?It?s probably one of the most versatile lures that any angler can have in their tackle packs,? stated two-time Rayburn BASSMaster Champion Bud Pruitt, as you can jig it, swim it, slow roll it, pop-it ...

Sometimes, the most simple and basic lure technique can be the most productive. This can be true during this time of year. For years, it was thought that noise above and below the water would scare ...

CARTERVILLE — The Rat-L-Trap doesn’t fall far from the tackle box. Will Yocum, 7, of Carterville is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. A second-grader, Yocum has a Rat-L-Trap collection of more ...

It all started nearly half a century ago when Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend were still in their infancy. A man named Bill Lewis loved to fish, and loved to tinker too. In his garage, he created many ...

One of freshwater fishing's most legendary success stories dates way back to the late 1960s, when a middle-aged luremaker named Bill Lewis was struggling to make a living off of his wares. A military ...

The annual Rat-L-Trap Classic is scheduled for Feb. 9 out of Civitan Park. Only Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap lures may be used in the tournament. The event is scheduled to coincide with the annual February ...