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Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Trap Lipless Crankbait, 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 and work it from shallow grass to deeper structure. The larger body suits bigger forage and bigger species such as striped bass, pike and musky.
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
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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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 | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum, 3.5 Inches, 3/4 oz, Lipless Crankbait | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3.5 in | 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 Trap Lipless Crankbait, 3/4 oz, Chartreuse Flash | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Length:3.5 in | 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 |
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.
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | CHARTREUSE FLASH |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is CHARTREUSE FLASH.
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