(The ‘Best Time of Year’ information presented above is derived from Ken Cook’s Pattern Forecast database (www.kencookoutdoors.com),
which includes data on tournament winning lures from more than 600 multi-day bass tournaments across the U.S. See Ken’s website for more details.)
This is the standard for flat sided crank baits of this style. The rattle trap should be fished on a 7’ medium or medium/heavy action rod and about 17 lb line. You will find this lure especially productive around the time of the spawn and in flat land areas, especially with grass. If you find grass, just tick the top of the grass and jerk it off of the grass as it gets stuck. Many strikes come as you impart erratic action to the lure. Many tournaments have been won with the assistance of this lure.