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Z-Man Rattle-Snaker Tool Kit
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$12.99
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SKU: WX2*0737603
Overview
Built for anglers who want a quick way to add sound or weight to soft plastics, this kit lets you insert glass rattles or tungsten weights into bait bodies in seconds. The stainless hollow needle and pushrod design is made for easy insertion, and the built-in storage compartment helps keep rattles or weights close at hand. It also includes a surgical tubing needle guard for added handling safety and 10 glass rattles to get started. A practical choice for customizing ElaZtech superplastics and standard softbaits when a simple bait modification is needed.
Why Hunters Choose the Z-Man
Allows Quick
Insertion of glass rattles or
Includes 10
Glass rattles for immediate use
Stainless Hollow
Needle and pushrod design supports
Built-in Storage
Compartment keeps rattles or tungsten
Surgical Tubing
Needle guard helps prevent accidental
Key Features
- Tool kit for adding sound to soft plastics with glass rattles or tungsten weights.
- Inserts rattles or weights into bait bodies in seconds using the included needle and plunger.
- Designed for use with ElaZtech superplastics and standard softbaits.
- Stainless hollow needle and pushrod design supports easy insertion.
- Built-in storage compartment holds rattles or tungsten weights.
- Includes surgical tubing needle guard for added safety.
- Comes with 10 glass rattles.
Best Used For
- Anglers wanting to add rattles or tungsten weights to soft plastics quickly on the water
- Users rigging ElaZtech superplastics or standard softbaits with sound-enhancing inserts
- Fishermen who prefer a compact tool kit with built-in storage for small components
- Anyone needing a simple insertion tool for tail-mounted bait customization
Specifications
| Allows Insertion Of Glass Rattles | Yes |
|---|---|
| Allows Insertion Of Tungsten Weights | Yes |
| Built In Storage Compartment | Yes |
| Compatible With Ela Ztech Superplastics | Yes |
| Compatible With Standard Softbaits | Yes |
| Included Glass Rattles | 10 |
| Included Needle | Yes |
| Included Plunger | Yes |
| Included Pushrod | Yes |
| Needle Material | Stainless |
| Needle Type | Hollow needle |
| Pushrod Design | Yes |
| Retail Price Value | 12.99 |
| Surgical Tubing Needle Guard | Yes |
Pros
- Allows quick insertion of glass rattles or tungsten weights into soft plastics
- Includes 10 glass rattles for immediate use
- Stainless hollow needle and pushrod design supports easy insertion
- Built-in storage compartment keeps rattles or tungsten weights organized
- Surgical tubing needle guard helps prevent accidental harm
- Works with ElaZtech superplastics and standard softbaits
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for soft plastics and ElaZtech superplastics, so it is a specialized add-on rather than a general-purpose tackle tool.
- The kit is focused on inserting glass rattles or tungsten weights into bait bodies, which means it adds another step to rigging compared with using unmodified soft plastics.
- The included storage compartment is sized for rattles or tungsten weights, so capacity is limited to small accessories rather than larger tackle items.
- The needle guard helps with handling, but the tool still uses a needle-and-pushrod setup that requires care during use.
Suggested Comparisons
- Soft plastic lure accessories
- Fishing lure modification tools
- Rattles and weights for soft baits
- Terminal tackle storage accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Soft plastic lure accessories
- Fishing rattles
- Tungsten weights
- Lure storage accessories
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Z-Man Rattle-Snaker Tool Kit do?
It is a tool kit for quickly inserting glass rattles or tungsten weights into the body of soft plastic lures.
What comes included with the kit?
The kit includes 10 glass rattles, a stainless hollow needle and pushrod design, a built-in storage compartment for rattles or tungsten weights, and a surgical tubing needle guard.
Can it be used with ElaZtech soft plastics?
Yes. The product description says it allows you to insert glass rattles or tungsten weights into ElaZtech superplastics and standard softbaits.
How is the rattle or weight inserted into the bait?
According to the description, you insert the needle into the tail of the bait, add the rattle, and then press it into the bait with the included plunger.
Does the product description specify the size of rattles or weights it accepts?
No. The provided product data says it works with glass rattles or tungsten weights, but it does not specify exact sizes.