Rebel Bighopper 1.75" Brown Cricket

The Rebel Bighopper 1.75" Brown Cricket is a hard bait designed for anglers targeting panfish and smallmouth in ponds and streams. This compact lure mimics the natural appearance of crickets and grasshoppers, making it effective across seasons when these insects are present. What makes the Bighopper versatile is its dual-purpose design—you can fish it topwater as a surface bait to draw strikes from aggressive feeders, or work it like a crankbait below the surface to reach deeper-holding fish.

The 1.75-inch size puts it in the sweet spot for realistic insect imitation while maintaining castability in typical pond and stream conditions. The brown color pattern is a proven match for natural crickets and provides good visibility and contrast in clear to moderately stained water. Whether you're working shallow margins, vegetation edges, or mid-water columns, this lure's action and profile trigger strikes when fish are keyed on live bait.

Rebel Bighopper crickets work well for panfish like bluegill and crappie, but don't overlook them for smallmouth bass in smaller waterways. The versatility of being able to switch between topwater and subsurface presentations during a single fishing day makes this a practical addition to your hard bait box, especially if you're exploring new water or adjusting to changing fish activity.

Key Features

• 1.75-inch hard bait designed to imitate crickets and grasshoppers
• Dual-purpose design—fishes effectively topwater or as a crankbait
• Brown color pattern for natural cricket imitation
• Compact size ideal for pond and stream fishing

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch with the Rebel Bighopper Cricket?

This lure is most effective for panfish like bluegill and crappie, and works well on smallmouth bass in ponds and streams where crickets and grasshoppers are natural forage.

Can I fish this lure both topwater and below the surface?

Yes—the Bighopper is designed as a dual-purpose bait. You can work it as a topwater lure to draw strikes from the surface, or retrieve it as a crankbait to fish subsurface.

What size water is the Bighopper best suited for?

The 1.75-inch size and design make it ideal for ponds and streams where natural crickets and grasshoppers are present forage.