Riley201dc Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Looking for some thoughts and open discussion on large rats. I have a toxic micro mink and have caught a few fish on it. Was thinking of grabbing something a little larger with more drawing power. Open to options. I don't need or want some hype bait for $300. Was looking at fishable options that aren't crazy expensive. First one that caught my eye was the XL nez rat. I will be fishing the california delta primarily. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudsplashbassn_ Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I'd look into a spro 50 or maybe the larger toxic muskrat? Still haven't fished one yet but the spro 50 is killer Riley201dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumoNinja Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 There are people that do well on the cl8 bait possums. And they are priced pretty good Riley201dc, FishDr and basskickinrednick 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyback Angler Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 For the budget friendly, you can’t go wrong with a Spro Rat 50 size. Definitely a proven bait from coast to coast. Another great option, if you really want to step your game up is a @SacPig916 Large Mischief 2pc Rat. For the money, you get bait that’s built to take on large fish. Plus the optional “Booty Shaker”, has proven drawing power. Plus Michael is a great person to deal with. Those are just two baits, at different ends of the spectrum and price points that come to my mind. There are so many options to choose from, that won’t break the bank and still give you a quality handmade bait. Everyone has their favorites for sure, and searching for the perfect “rat” can take you down a long path. Keep your eyes on the Black Market, there is always some great baits popping up at some great prices. SacPig916, yev14 and Riley201dc 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Large or xl nez is a great option, subtle knock, durable and Scott is one of the nicest guys around cl8 baby possum is a staple for me and a lot of NE guys especially the crankdown version Rago the OG of rats has some nice options for a fair price toxic muskrat is pretty dope, bigger profile and unique joint, casts stupid far too. Riley201dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrwsel Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 ChefChris, you still making your rats? Still fish with the ones you made and its gonna be hard to top that 12 I caught with it. Riley201dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkimbaLL704 Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I really like the Illude gas rat and gerbil, the xl NEZ rat is also a great option Riley201dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) The Nez XXL is becoming my all time favorite rat and I've used almost all of the bigger ones out there. If you email Scott, he will custom make you one in whatever colors you want for around $140 shipped. You have to have the right gear for it though. The body alone is almost 9" not including the tail and they weigh in at about 6.7oz. Edited September 1, 2023 by Dink whisperer Riley201dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, wtrwsel said: ChefChris, you still making your rats? Still fish with the ones you made and its gonna be hard to top that 12 I caught with it. Yes and some new bigger ones in the works. That fish was amazing! xxlbass, FishDr, wtrwsel and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 I am drawing a blank on the market but it is large Riley201dc and basskickinrednick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley201dc Posted September 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thanks for all the great responses. I will look into some of these baits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanhick Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 Full size cl8 possum is a beast. Top one , below is the baby possum. bdpettit and FishDr 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adonelan75 Posted September 5, 2023 Report Share Posted September 5, 2023 Black anchor beast RT-FKR. Bait is no joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass24hr Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Check out @stray rat in IG. His rumble rat is one of my confidence bait. Price is reasonable, action is great and the knock is loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkerhoff150 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 On 9/1/2023 at 3:45 PM, bassbass said: I am drawing a blank on the market but it is large Those are morning wood rats I believe. bassbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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