Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Mini Fat Rap, Size 3, 1.5 in, 1/8 oz, Crawdad
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Color: Brook Trout
- Brook Trout
- Crawdad not in 1.5 Inch
Size: 1.5 Inch
- Item weight
- 4 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 1.5-inch balsa crankbait with tight action and shallow dive depth for trout and panfish.
The Rapala Mini Fat Rap 03 is a 1 1/2 inch balsa lure that runs shallow, about 3 to 6 feet down, and sinks slowly after the cast. It weighs one eighth of an ounce and carries two number 12 treble hooks, which suits trout and panfish feeding in the upper water column. The Brook Trout color gives a natural-looking finish for anglers working clear water.
Best for
- Small stream and creek fishing
- Trout in clear shallow water
- Ultralight spinning setups
Skip if
- You need deeper-diving lures
- You fish larger species
Strengths
- Tight swimming action imitates injured baitfish
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested from the box
- Balsa body and treble hooks work well for panfish and trout
Trade-offs
- 1/8 oz weight limits casting distance in wind
- Tiny size works best in clear shallow water
- Treble hooks snag readily in weeds and structure
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | shallow-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Dive depth | 3-6 ft |
| Hooks | Two number 12 treble hooks |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/8 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How deep and around what
At 1/8 oz it runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, around the outside edge of grass, wood 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
- Wood
- Rock
What you need with it
A 1/8 oz crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light rod with a moderate action casts a light lure and keeps small hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its natural pattern imitates bluegill and perch.
- Bluegill
- Perch
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Brook Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Trout and Panfish |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Brook Trout.
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