How to Simply Add Rattles to Soft Plastics

Most bass anglers know there are times when modifying a bait leads to more bites while you're out on the water. Sometimes it means adding a different color; others by adding some scent but when fishing soft plastic baits that are quiet by design, adding a noisemaker like a rattle can make all the difference in the world.

Though many rattles are formed with a pointed end, they're sometimes difficult to insert into even softest plastic bait but especially difficult when it is made from an Elaztech type of plastic like those in the ZMan Fishing lineup.

In order to streamline the rattle insertion process into Elaztech and even more traditional types of soft plastic baits, Zman recently introduced the "Rattle-Snaker", a tool to simplify rattle insertion and store extra rattles as well. 

Take a few minutes and watch as bass pro Joey Nania demonstrates how to quickly use the Rattle-Snaker to create a rattling wacky worm even in the midst of a day on the water...

If interested, you can check out the ZMan Rattle-Snaker and extra rattles by clicking on the images below!

Advantages and Disadvantages of Light Wire Spinnerbaits

Spinnerbaits are a staple in any angler's arsenal, offering versatility and effectiveness in a variety of fishing situations. However, within the realm of spinnerbaits, there are choices to be made, particularly regarding the wire arms that hold the spinner blade. 

Light wire arms offer a unique set of advantages and disadvantages compared to their heavier counterparts.

Main Advantage:

Increased Vibration: The lighter wire vibrates more readily with the slightest movement, creating a subtle vibration that can attract fish, especially in murky water or low-light conditions.

Main Disadvantage:

Bending and Breakage: The inherent weakness of light wire arms makes them more susceptible to bending or even breaking when encountering large bass and/ornumbers of bass, especially spinnerbaits with r-bend connection points.

Since those anglers who prefer using light wire spinnerbaits also want to catch as many bass on a bait as possible, a cool hack has been developed to help reduce bending and breakage. 

Take a few minutes and watch as bass pro Justin Lucas demonstrates how to the hack works...

Pretty cool hack, huh!

If you don't have the right size split ring handy however, a small piece of heat shrink tubing or vinyl tubing (the type used for spinnerbait trailer hook keepers) can work in a pinch!