Rapala · Inline Spinners
Rapala Classic Vibrax 03, 1/4 oz, Silver and Gold
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- Item weight
- 8 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Classic brass inline spinner with a free-turning blade that vibrates and flashes to attract freshwater gamefish.
The Rapala Classic Vibrax in size 3 is a 1/4 oz sinking inline spinner with a machined brass body and a plated, painted brass blade. A free-turning inner gear rattles against the body to add vibration while helping keep line twist down. It works at roughly 2 to 6 feet and suits a simple cast-and-retrieve for trout, bass, walleye, panfish and pike from shore, boat or kayak.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small rivers
- Panfish in ponds and slow current
- A retrieve-and-forget approach that produces with minimal skill
Skip if
- You fish heavy weeds or dense wood
- You need a sinking presentation
Strengths
- Free-turning brass gear inside the lure adds vibration and reduces line twist
- Proven design with legendary flash and action in multiple water conditions
- Adjustable blade creates high vibration and flash at slow speeds
Trade-offs
- Inline design means the lure travels higher in the water column than jigs
- Spear point hook snags easily in vegetation
- At 1/4 oz requires lighter line to cast effectively
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | inline spinner |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz (8 g) |
| Body | Machined brass |
| Size | Size 03 |
| Hook | Spear point |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Salmon & steelhead
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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 |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Color | Gold/Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout, Bass, Walleye, Salmon & steelhead, Pike & musky and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold/Gold.
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