Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Husky Jerk, 3/8 oz, Helsinki Ghost
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- Item weight
- 18.14 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 3/4 in jointed jerkbait with strong tail kick and unique rattle sound for bass, walleye and pike.
The Rapala Husky Jerk 10 in Helsinki Ghost is a 4-inch jerkbait weighing 3/8 ounce, with a running depth of 4 to 8 feet. Its suspending body holds its depth during pauses, and its jointed body gives a wide swimming action. It suits anglers who fish bass, pike and walleye around cover, flats and open water.
Best for
- Jerking and pausing presentations
- Flowing rivers where sound carries
- Triggering strikes from big bass and pike
Skip if
- You prefer steady-retrieve lures
- You fish heavily weeded areas
Strengths
- Jointed body creates strong tail kick and wobble
- Unique rattle chamber sound triggers predator bites
- Works well in flowing current
Trade-offs
- Large 4 3/4 in size limits maneuverability
- Jointed design may fray connection over time
- Rattle sound can spook fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Tiger UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Glass Minnow, Helsinki GhostThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| CLS Crown Silver, Pure Chrome | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Tiger UV | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Redfire Crawdad | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Husky Jerk, 3/8 oz, Helsinki Ghost | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Helsinki Ghost | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Husky Jerk, 4 3/4 in, 7/16 oz | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Green Tiger UV | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Helsinki Ghost |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Helsinki Ghost.
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