Rapala · Floating Jerkbaits
Rapala Jointed 05 Minnow Lure, 2 in, 1/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A classic jointed minnow lure that darts with a side-to-side wiggle when jerked, in traditional Rapala colors.
This 2-inch, 1/8 oz jointed minnow in a brown trout pattern has a hinged balsa-style body that gives it a wide, frantic wiggle on the retrieve. It works the upper water column down to about 5 feet, which suits casting or trolling around shallow cover and open water. It is a handy size for trout and other fish that feed on small baitfish.
Best for
- Bass and pike in weedy lakes
- Panfish in ponds and slow rivers
- Anglers using erratic jerk-and-pause retrieves
Skip if
- You want a crankbait or spoon
- You need fast-sinking baits
Strengths
- Two-piece jointed body creates lifelike swimming motion
- Multiple color patterns match different conditions
- Proven design has caught fish for decades
- Floating design lets you pause and twitch in place
Trade-offs
- Jointed design means line twist if not managed
- Treble hooks snag vegetation easily
- Small size limits casting distance on light line
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | jointed minnow |
|---|---|
| Size | 5, 2 in |
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Hook | VMC Black Nickel |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 5 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Brown Trout, Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue | 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 | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jointed 05 Jerkbait, 2 in, 1/8 oz, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:#10 | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Jointed 05 Minnow Lure, 2 in, 1/8 oz | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:— | Color:Brown Trout | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), 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 | 2 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Color | Brown Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Brown Trout.
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