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Calissa Offshore Tackle · Poppers
Calissa Plopping Minnow, 90-130mm, Floating
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- 0.5 Ounces
Quick take
A floating topwater minnow with oversized rotating fins that create noise and surface commotion to attract bass and pike.
This is the 130mm size of a rotating-tail topwater plopper, about 5.1 inches long, in a Ghost Shad pattern. It floats, so it sits on the surface and churns water as you retrieve it. Anglers chasing bass, pike and musky, trout, carp or walleye can use it over open water and around cover.
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
Specifications
| Type | plopping minnow |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 90mm, 110mm, 130mm |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Floating | Yes |
| Hooks | Double treble, 3x reinforced |
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 | 5.12 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 5.12 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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