The Carpenter Garam GRM 75‑190 is a hand‑crafted Japanese popper built for serious offshore anglers targeting tuna, GT, amberjack, and powerful pelagic species. Designed with Carpenter’s signature precision, the GRM series delivers explosive surface action with exceptional stability, even in rough water.

With a slim profile and balanced weight distribution, the GRM 75‑190 creates a sharp, consistent pop that moves water efficiently without excessive drag. Its dense wooden body and tuned shape allow long‑distance casting, fast pickup, and clean tracking during aggressive retrieves.

Each lure is individually tuned and finished with Carpenter’s multi‑layer coating for maximum durability against repeated strikes. A full wire‑through frame ensures uncompromising strength when fighting large predators.

Specifications

• Length: 190 mm
• Weight: 75 g
• Type: Surface popper
• Construction: Dense wooden body, full wire‑through
• Finish: Multi‑layer Carpenter coating

Action & Performance

• Strong, sharp pop with controlled splash
• Stable tracking in chop and fast currents
• Excellent casting distance and accuracy
• Ideal for high‑speed or rhythmic popping retrieves

Recommended Targets

• Bluefin tuna
• Yellowfin tuna
• Giant trevally (GT)
• Amberjack
• Large tropical pelagics

Carpenter GRM 100-210mm / GRM 120-220mm

The Carpenter GRM (Garam) is a high-performance topwater popper developed for serious offshore casting applications.

Available in 210mm and 220mm sizes, the GRM is offered in multiple configurations to give anglers different options depending on target species and fishing conditions. Carpenter's current releases include SH-L, SH, MD and LM for the GRM 100-210mm, while the GRM 120-220mm is also available in the SH-LL configuration.

The GRM has proven especially effective for targeting powerful offshore species including GT, Tuna and Hiramasa (Yellowtail Kingfish).

Models & Specifications

GRM 100-210mm
Length: 210 mm
Weight Class: Approx. 100 g
Versions: SH-L / SH / MD / LM

GRM 120-220mm
Length: 220 mm
Weight Class: Approx. 120 g
Versions: SH-LL / SH-L / SH / MD / LM

Made in Japan

Weight is shown as an approximate weight class. Actual lure weight may vary depending on model and configuration.

Performance

The GRM is designed as an offshore popper with an emphasis on casting performance and consistent action.

Carpenter's own catch records include an angler using the GRM 100-210 SH who specifically reported excellent casting distance and noted that the lure was easy to use with very few action errors. That lure produced a 33.8 kg (approx. 75 lb) Yellowfin Tuna off Japan in 2025.

Proven on Trophy Fish

The GRM has already produced impressive catches documented by Carpenter.

A GRM 210mm SH was used to catch a 30 kg (approx. 66 lb) GT in Komodo, Indonesia. During the six-day trip, the angler landed eight GT and reported that the fish responded to the GRM when other lures were not producing.

Even more impressive, Carpenter documents a 183 kg (approx. 403 lb) Bluefin Tuna caught in Nagasaki, Japan on the GRM 120 SH in June 2025.

Available GRM Configurations

GRM 100-210mm: SH-L / SH / MD / LM
GRM 120-220mm: SH-LL / SH-L / SH / MD / LM

Different configurations may have different characteristics and weights. Choose the model that best matches your target species, tackle and fishing conditions.

Please Note

Carpenter lures are produced using natural wood bodies. Because of variations in the natural material, color and finish may vary slightly between individual lures. Carpenter also notes that metal finishes can reflect characteristics of the underlying wood body.

Genuine Carpenter Product • Made in Japan

The Carpenter Garam GRM 45‑160 is a compact, high‑performance popper crafted in Japan for anglers targeting tuna, GT, amberjack, and powerful pelagic species. Designed with Carpenter’s signature precision and hand‑finished quality, the GRM series delivers explosive surface action in a smaller, easy‑to‑work profile.

With a slim body and balanced weight distribution, the GRM 45‑160 produces a sharp, controlled pop that moves water efficiently without excessive drag. Its compact size makes it ideal for situations where predators are feeding on smaller bait or when a more subtle surface presentation is required.

Built with a dense wooden body, full wire‑through construction, and Carpenter’s multi‑layer coating, the GRM 45‑160 offers exceptional durability and long‑distance casting performance despite its lightweight design.

Specifications

• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: 45 g
• Type: Surface popper
• Construction: Dense wooden body, full wire‑through
• Finish: Multi‑layer Carpenter coating

Action & Performance

• Sharp, consistent pop with controlled splash
• Clean tracking in chop and fast currents
• Excellent casting distance for its size
• Ideal for rhythmic popping or fast surface retrieves

Recommended Targets

• Bluefin tuna
• Yellowfin tuna
• Giant trevally (GT)
• Amberjack
• Tropical pelagics feeding on smaller bait