River2Sea's Whopper Plopper, designed by the legendary angler
Larry Dahlberg
, is his secret weapon for musky fishing.
What brand is Whopper Plopper?
The River2Sea Whopper Plopper was designed by the legendary angler
Larry Dahlberg
. This lure has quickly become a staple in many fisherman's tackle boxes. This surface lure will drive musky and bass crazy with the hollow popping/plopping sound it makes.
Which Whopper Plopper is best?
The
Whopper Plopper 90
hits a nice middle ground at 1⁄2 ounce which is suitable for anything over 8lb test and a medium rod action. But is still a large enough bait to get good action and entice larger bass. If you want to upgrade to the 110, I'd recommend going to a 12 lb test line and medium heavy action rod.
Which Whopper Plopper is best for bass?
The
Whopper Plopper 75
The 75 size is ideal for throwing to bass busting baitfish on the surface during the summer. The 3-inch model best matches the size of the shad bass are feeding on then.
When did whopper Ploppers come out?
The concept behind the Whopper Plopper was first developed sometime in
2008
when Hall of Fame angler Larry Dahlberg (of Hunt for Big Fish fame) got together with Simon Chan from River2Sea.
Why is it called a Whopper Plopper?
Where do you fish a Whopper Plopper?
Will trout bite the Whopper Plopper?
So in conclusion, would I use a whopper plopper for speckled trout with consistency?
Yes!
Like any bait, it has its limitations and optimal throwing conditions, but I really like the ability to swim the bait, pause it, and then subtly twitch, twitch… like clockwork, those fish would hit it and commit with authority.
How good are Whopper Ploppers?
One thing I thoroughly enjoyed about the Whopper Plopper was that
I could wind the bait effortlessly with almost no torque on my hands or wrists and still cover a lot of water efficiently
. The 130 size weighs more than an ounce so I recommend using strong line and a medium heavy rod to sling it around.
What fish bites Whopper Plopper?
Bass
tend to follow Whopper Ploppers at times, and the tiny spot of color gives them a good aiming point. Stop around cover. It may seem obvious, but the most successful Whopper Plopper anglers will typically pause the bait during the retrieve, whenever the bait goes by something likely to hold bass.
When should you throw a Whopper Plopper?
“With walking baits, I throw it
around bream beds and shad spawn situations
,” says LeBrun. “Those are two scenarios where I've seen a stationary-type bait does better.” However, when big gizzard shad are cruising around up on the bank, LeBrun figures the bass are doing the same thing.
How big is a 130 Whopper Plopper?
Measuring
5 inches
, and weighing in at 1 3 ⁄ 8 ounces, The Whopper Plopper 130 is a bass–sized tool that provides long accurate casts, a wider possible range of speeds, and wider range of commotion and sound than anything even close to it's size you have ever tied on your line.
How long is the whopper plopper 110?
Measuring
4.3′′
, and weighing in at 3/4 ounce, The Whopper Plopper 110 is a bass–sized tool that provides long accurate casts, a wider possible range of speeds, and wider range of commotion and sound than anything even close to it's size you have ever tied on your line.
How do you rig a Whopper Plopper?
How do you fish a whopper on plopper 60?
Why is my Whopper Plopper spinning?
The plopper has a fixed line eye connected to the body with a free spinning prop for a tail. Your line should never twist unless the entire body of the bait is spinning because
the tail prop is obviously hung up
. Just play with the tail and make sure it is not dirty with debris and that the shaft is not bent.
Is braid good for topwater?
“It's good for poppers, walking baits, buzzbaits, you name it, all kinds of topwaters.
If you use 20-pound braid for a small topwater you can really make it do an awesome walk
. “And you can launch them a mile,” he added.
How do you fish a whopper on plopper 75?
Can you use Whopper Plopper in saltwater?
Can you catch walleye on a Whopper Plopper?
One of the hottest new baits in 2016 is the River2Sea Whopper Plopper.
Originally designed to catch northern species like the pike and walleye
the Whopper Plopper not only accomplished that mission but caught many small and largemouth bass along the way.
Are whopper Ploppers good for bass?
Whopper Plopper 130
The 130 model is not too big and not too small for most bass fishing situations
. For size reference you could compare it the body of a Zara Spook. Your topwater rod should handle these baits just fine, and give you the best chance of catching bass of all sizes.
Can you use crankbaits in Ocean?
Yes, saltwater crankbait fishing is a thing
. And it works! This technique is most effective on groupers, as they are often found wedged in gaps along breakwater boulders, making it hard to reach the strike zone while avoiding snags.
