Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Rattlin 05 Lipless Crankbait, 2 in, Firetiger
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Options
Color: Firetiger
- Firetiger
- Shad
- Silver
- Silver Blue
- Silver Gold
- Item weight
- 0.01 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A lipless crankbait with a loud rattle and sinking action, hand-tuned for consistent performance at slow and fast retrieve rates.
This Firetiger Rattlin' Rapala is a 2-inch lipless crankbait that sinks, so it covers water with long casts and can be counted down to the depth you want. A rattle chamber adds sound, and the lure works with a slow roll or a fast rip. It suits anglers who want one compact search bait for open water and grass edges.
Best for
- Fish that respond to sound and vibration cues
- Shallow to moderate depth casting applications
- Anglers who want versatility at variable retrieve speeds
Skip if
- You need a floater for topwater commotion
- You fish heavy cover where treble hooks catch constantly
Strengths
- Unique rattle chamber produces harmonic sound frequencies
- Long-casting balanced design reaches distant structure
- Works equally well on slow and fast retrieves
Trade-offs
- Sinking design means you cannot pause it without falling
- Lipless design offers less running depth control
- VMC trebles snag easily in weeds and brush
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Action | Sinking |
| Construction | Hand-tuned and tank-tested |
What can I catch with this?
At 3/8 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water. Lipless crankbaits are often fished in early spring and in fall, over grass flats and shallow points.
- 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 3/8 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 3/8 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 3/8 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 lb |
What it imitates
Its firetiger pattern imitates perch.
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| FiretigerThis one | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
|
| Shad, Silver, Silver Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
|
| Silver Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Rattlin 05 Lipless Crankbait, 2 in, Firetiger | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Rattlin 05 Lipless Crankbait, Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Shad | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Rattlin 05 Lipless Crankbait, Silver | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Rattlin 05 Lipless Crankbait, Silver Blue | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Color:Silver Blue | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
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