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The Bill Lewis Magnum Rat-L-Trap is a 3/4oz lipless crankbait that has an enticing profile and sound that fish can't resist. Bill Lewis' legendary invention, the Rat-L-Trap, is recognized as the most popular, and consequently, the most imitated lure over the past 35 years. But imitation doesn't mean duplication. Just ask Who's Who? of any of the top name Pros that used Rat-L-Trap imitations while competing against Boyd Duckett at the 2007 Bassmaster Classic.

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Bill Lewis introduced rattling sound into fishing lures over 50 years ago. Many will argue that it is one of the best lures ever made. In fact, Outdoor Life magazine referred to Rattle Trap? as the Most Influential Fishing Lure of all time in their Hall of Fame fishing lure article. This lure produces sound that is nearly identical to the sound made by distressed baitfish, which leads to attracting predator fish and stimulating an aggressive feeding response.

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Robert A. Slade, after collecting old fishing tackle since 1958 and contributing articles on old fishing lures for a collector magazine for several years started researching and writing books in the 1990's. He published the History & Collectible Fishing Tackle Of Wisconsin in 1999 which sold 4,500 copies. Bob realized that even though there have been many books published on the subject of old fishing lures that few books covered any detailed history on the old lure makers.

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Bandit 100 crankbaits feature a tight wiggle and super snag-deflection properties. The 100 dives to almost 5-feet and weighs 1/4-ounce. The state-of-the-art molding, premium-grade plastics and wide array of color schemes make Bandit Lures your No. 1 crankbait company.

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Rat-L-Trap Trout Vintage Fishing Lures for sale

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