Try a Whopper Plopper 60 in a creek after this happens? I took this advice and WOW!

Try a Whopper Plopper 60 in a creek after this happens? I took some advice from my buddy Greg, with Puddle Walkers Outdoors, and I had this best topwater action I've ever had in a single day. When a storm passes thru, and the creek levels are elevated, the topwater action will pick up. the I'm not sure what all the science is behind it, but I'm sure there are several factors like barometric pressure swing and oxygenation that play key roles...whatever it is, it was awesome! Thanks Greg for the sound advice.
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[@livennick9]

I watched that blowup at 654 7 times. That was awesome man. I have to try one of these 60 poppers. Awesome job and awesome video man. I Had to sub.

[@fishsmack]

Thank you Mr. Nick!! I really like the smaller versions of the Whopper Plopper, but I just found my new favorite. Twelve Oaks custom paints flat-side WP's and they reduce the tendency the more round versions have to spin on the surface. Either way, the WP60 works great in the creek if you like to fish ultralights. I hope all is well. Be safe Nick.

[@michaelciceraro7707]

Your right! Last spaghetti night I used a fork instead of my fingers. After 35 years my wife was really impressed! Lol. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@fishsmack]

LOL! That's too funny Michael! After 15 years, I'm down to samich night! Thanks so much for stopping by. I greatly appreciate your time and good humor! Have a great week buddy.

[@peghead]

That strike @6:54 was great, I could literally feel it in my bones.

[@thevolunteerfisherman8575]

Nice day in the creek Trey! 2 Nice slabs! That big guy was a haul! AWESOME! Enjoyed the show brother.

[@fishsmack]

Thank you Mr. Bryan. It's too fun to hook into the bigger ones on my ultralight. I've been doing some recon trying to find some better creeks with less foot traffic. It's getting harder and harder to find those premium spots. I went out to what was one of my favorite creeks last weekend, and I had pick up so much dang trash. Very disheartening. I don't even understand that mentality.

[@joebuck66]

I like spaghetti but, I love some lasagna. 🤣😂🤣😂. But, I have been married 32years. Hey man that was some super nice catches Trey. Great video my friend.

[@fishsmack]

I guess I would go with either, maybe even both! 🤣 That was wrong spaghetti humor! Thanks for the laugh, Jobuck. Have a great week buddy. Be safe.

[@F.A.R.T]

Those ploppers strikes are just awesome to watch. you were catching some solid fish there. good stuff Trey!

[@fishsmack]

I will have to say Mr.Tom, those topwater strikes are addictive! It's too fun to see those big hits. How are things going buddy? The summer is flying by. It's going to be cold here before we know it.

[@PuddleWalkersOutdoors]

That plopper is a clutch bait. Another one that's been working lately is the full size creekhopper. Loved the editing and filters in this one Trey. You start adding a couple how to segments in these and you're on your way to being a top channel.

[@fishsmack]

I've got a lot to learn before I start giving bad instructions Mr. Greg! 🤪🤣I went to a single hook on the belly, and it worked really good day before yesterday. I was catching them on the single hook. It was also helping not to get tangled up nearly as much. It worked way better, and I felt safer grabbing the fish. I hope you are doing well buddy.

[@PuddleWalkersOutdoors]

@@fishsmacklook at this video a year later. 8k views 😮still an underrated episode 🎉

[@catfishheroes8390]

Love your content and top water bass is so addictive! This channel is growing and your hard work will pay off buddy!

[@fishsmack]

Thank you Mr. Shawn. I always appreciate the words of encouragement. I hope you are having a great week buddy.

[@MarkWilliams-rp7nb]

I'm a soft plastics kinda guy but I'm definitely going to try a whopper plopper , great trip as always my friend

[@fishsmack]

I'm with you on that Mr. Mark. I'm not a topwater guy.... I hate treble hooks, but I had only caught 5 on a mix of soft plastics rigs, then I switched to the smaller WP, and I caught 20. They wanted topwater action that day for some reason. It was pretty crazy. I hope you are doing well buddy.

