| Your Own Pet Rat |
| Ever Green’s new Combat Rat elevates wakebait fishing for giant bass. |
| FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 12, 2024) – You might associate rats with the sewers of New York City or alleys in mythical Gotham City. Possibly those dastardly roof rats that wreak havoc on soffits and eaves. Or the ones dodging in and out of the rocks along lakes, rivers, and coastal zones. Fact of the matter is that rats are one of the most populated pests in the world…and they swim.So, it makes sense that bass consider these oft encountered critters a meal. And that’s precisely why Ever Green introduces the most accurately looking and swimming rat ever developed, the new Combat Rat. |
| While rat-style baits have been around for years, most imitate them in looks only. Ever Green’s Combat Rat, on the other hand, sports a spot-on profile with authentic cosmetics, while motoring across the surface just like the real thing. All told, the Combat Rat epitomizes the beautiful blend of technology and realism. This incredibly accurate wakebait was meticulously designed alongside Evergreen Pro, Justin Kerr.We went to DAIWA Field Marketing Manager, Chris Martin, for the dirty rat details: “So much technology and locomotion details went into creating the nearly 11-inch long (nose to tip of the tail) Combat Rat. For starters, the keel design is significant, as it stabilizes the bait for accurate swimming and substantial water movement. And that swimming action is accentuated due to the two-piece jointed design.” |
| Those joints are dual-plated for an ironclad connection that increases durability, while also producing a “squeaking” sound. The Combat Rat’s stainless steel weight system adds enticement with a one-knock sound.The Combat Rat’s tail was well conceived, too. The durable material yields just enough suppleness for a realistic snaking action. And Ever Green’s tail keeper design securely holds the PVC tail intact, cast after cast, fish after fish. But, if you do eventually lose a tail, replacements are available through Ever Green. |
| It’s hook system wasn’t left to chance, either. Bass are notorious for throwing the hooks on topwaters and wakebaits when the fish goes airborne. Not the case with the Combat Rat. It’s swiveling hook hangers take leverage away from a fish trying to throw the hooks.The Combat Rat comes in an palette of natural to high-visibility patterns for all wakebait fishing situations, including overnight, when rodents are most active. |
| OLIVE GOLD FLASH |
| BIG BITE CHART |
| PINK RAT |
| GREY FLASH |
| MATTE BROWN |
| WHITE MATTE |
| MATTE BLACK |
| Combat Rat FEATURES: Premium rat-style wakebait Anatomically accurate Authentic swimming action Exceptional buoyancy Two-piece jointed for extra motion Durable joint system Stainless steel knocker weight system Durable yet supple PVC tail (replacements available) Swiveling hook hangers to keep fish pinned SIZE: 5.8-inches (body) 10.75-inches (nose to tip of the tail) WEIGHT: 2.3-ounces HOOKS: Premium 1/0 treble (front) and #1 (rear) COLORS: Big Bite Chart, Matte Black, Matte White, Grey Flash, Pink Rat, Matte Brown, and Olive Gold Flash MSRP $54.99 |
| For Daiwa’s latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa dealers in your area, call Daiwa’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: CSR@Daiwa.com. The URL for Daiwa’s web site is daiwa.us |