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River2Sea · Prop Baits
River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 1 3/8 oz, Perch
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 6.25 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
A bone-colored topwater lure with a spinning propeller and rattles that create noise and commotion.
This River2Sea Whopper Plopper is the 130 size in the Perch color, a 5 inch topwater prop bait at 1 3/8 oz. It carries a rattle and a pair of #2 treble hooks. The size suits anglers who want a larger surface lure for bass and similar fish.
Best for
- Panfish feeding near the surface
- Shallow ponds and lake margins
- Dawn and dusk fishing
Skip if
- Fish are feeding deep
- You fish clear water where spooking is an issue
Strengths
- Propeller creates visible disturbance
- Rattles attract fish from distance
- Bone finish mimics baitfish in shallow water
Trade-offs
- Requires steady retrieve to work properly
- Doesn't cast far in wind
- Treble hook snags in weeds
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom Shad | 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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| 09 Perch, PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Blood, Dark Green | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 4 3/8 Inch 3/4 Oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 5 Inch 1 3/8 OzThis one | 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 3/4 oz, Blue Blood | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.375 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:Blue Blood | Suits:Muddy water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 4.375 in, 3/4 oz | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.375 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 3/4 oz, Munky Butt | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:4.375 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:Munky Butt | Suits:— |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 1 3/8 oz, Perch | Lure weight:1 3/8 oz | Length:5 in | Hook size:#2 | Color:Perch | 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 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hook size | #2 |
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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