Rapala · Topwater Lures
Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat, Hot dang
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A balsa wood topwater bait with treble hooks that creates commotion on the surface to trigger strikes.
Best for
- Low-light and early morning topwater bite
- Aggressive bass in clear water
- Creating surface disturbance in shallow cover
Skip if
- You fish deep structure
- You need a quiet presentation
Strengths
- Balsa construction provides natural buoyancy
- Treble hooks catch well on aggressive hits
- Compact profile matches small baitfish
Trade-offs
- Balsa is less durable than hard plastic on repeated strikes
- Loud action not suitable for pressured or clear water
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 06 Silver, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bone Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat, Topwater Bait Lure | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Multi | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) |
| Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat, Hot dang | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Hot dang | Suits:— |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Color | Hot dang |
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