What kind of lure is a rattle trap?
The shad-shaped, noise-producing (rattling) Rat-L-Trap crankbait features a combination of sound and action attractive to a variety of predatory fish. The lure is manufactured by Bill Lewis Lures in Alexandria, Louisiana, a business that has been 100 percent family owned and operated since it was formed in 1971.
What is the best rattle trap color?
In shallow waters, brighter colors like chartreuse or white are great options. Bluegill and perch tend to congregate under docks and around the banks of the lakes, which means an endless food supply for any predator. Chartreuse or white Rat-L-Traps will mimic the colors of such fish very well.
How deep does a rattle trap run?
If there is 3-4 feet of water over the grass, use the 1/2 oz Original Rat-L-Trap to keep it down just over the grass. If there is 5-6 feet of water over the grass, use the weighty 3/4 oz. Mag-Trap to keep it down that deep. To go a few feet deeper, there is now a new, larger 1 oz.
Do rattling lures work?
But we especially love lures that make noise with rattles. Sound travels about 4,920 feet per second through water. So it makes sense a lure that rattles would garner the attention of biting fish. The idea is that the noise produced will pique the interest of predator fish, bringing them closer to our baits.
Is a rattle trap a lipless crankbait?
In fact, Outdoor Life magazine referred to Rattle Trap as the “Most Influential Fishing Lure” of all time in their Hall of Fame fishing lure article. …
What are Rattle Traps good for?
Rattling lipless crankbaits such as the Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap deliver plenty of sound for bass to hone in on the lure even fishing in muddy water or low-light conditions. The versatility of these lures also allows bass anglers to employ the noisy baits in a variety of ways.
Do Rattles attract fish?
Small vs Large Rattles Fish (specifically bass) best hear dominant frequencies below 1,000Hz. It’s likely fish can’t even hear the rattling lure you’ve had in your tacklebox for years. Yeah, I know. It’s sort of a letdown when the whole idea behind a rattling lure is to attract fish using sound!
How deep does a lipless crankbait go?
Fishing with a Lipless Crankbait Because of their buoyancy and sinking action, lipless crankbaits can be fished in water depths up to 20 feet or more, although most seasoned anglers will tell you they have better luck in depths of 10 feet or less.