1/8 Ounce Trap

JB · 04-11-06, 07:01 PM

I know the 1/4 ounce ratLtrap is what lots of guys throw, but does anyone throw the smaller 1/8th? I am wondering if the pan fish hit it, or does it come in handy during a severe cold front?

Rebbasser · 04-11-06, 07:41 PM

Haven't thrown one, JB, but it sure makes sense-especially post frontal.

Marty · 04-11-06, 07:47 PM

Yes, panfish will hit a small Trap, but they will also hit a wide variety of small crankbaits.

JB · 04-11-06, 07:53 PM

Just wondering if anyone went that small, I usually rely on the small size crawdad bomber crank bait for most of the rip rap and always on
cold front, it backs up fast

lizardsrule · 04-11-06, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB

Just wondering if anyone went that small, I usually rely on the small size crawdad bomber crank bait for most of the rip rap and always on
cold front, it backs up fast

You know that's a killer bait, quit showing everyone

Lizards

NCYankee · 04-11-06, 09:53 PM

I've only caught crappie on the smaller ones.

1FASTLASER · 04-12-06, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB

Just wondering if anyone went that small, I usually rely on the small size crawdad bomber crank bait for most of the rip rap and always on
cold front, it backs up fast

You let the cat outta the bag. DANGIT MAN. LOL Get you if you can find it the little big o in brown craw and give that a try on the post front bass Slow crank it till it hits sumtin and let her back up. VERY good choice to go small in that situation to try and catch a limit.

rrw4258 · 04-12-06, 07:42 AM

i love them for cold front bass! i also love these little traps in really clear water!

Ryan

Wishing2BFishing · 04-12-06, 01:22 PM

I don't use the 1/8 oz traps cause the hooks are too small. However, Norman makes a small crankbait that comes with size 4 hooks. This is a very good bait in the glitter-pearl color.

Oh, and speaking of the smaller traps, I was throwing one this weekend . . for trout. I didn't catch any trout on it but sure got a nice long cast with it on my line.

Rat-L-Trapper · 04-13-06, 03:43 PM

I stick to the 1/8 once trap, and I've caught plenty of big bass on it, lately I have been hitting up a little park lake near the house and I've been catchin trout like it's no bodies buisness...I love it

nb1226 · 04-13-06, 05:00 PM

I use it to match the size of the bait fish

Wishing2BFishing · 04-13-06, 06:21 PM

RatlTrapper, do you use the 1/8 oz size to catch trout? If so, what color?

Rat-L-Trapper · 04-13-06, 07:16 PM

Yes, the 1/8 oz Chrome w/ Black top is what I have been using also the Chrome W/ Blue top works great. The lake I have been fishing at was just stocked with about 2,500 trout so they are real aggresive and they have been hitting them hard, most of the chrome off of mine has been knocked off and I have only fished 3 days with it and not been hung up once. I have also caught some nice size largemouth with it to, so there are days that's the only lure i take with me and it catches everything i want it to and more. This morning I caught 10 trout.

04-11-06, 07:01 PM	#1
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	1/8 Ounce Trap I know the 1/4 ounce ratLtrap is what lots of guys throw, but does anyone throw the smaller 1/8th? I am wondering if the pan fish hit it, or does it come in handy during a severe cold front?

04-11-06, 07:41 PM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Haven't thrown one, JB, but it sure makes sense-especially post frontal. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

04-11-06, 07:47 PM	#3
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	Yes, panfish will hit a small Trap, but they will also hit a wide variety of small crankbaits. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

04-11-06, 07:53 PM	#4
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	Every tacklebox needs this one Just wondering if anyone went that small, I usually rely on the small size crawdad bomber crank bait for most of the rip rap and always on cold front, it backs up fast

04-12-06, 07:42 AM	#8
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	i love them for cold front bass! i also love these little traps in really clear water! Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

04-11-06, 09:53 PM	#6
NCYankee BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 188	I've only caught crappie on the smaller ones.

04-12-06, 01:22 PM	#9
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	I don't use the 1/8 oz traps cause the hooks are too small. However, Norman makes a small crankbait that comes with size 4 hooks. This is a very good bait in the glitter-pearl color. Oh, and speaking of the smaller traps, I was throwing one this weekend . . for trout. I didn't catch any trout on it but sure got a nice long cast with it on my line.

04-13-06, 03:43 PM	#10
Rat-L-Trapper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 16	I stick to the 1/8 once trap, and I've caught plenty of big bass on it, lately I have been hitting up a little park lake near the house and I've been catchin trout like it's no bodies buisness...I love it

04-13-06, 05:00 PM	#11
nb1226 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Mexico (military) Posts: 58	I use it to match the size of the bait fish

04-13-06, 06:21 PM	#12
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	RatlTrapper, do you use the 1/8 oz size to catch trout? If so, what color?

04-13-06, 07:16 PM	#13
Rat-L-Trapper BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport, KY Posts: 16	Yes, the 1/8 oz Chrome w/ Black top is what I have been using also the Chrome W/ Blue top works great. The lake I have been fishing at was just stocked with about 2,500 trout so they are real aggresive and they have been hitting them hard, most of the chrome off of mine has been knocked off and I have only fished 3 days with it and not been hung up once. I have also caught some nice size largemouth with it to, so there are days that's the only lure i take with me and it catches everything i want it to and more. This morning I caught 10 trout.

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