River2Sea · Walking Baits
River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 3.5 in, 0.5 oz, Phantom Shad
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- Item weight
- 0.07 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 4.75 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A topwater walking bait with a plopping blade that creates surface disturbance and commotion.
This River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90 is a 3.5-inch topwater lure in the Phantom Shad color, weighing half an ounce. It carries two #4 treble hooks and has no rattle, so it works the surface with a quieter profile. Anglers who like churning a plopper tail across open water or over cover will find a compact size here.
Best for
- Crappie and panfish in shallow water
- Early morning topwater fishing
- Walking-bait presentations on slick mornings
Skip if
- You fish deep water or in heavy vegetation
- You prefer quiet lures in clear water
Strengths
- Plopping action creates fish-attracting surface disturbance
- No rattle keeps action natural
- Treble hooks improve hookup rate on strikes
Trade-offs
- Requires precise casting near targets
- Loud plopping action can spook fish in quiet conditions
- Treble hooks snag easily in vegetation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crappie
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater walking bait |
|---|---|
| Hooks | Two treble #4 |
| Color | Phantom Shad |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Head | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Abalone Shad, Phantom ShadThis one | 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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| Bluegill, Perch | 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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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 Wpl 90, 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 Inch, Blue Blood | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Blue Blood | Suits:Muddy water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper Wpl 90, 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 Inch, Bone | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Bone | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper Wpl 90, 1/2 oz, 3 1/2 Inch, Dark Green | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Dark Green | Suits:Muddy water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper, 3.5 in, 0.5 oz, Phantom Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:3.5 in | Hook size:#4 | Color:Phantom Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| River2Sea Whopper Plopper Wpl 90, 1/2 oz, Sooner | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:— | Hook size:#4 | Color:Sooner | Suits:— |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Rattle | No |
| Hook size | #4 |
| Color | Phantom Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Phantom Shad.
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