Strike King Midnight Special Rattlin 7/16oz Black/Blue-Nickle Blade

The Strike King Midnight Special Rattlin 7/16oz Black/Blue-Nickle Blade spinnerbait is built for low-light conditions and fast retrieves where bass need to find your lure by vibration and flash. The short arm design does double duty: it concentrates vibration for better detection in murky water and positions the flashing blade tight over the hook so fish strike where it counts. Whether you're working shallow cover, flipping downed timber, or pitching into dense grass, this rattlin spinnerbait puts out a signature sound and flash that triggers aggressive strikes when visibility is poor.

The built-in rattle gives you constant feedback and a sonic calling card that reaches fish from farther away. Spin-Eze ball bearing swivels keep the blades turning freely even on slack-line retrieves, which matters when you're working the lure around cover. The chemically sharpened Mustad hooks on this Black Nickel blade version are ready to drive home on the hookset, and the 7/16-ounce weight balances castability with blade lift in a size that handles most freshwater conditions without bogging down.

This is the spinnerbait to reach for when you're fishing dawn, dusk, overcast days, or heavily stained water. The Black Nickel blade offers a darker, more subdued flash compared to brighter finishes—ideal when bass are keyed on natural forage or when direct sunlight isn't reflecting off a chrome blade. Compact, efficient, and dialed in for reaction strikes, the Midnight Special Rattlin proves why Strike King remains a trusted name in shallow-water bass fishing.

Key Features

• Short arm design maximizes vibration and positions blade over hook for accurate strikes
• Built-in rattle adds acoustic attraction and improves bite rates in low-light conditions
• Spin-Eze ball bearing swivels ensure smooth blade rotation during all retrieves
• Black Nickel blade provides darker, natural-looking flash for clear to stained water
• Chemically sharpened Mustad hooks for reliable hooksets
• 7/16-ounce weight optimized for versatile freshwater casting and blade performance
• Ideal for flippin', pitchin', and cover-dense presentations

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between the Black Nickel blade and other blade options?

The Black Nickel blade on this version delivers a darker, more subdued flash than chrome or silver finishes. It's particularly effective in stained water or low-light conditions where a less-reflective blade mimics natural forage better. Strike King also makes this lure with a Diamond blade in brighter conditions.

Is the Midnight Special Rattlin good for flippin' and pitchin'?

Yes. The short arm design and built-in Spin-Eze ball bearing swivels are specifically engineered for flippin' and pitchin' presentations around heavy cover. The compact profile and rattle make it effective in dense timber and grass.

What weight is this and when would I use 7/16 ounce?

This spinnerbait weighs 7/16 ounce, a versatile mid-range size that casts easily, maintains blade lift during most retrieves, and works across a variety of freshwater depths and cover types without being too heavy or light.

What hooks come on this spinnerbait?

The Black Nickel blade version is equipped with chemically sharpened Mustad hooks, designed for reliable penetration and hookset strength.