Heddon · Prop Baits
Heddon Torpedo Prop-Bait Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz
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Options
- Item weight
- 7 g
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches
Quick take
A topwater prop-bait that creates a wild splashing surface disturbance, proven effective for schooling bass and panfish.
The Heddon Tiny Torpedo is a compact prop-bait that works the surface with short, erratic twitches, throwing a froth of water as its propeller spins. At 1 7/8 inches and 1/4 ounce, it is small enough for bass and crappie yet casts well. This Baby Bass color gives it a natural look for anglers who like topwater strikes.
Best for
- Schooling fish on the surface
- Topwater fishing in open water
- Early morning and evening sessions
Skip if
- You fish deep water or heavy cover
- You prefer subtle, quiet lures
Strengths
- Prop action generates significant water disturbance to attract strikes
- Weight distribution allows casts farther than lighter prop-baits
- Treble hooks hook solidly on quick strikes
Trade-offs
- Aggressive splash pattern can spook cautious fish in calm water
- Prop-driven design requires active twitching for best performance
- May foul on weeds or heavy vegetation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | topwater prop-bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz to 3/8 oz |
| Hooks | Treble |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clear | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Black Shiner, Black Shiner/Glitter, Blue Shiner, G-Finish Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Natural Leopard, Natural Leopard Frog, Natural Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Brown Crawdad, Fluorescent Green Crawdad, G-Finish Red Hed | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| G-Finish Gold Bass | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Black Shore Minnow | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 oz (1 1/2 Inch) | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 oz (1 7/8 Inch), 3/8 oz (2 1/2 Inch)This one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Torpedo Prop-Bait Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:1.875 in | Color:Baby Bass | Suits:Clear water |
| Heddon Torpedo Prop-Bait Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz, Bullfrog | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:1.875 in | Color:Bullfrog | Suits:Clear water |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.875 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Baby Bass |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.875 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Baby Bass.
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