Overview
Bigger and brattier than its little brother, the Rapala Balsa Xtreme BX Big Brat Squarebill Crankbait offers all of the outstanding action of the original – now with a beefed up profile that calls to hungrier bass. Made using a balsa core and a rugged co-polymer outer shell, the Rapala Balsa Xtreme BX Big Brat Squarebill Crankbait delivers all of the hard hunting action and buoyancy of an old school balsa plug.
But unlike the fragile balsa cranks of long ago, the Rapala Balsa Xtreme BX Big Brat Squarebill Crankbait boasts an amplified durability, plus a reinforced lip that allows it to bang off of cover and trigger the reactionary instincts of bass. Completely silent and fitted with VMC black nickel hooks, the Rapala Balsa Xtreme BX Big Brat Squarebill Crankbait maintains the aggressive wiggle of the original, paired with a larger profile and even more attitude.
| Rapala | Length | Weight | Depth |
| BX Big Brat | 2-3/4" | 3/4oz | 6ft |
Previous Feedback
Comments: I love the #6 Brat so I jumped on the Big Brat when it came out. This bait is way to big and I couldn't get it to run straight without spinning unless it was reeled super slow. I just think it wasn't well thought out when designed. They've came out with a middle one but for $10 I'm too scared to try it.
From: Ted: Va 8/10/23
Comments: I love the #6 Brat so I jumped on the Big Brat when it came out. This bait is way to big and I couldn't get it to run straight without spinning unless it was reeled super slow. I just think it wasn't well thought out when designed. They've came out with a middle one but for $10 I'm too scared to try it.
From: Ted: Va 8/10/23
Comments: I have been using the Brats for a while now and they are fish catching machines. However I have tried the Big Brat and the plastic skin peeled off the bait. I hadn't thrown it that much to where i thought that skin would peel off like it did. Im going to try other colors i have i see if i get the same result.
From: Clint: New Jersey 8/5/22
Comments: Excellent square bill. Tons of action and comes through cover great. Hot dang is the best color
From: Brian: Texas 12/26/21
Comments: In some circumstances this is a great addition to my rapala arsenal. I like the aggresive movement and sometimes fish don't want sound...I always have a big brat, a slim 6, and DTs on my deck. My personal best was caught with this bait!
From: Rafamar: Mty, NL, Mexico 11/4/21
Comments: I saw Brandon Palaniuk catch a huge smallmouth on one of these during an Elite tournament and decided to take a chance. Got the #6 in Cobalt and instantly started catching bass. The bait cast really well in the wind and has aggressive wobble. Great choice of colors and it is built like a tank. If you're looking for a squarebill that will pick up a few extra fish than the other brands this is it.
From: Ted: Virginia 4/4/21
Comments: My go to squarebill, just about every time I go out on the water I end up throwing this bait. Overall it has constantly produced bass, I have yet to catch one under 2 pounds. Bait is fairly durable but you might want to change out the hooks for better ones. Colors are good to just wish they made a blueback herring color.
From: Jake: NC 8/31/20
Comments: LOVE this bait .. one can always tell when a bait will be around for years to come - the big bratt is that bait . I've a few colors but hot dang is killer !!
From: Dean: Las Vegas 4/27/20
Comments: An absolute TANK of a crankbait. You can feel the insane wobble this thing makes and you can tell it moves alot of water. They also have an awesome selection of colors! The paint is underneath the hard coating of the outside material so the paint never comes off. Also, this lure catches BIG fish due to the amount of water displacement it creates AND the stock hooks it comes with are great as well. You cannot beat this crankbait, you will love this thing! Just make sure you have a medium heavy setup to use this lure because it does pull a bit.
From: J: Lake Worth, FL 2/8/20