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Gan Craft Ratchet 184 Swimbait

$96.99 - $96.99

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Description

Designed with Gan Craft's newly developed Range of Motion (ROM) technologies, the Gan Craft Ratchet 184 Swimbait is a flat-sided, multi-jointed, S-swimming big bait that can be used effectively with multiple retrieve styles. Built with a soft elastomeric ROM tail that swings freely for an attractive natural movement, the Ratchet 184 is a floating class lure that pushes water, creates strong surface turbulence, and delivers tight aggressive action on fast retrieves. On a slow retrieve the Ratchet functions more like a traditional glide bait with wide gliding s-shaped action, using ROM dimple technology to increase its range of motion by adding a constriction to the main joint. The rear joint is equipped with an elastomeric ROM damper system which allows the Ratchet to produce this variable type of swimming action by adjusting your retrieve speed. The buoyancy of the bait is influenced by several factors including water temperature, salinity, and the size of line you are using, but anglers can also add weighted stickers to the belly to get this swimbait to sink deeper in the water column. Ideal for pairing with high-speed gear ratio reels to bring out the best performance, the Gan Craft Ratchet 184 ushers in the next generation of Jointed Claw series swimbaits with a design that specializes in surface rippling action. Gan Craft Length Weight Class Ratchet 184 7" 2-1/2oz Floating Upgrade Your Treble Hooks!

Specifications

Category

Swimbaits

Weight

2.5 oz (71 g)

Length

7 in (178 mm)

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

variable S-swim with glide-bait style action and surface-rippling disturbance

Conditions

open water, low light

Field Notes

Best for covering water with a steady retrieve when you want a big profile and strong surface disturbance. On faster retrieves it throws water and creates tight, aggressive action; on slower retrieves it behaves more like a glide bait with a wider S-shaped swim. It is especially useful around open-water bass targets and can be tuned with belly weights if you want it to run deeper.

Pros

  • Floating big bait with versatile retrieve speeds
  • Soft ROM tail and multi-jointed body create natural movement
  • Can be tuned deeper with weighted stickers

Cons

  • Large profile requires heavier tackle and high-speed reel preference
  • Pricey compared with standard bass lures

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