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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala RipStop 09 Jerkbait, Size 9
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Size: Size 9
- Size 9
- Item weight
- 0.04 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A size 9 suspending jerkbait for twitching and jerking on light line in freshwater.
The Rapala RipStop 09 in Purpledescent is a 3.5-inch jerkbait that runs about 3 to 4 feet deep, which suits anglers working the upper part of the water column. At 1/4 ounce it has a compact profile worth trying for bass and walleye in shallow cover and along the edges of weed beds. It is a useful addition to a jerkbait box for shallow presentations.
Best for
- Bass and pike in clear water
- Twitching around cover and shallow flats
- Coldwater and seasonal transitions
Skip if
- You want a sinking lure for deep water
- You fish heavy vegetation; a weedless option is better
Strengths
- Suspending design lets you pause the lure in front of fish
- Realistic minnow shape triggers reactive strikes
- Multiple color patterns for different water conditions
Trade-offs
- Requires active twitching technique; not a steady-retrieve lure
- Small treble hooks can be tricky with heavy cover
- Best for experienced anglers comfortable with jerking motions
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Trout
- Walleye
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.04 lb |
| Hook | Jerkbait hook |
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
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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala RipStop 09 Jerkbait, Size 9 | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.5 in | Maximum diving depth:4 ft | Color:Purpledescent | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) |
| Rapala Ripstop 09, Carbon | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Carbon | Suits:— |
| Rapala Ripstop 09, Houdini | Lure weight:— | Length:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Houdini | Suits:— |
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 |
| Maximum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Color | Purpledescent |
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 Purpledescent.
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