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Rapala · Jigging Raps & Darters
Rapala Jigging Rap, 1.5 in, Glow, Rattle
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A compact jigging rap with 3D eyes and internal rattle for vertical jigging and casting.
This is a small balanced jigging minnow in a glow finish, about 1.5 inches long. It swims in tight circles as you lift and drop it, which suits fish holding off the bottom under ice or in open water. It also works bounced along the bottom for anglers chasing panfish and bass.
Best for
- Vertical jigging for panfish
- Casting in tight spaces and under cover
- Fishing where compact profiles trigger strikes
Skip if
- You only fish surface patterns
- You need larger lures for bigger fish
Strengths
- Holographic eyes and scale pattern add realism
- Loud rattle attracts fish from distance
- Compact size casts easily and reaches tight areas
Trade-offs
- Glow finish may spook fish in clear water
- Small profile less effective for large species
- Rattle may be too loud in heavily pressured water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | jigging rap |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Eyes | 3D holographic |
| Finish | External scale pattern |
| Sound | Loud rattle |
| Hook | VMC black nickel |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-Inch Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| 1.25-Inch Chrome Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| 2-Inch Glow Green Tiger, 2.75-Inch Glow Green Tiger | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| 1.25-Inch Glow Red Tiger, 1.5-Inch Glow Red Tiger, 2-Inch Glow Red Tiger, 3.5-Inch Chrome Red, 3.5-Inch Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| 1.25-Inch Gold, 2-Inch Gold, 2.75-Inch Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 Shadow Rap, Size 11, Blue ghost | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Blue ghost | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Jigging Rap, 1.25 Inch, Parrot, Size 2 | Lure weight:— | Length:1.25 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:1.25-Inch Parrot | Suits:— |
| Rapala Jigging Rap, 1.5 in, Glow, Rattle | Lure weight:— | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Glow | Suits:— |
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 | 1.5 in |
|---|---|
| Color | Glow |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Glow.
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