Kacordy Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 I’m new to the swimbait world. I would like to toss a Rat. Which one has the best action? Best at attracting bass? Preferred size and color etc. Thank you for the advice and guidance. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chija Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 The cl8baits baby possum has been very good to me and doesn't break the bank too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyback Angler Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 33 minutes ago, Kacordy said: I’m new to the swimbait world. I would like to toss a Rat. Which one has the best action? Best at attracting bass? Preferred size and color etc. Thank you for the advice and guidance. Allen That’s an easy one: Spro Rat 50 Runner up: Spro Rat 40. chevro1et, 168 Rookie, MountainMan83 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitshot Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 (edited) As far as price and a great starter rat the spro 50 is hard to beat It definitely gets bit and is a good size. welcome and enjoy jumping down the rabbit/rat hole Edited April 15 by Splitshot Misspelling BigBaitThirty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerlounge Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Reckless EC Rodent (can find them second hand on here pretty regularly), Toxic Mink, Spro Rat 50/40, PB Rat 2 or 3 piece, and the Sac Pig 1 or 2 piece rats are all favorites of mine. Can't go wrong with any of the rats out there just need to pick one and learn how to present it to the fish. DMV Lizard Wizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jscarbr Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 I say skip all the “starter” nonsense and buy the one that you like. Youtube is a great place to see swim vids on swimbaits. Find one that looks cool to you. If it works out, great! If not, sale it or trade it on the Black Market and try a different one until you find the one for you. DMV Lizard Wizard, SoFloW, Mayes and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dink whisperer Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Spro 50 MountainMan83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azfisher Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Baby Possum X2 Chija 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybass64 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Baby possum x3 Chija 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatBeater Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Spro rat 50. They wake well and get bit. They also aren’t expensive so you can throw them in those hard to reach places and if they get stuck you aren’t out a lot of money. If you want a rat that cranks down nez rat and pb rats are good. The cl8 cranking possum is also good MountainMan83 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiti Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Two-piece, wood, and one that walks (not necessarily wakes) well. My favorite is the Morning Wood (yes, not making this up, that's what it's called). Sneakys are good too, but more expensive. I have been around the (swimbait) block long enough to remember when Bill Siemantel started advertizing the Spro Rat. One of the things he mentioned is how the Spro Rat is not wood, but sounds like it is. "In my mind", there's something special about the sound a two-piece wood rat makes. Also in "my mind", a rat is different from a regular wakebait. If that's not you, and I totally understand, just get a two-piece resin PB rat and fish it. Easy to find and fairly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 These are the Morning Wood rats that are mentioned above. Great wood rat. My go to rat up north was the PB 2 piece rat, then the CL8 baby possum. The wood PB 3 piece is killer but will be hard to find. Harshwaters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Efrain Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Triple Trout or SU rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEPS_250 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 I'm in the same boat as you. I have never thrown a rat before. I mostly stay in the glide bait and multi jointed swimbait side. I need to broaden my horizons. I am planning to get a couple rats in the next month or 2 before summer approaches. I have narrowed it down to the Evergreen Combat Rat, Spro Rat 50 and SU x Rago D3R. One word of caution...the D3R has NO JOINT! Therefore, NO SOUND! Haha LOL! It's all VISUAL! It's probably best for fishing during the day in really clear water only. Which is why I want to get it since I fish mostly during the day in clear water. It probably wouldn't make a good night fishing rat I presume, but than again this is bass fishing and rules were made to be broken. Who knows, it might be a killer finesse rat for fishing at night since there's no sound. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEPS_250 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 (edited) I'm not trying to hijack the thread from OP, but...Do you guys prefer straight braid, braid to leader or straight heavy mono for fishing rats? I know a lot of dudes who swear by straight heavy mono. On the other hand, I know some dudes like straight braid since a rat is technically a topwater and since braid floats, it is sometimes recommended/used for fishing topwaters. Also, the braid makes 'walking' the rat a lot easier and less tiring/fatiguing. Edited April 16 by DEPS_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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