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Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force, 1 oz, Chrome Blue Back
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- Item weight
- 0.03 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A magnum saltwater lipless crankbait with 30 internal rattles and aggressive tight wiggle for stripers and large game fish.
This 4-inch, 1 oz lipless crankbait is the larger Magnum Force take on the classic Rat-L-Trap, with an internal rattle and a tight wiggle. It sinks, so you can count it down to a depth and rip it through grass or reel it steadily. A good pick for bass anglers who want a bigger profile for bigger fish.
Best for
- Saltwater striped bass and large species
- Fast-moving water and tidal rips
- Long-distance casting
Skip if
- You fish tight cover or dense weeds
Strengths
- 30 rattles project vibration 40+ feet in deeper water
- Tight wiggle action mimics large baitfish precisely
- Stainless steel hardware resists saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- 1 oz weight requires heavier saltwater tackle
- Tight wiggle can cause line twist over extended use
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | saltwater lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Hooks | Premium Mustad treble |
| Rattle count | 30 |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Flash, Chartreuse Flash - Saltwater, Chartreuse Shiner | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Bleeding Shiner, Chrome Black Back, Chrome Black Back - Saltwater, Chrome Blue Back, Chrome Blue Back - Saltwater, Chrome Zombie - Saltwater, Lectric Silver, Lectric Silver - Saltwater, Tennessee Shad ChromeThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Redhead - Saltwater | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Chrome Red, Red Crawfish, Red Head Uncle Ted | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Black Back, Gold Black Back - Saltwater | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force Crankbait, 1 oz, Chartreuse Flash | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Chartreuse Flash - Saltwater | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force, 1 oz, Chrome Blue Back | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Chrome Blue Back | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force Crankbait, 1 oz, Chrome Blue Back - Saltwater | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Chrome Blue Back - Saltwater | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force Crankbait, 1 oz, Chrome Red | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Chrome Red | Suits:Stained water, bass |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Force Crankbait, 1 oz, Lectric Silver | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:4 in | Color:Lectric Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Chrome Blue Back |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome Blue Back.
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