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Berkley Choppo Saltwater Hard Bait, 3/4 oz, Red Head
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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
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.13 in |
| Hook size | 2 |
| Color | Red Head |
| Color family | Craw and red |
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 |
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 Red Head.
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
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 HeadThis one | 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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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.
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