BigfootZombie Custom Lures

6-inch Rat Plopper

$25

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Description

The 6-inch Rat Plopper is built for big surface explosions and heart-pounding topwater action. Designed to mimic a swimming or fleeing rat, this bait delivers a unique plopping sound and wake trail that pulls giant bass, pike, and musky from the shadows. The Natural Rat colorway features subtle brown and grey tones for a realistic, confident presentation. Lifelike Profile: Realistic rat body shape and tail movement create a believable silhouette on the surface. Signature Plop: Rotating tail delivers rhythmic, gurgling sound that triggers aggressive reaction strikes. Slow or Fast Retrieve: Stays stable whether crawled slowly or burned across open water. Durable Build: Heavy-duty body and hardware built to handle violent topwater hits. Big Fish Focused: Perfect for anglers chasing trophy-class predators that feed up. ļæ½ When & Where to Use The Rat Plopper shines during the warm months (late spring through early fall) when bass are feeding near the surface. It’s deadly in low-light conditions , around weed edges, laydowns, riprap, and shaded banks where big fish ambush prey. Early mornings, calm evenings, or moonlit nights are prime times to throw it. ļæ½ Cast it tight to cover, start slow, and listen for the plop — when you hear it stop, set the hook.

Specifications

Category

Topwater Baits

Length

6 in (152 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass, pike-musky

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

plopping wake bait

Conditions

low light, vegetation, rocky, open water

Field Notes

Best in warm months when fish are feeding near the surface. Cast it tight to cover, then retrieve slowly or burn it across open water to create a wake and plopping sound that triggers reaction strikes. It’s especially effective in low light around weed edges, laydowns, riprap, and shaded banks.

Pros

  • Realistic rat profile and tail movement
  • Distinct plopping sound and wake trail
  • Works on slow or fast retrieves
  • Built for big topwater strikes

Cons

  • Specialized surface bait
  • Best suited to trophy predators and surface-feeding conditions

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