Heddon Baby Torpedo 3/8 Bullfrog

The Heddon Baby Torpedo 3/8 Bullfrog is a compact topwater hard bait built for bass anglers who want reaction strikes in shallow cover and open water. This proven lure excels whether you're fishing small ponds, creek systems, or the shallows of larger reservoirs—places where a smaller profile matches the natural forage and spooks fewer fish than oversized baits. The single spinning prop generates commotion and water displacement that bass locate and attack, making it a go-to choice for both largemouth and smallmouth anglers hunting active fish.

What sets the Baby Torpedo apart is its versatility in how you fish it. You can work it slowly with deliberate twitches and pauses, letting the prop do subtle work during the pause—a deadly presentation over grass or around timber when bass are less aggressive. Crank it steady at medium speed and it behaves like a buzzbait, creating a focused disturbance that draws strikes from a distance. That flexibility means one lure covers multiple conditions and moods, reducing the number of topwater baits you need in your tacklebox.

The Bullfrog finish delivers realistic coloring that mimics natural prey in many waters. Whether you're sight-fishing shallow flats or blind-casting structure, the Baby Torpedo's proven track record and reliable action have made it a classic in topwater arsenals for decades. It's the kind of lure that earns a permanent spot in your box—small enough to cast all day without fatigue, loud enough to get noticed, and effective enough to convert looks into hookups.

Key Features

• Single spinning prop spits and displaces water to trigger strikes
• Compact 3/8 oz size ideal for small to medium water bodies and natural forage imitation
• Bullfrog finish—realistic coloring for bass in diverse water conditions
• Versatile retrieve: fish it slow with twitches and pauses, or steady at medium speed like a buzzbait
• Proven topwater hard bait effective for both largemouth and smallmouth bass

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. The Heddon Baby Torpedo is effective for both largemouth and smallmouth bass and is a proven choice across different bass species and water types.

How should I retrieve this topwater bait?

You have two main options: work it slowly with twitches and pauses to let the prop create subtle disturbance, or reel it at a steady medium pace, similar to how you'd fish a buzzbait. Adjust based on fish activity and water conditions.

What size water is this lure best suited for?

The 3/8 oz size makes it ideal for small to medium water bodies, shallow flats, creek systems, and the shallows of larger reservoirs where a compact profile is an advantage.

What does the Bullfrog finish look like?

Bullfrog is a realistic color pattern that mimics natural forage and blends well in many freshwater conditions, making it effective in diverse water clarity and seasonal scenarios.