Question about "One Knock" lipless or trap baits

[miked62]

Hi, I'd like some information about a trap style bait I've used. I think it's a Cotton Cordell and it has a single clunk - clunk rattle. I've heard it called a "One Banger" or "One Knock Spot" but that could be wrong. Also I don't think it's in production any more. Are they hard to find?

We've had some success with them on barramundi here in Australia but I can't find them for sale anywhere over here. A snap of it is posted below, it's the old one above the Rapala Xrap.

Thanks

Mike

[miked62]

Here is another snap of the bait

[Matt Fly]

They are still out there, Cordell Hotspots, what you posted looks to have been spray painted.

   I think they sound different than a Bill Lewis Ratltrap due to the size of bb's inside that make the noise.   Hotspots seem to have fatter bb's.

I think its good option to have different sounding lipless baits.

   

[Randall]

The bait you posted is no longer made but the Xcaliber brand (also a Pradco brand) has made a one knock lipless bait for those who liked the one knock spot.

[Chaz Hickcox]

Also try the Rapala Clackin-Rap.  It has one metal chamber with a single ball bearing.  It makes a deep clacking noise vice the regular rattle of most rattle trap type baits.  Lost mine today, but it brought in a decent 3 1/2 pounder before it was sacrificed to the fish god.

[5bass]

The best One Knocker lipless bait you can buy these days is the Xcalibur One Knocker (XRK series). Those things are money.

[Raymond de Leur Jr. A.S.]

I have a good supply of Yo-Zuri Lipless, Rat-L-Traps, Xcalibers, and Game Vibes.

Each have the pros and cons. On one of the lakes near me, the lipless baits are a sure fire way and getting some fish in mid winter.

In terms of sound/loudness, I feel that the Yo-Zuri and Xcalibers are tied with Rat-L-Traps pretty close.

[Josh Bassman]

Also try the Rapala Clackin-Rap. It has one metal chamber with a single ball bearing. It makes a deep clacking noise vice the regular rattle of most rattle trap type baits. Lost mine today, but it brought in a decent 3 1/2 pounder before it was sacrificed to the fish god.

I have been thinking of buy some clackin-raps... do you like them?

[Catt]

Cotton Cordell Hot Spot is still make & still slays em here in Texas

http://www.cottoncordelllures.com/details.aspx?category=C24C25SuperSpot

[miked62]

Cotton Cordell Hot Spot is still make & still slays em here in Texas

http://www.cottoncordelllures.com/details.aspx?category=C24C25SuperSpot

Yeh I know but I'm after the "one knock" style which I believe Coton Cordell do not make anymore.

[KevO]

The best One Knocker lipless bait you can buy these days is the Xcalibur One Knocker (XRK series). Those things are money.

X2 These baits have caught me more bass over 5# than any other bait in my box!  

[Chaz Hickcox]

Also try the Rapala Clackin-Rap. It has one metal chamber with a single ball bearing. It makes a deep clacking noise vice the regular rattle of most rattle trap type baits. Lost mine today, but it brought in a decent 3 1/2 pounder before it was sacrificed to the fish god.

I have been thinking of buy some clackin-raps... do you like them?

You know, I have used it, I liked it, but the fact of the matter is I can't compare it.  Up until now all I have ever use have been Rapala lipless cranks.  I just bought a couple xcalibers, but have yet to use them.  So, yeah I like em, but I can't give you a good comparison.