Rapala · Inline Spinners
Rapala Blue Fox Vibrax Minnow Spin, 1/4 oz, Plated Silver
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Options
Color: Silver
Size: 1/4 oz
- 1/4 oz
- 1/8 Ounce not in Silver
- Item weight
- 9.07 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 1/4 oz inline spinner with balsa body, plated brass blade, and sharp VMC hook for trout and panfish in streams.
This Rapala Blue Fox Vibrax is a 1/4 oz inline spinner with a balsa body that imitates a minnow and a silver plated blade. It carries a stainless steel shaft and a VMC hook, and it is built with bass in mind. Anglers who want a silver minnow-profile spinner for casting into moving water will find it a fitting choice.
Best for
- Small streams and creeks for trout
- Panfish in ponds and small lakes
- Light spinning tackle and ultralight rigs
Skip if
- You need a heavier lure for distance or wind casting
- You fish weeds or heavy structure where spinners snag
Strengths
- Balsa body provides excellent action and flotation
- Brass blade flashes to attract trout and panfish
- VMC hook is sharp and strong for reliable hook sets
Trade-offs
- 1/4 oz is difficult to cast on heavy line or in wind
- In-line spinners twist line without a swivel
- Balsa can become waterlogged and lose buoyancy over time
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | inline spinner |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Body | Balsa |
| Shaft | Stainless steel |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 Ounce | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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