[@thekernal0318]

Man topwater smallmouth explosions are something else! Great video

[@351cleveland8]

you're gonna make me buy one of those things

[@fishsmack]

Only buy them if you want to get addicted to something TJ. LOL! I'm not a topwater guy, but it's fun seeing those big hits. How are doing brother? Also, how's your son doing?

[@Skinnyriver]

lol, man there is something about this episode. I think it’s your best one so far! Keeps getting better and better.

[@fishsmack]

I figured my married men could relate to "Spaghetti Dinner" night! 😂 Thank you for the kind words, Mr. Houston. Let me know when you want to grab that burger. I hope things are going well on the home front. Be safe buddy.

[@user-ht6hj7ii6m]

Just watched for the first time. I wish my local waters held fish like that (I live in Middle Tennessee). Anyway, just a suggestion; don't jerk the Whopper Plopper, just retrieve with a consistent tension and the bottom treble hook shouldn't present a problem. Or, move up to the next size Plopper - they're just as effective for Smallies. Tight Lines!

[@Kallivakgames]

I live in middle Tennessee our waters hold fish like that. The cumberland river holds monster fish so does the Collins, calf killer, Dale hollow, and center hill as well as the connecting rivers.

[@charlesdaigle7963]

Good to see another lefty fisherman.

[@fishsmack]

We have to stick together! LOL! I hope you are doing well.

[@dinkoverstinkcatfishing5722]

Dang I might just have to try that myself lol good video 👍

[@fishsmack]

I will have to say Greg's info was spot on. I'm not a topwater guy, but I tried several other things on this day, and nothing came close to performing as well as the WP60 did. I caught 20 on the WP, and only 5 between everything else I tried. It was a pretty crazy day. I hope you are doing well buddy. Be safe my friend.

[@dinkoverstinkcatfishing5722]

Wow that is some pretty good results. and thank you hope the same for you

[@PAWMANSBASSING]

Nice work out there brother Trey!!! I've never used the 60 before but it's definitely productive from what I can tell!!! Awesome video brother!!! Keep doing what your doing brother 👍

[@fishsmack]

Howdy Mr. Patrick! The WP60 would be too small for the bass you catch. It would be in the bellies before you got it in your boat. I hope you have blessed week buddy. Be safe my friend.

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

Haha that spaghetti bit is so true. Great job with the plopper.

[@fishsmack]

I knew my married guys could relate to it. 😂 Thank you Mr. Alex. How was your Florida trip?

[@Lowballinoutdoorz]

@@fishsmack it was a great getaway for sure. Thanks for asking

[@HenriVineFishing]

Beautiful job with that Whopper Plopper!! Some nice fat smallies with some impressive top water strikes. Very nice location on top of that, peaceful place! Hey buddy, tomorrow is Friday spaghetti night!!! 🤣😛

[@fishsmack]

Old Joe has got me hooked on those WP's! It is fun when those bass hammer those lures for sure. I truly love the creeks, it's my getaway. Here's to Spaghetti Dinner night! 😂🤪 Have a great weekend Henri. Be safe buddy.

[@TheKCFishPage]

Excellent Video Sir ! 👍

[@fishsmack]

How are you doing Mr. Bryan? I hope things are going well for you.

[@BigBaitPosse]

Great video once again Trey. Great editing.

[@fishsmack]

Thank you Mr. Mike. How are things going up your way?

[@BigBaitPosse]

@@fishsmack continuing to fight a messed up lower back and slam big smallmouth. Fishing is good!

[@WadeLife]

One thing was proven over last time we fished you had the wp 60 and I had the 90 on and we both caught equally same fish I need to throw that 75 plopper more..... Great upload buddy

[@fishsmack]

If got a few 75's, but I have not tried them out. They are a little bulky for my taste, be we have very different fishing styles. I use my 75's as paper weights. Have a great day buddy.

[@WadeLife]

🤣🤣🤣

[@brianathern9154]

Trey love the analogy about spaghetti dinner night. And yeah the belly hooks get hung up. I had to change it up Saturday, same creek but we started further downstream like we used to years ago. We rolled with the punches and caught a good mess of smallies. Love the Monkey butt color in the 60 size. Way to be flexible and trying something different. Enjoy the parmesan cheese. To God be the glory! Blessings

[@fishsmack]

There's nothing like a good day in the creek. I'm glad you caught a bunch, Brian! That's awesome! 👉💪 I switched out my belly hook on Monday for a single hook, and it seems to have fix 95% of the problem, and I feel like the hookup ratio is still good. I caught half of them on just the single hook...plus I can get them unhooked faster and back on their way. Here's to Spaghetti Dinner night! 😂 Have a great weekend brother. Be safe.

