Review: Whopper Plopper 75 2024
tcbass reply :
I didn't want to buy a Whopper Plopper 75 because I already have plenty of Whopper Plopper 90's, 110,s and 130's. In actuality the 110 gets all of the action from me because it was the perfect mix of size, casting distance, and running properly. I thought the 90 took effort to run properly and why do that when the 110 and 130 perfectly with just reeling it in. I don't like the 130 because I use lighter gear and throwing the 130 makes it seem like I'm throwing a heavy musky lure which gets tiring after a day of casting.
I have only fished alone twice this year so all of the other times i have 2 or more fisherman in my boat and whenever I go with friends we usually we have these lures tied on, 2 Whopper Ploppers, 2 Whopper Frogs, 1 Wacky Rigged Senko, and 1 nose-hooked Zoom Super Fluke the latter 2 being on spinning gear.
My friend likes throwing the WP 90 while I throw the 110, always different colors. I like Munky Butt and he likes Loon. We always throw different colors. I've discovered that if 1 color is getting hit the other WP color will also get hit and if fish aren't hitting WPs one day, a color change won't matter. I think when it comes to Whopper Ploppers colors aren't as important, this may also just be a topwater thing.
Well, I happened to go to Thorne Bros Fly Angler the other day and sure enough they had the Whopper Plopper 75. I picked one in Munky Butt up. Took it out to a friend's lake and missed 3 and caught a small northern. Brought it out yesterday and caught 2 smaller largemouth.
I love this thing. The Whopper Plopper 75 is my new favorite Whopper Plopper. It casts as far as the 110 which is a country mile, runs true with simply reeling back, has super sharp hooks, and is lighter than the 110 so it takes less energy to use even though it performs the same as the 110.
Only caught 2 small lm on the 75 yet caught a few larger bass on the Whopper Frog yesterday, so if the 75 doesn’t pull in the bigger bass over time I may have to switch back to the 110 as the 110 catches large bass. Did catch a few over 2lbs., two over 3lbs., and one over 4lbs. yesterday, so the lake yields some nice fish. I just have a feeling that it was the way it worked out yesterday and that the 75 will pull in big fish as much as the 110.
If you want a Whopper Plopper the 75 won't do you wrong.
Good fishin'.
MIbassyaker reply :
Awesome. Just added one to my labor day TW order. Big fan of the 110 and 90, so the 75 seems like a can't-miss.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Bone colored 75 plopper is what fooled this one. It was pretty windy that day but the bait is fat so it rides over waves really nice.
tcbass reply :
On 9/3/2018 at 1:43 PM, Bluebasser86 said:Bone colored 75 plopper is what fooled this one. It was pretty windy that day but the bait is fat so it rides over waves really nice.
Wow. Giant.
Big Rick reply :
I believe the blade on the 75 is actually larger than the blade on the 90. So, in essence, you get a shorter, fatter bait with a bigger "plop". I can't wait to get mine in either..
tcbass reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 12:43 AM, Big Rick said:I believe the blade on the 75 is actually larger than the blade on the 90. So, in essence, you get a shorter, fatter bait with a bigger "plop". I can't wait to get mine in either..
Interesting about the tail.
I’ll try to compare them tomorrow and see if that’s right.
The 75 definitely makes a great, deep, “plop, plop” sound. You hear that and go, man, that sounds like a fish catching sound....and then you get a strike. Love that sound.
Scott F reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 4:48 AM, tcbass said:Interesting about the tail.
I’ll try to compare them tomorrow and see if that’s right.
Yes, that is right. It's the same tail that's on the 110
tcbass reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 4:52 AM, Scott F said:Yes, that is right. It's the same tail that's on the 110
Thanks. Now I won’t have to check.
If the 75 starts catching the big fish it’s the perfect Whopper Plopper for bass IMHO.
Log Catcher reply :
If you all don't quit talking about how many fish these catch I will be forced to buy one.
Dens228 reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 8:10 AM, Log Catcher said:If you all don't quit talking about how many fish these catch I will be forced to buy one.
Ha, I really like the 110, don't like the 90, so now I ordered two 75's.
Big Rick reply :
Last few hours of the TW Labor Day sale. I ordered THREE this morning. Then I went to my local hole and caught a 2 pounder on my 110 in Bluegill!!
tcbass reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 8:10 AM, Log Catcher said:If you all don't quit talking about how many fish these catch I will be forced to buy one.
Doooooo iiiiitttttt!!!!!
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 9/3/2018 at 11:14 PM, tcbass said:
Wow. Giant.
