Rapala · Topwater Lures
Rapala Floating Magnum 18 Lure, 7 in, Fluorescent Red
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Size: Size 18, 7-Inch
- Size 18, 7-Inch
- Item weight
- 2.4 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 7 inch wood-bodied floater that creates surface commotion to draw strikes in shallow water.
Rapala's Floating Magnum 18 in fluorescent red is a 7-inch floating jerkbait built from abachi wood, with rust-resistant hardware. It runs about 9 to 11 feet down on a retrieve and rises when paused, which suits anglers working pike, musky and striped bass near the surface. The bright red finish and large body give anglers a bold, big-profile bait for larger predators.
Best for
- Bass and pike around weed edges and shallows
- Topwater action on calm mornings
- Sight fishing in clear water
Skip if
- You need a lure that works in current
- Heavy weeds or dense cover
Strengths
- Wood body provides authentic topwater action and splash
- Floating design holds in the strike zone longer
- Available in multiple colors including Redhead and Firetiger
Trade-offs
- Wood body is lighter and more difficult to cast far on heavy line
- Treble hooks can foul in weeds
- Requires clear water to see the action
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
When and where to fish it
Its craw or red pattern suits stained water.
- Clarity
- Stained
How deep and around what
It runs down to 11 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
- 11 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its craw or red pattern imitates crawfish.
- Crawfish
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Fluorescent RedThis one | 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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Floating Magnum 18 Lure, 7 in, Fluorescent Red | Length:7 in | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Color:Fluorescent Red | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained water |
| Rapala Floating Magnum 18 Topwater Lure, 7 in, Redhead | Length:7 in | Maximum diving depth:11 ft | Color:Redhead | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
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
| Length | 7 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 11 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Fluorescent Red |
| Color family | Craw and red |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 7 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 11 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Fluorescent Red.
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