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Smithwick · Stickbaits & Minnows
Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue,4 1/2 in, 3/8 oz, Lemon Lime Crush
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- Item weight
- 0.38 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.5 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4.5-inch suspending stick bait with an internal rattle that runs true out of the box.
This Lemon Lime Crush Suspending Rattlin' Rogue is a 4.5-inch, 3/8 oz stickbait with a #6 hook size. It suspends level when the retrieve stops, which lets anglers pause it in front of bass, walleye or crappie. The semi-transparent body adds flash while keeping a natural look.
Best for
- Transitional periods when fish suspend mid-water
- Retrieve-and-pause presentations over structures
- Clear-water applications where sight feeding matters
Skip if
- You need a floating surface lure for shallow flats
- You prefer sinking lures for deep structures
Strengths
- Suspends perfectly level without adjustment
- Internal rattle provides sound attraction
- Proven design from a heritage tackle brand
Trade-offs
- Suspending action limits fishing depths to mid-water
- Rattle chamber can crack on hard impacts
- Requires precise retrieve-pause cadence
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Facts
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Hook size | #6 |
| Color | Lemon Lime Crush |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue,4 1/2 in, 3/8 oz, Blue Herring | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Blue Herring | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue,4 1/2 in, 3/8 oz, Foxy Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Foxy Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue,4 1/2 in, 3/8 oz, Lemon Lime Crush | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:#6 | Color:Lemon Lime Crush | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Smithwick Suspending Rattlin' Rogue, 4.5 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4.5 in | Hook size:— | Color:Gold Rogue | Suits:Stained water |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.5 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Lemon Lime Crush.
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- 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, Lemon Lime CrushThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Avacodo Shad, Blue Herring, Chrome/Black Back, Chrome/Blue Back, Emerald Shiner, Foxy Shad, Golden Shiner, Threadfin Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Bream | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Sunrise | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Rogue, Table Rock Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Darter | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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.
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