Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Jointed 13 Fishing Lure, 5 1/4 in, Pike
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Color: Pike
Size: 5-1/4"
- 5-1/4"
- Item weight
- 0.27 g
- Product dimensions
- 5.28 x 0.63 x 0.63 inches
Quick take
A 5.25 in jointed hardwood minnow with realistic profile and twin treble hooks.
This Pike finish Rapala Jointed 13 is a 5-1/4 inch jointed minnow that suspends in the water and carries a rattle. It runs between 4 and 14 feet deep, and its Abachi wood body suits anglers working shallow to mid-depth water for northern pike.
Best for
- Pike fishing in lakes and rivers
- Bass in weedy cover
- Trolling for walleye and crappie
Skip if
- You fish clear water with line-shy fish
- You need weedless lure designs
Strengths
- Jointed body creates strong tail kick and wobble
- Realistic minnow profile mimics natural forage
- Wide swimming action visible at distance
- Twin treble hooks ensure solid hook-up on strikes
Trade-offs
- Wood body can absorb water and become waterlogged
- Twin treble hooks snag easily in vegetation and wood
- Blue finish stands out in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Bass
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
How deep and around what
It runs down to 14 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 14 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout, Yellow Perch | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Jointed Lure, 5.25 in, Blue, 4-14 ft Depth | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:14 ft | Color:Blue | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Jointed 13 Fishing Lure, 5 1/4 in, Pike | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:14 ft | Color:Pike | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft) |
| Rapala Jointed 13 Fishing Lure, 5 1/4 in, Yellow Perch | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:5.25 in | Maximum diving depth:14 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.25 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 14 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Pike |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 14 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pike.
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