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Heddon® Torpedo Hardbaits
Heddon's Torpedo propeller baits are legendary topwater lures that create a tremendous splashing disturbance that;s great for schooling fish feeding on or near the water's surface. Whichever size you're casting, this lure's versatile enough to be fished fast or slow, with a steady or sporadic retrieve. However, the key is to vary your retrieve until you've found just the right cadence to trigger strikes.
Heddon's Torpedo propeller baits are legendary topwater lures that create a tremendous splashing disturbance that;s great for schooling fish feeding on or near the water's surface. Whichever size you're casting, this lure's versatile enough to be fished fast or slow, with a steady or sporadic retrieve. However, the key is to vary your retrieve until you've found just the right cadence to trigger strikes.
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I don't know really how to fish this lure because i've tried fishing it like the Devil Horse but it didnt really work. I don't want to write review yet because I don't believe I used this lure to its full potiential.
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I promise this lure is a fish catching machine, just don't get a extremely shiny color. They are a bit less productive it seems. But just throw it out around structure or in the middle of the body of water, jerk it like you would a POP-R and let the blade on the back spit water around. When you get it close to the boat, DO NOT just reel it in really quick and throw it back out. Reel it slowly like a buzzbait and some bass that are following it get extremely nervous and just eat it and scare the heck out of you, but its one more fish right. Good luck!!!Details:
What size and color?Answers
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The smallest size they have may work for trout.A:
A teeny torpedo, maybe, but I've never heard of anyone using these for trout.Answers
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The Torpedo is the better lure... not sure why, but I've used both and always have great luck with the Heddon. I think maybe the rounded nose gives it more bounce on the surface.
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I mainly fish ponds, and for me the smaller baits work better. You may have adjust the blades as large catfish tend to wreck them quickly.A:
I like the Rapala better but I like the Rebel Pop-R better than both of themDetails:
My torpedo is almost too tight and doesnt spin like my smithwick or rapalaAnswers
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turn the rear hook ring one turn counter clockwiseA:
either put a little bit of oil that u might use on ur reel on itor fish it in a different way. I twitch the bait with the tip of my rod just sening tiny riples out. 1 retrive on this lure may take me 4 mins because i find the most effect of way to fish this is to pretend it is almost dead. just twitch it lightly and let it sit and repeat.
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Bend the propA:
Sometimes the prop gets bent up a bit. If you bend it a little and play with it sometimes that fixes it. Also, I believe the back hook screws in so if you loosen it just a hair that should work.A:
Easy. Couple of 45 degree turns to the left and adjust prop to desired spin rate.
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If it is the teeny torpedo, you might be out of luck, I have never gotten that one to spin very well at all. If not, your propeller is probably bent and repairing it may be hopeless. Fortunately these are killer baits, so you wouldn't be wasting your money buying a new one.
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Loosen the back screw slightly. If this doesn't work, loosen back eye and remove it, remove the blade and enlarge the hole in the blade with a slightly larger drill bit and reinstall.Answers
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Black Shore Minnow in dark or muddy water, Chrome or Natural Frog in clear water.A:
Baby Bass is the best, by farA:
I really like the G-Fleck/Rainbow, shame they stopped carrying that one here. But I suggest having several from dark to light and they are cheap enough that you can do that and not pay a small fortune.A:
perch/ gfinish shadA:
black shiner and bullfrog work excellent for me on both large and smallmouths. great topwater lure.A:
I recommend the bull frog color #3 because it works well in the morning and night time.A:
Any shad color, find something close to your baitfish in your waterway. Silver or Blue
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Since there are a lot of variables that come in to play (like the species of fish, water clarity, mood of the fish, etc.) the best thing you can do is experiment by using different color patterns and keep a log of your catches to see what works best for you in your neck of the woods.You can also ask the fishermen who come in the boat landings and ask them what patterns work best for them.
It may also be possible that there is more than one color pattern that works on different occasions, and under different conditions.
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How would I go about tuning the prop on the Torpedo? The prop doesn't turn when I retrieve the lure.
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Try using lighter line
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I had the same trouble fishing with this lure yesterday. I didn't know what to do but I tried bending them with some pliers and then they stared to spin and spit up the water. I recomend just bending the props and keep tying them out. Tight lines!A:
You can bend the blades pretty easily, the thing Ive found works best is to just go get another and kind of eyeball it so that the one your trying to fix looks like the one straight out of the package. youll be able to tell real quick when you retrieve if you got it right.A:
I usually spin it when its out of water and if not change the speed at which your reeling it inA:
loosen the rear hook about 1/4 turn, straighten the blade slightly, and twist just a little to increase proppeller action. This will create more audible noise and better turning of prop.
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The hook hanger is screwed into the body of the bait...u may try loosening the rear hanger where the prop is located very slightly.A:
i usually use a needle nose pliers and adjust the prop to like a plane propeller slightly bending till i get it to turn when i pull it in the water the more sensitive it is equal more fish.1 year, 6 months ago
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Hey Just bought two, the 1st a tini perch model that is spining fine - the 2nd a baby model frog not turning at all- But this one model has giving me the most promise when the prop is in tune - i am no expert but over tuning this lure has killed me - I found the best result is with one side 5 degrees forward and the other side 5 degrees counter or back - over tweeking at 10 +- degrees or both sides at same angle will just waiste your time - give it a try and hope that helps - but sometimes this lure just fails with its prop action but its great when working happy fishing
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take a pair of pliers and bend it so it spins when you blow on it keep angling it until it worksA:
I would make sure the prop is free of any debri like slime. You can remove the prop by unscrewing the rear eye screw that hold the rear treble. After cleaning reassemble. If it still doesn't spin, remove it again. Take 2 needle nose pliers and grasp each blade. Twist the prop slightly, increasing the pitch. Reassemble and try it out!Details:
I mainly fish for pickerel, but if you could still give me your input, that would be nice. (Pickerel will eat anything any other fish will eat).Answers
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I use mainly for Bass fishing with overall good results.
