Rapala · Jigging Raps & Darters
Rapala Jigging Rap Size 2, 1.25 in, Silver
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A compact jigging lure that swims in circles under ice or twitches in open water for suspended fish.
The Rapala Jigging Rap in the small 1.25-inch size is a sinking, weighted minnow-shaped jigging bait in silver. It darts and swims in circles for suspended fish and can be hopped off the bottom. A good small option for ice fishing or open-water vertical jigging.
Best for
- Ice fishing for panfish and crappie
- Jigging vertically over structure in deep water
- Suspended fish in open water on cold days
Skip if
- You fish topwater; this lure is subsurface only
- You need lures that cast distance
Strengths
- Balanced weight lets you jig or yo-yo off the bottom
- Minnow profile looks realistic under ice where fish have time to inspect
- Center treble and reversed single hook combo balances hookup rate
Trade-offs
- Small size limits its appeal to larger fish
- Zinc weight can degrade in saltwater
- Requires precise jigging technique; static retrieves are ineffective
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Ice
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Ice fishing
Specifications
| Type | jigging rap |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.25 in |
| Size | 2 |
| Color | Silver |
| Weight | Zinc weighted |
| Profile | Minnow |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
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 Fluorescent Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Helsinki Shad, Regal Shad, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Glow Green Tiger, Glow Hot Perch, Glow Yellow Perch, Green Tiger UV, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome Red, Glow Red Tiger, Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Glow Blue Tiger | 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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jigging Rap Size 2, 1.25 in, Silver | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:1.25 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rapala Jigging Rap, Perch | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Perch | Suits:Clear 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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.25 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.25 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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