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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Jointed 07
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Options
Color: Silver
- Item weight
- 4 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2-3/4 inch jointed minnow in a Silver finish, weighing 1/8 oz and running 4 to 6 feet down. Its balsa body is built to hold a slow, steady retrieve, and loud rattles and neutral buoyancy let it pause in the strike zone. Two size 8 treble hooks come on the lure.
Best for
- Wary trout in clear water
- Slow retrieve presentations
- Fish in difficult conditions
Skip if
- You need a steady action lure; jointed lures require twitching for full effect
- You fish fast current; slow-action lures work poorly
Strengths
- Jointed body produces livelier, attention-getting baitfish-in-distress action
- Loud rattles transmit sound waves effectively
- Suspending neutral buoyancy works at slow retrieves
Trade-offs
- Requires twitching for full action; steady retrieves are less effective
- Small size limits casting distance
- Balsa construction is more fragile than plastic
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | jointed minnow |
|---|---|
| Size | 07 |
| Weight | 4 grams |
| Depth range | 4-6 ft |
| Construction | Balsa wood |
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 6 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
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jointed 07 Lure, 1/8 oz, Firetiger | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Jointed 07 | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| 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 2.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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