River2Sea Whopper Plopper

Overview

The River2Sea Whopper Plopper Style Topwater Blank provides a premium platform for anglers and lure builders who want to create their own custom prop-style topwater lures.

Designed with a realistic baitfish body profile and rotating tail system, this unfinished lure blank produces the signature surface disturbance, vibration, and plopping sound that make prop baits highly effective for aggressive topwater fishing.

Available in three sizes — 95mm, 100mm, and 135mm — this lure blank allows builders to customize their presentation based on target species, fishing conditions, and local forage patterns.

Whether you prefer natural shad finishes, bright reaction colors, black silhouette patterns, or completely original artwork, this blank gives you the freedom to create a unique topwater lure.

Simply paint your preferred design, install lure eyes, add hooks and hardware, apply a protective clear coat, and build your own professional-quality floating prop bait.

Why This Lure Blank

Factory topwater prop baits often come with limited color selections and standard finishes.

The River2Sea Whopper Plopper Style Blank allows lure builders to customize every detail while maintaining the important features of a proven topwater prop bait design:

• Floating surface presentation
• Rotating tail action
• Strong water disturbance
• Aggressive fish-attracting vibration

It is an excellent choice for custom lure painters, tournament anglers, and DIY builders who want complete control over lure appearance and performance.

Key Features

Rotating Tail Propeller Design

The rear rotating tail creates continuous surface action during retrieve.

The spinning tail produces:

• Plopping sound
• Surface vibration
• Water splash
• Bubble trail
• Predator-attracting disturbance

This makes the lure highly effective when fish are actively feeding near the surface.

Floating Topwater Action

Designed to remain on the water surface, allowing anglers to create a visible and aggressive presentation.

The floating design works well with different retrieve styles:

• Slow steady retrieve
• Fast reaction retrieve
• Stop-and-go pauses
• Speed changes

Custom Painting Ready Surface

The unfinished body provides a perfect canvas for:

• Airbrush lure painting
• Hand-painted artwork
• Realistic baitfish patterns
• Custom tournament colors
• UV lure finishes
• Small batch lure production

Create your own unique topwater design instead of relying on factory colors.

When to Use This Topwater Prop Bait

Warm Water Fishing

Prop baits perform best when fish are active and willing to attack surface presentations.

Ideal seasons:

• Late spring
• Summer
• Early fall

Early Morning & Low Light Conditions

The combination of sound, vibration, and surface movement helps fish locate the lure during:

• Sunrise
• Sunset
• Cloudy conditions
• Windy surface conditions

Fishing Around Cover

The floating design works especially well around:

• Grass edges
• Lily pads
• Shoreline cover
• Docks
• Fallen trees
• Shallow flats

Target Species

Depending on size selection and custom finish, this lure blank can target:

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Spotted Bass
• Pike
• Musky
• Peacock Bass
• Snakehead

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this Whopper Plopper blank ready to fish?

No. This is an unfinished lure blank designed for customization.

Before fishing, you need to add:

• Paint finish
• Lure eyes
• Hooks
• Split rings
• Protective clear coat

2. Are lure eyes included?

No. The blank is supplied without eyes, allowing builders to select different eye styles and sizes for their custom design.

3. Does the tail rotate?

Yes. The lure is designed with a rotating rear tail system that creates surface vibration, splash, and plopping sounds during retrieval.

4. Which size should I choose?

• 95mm: Best for smaller bass and general freshwater fishing.
• 100mm: The most versatile option for everyday topwater applications.
• 135mm: Designed for larger predators that respond to bigger surface profiles.

5. What hook size should I use?

The recommended hook size is #2 or #6 treble hook, but final setup may vary depending on hook weight, buoyancy requirements, and target species.

6. Can I use this blank for custom lure painting?

Yes. The smooth unfinished surface is suitable for:

• Airbrushing
• Spray painting
• Hand painting
• Scale pattern artwork
• Protective clear coating

7. Can this lure be used in saltwater?

The blank can be adapted for some saltwater applications, but additional protection is recommended.

For saltwater use:

Use corrosion-resistant hooks
Use saltwater-grade hardware
Apply a durable clear coat

to improve long-term durability.