[@brianathern9154]

@@fishsmack and a nice safe weekend to you as well 3

[@ShowMeCreeks]

Great video man. I can't believe you've never used a whopper plopper. Well done and the top water bite here is on 🔥.

[@fishsmack]

I have a pretty narrow scope of lures Mr. Larry. I used a WP only once or twice last year. If I'm getting bites on hellgrammites, worms, or lizards...I fish those the most...but I was surprised at how well the WP outperformed everything else on this day. I need to expand my knowledge for sure. That's why I like fishing around other experience anglers like yourself, so I can see what others decide to throw.

[@ShowMeCreeks]

@@fishsmack to be honest once the WP starts working it works for months. I'll be using it thru October for sure. I noticed you paused a lot and that worked great for you. That's something I may need to try since I straight reel it in.

[@fishsmack]

I going to keep fishing with it, now that you say that. I do fish it a little differently...I almost fish it like a popper, or kind of like "Walking the Dog" at times. I definitely let it set for a sec when it first hits the water, because that's when I see the smallies scatter...so if I let it rest for sec then pop it, I have noticed that some of them will come back to inspect what's going on. Now I tend to over think things...so take that with the shaker of salt! 🤔😂

[@anglerspursuit]

I make fishing videos too and you did a great job telling the story of your trip. Also love seeing the 60 whopper plopper used its great

[@makjontik]

Very nice

[@bogolyskeepingitreel]

I love spaghetti 🍝 Definitely don’t have it as much as I use too 🤣😉. Dude....what an absolutely beautiful smallie Trey💪🏻. Great catch brother! Funny u say that n pointed out Bobby with the belly hook. I was using a WP recently n was getting frustrated with it doing that. I thought of Mr Blades right away. Nice u got one off that tree. A beauty too! I had the exact same thing up river. I never catch anything by this submerged tree. Never! I’m always dumbfounded. Well, I hooked into a massive lm bass off this tree a few weeks ago. She jumped n spit my lure and looked right into my eyes and said....not today 😆. Great video brother and fantastic outing!!!!

[@fishsmack]

We all need a little more spaghetti Mr. Chris! That's my favorite meal! I switched out my belly hook with a wacky rig hook, and it seems to have helped out a lot, and I'm still catching fish on the single hook. I think I'm going to try a single hook on the tail, just to give it a try. It's weird how we find these spot, and don't catch fish...we know they are there. I have sections in different creeks that I never catch fish for some reason. It's weird. I hate to hear that you lost your big LM. There's nothing more heartbreaking...other than being told no spaghetti dinner tonight, go eat a samich! LOL!!

[@tonymcbroom5252]

Wow! Although a thanks is necessary to Greg and Bobby, but you chose to take their advice and that makes you wise beyond your years, if that is possible. Those were great fish and there is nothing else like a topwater strike. I would not mind that spaghetti dinner every night! Thanks for all you do Trey! Hey I meant to ask you about the video quality, it seemed a bit blurry on this one, but it really could be my internet connection. Anyway, excellent content and always appreciate the humor sir!

[@fishsmack]

Evening Mr. Tony. I noticed the quality as well, but I think it's because the HD version is still processing thru YT right now. The video will be viewable before HD completely processed...I think that's it, because my master copy is clear. I go thru them several times before I upload them to check spelling, audio, etc. Now there are a few clips that I added filters like "SLR" and "8mm" just to change up the look. and those will be grainy on purpose. I hope you are doing well buddy.

[@tonymcbroom5252]

@@fishsmack I have never been the first one to view or comment on one of your videos, that was the difference I think. I appreciate all you do Trey, hope that comes through!

