Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap

By A Mystery Man Writer

Bill Lewis introduced rattling sound into fishing lures over 50 years ago. Many will argue that it is one of the best lures ever made. In fact, Outdoor Life magazine referred to Rattle Trap? as the Most Influential Fishing Lure of all time in their Hall of Fame fishing lure article. This lure produces sound that is nearly identical to the sound made by distressed baitfish, which leads to attracting predator fish and stimulating an aggressive feeding response.

Many will argue that the Rat-L-Trap is one of the best lures ever made. In fact, Outdoor Life magazine referred to Rattle Trap as the “Most

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Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Mini-Trap (MT) 1/4oz

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap Magnum Lipless Crankbait Bass Fishing Lure

Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap 1/2 oz / Lectric Silver

The Mag Force is what Bill Lewis calls the one ounce Trap. It runs a bit deeper on a steady retrieve and is key for matching the hatch for larger shad in freshwater, and other forage like menhaden in saltwater. Like all members of the Trap family of lures, the Mag-Force comes equipped with a specialized rattle system to imitate the sound frequency of distressed fish.