6-inch Rat Plopper

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.

🕐 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.

👉 Cast it tight to cover, start slow, and listen for the plop — when you hear it stop, set the hook.