this lure, the more ways I found could work it. When you
work the TDM like a simple popper, the action is different than what you might
expect. It doesn’t cup and spit a mouthful of water up into the air like some
other poppers do. Instead it spits some water forward and at the same time it
dives just sub-surface and creates a load of bubbles and other commotion through
the prop, water-thru gills, and different sized BBs.