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Rapala · Blade Baits
Rapala Rap-V Blade, 1/2 oz, Ghost
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Metal blade lure with dual line-tie points that creates vibration on lift and retrieve.
The Rapala Rap-V Blade in Ghost is a 2.4-inch, half-ounce sinking blade bait with a built-in rattle, made for anglers after black bass. Its two line-tie holes give a choice between a slower, swimming descent and a faster, head-down drop. It works for casting, yo-yo retrieves and vertical jigging, so one lure fits many depths and techniques.
Best for
- Bass in shallow to moderate water
- Yo-yo retrieve and lift-and-drop techniques
- Low-light conditions where vibration attracts strikes
Skip if
- You target trout or panfish; this lure is bass-sized
- You need a floating lure; this one sinks
Strengths
- Dual line-tie points adjust fall speed and action
- Vibrating blade creates attraction even in turbid water
- Sinking body allows vertical jigging and bottom contact
- Compact size works in thick cover with short casts
Trade-offs
- At 0.5 oz it is difficult to cast on light line
- Sinking behavior limits control in very shallow water
- Rattle may be too loud for clear water and spooky fish
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
When and where to fish it
Its see-through pattern suits clear water in bright light.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
What it imitates
Its see-through pattern imitates minnows.
- Minnow
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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| GhostThis one | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Chrome Tiger | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Chrome Tiger | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Chrome Tiger | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Rap-V Blade, 0.5 oz, 2.4 in, Albino Chrome Tiger, Sinking | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.4 in | Color:Albino Chrome Tiger | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| Rapala Rap-V Blade, 1/2 oz, Ghost | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.4 in | Color:Ghost | Suits:Clear water, bass |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.4 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Ghost |
| Color family | Translucent |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.4 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Ghost.
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