Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Rattle Shad®
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The ultimate high-action search bait!
This slab-sided, deep-bellied vibrating bait is specially tuned to call in feeding fish from all directions. Its weighted, sculptured body houses multiple rattle chambers filled with small beads; the tight wiggling action sends out a continuous loud signal that can't be ignored. A great search lure, designed for long casts and retrieval at any depth.
Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 88
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Rated 5 out of 5 by DaMan18 FIRST CAST...
First cast with the Chrome XXX Shad design and i caught a nice 3 pounder! Although i got some funny looks from all the trout fisherman around me, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Ease of use is a big factor in why I say "ANYONE and EVERYONE!"
April 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by robonline Go to lure
This is my boys go to lure. We have used this on a clear rocky lake in about 6 feet of water and caught fish on nine straight casts. Good vibration, good movement. Can't beat the price either. Emerald Shiner has worked the best in clear water.
April 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lars21 Own one, or two or three
I am yet to put this bait in the water and not pull out a fish. It's agile enough to work it around vegitation and maneuver through shallow water. When bass hit it they thump it. The paint does wear quickly but who cares, they are very reasonably priced if you need to replace it. The chartruese shad is a good producer in overcast conditions.
March 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by 7mm08WeaVanguard XPS Rattle Shad
One of the best lures I have ever tied on my 6lb Cajun Red line. I bought one of every color have caught White Bass , Channel Cats, and Largemouth up to 9.85 lbs......I usually fish the hill country of TEXAS. This lure produces fish in every lake i have used it in
March 10, 2013
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To be honest, this is more of a bass bait than a trout bait. However, i caught a very small trout on this lure so it can be done! To do this I used a medium-slow steady retrieve and just waited for a strike.ps- I was using the Chrome XXX Shad design
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use a smaller size one and fish it slow
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I have not had much luck catching trout with this bait. In my opinion they are a little to wide. I have caught trout with them but very few. I would use a skinnier and as long or longer lure. In Ma I also don't have very large trout. Normal size are 15" if lucky 18" to 20" is maximum.Good luck!
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you are very unlikely to catch a trout on this type of lure... it COULD happen - anything's possible - but a small spoon or in-line spinner would be a much better choice for trout fishing. This lure is designed primarily for bass fishing.Details:
Can I use a Swivel or should I tie directly to line (if so which knot)? Thanks
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Don't use a swivel, tie direct. This will give it the best movement.A:
I tie my line directly to it using a Rapala Knot which leaves a loop so it has free range to strut its stuff. Just google Rapala Knot, its pretty easy if you practice it a few times and I am yet to have that knot fail me.A:
Tie it directly to your line. It will have better action and you can feel the lure moving through the water. That will also lead to feeling a strike. I usually fish lipless baits in the cooler seasons so the strike can be lethargic. Feeling is everything during that time. I sometimes would attach a wire leader if I'm going for pike, but thats as far as I will go.A:
Tie it direct to the lure no swivel a polymer knot works great!!!!A:
a swivel will mess up the action of the lure, direct tie is much betterA:
I tie on a BPS Fast-lock Bass Snap (size 1 or 2) with a palomar knot. I think a swivel could kill some of the vibration.A:
I will tie the lure straight to the line. To get a better feel from the bait.A:
I use mine without a swivel. However my uncle uses his with a swivel. So i suppose it doesnt matter.A:
Directly to line. Any knot will work. I use polymer.A:
The best method I have found is BPS fast lock bass snaps. They allow the bait alot of freedom but also don't weigh the bait down to affect vibration. Also makes changing colors a breeze. I tie the snap using a palomar knot, very strong reliable knot.
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i tie directly to the line, using an improved cinch knot. always check your line for abrasion and wear and tear while fishing. it never hurts to retie when using the same bait for an extended period.Q:
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How does this compare to the strike king red eye shad? Which do you prefer, and how does either outperform the other?
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I have never used the Red Eye . I bought two rattle shad on afternoon and used them that night and had my limit of 25 White Bass in the boat in less than two hours. Now it is the only lure my son-in-law and daughter useA:
I use both and I think they both are great but for the money the XPS works great I caught more fish then my partner on the same day throwing the same color but he was using the red eye and me the XPS both in XXXgold shad colorA:
ive had better results in a pond ive not been able to catch any fish in this pond ive been fishin with a red eye shadA:
I have used both red eye shad and the XPS rattle shad. I prefer the red eye shad when fishing the 1/2 oz. cranks in average to deep water, but I love to use the 1/4 oz. XPS rattle shad in shallow water 5ft. or less. Both have great action and perform well, but I think the XPS rattle shad has better color options, lure design, and is a little lighter than the red eye shad in both sizes.A:
Both baits are great! The Red eye shad is probably best fished in situations were you want the bait to sink allot because of its little wiggle on the drop, and thats when big bass, from my experience, will come up suck the bait in due to the fact it's an easy meal. In the same way the XPS rattle shad is most successful with plenty of pauses and twitches during the retrieve. Both great value for money, both worth having in the tackle box!A:
As with any type fishing, it pays to have a good assortment of lures and colors available. I use both and I have had my best luck with the small xps rattle shad. When i fish larger ones i use red eye and X-cailber ones. Hopes this helps.A:
This one has more and smaller rattles. I prefer bass pro's xps over strike king red eye shad because of he color variety and rattles.A:
I personally have had much better success on the XPS rattle shad. For the price I don't think you can get a better lipless crank.A:
The red eye shad just sinks quicker in my opinion. I can fish shallow water with fast retrieve with the XPS rattle shad. It runs true all of the time. I can't fish the red eye shad in the shallow water (3 ft or less) without it picking up the weeds. I use a 6:1 ratio reel. I can also feel the xps rattle more when being retrieved. In early spring, I recommend the xps over the red eye shad.A:
The Strike King red eye shad is a good rattle bait but as far as I am concerned the detail and color of the XPS Rattle Shad is far greater. You can beat the heck out of the Rattle Shad.Details:
what colors should i buy?Answers
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I used the Chrome XXX Shad design and caught a nice 3 pounder on my first cast!A:
Emerald Shiner has worked best for us in clear water.A:
The Olive and Chartreuse shad and Bone XXX work best for meA:
I have caught several fish using the crawfish boil, emerald shiner, fire crawdad, and chrome XXX shad. But I fish mostly fish stained, lightly stained, and darker water in Florida and Georgia.A:
i like texas shad for a go to bait but its your choice or the other onesA:
Typical rule of thumb:bright color for discolor water and light color of clear water.
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Match the hatch. In the lakes I fish there are a lot of panfish, I typically run colors that resemble them. The river I fish has shiners in it and I do well on blue/chrome or black/chrome. The new XXX chrome shad has worked very well in both situations.A:
1. Craw fish boil. The best.2. Gold black back.
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i always go buy whatever your primary baitfish in the lake is.if its shad go with the white colors.etc.etc.A:
The color of lure should be determined by the lake you are fishing. First and foremost try to match the forage in the lake or pond, second in some cases the water clarity will dictate to a degree what color to use.
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I really like 41 and 68 for spring and any of the shad colors for summer and fall schoolies