The Speed Trap allows you do get under the proverbial skin of big bass like very few can. But if you burn that sucker right past their nose, it’s like a human swatting a flyâit ticks ’em off and they react to it. If you give a bass too good of a look at your plug, they have a chance to decide not to bite it. Conventional wisdom tells us to slow down when the bite gets tough, but time and time again, I’ve discovered the complete opposite. I can’t overstate the importance of fast retrieves when you’re cranking. I’m of the belief that its streamlined profile is the biggest factor. Without a doubt, there’s something special about this lure in terms of fish-catching ability. I’ve added an oval line tie to several of my baits for experimentation, but I haven’t noticed an increase or decrease in production. I believe the addition of the clip allows the bait to hunt a bit more throughout the retrieve and gives it a much wider range of motion than traditional line ties. I’ve noticed no bending or breaking whatsoever. But after several nice fish catches on this lure, I haven’t had any problems with the clip. A 6 or 7-pound bass puts a ton of pressure on your tackle and I was skeptical as to whether the clip could hold up to multiple big fish catches.

When I first received my package of Speed Traps, I was significantly worried about the clips to which you tie your line. I’m a big believer that bass become conditioned to the sounds and vibrations of the more popular crankbaits. A large majority of the bass I’ve caught on the Speed Trap have absolutely choked it and who knowsâit might be because very few people throw them anymore. I’ve racked my brains recently trying to figure out exactly why they catch so many fish and as far as I can tell, there’s something really special about the high-pitched rattles and the tight shimmy of the lure. The Speed Trap has real potential to be one of your new go-to lures throughout the year.

Most importantly, these lures flat-out catch fish.

Flat fish by luhr jensen