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Heddon · Prop Baits
Heddon Torpedo Prop-Bait Topwater Lure, 1/4 oz, Bullfrog
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.03 Pounds
- 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.
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
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.875 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Bullfrog |
| 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 | 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 |
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 Bullfrog.
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. | — |
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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