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Smithwick · Floating Jerkbaits
Smithwick Floating Rattlin' Rogue Jerkbait, 1/3 oz, Gold Rogue
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Quick take
A floating jerkbait with loud rattle that mimics wounded baitfish, retrieved with jerks for erratic side-to-side movement.
A 4.5-inch floating jerkbait with an internal rattle and a rolling, wounded-baitfish action. It weighs about a third of an ounce and comes here in the Gold Rogue finish. Anglers cast it for bass or troll it for walleye.
Best for
- Spring and shallow water bass and walleye
- Trolling where rattle calls fish from distance
- Anglers using jerking retrieves to trigger aggressive strikes
Skip if
- You fish deep water where shallow floaters cannot reach
- You need a silent lure for clear-water presentations
Strengths
- Loud rattle calls fish from deep and discolored water
- Wounded baitfish action results from rolling retrieve pattern
- Floating design returns to surface between jerks for realistic motion
Trade-offs
- Rattle can spook selective fish in clear water under low-light conditions
- Erratic action requires skill to execute correctly and maintain depth
- Treble hooks snag heavily on weeds and wood; clean water necessary
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome/Black Back/Orange Belly, Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome/Black Back, Chrome/Black Stripes, Chrome/Blue Back | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Sunbeam Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold RogueThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithwick Rattlin' Rogue Floating Jerkbait, 4.5 in, 1/3 oz, Chrome Black Back | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Chrome/Black Back/Orange Belly | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Smithwick Rattlin' Rogue Jerkbait, 4 1/2 in, Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Chrome/Blue Back/Orange Belly | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Smithwick Floating Rattlin' Rogue Jerkbait, 1/3 oz, Gold Rogue | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Gold Rogue | Suits:Stained water, bass and walleye |
| Smithwick Floating Rattlin' Rogue Jerkbait, 1/3 oz, Sunbeam Bream | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Sunbeam Bream | Suits:Clear water, bass and walleye |
| Smithwick Floating Rattlin' Rogue Jerkbait, 1/3 oz, Sunbeam Golden Bass | Lure weight:0.333 oz | Length:4.5 in | Color:Sunbeam Golden Bass | Suits:Bass and walleye |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.333 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Gold Rogue |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Bass and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.333 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold Rogue.
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