Rapala · Blade Baits
Rapala Rippin' Rap Blade Bait, Pink Tiger UV
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- Item weight
- 0.04 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
This Pink Tiger UV Rippin' Rap is a sinking, lipless bait that flutters on the drop and vibrates on the retrieve. It can be cranked, swum or jerked, and it is aimed at bass, walleye, pike and trout. It suits anglers who like a bright, simple cast-and-retrieve option.
Best for
- Multi-species fishing from shore, boat or kayak
- Anglers preferring simple cast-and-forget presentations
- Clear to slightly stained water
Skip if
- You need deep-diving capability; variable depth requires timing
- You fish heavy vegetation that snags inline lures
Strengths
- Proven fish-catching design with lifelike action, flash and vibration
- Durable construction and sharp hooks ensure dependable performance
- Easy to fish with simple cast and retrieve
Trade-offs
- Variable depth design means depth varies with retrieve speed
- Vibration less effective in heavy cover or stained water
- Simpler design means fewer customization options
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Pink Tiger UVThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Chrome, Chrome Blue, Chrome Moss Back Shiner | 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 | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Rippin' Rap 06 | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:2.5 in | Color:Firetiger | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Rippin' Rap Blade Bait, 7/8 oz, Chrome | Lure weight:7/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Chrome | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rapala Rippin' Rap Blade Bait, Pink Tiger UV | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Color:Pink Tiger UV | Suits:Stained and muddy water, bass, trout, walleye and pike & musky |
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
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
|---|---|
| Color | Pink Tiger UV |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye, Pike & musky and Trout |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Pink Tiger UV.
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