Whopper Plopper sizes?

[rboat]

Going to jump onto the WP bandwagon which size is most recommended? 90 or 130? I also heard they are going to make a 110. Should I wait for that size? What do you all think?

[Fishin' Fool]

I think from the consensus from my reading before it seemed like the 130 was the size you want.

[S. Sass]

Seems 130 is the more popular size. I have read some say the 90 can be a little touchy to get it to perform the plopper part regularly. But I also have read others say they had no problems with the 90. I bought the 130 because I like fishing for largemouth and I am in a nice fishing place in Texas. So for them to hit the 130 they shouldn't have any issues. Maybe somewhere else the 90 may be a better fit I don't know. 

 

I know you didn't ask but usually people contemplating buying one also want to know what colors are popular. I bought the Loon as many claim the Loon(black) or the Bone (off white) are top color picks. The Bone was sold out at BP the day I was there so I took the Loon. I am sure other WP pros will chime in with more info. 

 

I will tell you it has some really nice extra stout treble hooks. I have only fished the one I have a few times before going back to my frog. I have no doubt it will get strikes. I actually had a very small bass, seriously the same size as the WP I was using try and eat it. But no fish of any size has attempted to hit mine in the brief time I have thrown it. Should be fun when I fish it and get hit. 

[Airman4754]

The 130's are just right and catch fish of all sizes. I bought two of the big ones without ever seeing one in person. My goodness are they huge. It's like pitching up my Optimax where the prop is just out of the water and throwing it in gear.

[chadmack282]

Anyone use the 190?   

2.75 oz & 7.5" long that's a big SOB!!!

[Cgolf]

7 hours ago, rboat said:

Going to jump onto the WP bandwagon which size is most recommended? 90 or 130? I also heard they are going to make a 110. Should I wait for that size? What do you all think?

I really hope you are right about the 110. For lakes where solid bass run in the 15-16" range that would be just right. I have 2 90s a 130 and a 190. Interestingly, in northern WI the 130 size was recommended on a trophy Musky lake. Guessing due to fishing pressure. I have yet to get a fish on one, but would say that if you know the size the majority on your waters are throwing, I would try the other size. 

5 hours ago, Mosster47 said:

The 130's are just right and catch fish of all sizes. I bought two of the big ones without ever seeing one in person. My goodness are they huge. It's like pitching up my Optimax where the prop is just out of the water and throwing it in gear.

 

Some of the Musky plugs we toss up here sound like someone dumped a body overboard when they land, there is know way to get a quiet splash free landing with one. 

[Bluebasser86]

Both, you want both. 

[Cgolf]

6 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

Both, you want both. 

Or all three;)

[kickerfish1]

I have only used the 90 and have had no issues with catching fish or achieving the correct action.

[Cgolf]

Just looked on TW and only saw the 90 size in the silent, guess I will be picking one up since it looks like maybe it's days are numbered in the 90 size?

[Bluebasser86]

13 hours ago, cgolf said:

Just looked on TW and only saw the 90 size in the silent, guess I will be picking one up since it looks like maybe it's days are numbered in the 90 size?

I'd be shocked if they discontinued the 90 size. 

[Cgolf]

4 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I'd be shocked if they discontinued the 90 size. 

 

I would as well, could be a decision by TW not to carry it or they sold out?

[Esoxfreak]

On 4/22/2017 at 7:08 PM, chadmack282 said:

Anyone use the 190?   

2.75 oz & 7.5" long that's a big SOB!!!

Yes I do! I thought it was the only size for a long time. Never even saw a 130 until about 3 years ago,lol...but that 130 gets all fish of all sizes...maybe I got a pic here...yep. That is a 130. 

[Cgolf]

16 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I'd be shocked if they discontinued the 90 size. 

 

Figured it out, on the River2sea site, they no longer list the 90 size with rattles. I wonder if they a phasing out the rattles, since I can't imagine they can even be heard. The two 90s I have, have the rattles. This matches TW which only has the 90 in the silent model. 

[gim]

I think it depends on what part of the country you live.  In the south there bass get much bigger, I think the 130 is the right size.  In the north, a 90 is probably a better option.  You need a friggin' flag pole to toss the 190.  It was specifically designed for muskies.

[jtharris3]

I've got two of the 90's and they work great for me. No issues. 

[Travis Gasper]

I have 6 of the 90's and 2 of the 130's. Get one of each to start out and see what works better for you. I've caught a bunch on the 90, and none on the 130 yet. Still have to put in more time with it though. 

[npl_texas]

What kind of set up are you guys throwing the 130 on?

[Choporoz]

On 4/23/2017 at 0:37 PM, cgolf said:

Just looked on TW and only saw the 90 size in the silent, guess I will be picking one up since it looks like maybe it's days are numbered in the 90 size?

Every time I read this, it cracks me up....I'd never heard of a 'silent' WP...I don't care if you take out the rattles and tape down the hooks....no Whopper Plopper is ever going to be anywhere near silent.

 

8 minutes ago, npl_texas said:

What kind of set up are you guys throwing the 130 on?

I use a 7'MHF - spinner bait rod.  Rod is 'rated' to 1oz, and the lure is a little heavy, but casts quite well.

[Cgolf]

3 hours ago, Choporoz said:

Every time I read this, it cracks me up....I'd never heard of a 'silent' WP...I don't care if you take out the rattles and tape down the hooks....no Whopper Plopper is ever going to be anywhere near silent.

 

I use a 7'MHF - spinner bait rod.  Rod is 'rated' to 1oz, and the lure is a little heavy, but casts quite well.

 

I agree, the thing is loud, the rattles are pretty useless, I guess if you only twitch the bait without moving the tail the rattles might matter lol. Wouldn't be surprised in the future to only see the not so silent model available.