Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Rippin' Rap Lipless Crankbait, 2.75 in
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Proven lipless crankbait design from Rapala with lifelike action for bass and walleye.
Rapala's Rippin' Rap is a lipless crankbait with a loud BB rattle system, so anglers can draw strikes by sound in stained or murky water. Its 2-3/4 inch body and variable running depth suit anglers fishing from shore, boat or kayak. It can be worked fast or slow, which makes it a flexible pick for bass and walleye anglers.
Best for
- Quick water coverage
- Aggressive retrieves
- All seasons
Skip if
- You need finesse action
- You fish slow-moving water
Strengths
- Proven design backed by Rapala
- Sharp hooks ensure solid hooksets
- Simple cast-and-retrieve fishing
Trade-offs
- Aggressive action less effective on selective fish
- Vibration and flash limits depth versatility
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7/8 oz |
| Hook | VMC |
What can I catch with this?
At 7/8 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass, striped bass and pike.
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Lipless crankbaits are often fished in early spring and in fall, over grass flats and shallow points.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- 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 7/8 oz it sinks fast, so it reaches deeper grass edges, points and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 7/8 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a casting rod, a baitcasting reel and 15 to 20 lb line.
- Casting rodsA long medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action throws a heavy lure far and absorbs a hard strike.
- Baitcasting reelsA faster gear ratio keeps up with a lure that is burned or ripped.
- Fluorocarbon lineSinks and has little stretch; 15 to 20 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 7/8 oz lure pairs with a medium-heavy rod with a moderate-fast action and with 15 to 20 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium heavy |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/2 to 1 oz |
| Line test | 15 to 20 lb |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad, Pink Clown, Pink Tiger UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome Blue, Helsinki Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Live Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black Light, Purple Clown, Purple Shades | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 7/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Ruby Antifreeze |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Ruby Antifreeze.
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