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Berkley · Prop Baits
Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 90 mm, 1/2 oz, MF Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 2 x 7 x 0.75 inches
Quick take
A topwater lure with a cupped propeller tail that creates surface disturbance and waking action for bass in shallow cover.
The Berkley Choppo in MF Shad is a 90mm, half-ounce floating prop bait for working the surface around shallow cover. Its cupped propeller tail throws spray and sound on a steady chug-and-pause retrieve. It is aimed at bass anglers who want topwater action on spinning gear.
Best for
- Shallow-water bass fishing around weeds and timber
- Low-light conditions where surface noise attracts attention
- Anglers who enjoy explosive topwater strikes
Skip if
- You need a silent presentation that doesn't startle bass
- You fish deep water or clear lakes where topwater is less effective
Strengths
- Cupped propeller tail generates noise and spray
- Precision balance tracks straight at varied retrieve speeds
- Fusion19 hooks are sharp and strong for solid hook-ups
Trade-offs
- Topwater action can spook fish in clear water
- Lure is loud and best used in lower-light hours
- Propeller can fowl on weeds or catch during false casts
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | propeller topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 90 mm |
| Weight | 1/2 oz |
| Color | MF Shad |
| Hook | Fusion19 |
| Tail | Cupped propeller |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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, MF ShadThis one | 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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| MF Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 90mm - 1/2 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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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Choppo Topwater Lure, 90 mm, 1/2 oz, MF Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.54 in | Color:MF Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Berkley Choppo Hard Bait, 1/2 oz, Sexy Back | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.54 in | Color:Sexy Back | Suits:Bass |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.54 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | MF Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.54 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is MF Shad.
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