Tuning rattlebaits

[fins]

I emailed a rattlebait maker (will not use their name), and they said they have never heard of having to tune a rattlebait. Could I be burning these in too fast that they are not tracking true? Anyone have any suggestions on these things? I am using a rattlebait leader from Stealth tackle, 50lb stealth braid, and a revo toro 50 hs. I would imagine that some of you southern fisherman will have had some experience with these things. Do you typically burn them in as fast as you can or just a moderate retrieve? Thanks for any help.

[T Hinshaw]

Try tying your line directly to a 6-8" wire & see if your rattlebait doesn't straighten out. Sometimes the large snaps, swivels, or even flouro leaders themselves will steer a lipless lure.
Either way, the fish won't really mind if these baits are running on their side a little bit. Dying shad don't often run straight either.