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Cast out a Rattlin' Rapala and watch the swimming action at slow to very fast retrieve rates—you'll be amazed. This extra-loud shallow-running crankbait is equipped with 2 full-size treble hooks for sure hookups. Special "tuned" sound chamber is loaded with rattlin' BBs that are harmonic, uniform and "in tune" with nature, and alert and arouse the attack instinct in fish. The Rattlin' Rapala can be vertically jigged without hook fouling and has great falling/swimming action. A special favorite of bass and northern pike anglers. Red Hook Colors: 87, 88, 89.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Marabou11 Best Rattlin' Lure
This is the best rattlin' lure I use because of the good hooks, durability of the finish and action. All you have to do is cast it out and wait for it to go to any depth you wish it to be and start reeling it in. Even my wife catches fish with it. I use the silver blue for pike and the bone for smallies.
February 18, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Buzzer85 Great go to bait
What a pickerel killer in the winter time. They seem to inhale this lure.
January 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Shewillbemine Great Trolling Lure
The firetiger color seems so unnatural to me so imagine my surprise when I landed a 3.5 lb. rainbow trout the first time I used it for trolling! I also lost a much larger trout later in the day but that's because I set my drag too tightly. I have always had great success with Rapala and will never stop using their products.
January 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jack28 Good lure, it catches fish!
I use this mainly for smallmouth bass fishing up here in Canada but it can be used to catch walleye in the summer or on the hardwater ans I even catch pike with this.
Great lure, good price, lots of rattles, A+.
December 24, 2012
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At some point a Trout will hit a rattlebait,but when I fished for Browns in the popular Penns creek in Pa or Rainbow in the Snake
or Yellowstone rivers, the BEST bait I found were natural flies, streamers or in-line spinner baits.
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It works for me!Answers
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you can count it down and fish it at any depth
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As far as you let it sink.
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They sink at about one foot per second! Now as to how far they dive depends on you retrieve speed. The slower the retrieve the deeper they go, faster retrieve shallower they run. Hope this helps?Tight lines, and be safe!
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Depends on the day, depends on the time of year and depends on what you are fishing for. We catch tons on darker stuff in NH. But that is when we are finness fishing. When we are working cranks and spinners or flukes, we usually use brighter colors.
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Only if you get a dozen of them.70% of my fish are caught on a Rat-l-trap.
95 % of those were Chrome w/ Blue back!
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I'm a beginning bass fisherman and have read a lot of reviews for different lures. What's the best way to fish with this lure while reeling it in? Fast reel, stop and go, slow and steady? Thanks for your help.Answers
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My brother likes to let it sink a few seconds, and rip it up, let it sink shortly, rip it up, sink and so on.A:
obviously, trial and error will get you your answer for a particular day or certain body of water but I always reel slower in cold water than in warmer water. sometimes in the summer I am reeling it as fast as I can without it coming out of water and the bass go crazy for it but sometimes I need to use a stop and go retrieve. Mostly a steady medium retrieve works best for meA:
Depends on the time of year and how active the fish are. If they are hitting anything that moves than a fast retrieve will work. I usually vary my retrieval until they start hitting a certain technique. So many times I will twitch, reel and twitch or literally reel fast and then let it drop. There is a lot to figure out before a specific technique can be decided on.A:
i fish this lure fast and catch plenty of nice size bass. I would definitly go with a fast smooth reel in.A:
reel it in slow just dont let it hit the bottom
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Buy this in silver (F13).Throw it on 8# mono.
Cast to structure. Pause when it lands, then
softly raise the rod tip a few degrees to
"twitch" the bait. Pause, then repeat three more times. Then reel medium speed back to you and stay ready for a strike.
When nothing will cause a bite, this will!
Caught this one in this manner.
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stop and go let it sit for a while twitch it a bit before starting repeat.A:
I use a medium-light spinning rod & reel when I use my Rattlin Raps. I anticipate the lure hitting the surface and engage my reel and begin a fast retreive as soon as the lure hits the water. I do this so my lure doesn't snag in log jams or get wedged between rocks. I'm fishing for actively feeding bass and usually have good success with the in a Shad or Fire Tiger color.Answers
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kinda big for trout ya think???