It was a pretty decent smallmouth for around here. Didn't weigh it but probably in the 4lb range. Biggest one I've caught in years.
Primus reply :
So far, I really like the 75 much better than the 90 when I need to throw a smaller Whopper Plopper. That said my first choice is 130 for most situations.
FryDog62 reply :
My guess is that the 75 basically cannibalizes the sales of the 90. And the 90, which is a bit of a flawed lure, phases out over time...
Glenn reply :
Good thing a mod didn't post this review. Otherwise they'd be accused of shilling for a sponsor. LOL!!!
Big Rick reply :
On 9/9/2018 at 12:25 AM, Glenn said:Good thing a mod didn't post this review. Otherwise they'd be accused of shilling for a sponsor. LOL!!!
Well, this bait is a game changer. It has totally opened up a new era of fishing. I know there were a few similar baits out there, but the Whopper Plopper really zeroed in on the "plopping" sound and took the market by storm. And, it's a raging success. Kudo's to River2Sea for listening to the customer base and correcting the shortcomings on the 90 by creating the 75. The 90 will still have it's place, I'm sure, but the 75 will, by far, be the best of both worlds....
tcbass reply :
On 9/8/2018 at 11:37 PM, FryDog62 said:My guess is that the 75 basically cannibalizes the sales of the 90. And the 90, which is a bit of a flawed lure, phases out over time...
On 9/9/2018 at 1:11 AM, Big Rick said:Well, this bait is a game changer. It has totally opened up a new era of fishing. I know there were a few similar baits out there, but the Whopper Plopper really zeroed in on the "plopping" sound and took the market by storm. And, it's a raging success. Kudo's to River2Sea for listening to the customer base and correcting the shortcomings on the 90 by creating the 75. The 90 will still have it's place, I'm sure, but the 75 will, by far, be the best of both worlds....
I agree. The 110 was made to fill the size between 130 and 90 but there was another problem, the 90 never seemed to run right for many folks. So, along comes the 75, basically an improved 90. No real need for the 90 anymore. I wouldn’t be surprised if sales of the 90 petered out.
Bluebasser86 reply :
I hope the 90 doesn't go anywhere, the 75 doesn't replace it at all imo. The 75 is much louder and a bigger profile, even though it's shorter. Everyone can send me their 90's and I'll dispose of them so they'll have room in their boxes for the 75's ????
iabass8 reply :
On 9/9/2018 at 2:08 PM, Bluebasser86 said:I hope the 90 doesn't go anywhere, the 75 doesn't replace it at all imo. The 75 is much louder and a bigger profile, even though it's shorter. Everyone can send me their 90's and I'll dispose of them so they'll have room in their boxes for the 75's ????
Totally agree. I will take any 90s people don't want. Totally different lure than the 75. Doesn't "replace" the 90 at all.
FryDog62 reply :
On 9/9/2018 at 11:48 PM, iabass8 said:Totally agree. I will take any 90s people don't want. Totally different lure than the 75. Doesn't "replace" the 90 at all.
Just my opinion and I’m not sponsored, but I pre-fished the Choppo 90 and it didn’t have the problems I’ve had with the WP 90... and costs less... maybe worth a try anyway.
iabass8 reply :
On 9/9/2018 at 11:59 PM, FryDog62 said:Just my opinion and I’m not sponsored, but I pre-fished the Choppo 90 and it didn’t have the problems I’ve had with the WP 90... and costs less... maybe worth a try anyway.
I've just never had these problems that people have /w the 90 and I've fished them for a few years. No reason for me to switch.
Smalls reply :
On 9/4/2018 at 4:52 AM, Scott F said:Yes, that is right. It's the same tail that's on the 110
I wonder if putting a 110 tail on a 90 would help with it’s issues.
Big Rick reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 8:18 AM, Smalls said:I wonder if putting a 110 tail on a 90 would help with it’s issues.
Not at all. The 90 would spin like a top and create major line twist. There's a delicate balance between the body of the bait and the tail. That's why the 75 is shorter yet much fatter. It's necessary to keep the body on an even keel while the bigger tail does it's magic.
Derek1 reply :
Went to bass pro for that specifically today and
they didn’t have them. Was bummed out
Smalls reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 10:52 AM, Big Rick said:Not at all. The 90 would spin like a top and create major line twist. There's a delicate balance between the body of the bait and the tail. That's why the 75 is shorter yet much fatter. It's necessary to keep the body on an even keel while the bigger tail does it's magic.
