The Notorius Whopper Plopper 2024
MontgomeryCountyFishing reply :
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!
Yeajray231 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
Just watch Chris lane fish a bass master tournament on Toledo bend and finished in the top 5 using almost exclusively the plopper
TheRodFather reply :
On 12/24/2016 at 12:03 PM, 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 reply :
Yes, they definitely catch fish. I would skip the size 90 though and get the 130.
Heron reply :
It caught me a big fish
liked it
MassYak85 reply :
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 reply :
Monkey Butt and Yellow Perch. They are a little pricey but not a lot, and they are hard to lose.
Todd_Clark reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
What you really need to be asking is what rod would be the best choice with a $150 budget.
Fisher-O-men reply :
On 12/25/2016 at 4:55 AM, 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 reply :
On 12/25/2016 at 6:37 AM, 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 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
Little guys do hit the 130.
Mosster47 reply :
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 reply :
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 reply :
Loon plopper has been one of my favorite evening top water baits. Some good bass.
ChrisD46 reply :
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 reply :
On 12/28/2016 at 8:52 AM, 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.
ChrisD46 reply :
Yes , I have a 7' and a 7'6" MH rod however none are not rated for 2+ oz. which has kept me from considering the 130 size . Now if you are saying you can discard the rod's max rating and throw the 130 size any way then that's a different story and may open up myself and others to consider the 130 size .
MassYak85 reply :
On 12/28/2016 at 7:19 PM, ChrisD46 said:Yes , I have a 7' and a 7'6" MH rod however none are not rated for 2+ oz. which has kept me from considering the 130 size . Now if you are saying you can discard the rod's max rating and throw the 130 size any way then that's a different story and may open up myself and others to consider the 130 size .
The 130 weighs one and three eighth's* oz so it's going to be a judgement call on your end whether or not your 7' 6" MH is accurately rated or not. I would think it would be able to handle it. It's the musky 190 size that you need dedicated gear to use.
*Seriously we can't have the numbers 1 and 3 next to each other without it being censored?....come on now.
eyedabassman reply :
I know everyone has a fishing budget! but what I don't get is some will buy 5 or 6 jerkbaits at $25.00 bucks a pop and not want to spend $16.00 on a Whopper Plopper. They both have there place and time to fish and they both do something different in action.All i know is the Plopper is a great bait on Table Rock and all the Mo. lakes! Great late Spring'Summer topwater! Enough said GAME OVER!
SneakyPete reply :
It is worth it to get it, the 90 loon was super successful and they couldn't keep them on the shelves. Kept having to check back at Dicks Sports every week. Loon works best for me, caught also on Monkey Butt. Added some feather treble hooks to the rear of them, can't wait to try them out this year.
tander reply :
Still haven't tired them but I have 2 or order, the 90 version. Found them for $10 each.
gimruis reply :
I bought two about a month ago, a 90 in loon and a 130 in perch. I am looking forward to trying them this upcoming season. I have read a lot about them online. I do some musky fishing as well and I may purchase a 190 version if the smaller ones catch some bass. The 190 is 25 bucks though so I need visual evidence of a smaller one working before I cave in on buying the musky one.
Bluebasser86 reply :
Caught my first WP fish of the year yesterday. A fat smallmouth at a power plant lake. Only bite I had on it unfortunately.
smr913 reply :
I love the 90 size. The hooks are very sticky outside of the box. Be careful of flopping fish. I had a smallie jump out of my hand and bury two of the hooks in my pinky and ring finger, while the smallie was this attached... Not fun to deal with on your own. I did have the split ring on the front hook break, so you may want to replace those.
One tip on the retrieve is to keep your rod tip high until you get it up and moving. The 90 has a tendency to go nose down and spin.
Fishingmickey reply :
On 3/21/2017 at 11:59 PM, smr913 said:I love the 90 size. The hooks are very sticky outside of the box. Be careful of flopping fish. I had a smallie jump out of my hand and bury two of the hooks in my pinky and ring finger, while the smallie was this attached... Not fun to deal with on your own. I did have the split ring on the front hook break, so you may want to replace those.
One tip on the retrieve is to keep your rod tip high until you get it up and moving. The 90 has a tendency to go nose down and spin.
I have also experienced the problems of spinning using the 90 size. When fast retrieving it to make another cast it has a tendency to spin much more so then the 130 size. It didn't take long for me to start developing line twist knots whenever I got slack in the line.
Fishingmickey
kickerfish1 reply :
On 12/25/2016 at 10:57 AM, Onvacation said:Little guys do hit the 130.
Doesn't he know that the bait was not intended for his kind. Tell him to keep his mouth shut next time!
On 12/25/2016 at 10:57 AM, Onvacation said:Little guys do hit the 130.
Doesn't he know that the bait was not intended for his kind. Tell him to keep his mouth shut next time!
gimruis reply :
Another question, is the 90 version big enough to cast OK using a bait caster?
IndianaFinesse reply :
On 3/22/2017 at 8:56 AM, gimruis said:Another question, is the 90 version big enough to cast OK using a bait caster?
Yes, I throw it on a medium fast baitcaster and can still get good distance.
J._Bricker reply :
This is just one fun and effective lure! Depending on the time of the year, the strikes can be violent, like the bass just wants to kill the thing. I've had bass hit it as it sits in the water tail down just before I engaged the reel. The most impressive strike is when a fish jumps out of the water and comes DOWN on the lure. I surprised myself by getting my first plopper fish to start off the morning this past weekend....
Bluebasser86 reply :
On 3/22/2017 at 8:56 AM, gimruis said:Another question, is the 90 version big enough to cast OK using a bait caster?
I fish mine on a 7' M/F, Pflueger President baitcaster, and 20lb braid. It cast a mile on that setup.
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