Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Rattlin 07 Crankbait, 2.75 in, Firetiger
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2.75 in lipless crankbait with a sound chamber that rattles on both fast and slow retrieves, designed for versatile casting in freshwater.
The Rapala Rattlin 07 is a 2-3/4 inch lipless crankbait that sinks, so anglers can work it at different depths by changing how fast they reel. Its rattle makes a steady sound that draws fish toward the lure around flats, grass and other cover. It comes with treble hooks and weighs about half an ounce, a size suited to casting from shore or a boat.
Best for
- Multi-species casting over structure and open water
- Fast retrieves to trigger reactive strikes
- Slow bottom-bumping in deeper water
Skip if
- You need a shallow-running lure for weeds
- You prefer silent crankbaits for clear water
Strengths
- Rattle chamber produces sound frequencies that attract fish across depths
- 6 treble hooks provide multiple hookup points
- Sinking action suits both fast ripping and slow crawling
Trade-offs
- Lipless design sinks fast and can hang on bottom and weeds
- Six trebles snag easily in timber and grass
- Firetiger color is high-contrast and may spook clear-water fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.05 lb |
| Hooks | 6 treble, VMC black nickel |
| Action | Sinking |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its firetiger pattern is a loud one that suits stained and muddy water.
- 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 1/2 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 1/2 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 1/2 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
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Firetiger |
| Color family | Firetiger |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Firetiger.
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