The Trehook Whopper Plopper is a hard plastic spook-style body, with a rotating propeller section on the rear. It floats horizontally at rest, and the tailspins in the water on the retrieve, creating the unique “plop, plop, plop” sound and bubble trail.
The key to the Whopper Plopper’s success is its versatility and the fact that it floats on the pause. As long as the tail is spinning and it’s making noise, it’s working.
The simplest and most basic way to fish it is just like a buzz bait with a slow steady retrieve. Make a long cast, and start slow-reeling it back to the boat.
The Plopper also works when twitched like a popper or worked with a longer “jerk, jerk, pause” action like with a traditional prop bait.
Experiment with different retrieves until you find one that you’re confident with – and stick with it.
The biggest key is making sure you’re able to hear the droning “plop” as you retrieve it.
One of the coolest things about the Whopper Plopper is it catches them pretty much anywhere bass swim.