Smithwick Original Rogue — Features & specifications
Smithwick’s Original Rogue is a long-lip minnow designed to target bass suspending in deep water during winter. The core model is the “Deep Suspending Rattlin’ Rogue,” which combines the standard Rattlin’ Rogue body with a longer lip for easier access to deeper water. The representative ASSRB1200 measures 6 inches in length, weighs 3/8 ounce, and is equipped with #4 hooks. It dives to approximately 10 feet when cast and 10–18 feet when trolled.
The basic retrieve is “twitch-twitch-pause,” with two twitches followed by a pause. Its suspending performance allows you to create pauses and trigger strikes while the lure remains suspended. A steady retrieve produces a subtle, minnow-like swimming action, and the lure is also suitable for trolling. Featuring a rattle-generated sound and a rolling action that imitates an injured baitfish, it is well suited for efficiently covering deep water. Unlike standard suspending models, the ASSRB1200 is distinguished by its ability to dive deeper thanks to its long lip.