Lipless Crankbaits.....One Knocker Vs. Rattles

Krtismo · 08-14-10, 02:07 PM

I'm looking to add a Lipless crank or two to my collection, and I'm wondering what your opinions on "one knocker" cranks vs. multiple rattle cranks are.

I'm leaning toward getting a Clacking Rap, but I don't feel like I'm educated enough to decide on one.

Garry2rs · 08-14-10, 02:43 PM

Here's the theory...
Fish that are repeatedly caught and released can get conditioned to rattle baits, especially in smaller reservoirs.
The one knocker type bait is just a version on the traditional bait, meant to overcome this problem.
Garry2R's

walkeraviator · 08-14-10, 06:36 PM

IN salt water it is the general rule that clear water calls for low frequency single clackers like the clackin rap and stained water calls for high frequency multiple bead rattlin baits like Rat'L'Trap...

basshunter21 · 08-14-10, 07:40 PM

I have a bunch of clackin' raps, but havent had any luck with them. Although I've heard a bunch of good things about them.

bassboogieman · 08-14-10, 07:50 PM

+2 on the Clackin' Rap. I have 5 or 6 brands of lipless baits and the poorest producer is the Clakin' Rap. About my favorite is the Xcaliber lipless bait. Lucky Craft, Diawa, Koppers, Rattletrap, and Red Eye Shad also in my box, but the Xcaliber is the top gun for me.

Krtismo · 08-14-10, 08:05 PM

Ok, now I want to know.....What it everyone's favorite Lipless crank?

dodgeguy · 08-14-10, 08:15 PM

i have clackin raps and this year they are out producing my other lipless cranks.

Jrob78 · 08-14-10, 08:25 PM

Lipless baits have been a big producer for me this year. I have had the most success with H20 Express, Redeye Shad and XCalibur Xr50.

Cavs1123 · 08-14-10, 09:50 PM

I love the Redeye shad but I have had good success on the rattle trap

bassinbob · 08-14-10, 10:10 PM

Did good with sexy shads earlier in the year. One channel cat on them this summer. Might have to try the one knocker.

DaveW731 · 08-16-10, 03:22 PM

I have an old (20yr) Cotton Cordel SUSPENDING Rattlespot: It is KILLER for shallow ( <8ft) depths, particularly along weed edges. Sinks s-l-o-w w/flouro line and rises s-l-o-w with mono. Great for everything from stop and go to burning across submurged weeds.
Can't find suspending lipless rattlebaits any more. Would have bought another 4 or 5 of them, if I had known I couldn't replace it. Anyone else seen any for sale anywhere?

WaffleJaw · 08-16-10, 03:49 PM

Clackn raps and Rat'l traps are both hitting for me right now...The biggest key for me has been letting them sink and burning them back lately.

Tavery5 · 08-16-10, 04:48 PM

I like the Redeye Shad, would be great if they would make them so the finish stayed nice, but they def. produce.

bamabassman · 08-16-10, 05:16 PM

both are good, depends on when and where and what time. i havan'e got any 1 knockers. but i do like them.

favorite lipless crank? well............ gotta go with the mrs on this one. 1/4 and 1/2 ounce chrome with a blue back RATTLE TRAP.

tim4081 · 08-16-10, 09:20 PM

I like the Rat L Trap in chrome/blue but also have caught a few with Yozuri rattlin vibes this in their ghost perch color

basshunter21 · 08-16-10, 11:51 PM

I have a bunch of clackin raps in the for sale section on ebay. check em out!

RPBassin' · 08-17-10, 09:49 AM

I love the Clackin' Raps! First time i used one was last year on an awesome smallie lake and i was hammering 'em all day, until i forgot to re-tie and lost it on a cast. I didn't have another one with me so i had to tie on a rattletrap in the same color and didn't catch 1 fish with it. I have been using them ever since with pretty good luck, some days way better than others.

Dave63 · 08-17-10, 04:58 PM

Broke off a pig on a Bleeding Shad rattle trap Saturday AM. I'll be replacing it this week!

flfireman · 08-18-10, 01:08 PM

swear by Rattle traps. I have caught a ton o' fish with them.

Rebbasser · 08-21-10, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krtismo

Ok, now I want to know.....What it everyone's favorite Lipless crank?

A chrome/blue back Rat-L-Trap, but I ALWAYS change the hooks. The stock hooks on a trap are about as sharp as a Q-tip. I also have had a lot of success with the Smokey Joe color.

LarryB · 08-22-10, 11:01 AM

I throw both the One Knocker and the original Excalibur lipless traps. I let the fish tell me which one they prefer each day.

