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Rapala · Crappie & Panfish Lures
Rapala RipStop 09 3.5 in Silver Soft Plastic Lure
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The Rapala RipStop 09 is a 3-1/2 inch, 1/4 ounce twitchbait in silver that works the 3 to 4 foot zone. It has a molded-in lip and a hard plastic boot tail for a stop-and-go darting action. Anglers chasing panfish and other shallow gamefish can twitch it along weed edges and drop-offs.
Best for
- Panfish in clear water
- Small stream trout
- Light tackle fishing
Skip if
- You target large species
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Multiple baitfish patterns match natural forage
- Shallow diving depth works in 3-4 ft of water
- Light 1/4 oz weight works on ultralight tackle
Trade-offs
- Soft plastic tears with heavy use
- Limited effectiveness on larger fish species
- Spear point hook may not hold well in soft mouths
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | panfish soft plastic |
|---|---|
| Diving depth | 3-4 ft |
| Weight | 1/4 oz |
| Hook | Spear point |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 4 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 4 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Herring, Moss Back Shiner, SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Elite blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 4 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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