Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Jointed 11 Minnow, Rainbow Trout
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Options
Color: Rainbow Trout
- Rainbow Trout
- Silver
- Yellow Perch
- Firetiger
- Gold
- Item weight
- 9 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A jointed balsa minnow that produces livelier action and suspends at rest, designed for wary fish and slow retrieves.
The Rapala Jointed 11 in Rainbow Trout is a jointed-body minnow that swims with a lively, wobbling baitfish action. It runs about 4 to 8 feet deep and carries a rattle, which suits casting for trout when fish are wary. A natural trout pattern like this one works well in clearer water.
Best for
- Slow, methodical retrieves targeting clear-water trout
- Super-slow trolling in deep lakes
- Finicky fish that reject hard-bodied lures
Skip if
- You need maximum casting distance
- You fish topwater lures and want sustained surface action
Strengths
- Jointed body gives livelier, more realistic baitfish action
- Suspending design triggers reaction strikes during the pause
- Balsa wood provides excellent buoyancy and feel
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile and can crack from impacts
- Jointed design can separate after repeated impact
- Large treble hooks snag easily in vegetation
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Beginner
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 down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Yellow 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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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 11 Minnow, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:0.32 oz | Length:4.25 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Jointed 11, Silver, Suspending, 4.4 in | Lure weight:0.32 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water |
| Rapala Jointed 11 Minnow, 4 3/8 in, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:0.32 oz | Length:4.375 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 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 | 0.32 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Rainbow Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.32 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Rainbow Trout.
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