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CC Moore Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups
Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups · 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm
A buoyant, colour-matched partner for Pacific Tuna boilies. Handy for lifting your hookbait clear of light debris without going down the bright-bait route — just check the balance before you cast.
- Listed in 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm sizes.
- Colour-matched to Pacific Tuna boilies, using the same base mix and liquids.
- Described as extremely buoyant and durable, with soluble attractors for leakage.
- Can be trimmed to adjust buoyancy; soaking or coating in liquids reduces lift.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups, not the matching bottom baits or wafters.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
Scores based on the maker's stated features for the stated features. Value is cautious because a current price and tub count aren't confirmed.
- Product Quality8.8/10
- Performance8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8/10
- Ease of Use8.6/10
- Value for Money7.7/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Anglers already feeding Pacific Tuna. You can keep the hookbait matched to your freebies while switching to an elevated presentation.
- Carpers who like tuning their rigs. The size choice and ability to trim the bait give you useful ways to work towards the balance you want.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers wanting a bright visual target. These are colour-matched hookbaits rather than a deliberately contrasting alternative.
- Anyone wanting to heavily soak a pop-up and forget about it. Added liquids reduce buoyancy, so you'll need to check the finished presentation again.
The lowdown
Introducing the CC Moore Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups
A buoyant, colour-matched partner for Pacific Tuna boilies. Handy for lifting your hookbait clear of light debris without going down the bright-bait route — just check the balance before you cast.
- Listed in 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm sizes.
- Colour-matched to Pacific Tuna boilies, using the same base mix and liquids.
- Described as extremely buoyant and durable, with soluble attractors for leakage.
- Can be trimmed to adjust buoyancy; soaking or coating in liquids reduces lift.
Quick verdict
A tidy fit for a Pacific Tuna approach
These make plenty of sense if you're feeding Pacific Tuna and want a matching hookbait sitting up off the deck. Strong advertised buoyancy, a durable build and four sizes give you useful options without changing the bait theme.
The catch? You still need to balance the whole rig properly. Added liquids reduce buoyancy, and there's no honest way to promise a particular size will lift your chosen hook without checking it.
Scores based on the maker's stated features for the stated features. Value is cautious because a current price and tub count aren't confirmed.
- Product Quality
- 8.8/10
- Performance
- 8.8/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.6/10
- Value for Money
- 7.7/10
The stated durable build and matching Pacific Tuna ingredients make a convincing dedicated hookbait package
Strong advertised buoyancy and adjustable sizing offer useful presentation options, with actual lift dependent on the complete rig.
A matching elevated hookbait can help achieve an appropriate presentation, but it doesn't establish an increase in catches.
They're straightforward dedicated pop-ups, although balancing and any liquid treatment need a little care.
They offer a useful role for Pacific Tuna users, but firm value judgement needs a confirmed selling price and quantity.
Head to head
How it stacks up
Side by side with the closest kit we've reviewed. This updates as we add more reviews.
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the CC Moore Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups
If Pacific Tuna boilies are already going into your swim, these are a pretty logical hookbait to have in the bag. CC Moore Pacific Tuna Air Ball Pop Ups let you keep the bait theme consistent while lifting the business end away from the deck. No sudden switch to a bright pink mouthful, no need to change your whole feeding approach. Just a matching pop-up for those times when a bottom bait isn't the presentation you fancy. Simple idea, and a useful one when you've got a particular spot in mind.
The important bit is that they're colour-matched to Pacific Tuna boilies and contain the same base mix and liquids. That gives you more than a vaguely similar-looking hookbait with the right name on the tub. You're keeping a consistent attraction profile alongside the freebies. The baits are described as having a rich, long-lasting natural taste and a distinctive savoury aroma, with soluble attractors encouraging leakage. That's their stated appeal, rather than something we've sniffed, soaked or proved with a brace of carp on the bank.
Buoyancy is the other big selling point. These are described as extremely buoyant and durable, which is exactly the sort of starting point you want for a dedicated pop-up. But let's keep our feet on the ground, mate: buoyant doesn't mean every size will hold up every hook arrangement. A small bait carrying a heavy hook and extra metalwork has a different job from a larger bait on a lighter setup.
You get four listed sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm. That's a useful spread for changing the size of the mouthful or working around different presentations. The smaller options give you a route towards a more compact hookbait, while the larger ones give you more bait volume to work with. Don't turn that into a rigid small-fish-versus-big-fish rule, though. A lump can pick up a tiny hookbait quite happily. Choose for the rig, the feeding situation and the presentation you want, then check that it actually behaves properly.
On the bank, the obvious use is a pop-up presentation over a spot where you'd rather not have the hookbait sitting straight on the bottom. Think light debris or a little soft material, not a magic answer to a great mat of weed. A suitable Ronnie-style or hinged presentation could be an option, provided the chosen bait supports the actual arrangement. The name of the rig doesn't settle that question. Drop the complete setup into the margins where you can see it, or use a tub of water before casting.
They're also trimmable, which is dead handy when the bait you've picked has more lift than you need. Take a little off, check it, then take a little more if necessary. Bosh — a bit of patience beats hacking half the bait away and wondering why everything's lying flat. You can also use the appropriate counterweight for your chosen rig. The aim isn't automatically the slowest possible sink; it's the correct behaviour for that presentation, with the hook and hookbait settling where you intend rather than doing their own thing.
