The Notorius Whopper Plopper

[MontgomeryCountyFishing]

One of the most talked about lures out right now is the Whopper Plopper. Originally a Muskie lure, it is now available in Bass sizes because of their success. At a pricey $16 a piece, I am considering trying them out. They look really cool and the action is impressive. Rumor is that they catch big fish. What is your take on the Whopper Plopper? does anyone catch big bass on them? What colors are best?

 

Thanks for reading.

Fish on!

[jr231]

Bud this lure is talked about so much it's unreal.. so many threads on this subject I stopped opening them... There are threads discussing owning rods just for this lure... For some reason the search function isn't to handy on my phone..  the term whopper plopper only brought up one result... But this was being talked about nearly everyday spring through fall... Dig back into the threads around June. Can't miss em. 

 

They catch fish..  it's a fact. But I don't need one. 

[Gundog]

Don't bother OP, they don't work. Had one and tried it out. Waste of money. Buy 4 Rebel Pop-R's instead or 6 bags of Zoom Horny Toads. Or 3 and a half Strike King Sexy Frogs.

[RyneB]

here is my take on the plopper. I have been on fish busting schools of shad, can't keep them off a walker or popper. Still couldn't get them to hit the plopper, this has happened on several occasions. I sometimes fish private strip pits where it's fairly easy to catch fish on top. Have yet to get a blow up on the plopper. I have fished it quite often for 2 years in places where fish are active and have yet to have a single strike. I have friends and club members who smash them on it, but I just can't find success. I do have the smaller version, seems the guys I talk to throw the bigger one. It is frustrating because it looks good and should get bit, but I just have no luck with it.

[IntroC]

I have both versions and have fished the smaller version more than the larger. Have had very little luck with the smaller version fishing for smallies, which I thought would murder this thing. I did catch one on it if I recall. Really haven't tried it on largemouth yet. IMO its a very well made bait, has a unique sound and should catch fish. I actually threw the smaller version quite a bit wanting to catch something on it just wasnt happening for me. 

[trick worms]

Just watch Chris lane fish a bass master tournament on Toledo bend and finished in the top 5 using almost exclusively the plopper

[TheRodFather]

9 hours ago, Yeajray231 said:

Bud this lure is talked about so much it's unreal.. so many threads on this subject I stopped opening them... There are threads discussing owning rods just for this lure... For some reason the search function isn't to handy on my phone..  the term whopper plopper only brought up one result... But this was being talked about nearly everyday spring through fall... Dig back into the threads around June. Can't miss em. 

 

They catch fish..  it's a fact. But I don't need one. 

 

To be fair, there is a thread for "what rod to buy" for everything.  If there were rods made for rainy days VS sunny days, they would be asked about and purchased on here.

[Oklahoma Mike]

Yes, they definitely catch fish. I would skip the size 90 though and get the 130. 

[Heron]

It caught me a big fish

 

liked it

[MassYak85]

I would get a 130 size to try out, it's the most versatile of the three sizes and won't give you the problems of the 90. Even if you are targeting smallies I would say get the 130, I had a couple real decent smallies absolutely CRUSH the 130 but I lost both right at the boat.  I think it really shines over other topwaters in two areas. Obviously it floats so you can pause it once it comes up to a prime piece of cover, but it also throws out a TON of commotion (more than any buzzbait I've seen) and makes a very unique sound. 

 

In short I think the lure provides enough difference from other topwaters out there to justify getting at least one. 

[Fisher-O-men]

Monkey Butt and Yellow Perch.  They are a little pricey but not a lot, and they are hard to lose.

[Todd_Clark]

ive caught more fish with the WP topwater lure than any other topwater lure i own.  Zero luck with the size 90, but almost always catches fish, BIG fish with the 130.

[Bluebasser86]

I own 6 of them, 3 90s and 3 130s. They catch big fish, little fish, and numbers of fish. T1000, Sooner, Monkey Butt, Shad, and Bone are all good choices. They're topwaters, chances of losing them is slim so it should negate the price, but I buy $100 swimbaits so a Whopper Plopper price tag doesn't bother me.

[Onvacation]

What you really need to be asking is what rod would be the best choice with a $150 budget.  

[Fisher-O-men]

1 hour ago, Onvacation said:

What you really need to be asking is what rod would be the best choice with a $150 budget.  

Now there's a new one!  And while were at it, are Senko knock-offs as good?

[S. Sass]

45 minutes ago, Fisher-O-men said:

Now there's a new one!  And while were at it, are Senko knock-offs as good?

These threads have become comical to say the least. Here are just a few but there are pages more if you use the search feature. And yes the Senko knock-offs are as good if you get them from the forum sponsor BizzBaits. 

 

 

[FishOnLMB]

IMO, it's a legendary bait. You can fish it where you would fish a buzzbait. When you fish it with a steady retrieve, then pause it, it is bouyant enough to stay a float and bass will demolish it. It leaves a nice bubble trail and has a very unique sound in he water. I would definetly try out the black or translucent blue. IDK what he colors are called.

[Oklahoma Mike]

I've said it here many times but I will say it again - if you like the Whooper Plopper, do yourself a favor and try out a Jackall Pompadour. Makes even more commotion, you can pause and let it sit, and you don't have to worry about the bait rolling over on you. 

[bassguytom]

I used the 90 in loon and bone this fall and it caught a lot of fish for me. I love it. Lots of fun. Get one you will not be disappointed. 

[Onvacation]

Little guys do hit the 130. 

[Airman4754]

I have them in 130 and 190. The 130's are a productive bait.

 

The 190's are a legit big bait. It's a whole different monster than the smaller versions. I haven't caught anything on them yet and I havent fished them much yet.

 

[YoTone]

the 130 loon caught me my first small mouth in the middle of the night. the sound it made by being crushed by it is still in my head.

[NathanDLTH]

Loon plopper has been one of my favorite evening top water baits. Some good bass. 

[ChrisD46]

I bought the 90 size due to the more manageable weight / size  for spotted bass ... The 130 is a large , heavy bait and I do not own a rod that can handle the 2.5 oz  130 size .

[Todd_Clark]

44 minutes ago, ChrisD46 said:

I bought the 90 size due to the more manageable weight / size  for spotted bass ... The 130 is a large , heavy bait and I do not own a rod that can handle the 2.5 oz  130 size .

you dont own a 7' medium heavy rod?  Cus i throw the 130 on it and catch the hell out of fish on it and it works just fine. 

 

Now, the 190, yes, you def. need a specific rod for that one.  It takes a friggin broom handle to throw that thing!  (i bought a 7'3 heavy specifically for the 190).  I dont throw it much, but its only because i havent had the time to work with it.  Usually tourny fishing so i go with what i know works.