Heddon Baby Torpedo 3/8 Baby Bass

The Heddon Baby Torpedo 3/8 Baby Bass is a classic topwater hard bait built for bass anglers who want versatility in their retrieve. This compact topwater lure features a single prop that spins and creates surface disturbance—ideal for triggering strikes from both largemouth and smallmouth bass in shallow water, weed lines, and around structure. Whether you're fishing a small pond, creek, or reservoir, the Baby Torpedo works at multiple speeds, giving you control over how aggressively you present it.

What makes the Baby Torpedo such a reliable choice is its adaptability to your fishing conditions. You can work it slowly with deliberate twitches and pauses to entice cautious bass, or you can crank it at a steady medium retrieve and let that prop do the talking. The water-spitting action mimics fleeing baitfish and draws aggressive topwater strikes when bass are feeding on the surface.

At 3/8 ounce, this lure casts easily and won't tire you out on a full day of fishing. It's a no-nonsense topwater bait that has proven itself across generations of bass fishermen—the kind of lure that earns a permanent spot in your tackle box because it simply works.

Key Features

• Single spinning prop creates surface disturbance and water-spitting action
• Versatile retrieve options—work slowly with twitches or fish steady like a buzzbait
• Effective on both largemouth and smallmouth bass
• Compact 3/8 oz size for easy casting and all-day comfort
• Hard bait construction built to handle repeated strikes

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to fish the Heddon Baby Torpedo?

You have two main approaches: fish it slow with twitches and pauses to entice bass in calm conditions, or use a medium, steady retrieve similar to how you'd fish a buzzbait for more aggressive presentation. The key is matching your retrieve to water activity and bass mood.

Will the Baby Torpedo work for both largemouth and smallmouth bass?

Yes. The Baby Torpedo is effective on both species, making it a versatile choice whether you're fishing lakes, rivers, or ponds where either species lives.

What size water should I use this lure in?

At 3/8 ounce, the Baby Torpedo casts easily and works well in small ponds, creeks, and along shallow structure in larger lakes. Its compact size makes it ideal for precise casting around cover.

Is this a topwater lure?

Yes. The Baby Torpedo is a topwater hard bait designed to be worked on the surface, where it creates disturbance with its prop and spits water to attract feeding bass.