SW Rattle Trap - Justin

Justin

You posted this in another thread - just after the end
of the Southern Classic....

quoting.....

You like that hey?? I call it a "Secret Weapon Rattle Trap". The cool
thing is I found that if I attach the blade on the front like that;
the
bait doesn't lose any action or vibration. But, instead adds action,
and flash. Worked well for me too! Caught a 4 1/2lb LM with it. Had a
hard time getting my bait back, after it swallowed it hole.

Caught a lot of fish with it. But, towards the end of the week; the
fish weren't hitting moving baits much. At least for me.

Put that tip in the old tackle box, I'm sure you'll catch em' with it.

Too bad I let the Secret out.

Hey, Joe maybe you should put that on the site. Show everyone what
else
you can do with a Secret Weapon!

Justin

end quote.....

Could you please explain further?

Thanks

Jim

Sure thing Jim.

Here is a little secret I came up with, to add action, flash and better
fish catch ability.

OK. First I use Secret Weapon Lures spinnerbaits/buzzbaits that have
interchangeable blades. These blades do not use swivels, and clip on
and off very quickly. Thus it is crucial to use these blades for the
best results.

Take a SWL willowleaf blade, #3 or #3 1/2 on a 1/2oz Rattle Trap;
(bigger or smaller size depending on other size Rattle Trap used)
attach the blade to the front split ring (just above the hook, leave
hook attached). When this is done, the blade will spin freely and
towards the back of the bait. The big thing here is by having it
attached to the front, (you don't loose any action or vibration from
the rattle trap, and don't get short strikes). I know you can buy
Rattle Traps with the blade on swivels attached to the back, but if you
notice them in the water; you lose action, most vibration, and get
short strikes!

The reason I say use a SWL blade instead of a conventional blade; is
SWL blades spin much more freely, one piece design, and you can quickly
change blade colors to conpensate for weather and water conditions.

I caught a 4 1/2lb LM that just inhaled the bait. When they would not
seem to hit without the blade. I have caught several other fish too,
but haven't caught any bigger ones yet.

http://www.midtennclassic.org/2006images.htm (The white Rattle Trap,
second row down)

PLEASE let me know, if you fish this and do good with it. Would be very
nice if everyone let me know how you do!

-Justin Hires

Pro Staff: www.SecretWeaponLures.com
www.Allterraintackle.com
www.Scenttec.com

Director: www.USABassin.com
MGF Rep: www.SFVU.com

Thanks Justin. I've got SWs in my box - used the heck out of them
last summer. I thought I knew what you were doing - but wanted to
make sure.

Had you tryed this trick w/ cranks other than the Rattle Trap?

I will try this soon - just as soon as its legal to throw cranks -
which is still a couple weeks away (NP and walleye), 3 weeks for
LM/SM.

On 3 May 2006 04:44:40 -0700, wrote:

Sure thing Jim.

Here is a little secret I came up with, to add action, flash and better
fish catch ability.

OK. First I use Secret Weapon Lures spinnerbaits/buzzbaits that have
interchangeable blades. These blades do not use swivels, and clip on
and off very quickly. Thus it is crucial to use these blades for the
best results.

Take a SWL willowleaf blade, #3 or #3 1/2 on a 1/2oz Rattle Trap;
(bigger or smaller size depending on other size Rattle Trap used)
attach the blade to the front split ring (just above the hook, leave
hook attached). When this is done, the blade will spin freely and
towards the back of the bait. The big thing here is by having it
attached to the front, (you don't loose any action or vibration from
the rattle trap, and don't get short strikes). I know you can buy
Rattle Traps with the blade on swivels attached to the back, but if you
notice them in the water; you lose action, most vibration, and get
short strikes!

The reason I say use a SWL blade instead of a conventional blade; is
SWL blades spin much more freely, one piece design, and you can quickly
change blade colors to conpensate for weather and water conditions.

I caught a 4 1/2lb LM that just inhaled the bait. When they would not
seem to hit without the blade. I have caught several other fish too,
but haven't caught any bigger ones yet.

http://www.midtennclassic.org/2006images.htm (The white Rattle Trap,
second row down)

PLEASE let me know, if you fish this and do good with it. Would be very
nice if everyone let me know how you do!

-Justin Hires

Pro Staff: www.SecretWeaponLures.com
www.Allterraintackle.com
www.Scenttec.com

Director: www.USABassin.com
MGF Rep: www.SFVU.com

Jim,

I have tried only a few other cranks. Seems the Rattle Trap design
works the best, but try other baits out. You might find others that
will work good too.

-Justin