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Smithwick · Prop Baits
Smithwick Devil's Horse Topwater Lure, 4.5 in, 1/2 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8.03 x 5.35 x 1.81 inches
Quick take
A legendary 4.5-inch topwater lure with front and rear propellers that create action without moving forward far.
A 4.5-inch topwater prop bait in chrome with a black back, weighing 1/2 ounce, a heavier option in the same surface style. Its twin props can be adjusted for more water and a slower retrieve, or bent back for a quicker, quieter action on bass and walleye.
Best for
- Prespawn largemouth bass in southern spring tournaments
- Clear streams for smallmouth any time of year
- Teasing fish into striking with aggressive but short-range commotion
Skip if
- You need distance casting; this lure stays in place more than it moves forward
- You prefer silent topwater; the propellers make significant noise
Strengths
- Adjustable propellers allow you to throw water and work slower or bend back for speed
- Creates action and noise in a tight area, teasing fish into striking
- Legendary reputation backed by tournament wins and regional success
Trade-offs
- Its strength is in short-range teasing, not covering water
- Propellers can catch weeds and line twist; often needs a small swivel
- 1/2 oz is heavy for very light line or small stream applications
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | propeller topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 1/2 oz (also 3/8 oz) |
| Hooks | Size 6 |
| Depth | Topwater/surface |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Striped bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome/Black Back/Orange Belly, Yellow/Black Striper, Yellow/Black Stripes | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome/Black Back, Chrome/Blue BackThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White/Black Stripes | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Black Back/Dark Green Scale | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5-Inch-3/8-Ounce, 4.5-Inch, 3/8-Ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 4.5-Inch, 1/2-OunceThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithwick Devil's Horse Propeller Topwater, 3/8 oz, White/Black Stripes | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:White/Black Stripes | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass |
| Smithwick Devil's Horse Propeller Topwater, 3/8 oz, Yellow/Black Stripes | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Yellow/Black Stripes | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass |
| Smithwick Devil's Horse Topwater Lure, 4.5 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Chrome/Black Back | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass |
| Smithwick Devil's Horse Propeller Topwater, 1/2 oz, White/Black Stripes | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:White/Black Stripes | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass |
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 | 4.5 in |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Chrome/Black Back |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye, Striped bass and Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome/Black Back.
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