Makes sense. I love the size of the 90, I just can’t get it to run reliably past 35 feet
On 9/10/2018 at 11:06 AM, Derek1 said:Went to bass pro for that specifically today and
they didn’t have them. Was bummed out
I just happened to be in my local F&S the day they got em in. Asked one of the guys when they might get em in and he goes “hold on”. Comes back 2 minutes later with a box and says “literally just got this in 20 minutes ago, take yer pick”.
I only bought one. I wasn’t dropping a whole buncha cash on another plopper than ran like the 90. But I’ll definitely buy more. I’ll hand my 90’s over to my wife, who can’t cast em far enough where they run like crap ????
Derek1 reply :
I haven’t seen them in any store yet
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 11:06 AM, Derek1 said:Went to bass pro for that specifically today and
they didn’t have them. Was bummed out
Ordered mine on Ebay for cheaper than they're going to be in stores plus free shipping.
five-bites reply :
The 75 still twists line. I had to add a swivel which I hated. Also I wish it didn’t take several feet for it to come up and start making noise. It’s almost like it needs to be lighter. Otherwise I really like the 75 and will probably have one on until winter.
tcbass reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 11:41 PM, five-bites said:The 75 still twists line. I had to add a swivel which I hated. Also I wish it didn’t take several feet for it to come up and start making noise. It’s almost like it needs to be lighter. Otherwise I really like the 75 and will probably have one on until winter.
I also use a snap and swivel so I can switch out quickly and to avoid line twist. This is what I use.
Interesting about your problem with the 75. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else have a problem. Maybe you got a bad one or there are just some that don’t run well.
five-bites reply :
It’s almost like it needs a heavier hook up front to keel it better but because of the slow start up I don’t want to add weight if I can help it.
Thanks for the heads up about the swivels. I’ll be buying some of those.
Big Rick reply :
For what it's worth, my Tackle Warehouse shipment just dropped and I for my hands on my 75's. I bought 3. I immediately tied one on and went to my "testing pool" (40ft long swimming pool) to try them out. I reeled this thing in as fast as I could with a 6.3/1 reel and couldn't make it blow out or twist. Seriously tried HARD to get it to twist. I was throwing it on 30 lb braid. Color me impressed! I can't wait to get it in front of some fish!!
On a slower retrieve it plopped right along real seductively. No sinking issues, no wait time to engage. Stop and start was very enticing. Maybe five-bites bait needs adjustment on the tail section. It seems it may not be as free as it needs to be. Mine spin effortlessly. Just my $.02.
I would load a photo but I can't seem to get one down to 1.46mb......????
five-bites reply :
I hope this particular one was a fluke but it twisted my mono like crazy. Keep in mind I fished it almost exclusively Saturday on a 7ish hour trip. If I let my line go slack it twisted terribly. I’ll buy some more and see if it persists. A swivel will fix it but I’d really rather not add any weight to the front of it.
looking45 reply :
On 9/10/2018 at 11:41 PM, five-bites said:The 75 still twists line. I had to add a swivel which I hated. Also I wish it didn’t take several feet for it to come up and start making noise. It’s almost like it needs to be lighter. Otherwise I really like the 75 and will probably have one on until winter.
Are you getting weeds/debris between the body and tail? If so, and you aren't using a swivel, you line is going to twist like crazy. The SPRO Power swivels are small, light and strong
five-bites reply :
Nah no grass around here
ItsHardwick reply :
I bought 4 of the 75s. Love them. Although I do have one of the bunch where I have to remember to keep my rod tip up or it will dip and roll some. No problems with the others. Might help you? Maybe it’s just that we’re buyung the first run of a product too and they’ll get it worked out.
tcbass reply :
All these Whopper Plopper posts are making me want to get back on the water and hook some monsters!!!
Big Rick reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 2:30 AM, tcbass said:All these Whopper Plopper posts are making me want to get back on the water and hook some monsters!!!
I know, right!! As I was testing mine in my pool I had to really fight the urge to hook to my boat and take off to the lake!!
looking45 reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 2:16 AM, ItsHardwick said:I bought 4 of the 75s. Love them. Although I do have one of the bunch where I have to remember to keep my rod tip up or it will dip and roll some. No problems with the others. Might help you? Maybe it’s just that we’re buyung the first run of a product too and they’ll get it worked out.
Maybe swapping out the rear hook for a heavier one will help keep the nose up
ItsHardwick reply :
On 9/12/2018 at 7:28 AM, looking45 said:Maybe swapping out the rear hook for a heavier one will help keep the nose up
This is a good idea. A simple one too that should have occurred to me lol. I’ll try it.
I changed out all the trebles on all of them right after I got them. In the past I’ve really not liked R2S’s hooks, although these do seem a bit better.
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