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Best Aggressive Topwater Lure For Smallmouth River2Sea Whopper Plopper 90 MSRP: $14.99 Buy from: DICKS SPORTING GOODS AMAZON RIVER2SEA Why I love it When smallmouth bass are in a feeding mood, particularly in summer and early fall, the Whopper Plopper is the topwater to tie on for some of the most aggressive strikes youll ever see

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However, that same fabulous fiberglass and graphite, nearly indestructible construction is still there

Below Jonathan Briggs with some nice Pembrokeshire Wrasse

If the bass doesnt eat it right away, return to reeling the bait to make sure its upright before it comes to the next piece of cover

The lipless crankbait with its built in rattle is also deadly in stained water