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