The Big Plopper Breakdown

Size: 130
Length: 5"
Weight: 1-3/8oz

Needing no introduction, the original River2Sea Whopper Plopper is the first commercially available bass specific bait that first broke ground (or water) in this now highly popular bait category. Built with a big body and a prop tail that churns water, resulting in tons of surface disturbance, the River2Sea Whopper Plopper also emits a deep plopping sound that has been catching bass for over 15 years now. Available in a plethora of great colors and sizes, the Whopper Plopper is armed with sticky-sharp treble hooks and premium hardware to haul in trophy fish of all varieties. This is the bait that sets the performance standard in which all other topwater ploppers are graded in comparison.

Action: Efficiently churns the surface at any speed
Sound: Deep plopping sound that is proven to call out giants
Key Features: Original topwater plopper with great sizes and colors

Size: 126
Length: 4.96"
Weight: 1oz

Built with a slightly smaller tail size, the Scramble offers a little more finesse by creating a higher frequency and much softer plopping sound. We think this difference in presence and sound makes the Scramble a key bait for when you need a less intrusive action. Perfect for those calm days with less ripple on the water, the Scramble is a great clear water bait that you can fish behind other lures and still generate bites, plus it comes in an awesome lineup of exclusive 6th Sense color options.

Action: Sprays water above itself, more finesse and subtle
Sound: Higher frequency and much softer sound
Key Features: Slightly smaller size is a good option for clear water or calm days

Size: 120
Length: 4-1/2"
Weight: 1oz

Creating a slightly higher-pitched plopping sound that's not quite as deep as the original Whopper Plopper, the Berkley Choppo sprays a ton of water and offers a lot of topwater disturbance. Designed to run true no matter what retrieval speed, the Choppo is made with a hard and durable tail material that makes it a great alternative. The Choppo also comes in multiple sizes and color options to give you a unique presentation.

Action: Splashes and sprays a lot of water and runs true at any speed
Sound: Softer acoustic agitation with strong drawing power
Key Features: Hard material tail

Size: 110
Length: 4-1/3"
Weight: 1oz

Boasting a slightly different shape, the Screamin’ Choppo exhibits a stubbier, wider body that pushes a little more water than the standard Choppo. The name comes from the peculiar ruckus produced by the metal tail, which sounds more like a buzzbait or propbait. Great for throwing when a different profile and sound is desired, the Screamin Choppo is a good way to change up your presentation and garner more attraction at the top of the water column.

Action: Pushes a little more water than the standard Choppo
Sound: Audible metal-on-metal sound similar to a buzzbait or propbait along with the plopping noise
Key Features: Thicker body and different sound

Length: 4”
Weight: 1-3/8 oz

The Clickin Chickin is assembled with a magnetic ball inside the tail, producing a lower tone that's more noticeable to the fish than the angler. Constructed with a different body shape, more likely resembling a bluegill, brim, or crappie, the Clickin Chickin pushes a ton of water to get more attraction from fish. The big body size does limit the speed, as you can’t run it too fast or it will start to drift on you, but if you want a bigger profile with different action and sound, the Clickin Chickin is a great option.

Action: Pushes a ton of water and puts out a big V-wake
Sound: Clicking noise is really noticeable underwater, lower tone plopping sound
Key Features: Big profile & metal tail

Size: 110
Length: 4-3/8"
Weight: 7/8oz

Designed by Jacob Wheeler, the Claptail boasts a rear blade that makes plenty of noise when it connects with the spinning metal tail. We found that anglers can retrieve it at an in-between speed where the Claptail’s rocking action and sound is more erratic. At other speeds, the noise is more consistent which is also effective at calling attention to the bait. The Claptail even includes rotating hook hangers to help you land more fish. Overall, we were really impressed with the innovative design offered by the Claptail.

Action: Added flash and rocking motion
Sound: Unique clicking sound when the tail connects with the blade
Key Features: Rotating hook hangers help you land more fish

Length: 3.14”
Weight: 5/8oz

A wild card that has flown under the radar, the Cyclone Prop Jr. has been out on the scene for quite a while now but has been relatively unnoticed. Made in a compact size and unique body style, the Cyclone Prop Jr. is small but super loud and creates a lot more noise than you would initially expect. Sounding similar to a buzzbait, the metallic tail churns water and also flashes for an intrusive action that is sure to generate aggressive strikes. The Cyclone Prop Jr. is a great choice when you need a bait with a smaller profile that still puts out plenty of commotion.

Action: Produces abundant water disturbance
Sound: Delivers sound similar to a buzzbait
Key Features: Swiveling line tie and Gamakatsu hooks