Rapala · Shallow Diving Crankbaits
Rapala Original Floater 09, Bleeding Copper Flash
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- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The Original Floating Rapala in Bleeding Copper Flash is a balsa-wood minnow imitation that rides at the surface when it stops moving. At about 3.5 inches and 0.19 ounce, this size 9 body suits a twitch or steady retrieve over shallow water.
Best for
- Shallow water with visible cover
- Panfish in ponds and small lakes
- Classic twitch-and-pause techniques
Skip if
- You need to reach deep water; this lure floats and dives only 3-5 ft
- You fish murky water with no visibility
Strengths
- Balsa construction floats at rest, allowing pausing
- Natural minnow profile triggers strikes
- Hand tuned and tank tested for consistent action
Trade-offs
- Floats require active retrieval to achieve depth
- Balsa is fragile compared to plastic or composite construction
- Limited depth range makes it unsuitable for deep structure fishing
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
At 3/16 oz, this crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
What you need with it
A 3/16 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 3/16 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 |
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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| Bleeding Pearl | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bleeding Hot Olive, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Original Floater 09, Bleeding Copper Flash | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Bleeding Copper Flash | Suits:Bass, trout and crappie |
| Rapala Original Floater 09 | Lure weight:3/16 oz | Length:3.5 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, trout and crappie |
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 | 3/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Bleeding Copper Flash |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Bleeding Copper Flash.
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