[@robandmannie]

Puddlewalkers sent me here. Cool video and nice fish! Now I want some spaghetti 😂

[@fishsmack]

I greatly appreciate that! I know I'm in good company if Mr. Greg sent you. That Puddle Walker crew is a great bunch of guys, and judging from the size of Greg's family...it seems like he likes spaghetti dinner night too! LOL! It's nice to meet you Rob & Mannie..my name is Trey. I hope you have a great week, and be safe.

[@SaskFisher]

Catching hogs all day long! I love this action.....I been meaning to try some top water vids...I got some interesting hooks I need to try haha. I love the whopper ploppers haha. Love that name....even saying it

[@fishsmack]

How's it going Mr. Cody? I'm not typically a top water guy, but I will have to say it is additive! Now I'm going to be saying "Whopper Plopper" all day...that just made me laugh out loud!! Have a great day brother. Be safe.

[@SaskFisher]

@@fishsmack Haha good!! You know whats crazy? I went out yesterday morning...did actual top water fishing too! lol I never do it.....I had so much fun watching the fish hit the bait on top. Very exciting...just working on that video right now. Def gonna be doing it again. I been missing out

[@papilloncycles3463]

My Lord you never see um till you use the big baits Wow!

[@fishsmack]

It's fun seeing those smallies bust the surface, but I will have to say...the WP60 definitely helps with the bigger bites. I hope you are having a great week. Please forgive me, but did I ever ask what your name is? I like to try and keep up with names if possible.

[@papilloncycles3463]

@@fishsmack Sure Man, it's John

[@fishsmack]

Nice to officially meet you Mr. John.

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

I tried to concentrate on the top water bite and the huge smallies, but I’m still stuck at the spaghetti dinner! You mean to tell me you can have spaghetti on something other than a paper plate??? 😂

[@fishsmack]

I'm generally not a topwater guy Mr. Dave, but on this day it was king. I caught 20 on the WP60, and only 5 on everything else I tried...it was pretty crazy. Now on to the elephant in the room, the dinner plates used depends solely on if you are married to Betty Crocker or Mrs. Stouffers! 🤪😂

[@michiganfishing8094]

Those were son BIG and AGGRESSIVE smallies. 5x more fun on topwater too.

[@fishsmack]

Have you tried the WP60 Aidan? I'm not a topwater guy, but I will have to say it was a BLAST! The smallies were hitting this WP harder than anything else I have ever fished. I think they were trying to kill it on impact. I hope you are doing well buddy.

[@michiganfishing8094]

@@fishsmack I haven't even fished a plopper. Bought one the other day to see what all the hype was about. Well see soon. I am great, How about you.

[@fishsmack]

Everything is good here on the home front. I can't wait to see what you think about the WP. Be careful getting those fish unhooked. It's nice to keep a set of forceps handy. I switched out my belly hook for a single hook, an left the treble on the back. You can see the hook in my thumbnail. I may try the tail hook also. I hate treble hooks! Be safe buddy.

[@michiganfishing8094]

@@fishsmackGlad to hear it. I will use forceps. I always do when I fish a crankbait or jerkbait. I am excited to try it. I know alot of the youtube guys here in Michigan love the whopper plopper.

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Man, what a hog that first fish was. Congrats, brother. The editing on this one was top shelf my friend. Love the spicy spaghetti night analogy, too.

[@fishsmack]

We all need a little more spicy spaghetti Mr. John...if you are married. LOL! That little WP60 seems to bring out the bigger creek smallies for sure. I'm glad to see that there are big fish in our creeks. Several of our creeks seem to be going down hill fast! I hope you and the family are doing brother. Have a blessed week.

[@DadLifeFishingAdventures]

The awesomeness of watching massive smallies destroy the whopper plopper is the best feeling in fishing! You have a certified arm but that first one looked like 20 :)

[@fishsmack]

How's it going Mr. Mike? He might have been 20, he was a good one. The tagged fish that I caught this week was 18.3 in March, and I called him at 17.5...so I missed him by a good bit. I don't want to claim the coveted 20 if he is not on the mark. Saturday, I had 2 smallies hooked up at once on the WP60, and when I tried to get my camera pointed towards them, I let one of them off. I've never done that, but I can't count it. Tell Reece hello for me, and I hope you all have a great week.

