Top Water Fish Lures Whopper plopper bass Fishing Lure Saltwater Review
Our verdict
At $9.99 for five 13-gram whopper plopper lures, this works out to about $2 per lure, cheaper per piece than the $6.99 to $9.50 single lures compared here. Its 4.2-star rating across 67 reviews is the lowest of the group, though 200+ units bought last month shows it is still moving steadily.
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Anglers targeting bass, trout, walleye or striped bass who want five 3.5 inch, 13 gram lures with a plastic and stainless steel build in one $9.99 purchase, covering more species and pieces than the single-lure alternatives.
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Skip it if a higher star rating matters most, since 4.2 stars is the lowest among the lures compared here, and the Heddon and Rebel options carry 4.6 to 4.7 stars with far larger review counts behind them.
- Material Plastic, Stainless Steel
- Weight 13 Grams
- Target Species Bass, Trout, Walleye, Striped Bass
- Technique J Hook
- Size 3.5inch-each
- Color 5pcs
- Priced 23% below the category median ($12.98 across 57 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 67 owner ratings
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Popularity0.9/5
67 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
A whopper plopper style lure is meant to chug and splash across the surface, drawing strikes from bass, trout, walleye and striped bass, the four species this five-piece set lists as targets. Each lure measures 3.5 inches and weighs 13 grams, built from a plastic and stainless steel combination, and the set uses a J hook rather than the treble hooks found on the comparison lures.
At $9.99 for five lures, the per-lure cost comes to about $2, undercutting the $6.99 to $9.50 charged for one lure by the Rebel F7356 and the two Heddon models. That price advantage comes alongside a broader species list too, covering four fish compared to the one or two species named on the single-lure alternatives.
The rating tells a different story. At 4.2 stars across 67 reviews, this is the lowest rating and among the smallest review counts in this comparison, well behind the 4.6 to 4.7 stars and 1,100 to 1,600 reviews on the Rebel and Heddon lures. Still, 200+ units bought last month shows real ongoing demand, double the 100+ figure attached to those three alternatives.
Pros
- 5 lures for $9.99, about $2 per lure, cheaper per unit than the $6.99-$9.50 single lures compared here
- Targets four species: bass, trout, walleye and striped bass
- 13 gram, 3.5 inch body built from plastic and stainless steel
- 200+ bought last month, double the 100+ figure on the three comparison lures
- Five pieces per pack means backups on hand if one is lost
Cons
- 4.2-star rating is the lowest among the lures compared here, versus 4.6 to 4.7 on the alternatives
- 67 total reviews is far fewer than the 1,100 to 1,600 behind the Rebel and Heddon lures
- J hook technique differs from the treble hooks on the comparison lures, which changes hookset behavior
- Lowest star rating in this group despite the broader species claim
- No stated color variety detail beyond a generic 5pcs label
Specifications
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 Grams |
| Target Species | Bass, Trout, Walleye, Striped Bass |
| Technique | J Hook |
| Size | 3.5inch-each |
| Color | 5pcs |
| Pieces | 5 |
Performance notes
A 13 gram, 3.5 inch body with a plastic and stainless steel build sits in a mid-weight range for topwater plugs, heavy enough to cast a reasonable distance while still floating and chugging on the retrieve, the standard whopper plopper action. The J hook listed here is a different setup than the treble hooks on the Rebel and Heddon comparisons. A J hook typically rides differently in the water and can change how a fish gets hooked on a surface strike compared to a treble, which grabs from multiple points. Targeting four species, bass, trout, walleye and striped bass, including a saltwater-capable species in striped bass, points to a lure marketed for broader use across fresh and brackish water rather than one tuned narrowly to bass the way the Heddon Zara Puppy and Tiny Torpedo are.
What buyers say
A 4.2-star average is the lowest rating among the lures in this comparison, and the 67 reviews behind it are also the smallest sample, well under the 1,100 to 1,600 reviews carried by the Rebel and Heddon lures. That combination suggests either a newer listing or a product that has drawn somewhat more mixed feedback than its higher-rated peers. At the same time, 200+ units bought last month is double the 100+ figure attached to those three established alternatives, so current sales volume does not track directly with the star rating here. Buyers should weigh the lower rating and thin review count against the fact that recent purchases are outpacing the higher-rated competitors on a monthly basis.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is the star rating lower than similar topwater lures?
At 4.2 stars, this rating sits below the 4.6 to 4.7 stars on the Rebel F7356 and Heddon lures compared here. With only 67 reviews behind it, the sample is also much smaller than the 1,100 to 1,600 reviews those alternatives carry, so the rating carries less statistical weight either way.
What species does this lure target?
The listing names four target species: bass, trout, walleye and striped bass. That is a wider spread than the single-species focus of the Rebel F7356 and the two Heddon lures compared here, which center mainly on bass and one or two secondary species.
How does the J hook compare to the treble hooks on other topwater lures?
This set uses a J hook rather than the treble hooks found on the Rebel and Heddon comparisons. A J hook rides and hooks up differently than a treble, so anglers used to treble-hook topwater lures may notice a different hookset feel when a fish strikes the surface.