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Topic: Topwater, when to rattle?  (Read 738 times)

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Okay, so when should I use a topwater with rattle vs one without.. I have super spook bone and have a Katch Pearl Raptor coming in. I would like to know when is a good time to use which one. maybe rattle on dirty water or low light?
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As long as a lure makes enough noise to get the fishes attention you really don't need a rattle.. Here in Texas we use frogs, spooks and chugger baits when the top water is at its peak. Even a weightless swimbait or worm will do the trick.
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I agree you dont need a rattle. It all depends on the fishes mood. Some days they might like it some days they don't. Just like some days they want a fast and furious retrieve. Some days a slow dead retrieve.

That being said a rattle isn't a bad thing. Have fun dude!!!
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All my top water plug/popper has a rattle. My go to bait super spook  has a rattle
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Hey Chad how do you get the fish " in the mood?" :smt044
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Hey Chad how do you get the fish " in the mood?" :smt044

Probably dangles his "worm" in the water. :smt044
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Hey Chad how do you get the fish " in the mood?" :smt044

I twerk the sexy dawg side to side until they want it in there mouth. There's usually an instantaneous eruption...... Wait what are talking about
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Hey Chad how do you get the fish " in the mood?" :smt044

I twerk the sexy dawg side to side until they want it in there mouth. There's usually an instantaneous eruption...... Wait what are talking about

LMFAO!!!!!

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No rattle needed  :smt003 countless fish on just a regular popper.


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No rattle needed  :smt003 countless fish on just a regular popper.

Beautiful fish dude! Your the man!!!
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I like silent baits when water chop is glass to moderate chop. When the chop gets worse go with those loud rattle baits