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Berkley · Prop Baits
PopularBerkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 1/2 oz, HD Bluegill
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.83 x 1.89 x 4.25 inches
Quick take
A 90mm topwater prop-bait that produces surface disturbance through a cupped propeller and can be worked at various speeds.
This Berkley Choppo in HD Bluegill is the 90 mm size, a 1/2 oz topwater prop bait about 3.5 inches long. The bluegill pattern suits anglers who want a lure that resembles a common bass forage fish. It has a cupped propeller tail for sound and spray and two size 5 hooks.
Best for
- Shallow water around cover
- Calm to choppy conditions
- Bass hunting in weeds and timber
Skip if
- You fish calm water where subtle action works better
- You need a silent lure; prop-baits create noise
Strengths
- Cupped propeller produces maximum surface disturbance and chopping action
- Precision balance lets the lure swim straight at varied retrieve speeds
- Sticky Fusion19 hooks set easily even on light strikes
Trade-offs
- Topwater lures work best in low-light conditions
- Prop-baits attract attention but are not for all bass moods
- Requires an active chunk-and-wind retrieve
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.54 in |
| Hook size | 5 |
| Color | HD Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
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 Topwater Lure, 90mm, 1/2 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.54 in | Hook size:5 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 1/2 oz, Ghost White | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.54 in | Hook size:5 | Color:Ghost White | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 1/2 oz, HD Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.54 in | Hook size:5 | Color:HD Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 3/4 oz, Maverick | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.13 in | Hook size:2 | Color:Maverick | Suits:— |
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 1 oz, Bone | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4.72 in | Hook size:2 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 3-Pack | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Hook size:5 | Color:3 Pack - Assorted | Suits:Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.54 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is HD Bluegill.
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost White, Perfect Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Chrome, HD Blueback Herring, HD Golden Shiner, HD Threadfin Shad, MF Shad | 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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| Ghost Bluegill, HD Bluegill, MF BluegillThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 75mm - 1/2 oz, 90mm - 1/2 oz, 105mm - 3/4 ozThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 120mm - 1 oz | 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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