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i wouldnt recommend this for trout. Try rooster tails, jigs with spinners, flies. if you really want to use a "fish lure" go for a smaller soft plastic minnow.Answers
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Thats a tough question. It really depends on the time of year, they type of day and what the fish are hitting. Color is so important that no one color can solve all of the problems. I have about 20 different 2 - 4 and 4 - 6 ft crank baits that are all different colors.A:
Don't ask me why but here in southern Ohio the bass and walleye seem to like the fire tiger color the best. We start catching in March and keep catching with this color till November.
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in clear water use baby bass and firetiger
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baby bass
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Baby bass, silver or gold chrome with a black back and a dot.
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There is no single answer to this question. Muddy or stained water generally means the darker crawfish or chartruse colors work best while clear water generally is best for the lighter colors or chrome models.Answers
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I have both the Clackin Rap & the Rattlin Rap. For my money I prefer the Rattlin Rap. I catch fish and I can buy 3 of the Rattlin Raps for the price of 1 Clackin Rap.A:
I like the Clackin'rap alot. It catches bass for me all year long. I have a great time w/ it in oct. & nov. down here in Greensboro,ncA:
I think they are pretty much equal, as far as fish-catching ability. The big turn-off for me regarding the Clackin' Rap, is that it costs more than twice as much as the Rattlin' Rap, and certainly isn't any more heavy duty. Since I go through a lot of lures, the Rattlin' Rap is the clear choice, budget-wise.
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they're both great!
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CLACKINRAP
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The clackin rap does much much better then this lure
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The answer can change from day to day...different sounds or sometimes no sound at all generates more strikes...the bass have to answer this question for you on the particular day you are fishing. The more versatile you can be in color, sound, depth of lure, etc., the more successful you will be.Answers
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after u add it to your cart go to the bottom right
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to buy this lure alone from BPS is $4.95. Shipping is rated by dollars spent. I belive all items shipped from BPS are shipped from Springfield, MO. unless otherwise notedAnswers
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I like the red eye shad. the colors, the stlye & it casts like a rock. 1/2 oz. is awesome!
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Bill Lewis 1/4 1/2 and 3/4 ouncers catch me crazy bass all day
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personally there is no best all around. the ones i use for local farm ponds are completely diffrent than what i use in larger lakes. if you want one to use as a versitle lipless crankbait id go with a 1 3/4 inch or 2 inch shad rapalla rattlerA:
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lipless crankbaits are a very simple form of lure and you really cant screw them up. when it comes down to it what will matter is on your personal favorite lure manufacturer. a couple of mine favorites are rapala Rapala® Freshwater Rattlin' Rapala® i really like the price and action, Rapala® Clackin' Rap® my buddy has caught a few bass with this one, Koppers LIVETARGET® Golden Shiner great action, and last but not least BPS Uncle Buck's® Mini Baits - Micro Vibe ive had great luck in summer with this one and it has great action.
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Rat-l-traps and clacking raps I would buy over thisA:
So far my favorite lipless is the size 6 lipless clack and rap by rapala. I have a few different colors. I have a red one, a white one (minnow bait fish look), green striped (perch look) and a light green and light blue one. These are great. I have caught a great amount of fish already this year. I love the way it moves and sounds and it definitely attracts fish. I caught a 4 pounder by running it across a rock on a cold day earlier this year. This lure works.A:
i would have to say the bill lewis rat-l-trap in the 1/4 ounce bleeding blueback. or the 1/2 ounce red craw pattern, ive won many pot tournaments on just those two luresAnswers
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it's great for saltwater. just change the hooks to perma steel hooks.A:
Definatley I caught a huge gar on a rattlin trap in NCImages for this Answer
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Select your favorite size and sytle and go. Personally id change hooks but if you maintain the lure it should hold up wellA:
I've caught stripers on itA:
they should be just change the hooks to galvanized hooks and you should be set; plus they're only $3-$4.
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I use the 2 3/4" one for striper!Once I get home or close to a fresh water source, I rince off my lures! That way it keep the rust off and saves the finish for quite a while! Also rince off your rod and reel as well after salt water use!A:
Yes. Get the 3 1/8" and you should be good to go. I caught a small striper with that size of lure in shad color.1 of 1
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