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Calissa Offshore Tackle · Poppers
Calissa Offshore Tackle Plopping Minnow Popper, 4.33 in, Ghost Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
A floating topwater minnow with oversized rotating fins that create noise and surface commotion to attract bass and pike.
Best for
- Active bass and pike in shallow water
- Morning and evening topwater presentations
- Anglers targeting aggressive feeders
Skip if
- You fish clear water in midday; topwater works better dawn and dusk
- You need a subtle presentation; ploppers are loud
Strengths
- Oversized rotating fins create splashing and movement
- Fully floats and maintains topwater position
- Corrosion-resistant hooks painted for durability
Trade-offs
- Oversized treble hooks snag easily on vegetation
- Loud plopping sound spooks fish in calm conditions
- Hanging trebles make landing finicky fish difficult
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Carp
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost ShadThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Phantom Minnow, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Plopping Minnow Popper, 3.54 in, Z-Night Crawler | Length:3.54 in | Color:Z-Night Crawler | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and carp |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Plopping Minnow Popper, 4.33 in, Ghost Shad | Length:4.33 in | Color:Ghost Shad | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and carp |
| Calissa Offshore Tackle Plopping Minnow Popper, 4.33 in, Z-Night Crawler | Length:4.33 in | Color:Z-Night Crawler | Suits:Bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and carp |
| Calissa Plopping Minnow, 90-130mm, Floating | Length:5.12 in | Color:Ghost Shad | Suits:Clear water, bass, trout, walleye, pike & musky and carp |
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
| Length | 4.33 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Ghost Shad |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky, Trout, Carp and Walleye |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.33 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost Shad.
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