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Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Lipless, 3/4 oz, Chartreuse Flash
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Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum lipless crankbait with low-frequency knock and tight wiggle for large fish.
The Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash is a 3.5-inch, 3/4 oz lipless crankbait with a rattle and a tight wiggle. It sinks, so you can count it down or bring it back through grass and off rock. Two Mustad treble hooks come on the bait. Its larger body suits bigger forage and species such as striped bass, pike and musky. The Chartreuse Flash finish is the color to choose when the bait should show a bright flash.
Best for
- Pike and musky targeting larger forage
- Striped bass in rivers and reservoirs
- Deep water and grass ripping
Skip if
- You fish small creeks; Magnum size is large
- You need silent lures; Rat-L-Trap knocks constantly
Strengths
- Liv-N-Sound knock attracts predators from distance
- Tight wiggle and shad profile look like wounded bait
- Triple Grip hooks penetrate hard and hold secure
Trade-offs
- 3/4 oz weight requires sturdy rods for all-day casting
- Knocking sound cannot be silenced
- Treble hooks snag in thick grass and wood
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Facts
| Length | 3.5 in |
|---|---|
| Lure weight | 0.75 oz |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Hooks | 2 Mustad treble hooks |
| Finish | Chartreuse Flash |
| Color | CHARTREUSE FLASH |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Lip | Rattle | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum, 3.5 Inches, 3/4 oz, Lipless Crankbait | Length:3.5 in | Lure weight:0.75 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Yes | Color:CAJUN'S CHROME | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass, pike & musky and striped bass |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Lipless, 3/4 oz, Chartreuse Flash | Length:3.5 in | Lure weight:0.75 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Yes | Color:CHARTREUSE FLASH | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, pike & musky and striped bass |
How it compares
| Product | Length | Lure weight | Buoyancy | Lip | Rattle | Hooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Lipless, 3/4 oz, Chartreuse FlashPick it if you want the 3.5-inch, 3/4 oz Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash to cover bigger forage and sink through deeper water. | Length:3.5 in | Lure weight:0.75 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Yes | Hooks:2 Mustad treble hooks |
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Lectric SilverPick it if you want a 3-inch, 1/2 oz sinking lipless crankbait in Lectric Silver to count down to depth and work with a steady retrieve over open water and weed edges. | Length:3 in | Lure weight:0.5 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Internal | Hooks:2 Mustad treble |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 1/2 oz, Orange CrawPick it if you want a 1/2 ounce rattling lipless crankbait in an orange craw finish for freshwater bass that feed on crawfish. | Length:2.5 in | Lure weight:0.5 oz | Buoyancy:— | Lip:None (lipless) | Rattle:Free-floating | Hooks:2 treble |
| Cotton Cordell Super Spot Lipless Crankbait, 2.5 in, 1/4 oz | Length:2.5 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Buoyancy:— | Lip:None | Rattle:Yes | Hooks:— |
| Rapala Rattlin 05, 2 in, Baby BassPick it if you want a small, sinking, rattling lipless bait in the natural Baby Bass pattern to cover water for bass. | Length:2 in | Lure weight:0.375 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Yes | Hooks:2 VMC black nickel |
| Strike King Red Eyed Shad Lipless Crankbait, 3/4 ozPick it if you want the Natural Shad finish in a 3-inch, 3/4-ounce sinking lipless crankbait with free-floating rattles. | Length:3 in | Lure weight:0.75 oz | Buoyancy:Sinking | Lip:None | Rattle:Free-floating internal | Hooks:VMC vanadium cone cut treble |
Common questions
How long is the Rat-L-Trap Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash?
The Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash measures 3.5 inches and weighs 3/4 oz. It is the larger bait in the Rat-L-Trap line, built for bigger forage and bigger species. It has no lip, and its rattle sounds on the retrieve as the body moves through the water.
Does the Magnum Trap Chartreuse Flash come with hooks?
Yes, two Mustad treble hooks come on the Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash. The bait is 3.5 inches long and weighs 3/4 oz, with no lip and a rattle inside. Those fittings come on the bait as sold, so the hooks are ready to tie on without a swap.
Does the Magnum Trap Chartreuse Flash sink?
Yes. The Magnum Trap in Chartreuse Flash sinks, so you can let it fall and count it down to a set depth before the retrieve. Its tight wiggle and rattle carry through the water on the way back. The 3.5-inch, 3/4 oz body keeps it sinking when it is ripped through grass.
What can I catch with this?
At 3/4 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass, striped bass and pike.
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 3/4 oz it sinks fast, so it reaches deeper grass edges, points and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/4 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 15 to 20 lb line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs a hard strike.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio keeps up with a lure that is burned or ripped.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch; 15 to 20 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/4 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 15 to 20 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 15 to 20 lb |
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad in water where a natural one would not show.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| CHARTREUSE FLASH, CHARTREUSE TRANSPARENT, PINK CHROME, PINK GOLDThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| CAJUN'S CHROME | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
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