Rattlin’ Rogue

The Smithwick Rattlin’ Rogue is a bait that every fisherman who loves topwater fishing should have. (So, I guess that's all of us!) Its action on top has been helping anglers trigger explosive strikes for decades. A floating jerkbait can get you strikes when a popper, frog, or buzzbait will be completely ignored. That's because sometimes even aggressive topwater fish want to see something a little more subtle that those noisy baits. This bait's loud, attractive rattle brings fish in from a distance, then the Smithwick Rattlin’ Rogue presents the perfect, crippled minnow look that tells predators there's a very easy meal available. This bait will dive down to about 2' and float to the surface—if you follow a short, diving run with a series of topwater twitches, that's a proven tactic for drawing vicious strikes. The Smithwick Rattlin’ Rogue is effective all year round, but if you don't tie one on in spring, you'll definitely be missing out on some awesome topwater action. Add the Rattlin’ Rogue to your tackle box!