[@DadLifeFishingAdventures]

@@fishsmack I totally understand. A double is a crazy feeling, but they often come off as they push on themselves. Reece and I had a super fun weekend trying 2 new creeks + our favorite creek. This week has been full of Reece's football camp and the county fair. Hopeful to get back fishing this weekend :)

[@chipseiler1766]

Some great moments in this video, but why in the world is your video "backwards" in most of this episode? Those WP 60's are a great size for light tackle!

[@johndrx165]

I usually switch out the back hook with a single like that.

[@gloryboundoutdoors974]

Man, I absolutely hate treble hooks! They get caught up in everything! 😅 However, I may just have to try one of those smaller whopper ploppers. I have never had any luck on the larger ones. Those were some awesome smallmouth by the way! Loved the scriptures. Love watching your videos brother!

[@fishsmack]

I'm with you Mr. Brad...I hate them those trebles. I switched the belly hook this week to a #1 fine gauge wide gap circle hook, and it worked out well. I feel a lot safer with it, and I'm not doing more damage than is needed to the smallies. On the Bible verse...I needed some preaching too! 🙏🤣 Help me, Lord! I hope you are doing well brother. Be safe my friend.

[@fishslayer8533]

How much of those sardines that your catching cost you in time lolgotta love bass

[@fishsmack]

If I was paid a nickel per hour, I would be a rich man! LOL!

[@fishslayer8533]

😆

[@JumbleTronChannel]

Could you please pass the breadsticks? That was pretty creative Trey! I'm dying watching all you guys catching these smallmouth. Meanwhile, I'm putting up with sassy big trout that are too dang smart to want to eat anything. They're tired of spaghetti dinner that's for sure! Great stuff man. So, if you don't mind me asking, roughly how old are you? I had you pegged as older than me with the beard, but now I'm thinking I got you beat.

[@fishsmack]

LOL! 😂 It takes a better angler to catch those sassy trout, so does that make the angler sassy? It's something to think about Mr. Ryan! 🤔🤪As far as my age, I'm at the half a century mark. I'm Father Time's younger brother. Time is flying by. I hope you and the family are doing well buddy.

[@JumbleTronChannel]

@@fishsmack Dang brother! You're older, but in far better shape. You can bet I'm sassy! Kinda hairy, so I'd consider myself a sassysquatch 🤣

[@fishsmack]

LOL! That's too funny Ryan. I need to get back in shape, I used to be in good shape before Spaghetti Dinner night started! Now I've got some bread sticks around my mid-section. 😂

[@CrankingYanking]

Nice Trey, they were smashing that plopper, I have 2 of them like you were using in my box and one of the larger, but they twist my line terribly and I don't throw them much unless I know that is what the fish are hitting, do you experience any line twist or the lure spinning in the water on the retrieve ? it frustrates me to the point I take them off- Buck uses a swivel and doesnt have the problem maybe thats it ?

[@fishsmack]

I don't blame you on that Mr. James...I don't use them much either. As far as the line twist goes, I seem to fish them way slower than everyone I see using them. I fish mine more like a topwater popper, and maybe the slower retrieve helps to avoid the line twist. That's just a Trey thought. How are things going?

[@CrankingYanking]

@@fishsmack everything is going well - hope you and yours are doing well also. Good luck with spaghetti night bud !

[@fishsmack]

I need some luck! 😂

[@CrankingYanking]

@@fishsmack If she sees this video, your gonna need a lot more than luck I think

[@fishsmack]

LOL! 😂😂

[@casallr7271]

👍👍👍🤝🤝✌️✌️

[@Kallivakgames]

Throw the plopper on a baitcaster and tje belly hook issue will disappear

[@danthompson1467]

Great fish! I haven’t got to run down to the creek it’s been raining and keeping it up but I’m sure this heat wave will bring it down . email me your address I can’t find it I got a few things to send you keep them coming 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fishsmack]

I'm sure the levels will drop fast. Our creeks clear out in 1 to 2 days, and then they start dropping fast! Thanks Mr. Dan for all you do buddy. I greatly appreciate you. I'll shoot you an email. Don't work too hard my friend...save some time for memories! Be safe.