There goes your relaxing day on the lake. Many anglers have discovered the effectiveness of the rattling, suspending Jointed Shad Rap. This plastic version of the legendary Shad Rap is more than just a wounded minnow. The rhythmic rattles send out the "distressed minnow" signal loud and clear for all to hear. Seasoned anglers know that sometimes it takes the slight exaggeration of this lure's unique baitfish-in-distress behavior to get the undivided attention of an otherwise disinterested fish.

The wild action works great on a steady retrieve, slow and fast, but near neutral buoyancy allows a wide variety of presentations. Use a slow stop & go retrieve to attract cold water predators using very long stops if the bite is slow. You can enhance bite detection by sweeping your rod to the side and then – while letting the lure rest still – bringing the rod slowly back to pointing towards the lure. Retrieve slowly as you bring the rod back forward, just keeping a slight tension on the line but not moving the lure to feel even the slightest bumps and shyest bites. For a more aggressive approach, reel in faster and use a stop & go retrieve where you jerk the lure with the rod just before a short stop. The jerk followed by a stop will turn the lure sideways and make it an easy target for the predators.

• A large, jointed, floating lure that dives to a medium depth
• Seductive action - best fished at a slow speed
• Natural boyancy - it will suspend at any depth when you stop retrieving to tempt takes
• Suitable for stillwaters, slow rivers or for saltwater work around rocky coasts and reefs
• Use it to fish for Pike, Sea Bass

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