River2Sea

The Heddon Zara Spook Top Water Bait will always work on surface feeding fish. It's just one of those baits that has the action and colors that evoke a strike. The superior balance and design allow this lure to be cast long distances and walk the dog with ease. The affordable price tag and many different sizes make this a lure all anglers should have in the box.

We like to fish this size on 8-12lb monofilament line with a soft tip rod. Don't work it too fast, sometimes a slow methodical walk the dog action will get them to bite much better than a faster retrieve. If the fish are super fired up, speed it up and then pause it for just a split second.

There is no wrong way, just make sure you try different methods of retrieve if they aren't hitting it and you know they are feeding on the surface. Sometimes going smaller to the Heddon Zara Puppy will get finicky fish to bite. Also try the medium sized Heddon Zara Spook for an average sized bait.

Specifications

The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130 is one of the most iconic topwater lures ever made. Whether you crawl it so slowly you can barely hear the tail — just the faint rattle of glass beads inside — or rip it fast so it throws water like a swamp buggy, it gets bit. Cast it a mile, dial in your retrieve speed, and let that deep, hollow whopping sound do the work.

The tail is perfectly tuned right out of the box and stays flexible and fish-catching forever. No tweaking, no tuning — just tie it on and go.

Best For

• Species: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pike, musky, striped bass
• Techniques: Slow roll, medium retrieve, fast burn, walk-the-dog variation
• Conditions: Calm to choppy surface, low-light mornings and evenings, post-spawn topwater season, summer and fall feeding windows
• Water: Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, ponds — anywhere big fish are looking up

Features

• Propeller-like tail rotates and creates powerful surface commotion
• Produces alluring rumbles and multi-octave splashing across a wide range of retrieve speeds
• Pre-rigged with two size 1 premium black nickel treble hooks
• Extremely durable tail — built to handle rocks, wood, and hard-fighting fish
• Casts exceptionally far for a topwater of its size

Models & Specs

The River2Sea S-Waver 200 is know for trophy bass as well as Muskie and Pike.  Anglers latched on to the S-Waver as one of their favorite lures so River2Sea made a bigger 200 size.  The S-Waver 200 is the answer to those anglers needs which is built to withstand the rigors of large game fish, from trophy bass, to Pike, Muskie and even huge striper.  The S-Waver 200 brings the famous S-Action retrieve at a reasonable price point.

Designed by TacticalBassin's own Matt Allen and Tim Little, the River2Sea Tactical DD Crankbait brings a new approach to crankbait fishing. With a tight action, strong rattle, and impeccable color patterns, this bait is designed for year-round performance. While a proven fish catcher in warmer waters, this bait continues to shine through the coldest temperatures when other baits fall to the wayside. True year-round crankbait performance has been attained with the Tactical DD Crankbait! With their attention to detail and combined fishing knowledge, Matt and Tim meticulously designed and tested every aspect of this bait for big bass performance.

The Tactical DD Crankbait features a unique head shape that maximizes surface area for maximum dive depth. Combined with a weight transfer system for long-range castability, the bait plunges to the bottom, achieving far greater depths than any similarly sized bait. Each premium finish is designed to elicit a feed response in the biggest bass, while the baits aggressive hunting ability and fast rise, draw reaction strikes from the wariest of bass, even in difficult conditions.

Features:

• The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60 is a new, even smaller version of Larry Dahlberg's classic topwater lure.
• Measures just 2 3/8 inches, weighs 1/4 ounce.
• Propeller-like tail rotates and creates tons of surface commotion at a variety of retrieve speeds.
• Pre-rigged with size 8 black nickel trebles.
• Available in 8 essential topwater colors.

The Whopper Plopper 60 by River2Sea is a scaled-down version of Larry Dahlberg's beloved topwater lure series. At a mere 2 3/8 inches and 1/4 ounce, the Whopper Plopper 60 packs all the same enticing surface action as its larger counterparts in a compact and adorable form.

Not your average topwater lure, the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 60 features a propeller-like tail that adds an extra element of fun with its rotating motion and unique "plopping" splashing sounds. This tail is no joke either, built to withstand the rough conditions of rocks, wood, and big freshwater fish.

While the Whopper Plopper 60 is the smallest Whopper Plopper in terms of length, it has a deeper, wider belly that creates more of a bluegill profile like the Whopper Plopper 75. All in all, the Whopper Plopper 60 is a great choice for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass when the topwater bite is strong, but fish are pressured and used to a smaller forage base.

Check out one of the best topwater baits on the market, the River2Sea Rover Topwater Lure - a long standing proven walking bait! Unlike traditional gliding actions, this bait features a choppy, side-to-side slashing motion that drives fish into a feeding frenzy. Its exaggeratedly cupped mouth and unique geometry produce a one-of-a-kind walking action, sure to entice even the most finicky fish. Don't miss out on the River2Sea Rover's aggressive and effective design - it's truly unlike any other walking bait on the market.

Features:

• The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75 is a smaller profile version of the original.
• Measures just under 3 inches, weighs just over 1/2 ounce.
• Propeller-like tail rotates and creates tons of surface commotion.
• Creates alluring rumbles at a variety of retrieve speeds.
• Pre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles.
  

The Whopper Plopper 75 from River2Sea is a downsized iteration of Larry Dahlberg's renowned topwater lures. At just under 3 inches and slightly over 1/2 ounce, this little guy still has all the captivating surface action of the original Whopper Plopper.

With its propeller-like tail that spins, the River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75 creates unique rumbling and multi-octave splashing noises that set it apart from other topwater lures. This tail is also extremely durable, able to withstand the rough treatment of rocks, wood, and big freshwater fish.

While the Whopper Plopper 75 is the smallest Whopper Plopper in terms of length, it has a deeper, wider belly that creates more of a bluegill profile than the other sizes. All in all, the Whopper Plopper 75 is a great choice for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass when the topwater bite is strong, but fish are pressured and used to a smaller forage base.

Each Whopper Plopper 75 comes pre-rigged with two size 4 premium black nickel trebles and is available in 10 colors to match any fishing condition. Grab one today and a whopping catch is expected to arrive in no time!

3" Long

9/16oz

Features:

• The River2Sea Saltwater Silent Whopper Plopper 130S is a silent, 5 inch, 1 3/8 ounce saltwater-optimized model of the Whopper Plopper.
• No rattles for a subtle presentation, which is ideal when fishing calmer waters where the prop alone generates plenty of surface action.
• Tail is made of super-tough plastic that flexes right back into place whether it gets chomped on or gets cast into a bridge piling.
• Pre-rigged with size 1 EWG 4X Strong treble hooks.
• Available in a select range of saltwater fishing colorways.

The River2Sea Silent Whopper Plopper 130S is a 5-inch, 1 3/8 ounce model of the legendary topwater prop lure created by Larry Dahlberg. Unlike the regular 130, the Saltwater Silent version doesn't have any noisy rattles, making it perfect for calm water fishing where the prop's surface action is enough to attract fish.

Its tail is made of super-tough plastic that flexes right back into place whether it gets chomped on or gets cast into a bridge piling. And since they are molded from high-quality plastic, every single one comes out of the box with the perfect tail size and angle to make a sound that simply drives fish crazy. The River2Sea Whopper Plopper 130S is "roll-resistant" and works well at a variety of speeds. Sound experiments have suggested that even at constant speeds the tail kicks out sounds that vary as much as an octave in pitch as opposed to the more monotone metal tails.

Size 130 - 5 inches

1 3/8oz