River2Sea WPL90/17 Topwater Lure
- Topwater Lure
- 1
- High Carbon Steel
- Phantom Shad
- Better rated than 82%
- More reviewed than 93%
A single 3.5 inch Phantom Shad topwater lure aimed at crappie, trout and panfish, worth a look if that species mix matches your water rather than bass.
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How it ranks among the 57 topwater lures we track
4.7★ across 3,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 57 topwater lures we track - how the scorecard works · full topwater lures data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
River2Sea's WPL90/17 is a 3.5 inch, half ounce topwater walking lure in the Phantom Shad pattern, built with a high carbon steel treble hook and sold as a single piece.
Topwater lures like this one work the surface rather than diving, so the presentation depends on rod-tip cadence more than lure shape. The listing pairs it with crappie, trout and panfish rather than the largemouth bass this style is often marketed toward, so match it to your target species before tying it on. It ships as one lure with a single treble hook, not a multi-pack.
- 3.5 inch, 1/2 ounce topwater body
- Phantom Shad color pattern
- High carbon steel treble hook
- Sold as a single lure
Who it's for
Anglers chasing crappie, trout or panfish on top water who want a walking style lure rather than a popper or buzzbait. Bass anglers looking for a typical plopper style presentation should confirm species fit first, since this listing is scoped to panfish species.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sized for panfish, trout and crappie topwater fishing
- High carbon steel treble hook
- Named Phantom Shad color pattern
- Ships as a single lure, not a multi-pack
- No listed alternate colors or sizes
- No seller description or reviews to confirm real-world action
Performance notes
The lure carries a single high carbon steel treble hook and weighs about 1.12 ounces at 3.5 inches, sized for a walking or plopping retrieve rather than a fast subsurface presentation. It comes as one piece, so there is no backup if a hook bends or the paint chips.
Specifications
| Brand | River2Sea |
|---|---|
| Model | WPL90/17 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.1 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Color | Phantom Shad |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Technique | Treble Hook |
| Target Species | Crappie Trout Panfish |
| Special | artificial-fishing-bait |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in topwater lures.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| River2Sea WPL90/17 Topwater LureThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 3,400 | 4.3 / 5 |
| TRUSCEND J8A01-03 Topwater LureTRUSCEND | 4.4 / 5 | 11,443 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Bass Fishing Lure for Freshwater and Saltwater Lifelike Fishing LuresBass | 4.4 / 5 | 5,784 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Berkley BHBCP90-BNE Topwater LureBerkley | 4.6 / 5 | 3,525 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Booyah BYPC3903 Topwater LureBooyah | 4.6 / 5 | 2,316 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the River2Sea WPL90/17
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What species is the River2Sea WPL90/17 built for?
The listing targets crappie, trout and panfish rather than bass.
How many lures come in the package?
One. This listing is for a single WPL90/17 lure, not a multi-pack.
What hook does it use?
A high carbon steel treble hook.