Rapala · Topwater Lures
Rapala Floating Magnum 18 Topwater Lure, 7 in, Redhead
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Color: Redhead
Size: Size 18, 7-Inch
- Size 18, 7-Inch
- Item weight
- 1.44 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 10.24 x 1.57 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A 7 inch wood-bodied floater that creates surface commotion to draw strikes in shallow water.
This redhead Floating Magnum 18 is a 7-inch floating jerkbait made from African abachi wood. It runs about 9 to 11 feet down on a retrieve and rises when paused, so it can be worked with a twitch-and-pause retrieve. The redhead finish and the larger body give bass anglers a bait with a bigger profile to try around deeper structure.
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
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 in |
| Weight | 1.44 oz |
| Body material | African Abachi wood |
| Hook type | Treble |
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
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 Red | 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 |
| Color | Redhead |
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.
What color is this version?
This version is Redhead.
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