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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Jointed Minnow Lure, 3.5 in, Silver
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Options
Color: Silver
- Item weight
- 7 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A balsa jointed minnow with realistic swimming action, sized for trout, panfish, and walleye on slow retrieves.
The Rapala Jointed 09 is a 3.5-inch balsa minnow with a jointed body that gives a wide wobble and tail kick. It floats at rest and dives roughly 5 to 7 feet, so it suits cranking or trolling for bass, walleye and pike. Two black nickel treble hooks ride on the silver body.
Best for
- Trout on super-slow retrieves in cold water
- Wary panfish and walleye in clear water
- Drop-offs and structure in lakes
Skip if
- You need a topwater lure or floating option
- You fish murky water where lures dive deep
Strengths
- Jointed body produces lifelike tail kick and wobble
- Balsa construction makes it suspend for slow fishing
- VMC hooks are reliable and sharp
Trade-offs
- Balsa is fragile if struck by teeth or rocks
- Light and short; difficult to cast far
- Slow action requires a skilled, patient retrieve
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Finesse
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jointed hard minnow lure |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Dive depth | 5-7 ft |
| Construction | Balsa wood |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 7 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
- 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Perch, 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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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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Pike & musky and Walleye |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 7 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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