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Berkley · Prop Baits
Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 3/4 oz, Pinfish
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1.1 x 2.17 x 7.72 inches
Quick take
1 oz saltwater topwater lure with cupped propeller tail for waking action and disturbance.
Best for
- Chunking and winding around shallow saltwater structure
- Creating maximum surface disturbance in open water
- Striper and large saltwater predator fishing
Skip if
- You fish deep offshore waters
- You need slow-speed topwater action
Strengths
- Cupped propeller creates spray and noise at any retrieve speed
- Fusion19 hooks are anti-rust and penetrate easily
- Balanced design runs straight at multiple speeds
Trade-offs
- Propeller tail can foul when retrieved through dense grass
- 1 oz weight limits casting distance in strong wind
- Requires aggressive chunking to activate the propeller
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chrome | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Mangrove Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Bullet | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 105mm - 3/4 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 120mm - 1 oz, 120mm - 1 oz (Pack of 2) | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 3/4 oz, Pinfish | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.13 in | Hook size:2 | Color:Pinfish | Suits:— |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 3/4 oz, Red Head | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.13 in | Hook size:2 | Color:Red Head | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 1 oz, Black Chrome | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:1 | Color:Black Chrome | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 1 oz, Black Gold | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:1 | Color:Black Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Topwater Lure, 120mm, 1 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:1 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 1 oz, Pinky | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:1 | Color:Pinky | Suits:— |
| Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 1 oz, Red Head | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:1 | Color:Red Head | Suits:Stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
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| Length | 4.13 in |
| Hook size | 2 |
| Color | Pinfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.13 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pinfish.
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