Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Fat Wrap FR5, 0.3 oz, Perch
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- Item weight
- 8 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-inch balsa crankbait with a tight swimming action and shallow-diving lip for freshwater bass and trout.
This perch-patterned Fat Rap is a two-inch crankbait weighing 0.3 ounces that runs between 3 and 5 feet deep. Its perch finish suits anglers who want a natural baitfish look in shallow water.
Best for
- Streams and rivers with moderate current
- Small to medium-sized bass
- Light line and small rod combos
Skip if
- You need extreme casting distance
- You fish in heavy weeds or brush
Strengths
- Compact size allows tight, natural swimming action
- Shallow-diving lip covers subsurface zone without snagging bottom
- Balsa body creates subtle vibration
Trade-offs
- At 0.3 oz, weight limits casting distance on heavier line
- Shallow-diving design reaches only 3-5 feet
- Balsa requires care after use to prevent waterlogging
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 0.3 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 0.3 oz it runs to 5 ft, shallow enough to tick the tops of submerged grass and bump shallow 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
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What you need with it
A 0.3 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.3 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Fat Wrap FR5, 2 in, 0.3 oz | Lure weight:0.3 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Black | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), muddy water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Rapala Fat Wrap FR5, 0.3 oz, Perch | Lure weight:0.3 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Perch | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water, bass, trout and crappie |
| Rapala Fat Wrap FR5, 0.3 oz, Silver | Lure weight:0.3 oz | Length:2 in | Maximum diving depth:14 ft | Color:Multi | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), bass, trout and crappie |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.3 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.3 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Perch.
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