Bill Lewis Baby Bubbler 55 Topwater Prop Bait

The Bill Lewis Baby Bubbler 55 is a compact topwater prop bait with a rotating propeller tail that churns the surface during the retrieve. Fish it along an open bank or beside cover when you want a small surface presentation with visible disturbance.

Mustad Triple Grip treble hooks complete the lure. Use it from shore or a boat, and match your tackle to the lure’s casting weight. If fishing a BFS setup, check your rod’s lure rating before casting.

Product Details

• Brand: Bill Lewis.
• Model: Baby Bubbler 55.
• Style: compact topwater prop bait.
• Rotating propeller tail creates surface disturbance.
• Mustad Triple Grip treble hooks.
• Pack quantity: 1 lure.
• Colors: Chrome Black Shad, Bone, Ghost Bluegill, and Matte Black.

How to Fish It

Check that the tail rotates freely and the hooks are not fouled before casting. Make a short test retrieve, then choose a steady pace that keeps the propeller working on the surface.

Cast along banks, parallel to vegetation edges, or through open lanes beside cover. Start with a consistent retrieve, then try a brief pause followed by another controlled pull. Change speed between casts to see how the surface disturbance changes.

Keep the exposed trebles out of dense grass and tight branches, and clear debris whenever it interrupts the propeller. When a fish strikes, keep reeling until you feel its weight before setting the hook rather than reacting only to the splash.

Care and Storage

Inspect the propeller, hook points, and hook connections after fish or hard contact. Remove debris without forcing the tail, let the lure dry before storage, and use hook covers or a separate compartment to contain the exposed trebles.