Spro Rat 50 Wakebait

The Spro Rat 50 Wakebait is built for the topwater blowup every angler is chasing, scaled up for truly big fish. Two years in development and an ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category, the Rat triggers the instinctive, reaction strike that trophy predators can't pass up.

Why Big Fish Can't Leave It Alone

Fussy fish often ignore a bait that moves too clean or too predictably. The Rat's wake and kick mimic something struggling on the surface, which flips the switch from a fish watching to a fish striking. When they're actively feeding, this is the real meal deal they're looking for.

Built for Trophy-Sized Forage

At 10 inches overall, with a 5 1/4-inch body and a 4 3/4-inch custom articulating tail, the Rat 50 throws a big-fish profile most topwater baits can't match. The articulating tail adds a natural, separate kick behind the body, making it look like an easy, oversized meal to the biggest predators in the lake. It also carries the 2022 tail design refinement shared across the Rat lineup, and ships with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks ready to fish.

One Bait, Five Retrieves

The Rat isn't a one-trick bait. Bulge it along just under the surface, v-wake it on a steady retrieve, walk the dog with sharp twitches, or pop it for a more aggressive commotion, covering several presentations with one lure in the box.

The Right Pick If...

You're specifically hunting trophy-class largemouth, striper, or other big predators that key in on large forage, and you want a floating bait that can draw a reaction strike from fish too big to care about a smaller presentation.

Best Techniques and Conditions

Works best in low light, early morning, and evening when big fish move shallow to feed on top, as well as any time larger baitfish or forage are active near the surface. Calm water shows off the articulating tail action most clearly, though a light chop can also trigger strikes from fish already keyed on the commotion.

Best For

• Trophy-class largemouth bass and striper hunting large topwater prey
• Early morning and evening surface bites
• Bulging, v-waking, walking the dog, or popping retrieves
• Anglers who want the largest, most imposing profile in the Rat lineup

Key Features

• ICAST Best of Show winner in the hard lure category
• 10-inch overall length with a custom articulating tail
• Updated 2022 tail design for improved action
• Versatile action: bulge, v-wake, walk the dog, or pop
• Sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks standard

Models & Specs

Tackle Express Tips

• Step down to the Spro Rat 40 or Spro Rat 30 when forage or target fish run smaller than trophy class.
• Match low light conditions, like early morning or dusk, with a natural pattern like Grey Ghost or Brown, and save brighter patterns like White for overcast or stained water.
• Upsize your rod and line for this bait's weight and the fish it's designed to draw, a 2.5 oz topwater calls for stouter gear than standard bass tackle.

FAQ

How big is the Rat 50 compared to the rest of the lineup?
It's the largest at 10 inches overall and 2.5 ounces, built specifically for trophy-class fish that key on large forage.

What does the articulating tail do?
It moves independently from the body, adding a separate kick that makes the bait look like a larger, more natural meal on the retrieve.

Does it come with hooks installed?
Yes, it ships rigged with sticky-sharp Gamakatsu hooks ready to fish.