Rapala · Floating Jerkbaits
Rapala Jointed Floating Minnow, 5-1/4 in, Silver
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 0.42 x 0.61 x 2.79 inches
Quick take
A 5-1/4 inch jointed balsa minnow that floats and can be worked through multiple depths.
The Rapala Jointed J13 is a 13 cm (5 1/4 inch) floating jointed minnow that weighs 5/8 oz and runs between 4 and 14 feet deep. Its silver finish and two-piece body give it a classic small-fish profile for anglers working bass, walleye or pike. It suits anglers who want a slow-moving minnow they can fish from the surface down through the upper water column.
Best for
- Bass and pike in freshwater lakes and rivers
- Jerking and twitching retrieve over shallow structure
- Anglers who like experimenting with lure action
Skip if
- You need a simple, steady-retrieve lure
- You fish deep water exclusively
Strengths
- Jointed body creates extra movement and appeal compared to rigid minnows
- Floating design lets you twitch in shallow water and pause over cover
- Balsa body absorbs impacts without cracking when thrown into structure
Trade-offs
- Jointed construction can break if bent sharply or hit hard cover
- Requires active jerking and twitching to work effectively
- Balsa wood absorbs water over time and becomes waterlogged
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jointed minnow |
|---|---|
| Length | 5-1/4 in |
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Depth | 4-14 ft |
| Material | 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 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
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 | Floating |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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 floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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