Prop Baits For Smallmouth

[MOsmallies]

I'm trying to upgrade a few topwaters in my arsenal and was wondering if anyone out there has a favorite prop bait for smallies. I've caught tons of fish on tiny torpedo's but they seem to attract mostly smaller fish. I'm looking at the Lucky Craft Kelly J Jr. but have heard mixed reviews on the action and quality. Let's hear your suggestions!

Paul

MOsmallies

[Guest]

The "tiny" torpedo wil catch lots of small bass.

You need to upsize that bait to a standard size torpedo.

I wear them out on that bait in the frog color during the summer months.

I've got some Brians Prop B's thats are $27 a piece and the torpedo will out fish it.

[Mitch f]

The Kelly J is OK, you can have mine if you want it. The devils horse has always been good for me approaching the spawn

[joeD]

I agree with Trophy. Just get a bigger torpedo in the frog color. I don't think you need various colors in your "prop" selection. However, my prop bait of choice is a Luhr Jensen "Wood Chopper." I use this lure quite often. A few years ago on the Courtois, I had an absolute blast fishing it. I never put it down. Caught some nice (over 15") fish with it. One of those days.

[Smalliebigs]

Paul, I like these http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Rapala_X-Rap_Prop/descpage-RXRPROP.html

and these will cause a ruckus and entice the pre spawners http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/descpageTOPR2S-RSTP.html

or a bigger torpedo from Wallyworld will do okay as well

[Flysmallie]

I've always like the Heddon Dying Flutter.

[jdmidwest]

Devils Horse is a good one too in gold or firetiger.

Torpedos of differents sizes in frog, black, and firetiger. Black of a night or near dusk is deadly.

[Al Agnew]

Seems I hardly ever use prop baits anymore. The Crippled Killer has always been good, and I made my own, about the same size, similar shape, but a prop only in the back instead of front and back. Other than that, I like the Devils Horse, and another Smithwick lure that as far as I know is no longer made, the Buck n Bawl. It's like a much shorter, fatter Devils Horse with a prop only in the back.

[Chief Grey Bear]

One that is over looked the Ozark Mt. Wood chopper. Originally designed and made in my home town of Carthage by two brothers, they were quickly bought out. I still have some that they gave me from back in the 80's. Wish I would have never taken them out of the box now.

They are still made today I think by Luhr Jensen I think. Came in two sizes. Both are really good. I think you can find some on Ebay.

[Guest]

Actually, the cotton cordell crazy shad is my favorite.

You want the single rear prop model/

They sell at walmart for $3