One detail deserves proper attention: soaking or coating these in liquids reduces buoyancy. If you're the sort who likes giving every hookbait a cheeky glug, don't assume yesterday's carefully balanced rig will behave the same afterwards. Check a treated bait with the full setup, and give it a soak that makes sense for your expected time between casts. That matters whether you're squeezing in a quick evening or leaving a rod through a bite-time. Extra attraction isn't much comfort if the treatment has quietly changed the presentation you worked to achieve.
So who should be looking at them? Mainly the angler who likes Pacific Tuna and wants a matching pop-up option without unnecessary faff. They could also suit someone who prefers a less contrasting hookbait, although that isn't a promise it'll fool pressured carp. There's no magic blank-buster here. Location, a sensible feeding approach and a properly presented rig still do the heavy lifting. What these offer is a straightforward way to keep the bait identity consistent while changing how it sits — useful flexibility, rather than a reason to empty your whole bait cupboard.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Bait type
- Air Ball pop-up hookbaits
- Range
- CC Moore Pacific Tuna
- Listed sizes
- 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm
- Colour
- Matched to Pacific Tuna boilies
- Attraction
- Same base mix and liquids as Pacific Tuna boilies, with soluble attractors
- Product codes
- 10mm: 90228; 12mm: 90497; 15mm: 90220; 18mm: 90221
Specs checked with CC Moore, Oct 2026.
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Our take
Match the feed, change the presentation
The appeal isn't a flashy colour change. It's keeping the Pacific Tuna colour and attraction profile while giving your hookbait a different position above the lakebed.
Treat buoyancy as something to tune, not something to take for granted. Hook weight, mounting hardware, trimming and extra liquids all affect the finished presentation.
The hookbait
Closer look: familiar bait profile, different job
You're buying dedicated floating hookbaits, not ordinary Pacific Tuna boilies that happen to sit a bit lighter. Their job is to provide lift within a suitable rig. The matching colour, base mix and liquids make them a natural partner for the boilies, while the soluble attractors are there to encourage attraction to leak into the water.
The advertised durability is welcome for a hookbait that needs to stay securely mounted. Still, we can't give you a tested casting limit or underwater lifespan. Check your mounting is sound and inspect the bait after retrieving it, especially if nuisance fish have been having a go.
Worth knowing. Test the complete rig, not just a loose bait floating in a tub. Include the hook, bait screw or other mounting hardware, and any counterweight. If you trim or coat the bait afterwards, check it again.
Your fishing
Who it suits: the matching-bait carper
If you're already introducing Pacific Tuna, carrying these gives you another presentation without switching bait families. That's useful when you've found a spot but decide a raised hookbait makes more sense than a bottom bait. Keep the height appropriate to the lakebed rather than making it taller just because you can.
They're less compelling if your whole plan revolves around a bright single hookbait. You could still fish one on its own, but the matching colour isn't delivering that deliberate visual contrast. Likewise, if you want a bait sitting on the bottom without balancing faff, a suitable bottom bait is the more direct choice.
For value, start with the size that fits your usual presentation rather than buying all four on the off chance. We don't have a confirmed current price or tub count here, so there's no cost-per-bait claim. The practical saving is avoiding a cupboard full of options you never actually use.
Bank-side questions
FAQs in full: size, liquids and trimming
Which size should you choose? The range lists 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm. Think about hookbait profile and the amount of lift your rig needs together. There isn't a reliable universal hook-size chart here: different hook patterns and mounting arrangements change the load, even when the number on the hook packet is the same.
Can you add liquid? Yes, but the warning is clear: soaking or coating reduces buoyancy. Start cautiously and compare the treated bait's behaviour on your rig before committing it to the spot. Don't assume more liquid automatically gives you a better fishing hookbait.
Can you trim them? Yes, and small adjustments are the sensible route. Take off a little material at a time and watch how the complete setup settles. If you've removed too much to support the presentation, start again with a fresh bait rather than trying to convince yourself it'll be bob on once it's out in the lake.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Matching colour and bait profile suit a Pacific Tuna feeding approach.
- Four sizes give you room to tailor your hookbait presentation.
- Strong advertised buoyancy is useful for pop-up rigs.
- Can be trimmed when you need to take a little lift out.
Worth knowing
- Soaking or coating in liquids reduces buoyancy.
- Matching colour won't suit anglers specifically after a bright visual target.
- You need to check lift with your actual hook and mounting hardware.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01What sizes are available?
What sizes are available?
The listed sizes are 10mm, 12mm, 15mm and 18mm. Choose around the presentation you want, then check the bait with your actual rig rather than assuming a diameter guarantees enough lift.
02Can you soak them in a liquid attractor?
Can you soak them in a liquid attractor?
You can add liquids, but soaking or coating reduces buoyancy. Check a treated bait on the complete rig before fishing it, including after a soak that reflects how long you expect to leave the rod out.
03Can you trim them to balance a rig?
Can you trim them to balance a rig?
Yes. Remove small amounts and check the rig in water between adjustments. Trimming takes buoyant material away, so go steadily rather than chopping off a big chunk.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a tidy fit for a pacific tuna approach. The strongest reasons to choose it are matching colour and bait profile suit a pacific tuna feeding approach. and four sizes give you room to tailor your hookbait presentation.; the main trade-off is soaking or coating in liquids reduces buoyancy..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Matching colour and bait profile suit a Pacific Tuna feeding approach.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Anglers already feeding Pacific Tuna: You can keep the hookbait matched to your freebies while switching to an elevated presentation.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “Soaking or coating in liquids reduces buoyancy.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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