08-14-10, 02:07 PM	#1
Krtismo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 89	Lipless Crankbaits.....One Knocker Vs. Rattles I'm looking to add a Lipless crank or two to my collection, and I'm wondering what your opinions on "one knocker" cranks vs. multiple rattle cranks are. I'm leaning toward getting a Clacking Rap, but I don't feel like I'm educated enough to decide on one.

08-14-10, 08:15 PM	#7
dodgeguy BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: poughkeepsie,n.y. Posts: 930	i have clackin raps and this year they are out producing my other lipless cranks. __________________ chrysler master tech,avid fisherman and i bleed red,white and blue!!!!

08-14-10, 08:25 PM	#8
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Lipless baits have been a big producer for me this year. I have had the most success with H20 Express, Redeye Shad and XCalibur Xr50. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

08-14-10, 09:50 PM	#9
Cavs1123 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 1,398	I love the Redeye shad but I have had good success on the rattle trap __________________ Tom

08-14-10, 10:10 PM	#10
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Did good with sexy shads earlier in the year. One channel cat on them this summer. Might have to try the one knocker. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

08-14-10, 02:43 PM	#2
Garry2rs BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: AZ. USA. and Ont. Canada Posts: 145	Here's the theory... Fish that are repeatedly caught and released can get conditioned to rattle baits, especially in smaller reservoirs. The one knocker type bait is just a version on the traditional bait, meant to overcome this problem. Garry2R's

08-14-10, 06:36 PM	#3
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	IN salt water it is the general rule that clear water calls for low frequency single clackers like the clackin rap and stained water calls for high frequency multiple bead rattlin baits like Rat'L'Trap...

08-14-10, 07:40 PM	#4
basshunter21 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 266	I have a bunch of clackin' raps, but havent had any luck with them. Although I've heard a bunch of good things about them.

08-14-10, 07:50 PM	#5
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	+2 on the Clackin' Rap. I have 5 or 6 brands of lipless baits and the poorest producer is the Clakin' Rap. About my favorite is the Xcaliber lipless bait. Lucky Craft, Diawa, Koppers, Rattletrap, and Red Eye Shad also in my box, but the Xcaliber is the top gun for me.

08-14-10, 08:05 PM	#6
Krtismo BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 89	Ok, now I want to know.....What it everyone's favorite Lipless crank?

08-16-10, 03:22 PM	#11
DaveW731 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 229	My favorite lipless bait I have an old (20yr) Cotton Cordel SUSPENDING Rattlespot: It is KILLER for shallow ( <8ft) depths, particularly along weed edges. Sinks s-l-o-w w/flouro line and rises s-l-o-w with mono. Great for everything from stop and go to burning across submurged weeds. Can't find suspending lipless rattlebaits any more. Would have bought another 4 or 5 of them, if I had known I couldn't replace it. Anyone else seen any for sale anywhere?

08-16-10, 03:49 PM	#12
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Clackn raps and Rat'l traps are both hitting for me right now...The biggest key for me has been letting them sink and burning them back lately. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

08-16-10, 04:48 PM	#13
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I like the Redeye Shad, would be great if they would make them so the finish stayed nice, but they def. produce.

08-16-10, 05:16 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	both are good, depends on when and where and what time. i havan'e got any 1 knockers. but i do like them. favorite lipless crank? well............ gotta go with the mrs on this one. 1/4 and 1/2 ounce chrome with a blue back RATTLE TRAP. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

08-16-10, 09:20 PM	#15
tim4081 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spring Lake, Michigan Posts: 195	I like the Rat L Trap in chrome/blue but also have caught a few with Yozuri rattlin vibes this in their ghost perch color

08-16-10, 11:51 PM	#16
basshunter21 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 266	I have a bunch of clackin raps in the for sale section on ebay. check em out!

08-17-10, 09:49 AM	#17
RPBassin' BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 23	I love the Clackin' Raps! First time i used one was last year on an awesome smallie lake and i was hammering 'em all day, until i forgot to re-tie and lost it on a cast. I didn't have another one with me so i had to tie on a rattletrap in the same color and didn't catch 1 fish with it. I have been using them ever since with pretty good luck, some days way better than others.

08-17-10, 04:58 PM	#18
Dave63 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmersburg, IN Posts: 341	Broke off a pig on a Bleeding Shad rattle trap Saturday AM. I'll be replacing it this week!

08-18-10, 01:08 PM	#19
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	swear by Rattle traps. I have caught a ton o' fish with them. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

08-22-10, 11:01 AM	#21
LarryB BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Scottsboro AL Posts: 5	I throw both the One Knocker and the original Excalibur lipless traps. I let the fish tell me which one they prefer each day.

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