Ima Helips

For a substantial portion of the year, shallow water bass have an antagonistic relationship with bluegills–they know that the pesky sunfish are a protein-packed meal, and they’re also an annoyance when the bass are guarding beds or newly-hatched fry.

Into this situation comes the ima HeliPs and HeliPs Grande, dual-propeller topwater lures that imitate the aggravating panfish better than anything else on the market.

HeliPs

• Length: 57mm, 2.25 inches
• Weight: 11g, 3/8 ounces
• Type:Topwater
• Hooks:

The flat sides of the HeliPs cause the lure to flare on its side as it is retrieved, but its true appeal lies in the fact that it creates a tremendous commotion with only the slightest twitch, staying in the strike zone longer and calling curious and hungry bass from long distances.

A 30 to 40-pound braided line or 15 to 20-pound monofilament line is necessary  for the best action from large topwaters like the HeliPs and HeliPs Grande. A 7-foot or longer, medium to medium-heavy casting rod will have the right action for working the bait and landing more of what bites. 

A graphite or composite rod is ideal for fishing topwater lures.