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Spro SRT Z 1 Rat, 7 1/2 in, 1 oz
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Options
Color: Nasty Shad
- Nasty Shad
- Grey Ghost
Length: 7 1/2 Inch
- 7 1/2 Inch
Weight: 1 oz
- 1 oz
- Item weight
- 1 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 7.4 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches
Quick take
A 7 1/2 in rat lure with topwater action for musky and pike that need a large profile.
The Spro Rat 40 in Nasty Shad is a 7.5-inch topwater bait that weighs 1 ounce. Its jointed plastic body works as a wakebait, a walking lure or a glide bait, and it pushes a lot of water on the surface. Anglers use it over open water and at the edges of heavy cover.
Best for
- Musky and pike in weeds or open water
- Topwater presentations for big fish
- Low-light conditions where large silhouettes help
Skip if
- You fish for smaller species
- You need distance casting
Strengths
- Large 7 1/2 in profile is irresistible to trophy musky
- Rat shape mimics natural prey in musky water
- Topwater action creates commotion for reaction strikes
Trade-offs
- 1 oz weight requires very heavy tackle
- Large size is difficult to cast accurately
- Requires large bass or musky tackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | topwater rat lure |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Hook | Treble |
| Color | Nasty Shad |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Nasty ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spro SRT Z 1 BBZ Rat 40 Topwater Bait, 1 oz, Grey Ghost | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:7.5 in | Color:Grey Ghost | Suits:Clear water |
| Spro SRT Z 1 Rat, 7 1/2 in, 1 oz | Lure weight:1 oz | Length:7.5 in | Color:Nasty Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 | 1 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.5 in |
| Color | Nasty Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 oz.
How long is it?
It is 7.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Nasty Shad.
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