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To be honest I have never fished for pickerel...but for bass and walleye, this lure works very well. I have even had large crappie and perch hit it... My favorite times to use it are in the hottest days of the summer...but...I use it early in the mornings and late in the evenings. I like to fish it around any type of structure or vegetation in lakes, along the edges of the bank in creeks, and anywhere in ponds.
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Bass love them especially when they are schooling and chasing shad.
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Smallmouth destroy this lure with a vengence and even some large bluegill red eyes....anddepending where you fish largemouth too and imsure youmayget a few pickeralif they are aggressive whereyou fishImages for this Answer
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SMALLMOUTH BASS WITH OBLITERATE THIS LURE.
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You can probably get pickerel to bite this if you fish it near the weeds. I know that largemouth bass would eat it and maybe a smallmouth bass. I know peacock bass would like this but I don't know what colors would work. I hope that I helped you.A:
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Bass and larger crappie. My experience is pickerel generally don't hit the surface. If you are fishing exclusively for pickeral, try a larger rooster tail inline spinner bait with a silver spinner in red or yellow. Pickerel will also hit rubber worms. I fish a lot in south jersey and I catch quite a few pickerel while targeting bass. If you fish a rubber worm you will catch quite a few bass while targeting pickerel!
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YOUR RIGHT NORTHERNS [ pickerel ] WILL EAT ANYTHING AND I'M SURE THEY WOULD EAT THESE TO BUT WITH THE BLADES ON THIS LURE IT MIGHT BE HARD KEEPING IT IN ONE PIECE AND RUNNING RIGHT . YOU WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITH A STURDY LURE LIKE A ZARA SPOOK . BUT BASS LOVE THESE LITTLE TORPEDOS..A:
i mainly use it for smallmouth in rivers. i ve even caught bluegill on this. it also performs well in heavily pressured waters such as the patapsco river in maryland.A:
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I have one of these and am not having any luck with it. Suggestions for techniques of fishing?Answers
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You can fish it alot of ways, "popping" it, "walking" it, etc.... I generally let it set for a few seconds when it first hits the water, then retrieve it a few feet, let it set a few seconds, retrieve, let it set, etc., etc.... But my wife has good luck with it by simply casting it out and reeling it back in just fast enough for the props to spin.
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I use the tiny torpedo clear color. It's primary use is for schooling bass chasing shad, The size of this bait resembles the size of the shad they are chasing and the prop sounds like the sounds made when they drive the shad to the top. I have also caught a lot of bass fishing it over submerged weeds on points, especially in early fall. I also replace the rear treble that comes with the bait with a feathered one. Hope this helps!
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well take an ultralight combo 4 to 6 lb line and fish in place where fish are aggresive i recxommened get theteeny torpedo and fishin creeksand rivers with a jerking while reelingin movementgood luck man
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The best method I have found is to cast it to the location you want, then let it sit until the water around it calms. After that, I begin to use small quick jerks (2 or 3) and then let it sit still again.The best time to use it seems to be in early morning or late evening.A:
simple..for me i just reel straight back in with some pauses and twitchesA:
If fish aren't hitting top water than keep it in your tackle box. That said, bass will most likely be hitting surface lures when water temperature is hot (i.e. during the summer). Fish it early in the morning or late in the day/evening. Cast in the flats in or around lilly pads and weed mats. I would start by letting it sit until all ripples are gone. Then twitch or rip it 6-12 inches and let it sit for a count of 10 seconds. Repeat until the lure is back to the boat. vary the retrieve, but be patient, I get more hits when it sits. Work it around the lily pads.A:
Reel it about 2 ft and pause, and repeat. If you see a fish explode on it or boil around it, just keep reeling until you feel the fish on and then set the hook!
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You really have to wait for the right days with this bait. I like overcast days temp around 65 to 70. Great smallmouth bait i suggest u throw it over points with gravel bottoms.Fish it just like a pop-r.
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YOU HAVE TO TRY TO GIVE THEM WHAT THEY WANT . SOMETIMES IT'S A STEADY RETRIEVE , SOMETIMES IT'S A STOP & GO RETRIEVE.. ONCE AND AWHILE YOU MIGHT RIP IT REAL FAST FOR 5 OR 6 FEET THEN LET IT SIT IN ONE SPOT FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND TRY IT AGAIN . THE AGGRESSIVE APPROACH WORKS GOOD FOR ME WHEN NOTHING ELSE SEEMS TO BE WORKING..A:
if youre fishin in rivers for smallmouth the best way to fish it is twitch, reel, twitch, reel and so on (do it fast but not lightspeed). if your fishin in lakes for say largemouth, you want to twitch, twitch, twitch, pause and so on. make it look like a shad or a fleeing minnow in distress
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This can be retrieved fast or slow, but is probably most effective when a twitch, twitch, pause retrieve is employed.1 of 1
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