Fishing with Whopper Ploppers

I keep seeing people posting about the success they've had with the whopper ploppers but haven't actually used one yet. Anyone use them? Are they much different in their behaviour compared to a jitterbug or other top water lure?

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As the title states (from my own personal experience) Wopper Ploppers are great and have caused some of the BEST violent strikes I've seen! Get a few in different sizes and hold on tight!

I used one this past summer and had success with smallmouth in NH. It's certainly different from the weedless frogs I use regularly in the summer months due to the steady retrieve. Biggest drawback is that it isn't weedless, biggest strength is that it makes a TON of noise in the water. Fishing this bait after dark or early morning is sure to get a strike in calm water.

I'll certainly be using it more this spring (shallow) and in the summer months. I know there are a few sizes and a decent color selection for them.

Tight Lines,
Frogman

I used it last year with minimal success here in Massachusetts but will continue to use them this year (2020) to many good stories to not keep at it.