Jfish Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hey guys, Curious how many guys throw rat baits? Also, which ones do you like best and get bit' on most? What size do you like best? What season(s) do you like to throw them or day/night? Are you throwing them in open water or around heavy cover only? I have my own preferences but looking to see what you guys are into. JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUST Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I throw the Bettencourt rat in magnum size and have had good success with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell S. Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I don't own any, but I am looking at buying a MS Mini Slammer. I have heard they are pretty good. But good question, I want to see what others have to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicknick222 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 The rago generic rat has caught me the most fish over the last year, and it has a great action and wake. The most realistic rat is the Bettencourt rodent which has natural hair and a very subtle swim, it does dive at a moderate rate though so it won't make a very good wake. The ab rat has a wider action and a walks nicely but it's pricey for what it is. So it all comes down to what you prefer and when you plan on throwing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantG Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Nezzuma rat in medium, large, and XL. John Hopkins makes a very realistic jointed rat also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcanaday495 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I throw the mini slammer a fair amount and it is a good numbers bait, have caught some nice fish on it also but generally get fish in the 1-3 pound range. This is my dads go to bait he throws it all the time, we mostly fish shallow very weedy ponds and it goes through the weeds fairly well. All around a good bait i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 PB rat has been doing quite well for me, fishing it near vertical structure and over deep water where the trees hang over. The whole time I talk to myself like I'm a damn squirrel that fell out of the tree or off the cliff. LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Power Swimbaits Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 PB rat has been doing quite well for me, fishing it near vertical structure and over deep water where the trees hang over. The whole time I talk to myself like I'm a damn squirrel that fell out of the tree or off the cliff. LMAO .......or out of that beard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDBEAD Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Ha, ya got me on that one man!! LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwimbaitTheNorthEast Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I don't own any, but I am looking at buying a MS Mini Slammer. I have heard they are pretty good.But good question, I want to see what others have to say. I had the mini slammer and sold it. I found it would roll when I was trying a faster retrieve. I have a wrapped rago rat that's been producing well for me. No monsters yet but plenty of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatWombat Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I throw a baby wake I modified into a rat. This bait is a mainstay when I go pond fishing. Lots of 3-4 lbrs with a few 6's here and there. Deadstick to slow retrieve thrown close to cover is the key for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell S. Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I throw a baby wake I modified into a rat. This bait is a mainstay when I go pond fishing. Lots of 3-4 lbrs with a few 6's here and there. Deadstick to slow retrieve thrown close to cover is the key for me. Nice! Did the tail break off the origanal tail by accident and Macgyver the broken bait? Or did you saw it off intentionally to be Macgyver??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatWombat Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Nah.. I got rat envy so I "made" one myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 That bait is so ghetto but freaking killer at the same time! I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwell S. Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Haha Cool man! Way to innovate! Yeah I saw your video of the action on youtube, sick! I want to do that to my baby wake now.... But something keeps holding me back. I think it's my limited supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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