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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Ted Martin]
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05/18/18 12:48 PM
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Ken A.
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are you setting the hook like with a frog or just reel / lean into them like a crankbait bite? Set the hook on this bait just like you would with any other treble hook bait. Lean into them and reel fast
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/18/18 01:45 PM
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1bassdaddy
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For me, braid, with the appropriate rod and drag setting, has clearly the best choice but I do use a heavy mono leader because it significantly cuts down on hooks fouling.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: 1bassdaddy]
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05/18/18 02:27 PM
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Huckleberry
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For me, braid, with the appropriate rod and drag setting, has clearly the best choice but I do use a heavy mono leader because it significantly cuts down on hooks fouling.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Ken A.]
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05/18/18 02:58 PM
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Ted Martin
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are you setting the hook like with a frog or just reel / lean into them like a crankbait bite? Set the hook on this bait just like you would with any other treble hook bait. Lean into them and reel fast agree - i think some lose fish because they try to drop/reel/set like a horny toad. this is no different than a crankbait other than you see/hear the fish hit the bait before you feel it.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/18/18 04:35 PM
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Agape
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
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05/18/18 05:08 PM
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Flooringit
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Trick for me is to leave it in the box
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/18/18 07:04 PM
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TysonS
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I have thrown it on flouro and mono. Too much stretch when you hook one 50 yards away. Got to use braid and I agree with others, dont set the hook, just lean back and reel in steady with the line tight. I dont know what the stock hooks are but they are strong and sharp so I dont think thats your issue.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/18/18 07:28 PM
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catslayer
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Flouro is bad news, sinks topwaters bad... use braid or mono and a little softer rod.
That said best tip i have on plopper is SLOW DOWN
"I'll never mess with bee's or wasp anymore, and I'll never gig another beaver..." Words from a man who learned things the hard way
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: catslayer]
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05/19/18 01:06 PM
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Txfiremn
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That said best tip i have on plopper is SLOW DOWN This! My fishing buddies ask me why I catch more fish on it than they do and it's because I use a nice steady roll back to the boat. They seem to burn it fast enough that it leaves a rooster tail behind their WPs!
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Txfiremn]
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05/19/18 08:48 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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That said best tip i have on plopper is SLOW DOWN This! My fishing buddies ask me why I catch more fish on it than they do and it's because I use a nice steady roll back to the boat. They seem to burn it fast enough that it leaves a rooster tail behind their WPs! tell em to trim down. Ha
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/22/18 02:39 AM
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kevine80
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hang it on your garage wall and buy a yellow magic !
Last edited by kevine80; 05/23/18 02:45 AM.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/22/18 07:58 AM
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Bassfishing_Skeeter
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I'll use 55lb braid and a 7.2 MH rod i use trapper tackle treble hooks and i lean into the hook set when i feel the tension on the line
Last edited by ScottyHoweryFishing; 05/22/18 07:59 AM.
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Re: Whopper plopper tricks ?
[Re: Agape]
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05/22/18 08:36 PM
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Phototex
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I use the 130 size, and have caught a lot of nice bass on the WP. I use 17# mono, a fast MH rod, and try to feel the fish before setting the hook. Sometimes I'll stop my retrieve and let the lure stay motionless for anywhere between 1 and 10 seconds, but usually I just keep it coming with a slow and steady retrieve. I can only remember losing one fish on a WP.
PB: 10-01 on a Ribbit frog
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