Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Rippin' Rap, 2.5-7 in, Variable Weight, Chrome Finish
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Options
- Item weight
- 14 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Lipless crankbait with vibrating action, BB rattle and textured finish that dives on fast or slow retrieves.
A 2.5-inch lipless crankbait that weighs half an ounce and sinks, so it can be counted down to depth before the retrieve. A BB rattle adds noise for stained water, and the tall, skinny body flutters on the fall. Chrome is a classic flash pattern for clear water bass fishing.
Best for
- Bass over grass and structure
- Fast-moving water where sound attracts strikes
- Clear to stained water where color and flash matter
Skip if
- You need a floating crankbait; this sinks slowly
- You fish dense weeds; it fouls easily
Strengths
- Lipless design allows long casts and quick dive
- BB rattle produces distinctive vibration and sound
- Textured scales and 3D eyes create realistic appearance
Trade-offs
- Hard vibrating action tires arms on extended sessions
- Lipless body snags on timber and rock
- Variable running depth requires depth control skill
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Rattle | BB rattle system |
What can I catch with this?
At 1/2 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass and walleye.
- Bass
- Walleye
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 1/2 oz it covers water from just under the surface down to about 10 ft, depending on how long it falls.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 1/2 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 12 to 17 lb line.
- Casting rodsA medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action has the tip to rip the lure free of grass.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio picks up slack quickly on a lift-and-fall retrieve.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch, so you feel the lure vibrate; 12 to 17 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 1/2 oz lure pairs with a medium or medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 12 to 17 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium or medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/4 to 3/4 oz |
| Line test | 12 to 17 lb |
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad, Pink Tiger UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger, Firetiger Size | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Chrome, Helsinki Shad, Peral Grey ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Grey Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Green Tiger UV, Green Tiger UV Size, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Olive Green Craw | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Chrome | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the weight by how deep and how fast you want to fish, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Rippin' Rap, 2.5-7 in, Variable Weight, Chrome Finish | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Chrome | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) and mid (5 to 12 ft), clear, stained and muddy water, bass and walleye |
| Rapala Rippin' Rap, Olive Green Craw | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Olive Green Craw | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) and deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, bass, pike & musky and striped bass |
About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Chrome |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome.
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