By Andrew Ragas Smallmouth bass are notorious for their peculiarity and curiosities. Oftentimes, they’ll sneak up on baits merely to check them out. With similar frequency, they will completely ignore everything altogether until you decipher what’ll get their attention. While other times, they will crush almost anything in sight. Anglers who are passionate about smallmouth bass fishing live for this form of excitement. As an attention-getter, nothing else compares to the triggering powers and attraction of The Hot Head. I grew up fishing many northwoods lakes with the X-Rap in Hot Head color. When first introduced in the early 2000’s, it was the hottest little lure for me. Then for a long while, it was neglected and forgotten. These last few seasons have been the re-birth of the Hot Head, in sizes 08 and 10. It continues to be a go-to for customers and I throughout the spring and summer seasons, domineering our smallmouth catch rates. A Color Scheme for all Water Clarities The Hot Head is perfect for northwoods smallmouth. It contrasts best on tannic brown waters, and is visible to fish from afar on the clearest waters. It’s the only X-Rap color one ever ne