prop baits?

[GlitterRocket]

any of ya'll that have fished with me know I love to fish top water baits. but I haven't fished a propbait much at all, a little in the LPR for smallmouth and that's been a few years back now. so #1 question- where do you throw one?  #2- how do you work it?  #3 -what colors do ya'll like?  i'm thinking it's prolly a lot like spook fishing but I could be way off. just trying to shorten the learning curve some. any input would be appreciated.

[BulletDeuce]

Joey, what little I've thrown one-I've caught several fish on them. I have a cheap $3 Wal-Mart bargain bin Heddon that I've caught quiet a few on. And a Kelly Jordan Lucky Craft that I recently purchased. For me, less is more when it comes to working the bait.

[Stratos260]

I'm interested in this topic too. I don't even own a prop bait other than a Torpedo but I'm always glad to learn something new.

[Mountainman]

My experiences with prop baits are alot like Wes's.....less action is more. An old man I used to work with hand made topwater baits out of cedar and most of his were cigar-shaped prop baits. between those and torpedo's, about the only action I ever give it is a medium sized twitch. Just enough to make that prop throw some water & make a commotion. Ive not ever really walked one like a spook, but I guess it could be done.

[bronzebackhuntr]

All the prop baits I've ever thrown wont walk. Those include heddon torpedoes, tiny torpedoes, and a devils horse. Small twitches have seemed to work best with all those baits

[basslover79]

 I agree with the small twitches.  Less is usually better with these and don't forget these with your other nighttime baits.  They have caught some big fish at night.  I like the chrome and black color the best. 

Edited September 10, 2013 by basslover79

[fisherman1488]

Guys check out youtube search heddon prop lures. The one called heddon magnum shows a good video. Seem to hit on pause after medium/small twitch. Hope this helps.

[trackertxw175]

propbait?!?! sounds like a trolling technique!!! lol, we are heading into the best time of year to throw one when the water drops around the rocks especially in the river where you cant get a boat. had one of my best trips ever throwing one. just barely pulled it around rocks next to current and eddy. its a blast!!

[gone fishing]

 I agree with the small twitches.  Less is usually better with these and don't forget these with your other nighttime baits.  They have caught some big fish at night.  I like the chrome and black color the best. 

I AGREE  

[skeeterfisher]

small twitches in fairly clear water....more aggressive twitches in stained water or at night.....another hint...on lures like the devil's horse....bend the props forward..both front and back props.. for more "spitting" action....hope this helps.....