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Rapala · Vertical & Butterfly Jigs
Rapala Rap-V Blade Variable 6cm, 1/2 oz, Silver
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- Item weight
- 14 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A compact 0.5 oz variable blade lure with a built-in rattle for vertical jigging and active retrieves.
This silver 6 cm blade jig weighs 14 grams and carries a built-in rattle, so it makes sound on the fall and as it is worked. Its round snap eye and two-line eye system make it quick to tie on for anglers who want to fish it straight down or with a short twitch.
Best for
- Vertical jigging for walleye and bass
- Suspending presentations in lakes
- Active retrieve fishing in open water
Skip if
- You fish shallow weeds or wood
- You prefer single-blade designs
Strengths
- Variable blade design allows blade adjustment during retrieve
- Built-in rattle creates additional attraction
- 2-line eye system accommodates different presentations
- Small size suits light-line jigging
Trade-offs
- 0.5 oz limits use in deep water or current
- Blades may tangle with braided line on cast
- Variable blades add complexity for beginners
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | variable blade lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.4 in |
| Weight | 0.5 oz |
| Blades | Variable |
| Eyes | 2-line eye system |
| Included | Rattle |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Moss Back Shiner, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold | 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, Blue Ghost | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.4 in | Color:Blue Ghost | Suits:Clear water |
| Rapala Rap-V Blade Variable 6cm, 1/2 oz, Silver | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.4 in | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
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 |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.4 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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