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Bass Pro Shops® XPS® Rattle Shad®
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.
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.
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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)? ThanksAnswers
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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 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 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 schooliesDetails:
i fish in a pattle boat (just getting into the sport) in a lake/pond that is about 50 ft deep at most and 8 at the minimum. would this work in my situation?Answers
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yes let it sink down and hold rod tip down and reel slowlyA:
The lipless crank would work, but it would be better to use a 1/2 ounce (larger) size to get down deeper since the lake is deep. Make sure to fish around grass, lily pads, and structure.A:
yes but fishing in the shallower area next to structure is your best betA:
This lure will work in any fresh water body of water. You can fish shallow or deep with it.A:
Yes, the XPS Rattle Shad will work in you situation. It does not matter what you are fishing out of. You can adjust your depth of retrieve by counting down your lure when it hits the water, 1001-1002-1003 respectively would be about 1 foot of fall per second.
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a rattle trap can be fished in that situation. where you go to the shallow end and cast in to the deep part when reeling back in ponds i like to change my speed from slow to fast on the retrieve so yes. as a matter of fact my biggest fish ever was caught with a rattle trap in a pond just like yours.Answers
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I know for sure that these lipless cranks come in 1/4 oz. and 1/2 oz. I preferably use a 1/4 oz. b/c I fish a lot of shallow water lakes.A:
It is listed on the site or catalog. If you don't see it I believe they have the 1/4oz. If not the 3/16, 3/8 or 5/16 is close.A:
They come in 1/4 oz and 3/8 oz and 21 colors
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The 1-3/4" are 1/4 oz. and the 2-3/4" are 3/8 oz.A:
They are 1/2 oz. cranks brother. Best to go with a rattle trap I suppose1 of 1
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