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Bass Fishing Technique Lesson 2- Rattling Crankbaits

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



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