Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Rattlin' 05 Rattle Lure, 2 in, Chrome Blue
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Options
Color: Chrome Blue
- Chrome Blue
- Redfire Crawdad
Size: 2-Inch
- 2-Inch
- Item weight
- 11 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Compact 2-inch rattling lure that produces sound frequencies to trigger curiosity and feeding response.
The Rapala Rattlin' 05 is a 2-inch lipless crankbait in Chrome Blue that sinks and carries a rattle chamber, so it puts sound into the water as it falls and as it is retrieved. Its compact body suits anglers working shallow flats, shorelines and cover where a small, noisy bait can draw attention. It is a simple option for anglers who want a lipless bait that works on a straight retrieve or a pause.
Best for
- Small bass and panfish in natural ponds and lakes
- Clear water where vibration and sight trigger strikes
- Anglers seeking a small, versatile compact lure
Skip if
- You target large fish; 2 inches is too small
- You fish saltwater
Strengths
- Harmonic rattle frequencies produce natural sound patterns
- Small size suits panfish and small bass
- Chrome blue color balances visibility and natural appearance
Trade-offs
- Tiny treble hooks break easily or straighten on larger fish
- Rattle can silence if solder joint fails
- Small size limits casting distance and air resistance
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | rattling crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Hooks | Treble |
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- 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
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome BlueThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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.
Facts
| Length | 2 in |
|---|---|
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Chrome Blue |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome Blue.
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