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Rapala · Offshore Trolling Lures
Rapala Husky Magnum 25, Silver Blue Mackerel
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Options
Color: Silver Blue Mackerel
- Silver Blue Mackerel
- Dorado
- Purple Mackerel
Size: Size 25
- Size 25
- Item weight
- 0.15 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A size 25 large saltwater jerkbait with holographic foil finish for trolling offshore for mackerel and tuna.
The Silver Blue Mackerel finish suits this 6.25-inch trolling plug, which weighs 2.375 ounces and runs to a depth of 25 feet. Two No. 4/0 treble hooks come fitted, so it fits anglers who troll for mackerel and other offshore fish.
Best for
- Offshore trolling for trophy pelagics
- Deep trolling presentations at 15-25 feet
- High-speed trolling for large fish
Skip if
- You fish inshore or shallow water
- You want a compact tackle profile
Strengths
- Slow-rising action keeps lure in productive zone longer
- Holographic foil mimics real baitfish scales
- Heavy duty plastic handles big fish
Trade-offs
- Size 25 is not practical for shore fishing
- Requires offshore boat and heavy tackle
- Limited to trolling presentations
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Advanced
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 25 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 25 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Blue MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Purple Mackerel | 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 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 Magnum 25, Purple Mackerel | Lure weight:2 3/8 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:25 ft | Color:Purple Mackerel | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water |
| Rapala Husky Magnum 25, Silver Blue Mackerel | Lure weight:2 3/8 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:25 ft | Color:Silver Blue Mackerel | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), clear and stained water |
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 | 2 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 25 ft |
| Color | Silver Blue Mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 25 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Blue Mackerel.
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