| My all time favorite rattling crankbait is the Rattletrap. | | | | any where the red markings are gone (don't know |
| One key I found when buying a Rattletrap is to try | | | | why but the red seems to make them hit better) or |
| them out before you buy it (if the store allows it). This | | | | the silver turns to the off white plastic color. The less |
| is what I mean: Remove the Rattletrap from the box, | | | | obvious is when the high pitched rattle changes to a |
| hold it close to your ear being careful not to stick | | | | low thudding type rattle. You will know the difference |
| yourself, and shake it quickly 3 to 4 times. You will | | | | since you did try them out in the store, right? Try to |
| definitely here the rattling sound. I have found that the | | | | stay with the high pitched rattle, just my experience. |
| "traps" that have a higher pitched rattle tend to | | | | The traps work best around submerged hydrilla. Bump |
| produce more strikes (just my personal experience). | | | | the stuff, or get it stuck in the stalks then rip it out. This |
| So check out a few before you buy. | | | | often provokes a vicious strike. |
| My personal favorite colors are silver with black back | | | | The traps also work on schooling fish. Throw into the |
| and silver with blue back. I've found that the 1/2 ounce | | | | school and work it back. Let the fish tell you if they |
| to be the best all around size. | | | | want it fast or slow. |
| The rattletraps do wear out over time. The obvious | | | | Do more Catching and less Fishing! |
| thing is when the finish starts wearing. I usually toss out | | | | |