The Stelth Rattle Traps

[bassguytom]

Has anyone used these yet? It doesn't seem to make sense to me. It looks like they are just trying to get some more sales. Why not just use a lipped crankbait? Any info. would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

[bassguytom]

Stealth typing on an iPad.

[Gatorbassman]

I've been gluing the rattles in my rat-l-traps for year. In the spring the bass don't seem to want loud baits. For the past two weeks I've been rotating between a quiet squarebill and a silent lipless and most days the bass prefer the lipless. I don't know why but they just do.

[SneakySnook]

I bought one from Gander Mountain for $2 and have to say it was the best $2 I have spent. Great lure for the summer and fall. 

[TorqueConverter]

Has anyone used these yet? It doesn't seem to make sense to me. It looks like they are just trying to get some more sales. Why not just use a lipped crankbait? Any info. would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tom

 

The way you have worded this seems to indicate that the only differences between a lipless crank and lipped, is sound.  The two baits are night and day apart.  The sounds each make are the least of their differences.

 

If you have a tremendous amount of confidence in lipless cranks and want to throw a slient bait then the silent Bil Lewis Rattle Traps should be at the top of your list.    

[WIGuide]

You've got to remember that even a so called "silent" bait is not silent under water. With the hooks, split rings, and hook hangers it's making a little bit of noise. You also have to remember a bass has a lateral line that picks up vibrations in the water. The silent lipless crankbait still gives off vibration it's just a different vibration than one with rattles.

[Bluebasser86]

I've had some very good days in clear water lakes with the silent RES. 

[bassguytom]

Good info. guys. I will be giving it a shot this coming weekend. It looks like the ice is of the lakes. Thanks.