Lipless, rattle baits tips to catch more bass

rattle bait fishing for largemouth bass

SREACTRTELTESBAIT

LEADING ® TO MORE BASS

Fall 2022

By Scott M. Petersen

R

attle baits are part of many bass anglers’

tackle boxes, and when it comes to fishing

them, there are more than just making a cast and reeling the baits back to the boat. Here are

some essential tips and tricks that will help put more

bass in your boat. Rattle baits are a standard, but they

can differ from brand to brand.

The Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap put this category of

baits on the map. For years, this has been the go-to

bait that drew bass fishermen to presentation Many

companies soon wanted a piece of the pie and joined in

developing their own version. If you have a favorite lure

company, chances are they have an entry in the rattle

bait segment.

A few that come to mind are the Strike King Red Eye Shad, the Cotton Cordell Super Shad, the SPRO Aruku Shad, and the Booyah One Knocker. Each brings something different.

BAIT SIZES THAT YOU SHOULD STOCK

When it comes to baits, it does not matter what brand umbrella you want to get under; they all offer an assortment of sizes. I stock 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1-ounce baits to cover my fishing situations. You will find many ways to fish as you get these baits. It is more than just casting the bait and reeling it back to the boat. You can trigger more bites when you contact the cover as you

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