Bad Boy Custom Lures 3 Inch Little John Style Rattling Crank Bait
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Bad Boy Custom Lures
Bad Boy Custom Lures 3 Inch Little John Style Rattling Crank Bait
How, where, and why it excels
Shallow Cranking (banks, 0–4 ft)
Where: Riprap, clay banks, and wind‑blown stretches.
How: Parallel casts at a 45°. Maintain bottom contact; after a tick or deflection, give two quick cranks to re‑engage.
Why: Tight‑wobble, Little John–style body hunts and the rattles help fish track the cadence in chop.
Mid‑Depth Targets (3–6 ft)
Control depth: 8–12 lb fluoro; rod tip down to dive, up to skim cover.
Retrieve: Moderate and steady; brief stalls on bottom contact trigger follows into bites.
Deflection on Rock (riprap, chunk, transitions)
Tap rock seams and transitions. The bait recovers quickly post‑deflection; rattles add sonic signature fish can home to.
Wood Contact (stumps, laydowns)
Roll in, lift to clear the limb, then accelerate. Inspect split rings and points after heavy hits.
Grass Edge Tick (situational)
Feather until the bill kisses grass tops; rip free. Many strikes come on the rip and first two handle turns.
Tuning & Mods (quick hits)
- Line‑tie: If it tracks left/right, micro‑bend the eye opposite the lean.
- Rise rate: Mono increases float on the pause; fluoro digs slightly deeper.
- Hook swap: Downsize for more roll and faster rise; upsize for slower rise and more hang.
Dial it in (color classes)
- Natural / Shad: Clear water and bright sky; schooling bait.
- Chartreuse Shad / Firetiger: Stained water, wind lanes, bank beating.
- Matte Craws / Browns: Rock transitions, spring/fall craw cycles.
- Ghost / Translucent: High sun, pressured fish; subtle flash.
More colors are being added. Add requests in order notes.
Specs & Build
- Body Length: 3 inches (tip of bill to rear ring)
- Style: Little John–style hard crankbait
- Action: Tight wobble
- Sound: Internal rattles
- Buoyancy: Floating (rises on pause)
- Finish: Hand painted in Kentucky with 3D eyes
- Hardware: Stainless split rings; dual treble hooks
- Depth: Varies with line diameter, cast distance, and rod angle (spec on exact range TBD)
Availability & Shipping
All orders are hand made to order and ship with tracking as soon as possible. Usually this is within 7–10 business days but may be longer depending on volume of orders. Ships from Kentucky.
Care & Storage
Rinse and dry after use to preserve finish. Store away from soft plastics to prevent paint transfer. Inspect hooks & split rings periodically.
Proof & Community
Q&A
Q: Why rattles in this compact crank?
A: In wind, stain, or low‑light conditions, the sound cue helps fish track the bait’s cadence after a deflection.
Q: When does it beat a squarebill?
A: When fish prefer a tighter wobble and consistent cadence but still need hard cover contact to trigger.
