Rapala · Topwater Lures
Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat, Topwater Bait Lure
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- Item weight
- 13.61 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A balsa wood topwater bait with treble hooks that creates commotion on the surface to trigger strikes.
The Rapala Balsa Xtreme Brat in this 3/8 oz size is a 2-inch squarebill crankbait built for shallow water, diving to a maximum of 3 feet. Its balsa core sits under a copolymer shell, which keeps the bait buoyant. Anglers who want a compact hard bait to work over shallow cover will find its size and running depth a good fit.
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
Specifications
| Type | topwater hard bait |
|---|
How deep and around what
It runs to 3 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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
| Lure weight | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
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