Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Ripstop Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, Houdini
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Color: Houdini
Size: 1/2 oz
- 1/2 oz
- One Size not in Houdini
- Item weight
- 27.22 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 4 3/4 in jerkbait with boot tail for stop-and-suspend presentations in 4-5 ft depths.
The Rapala RipStop Size 12 is a suspending jerkbait about 4-3/4 inches long and 1/2 ounce, with a running depth of 4 to 5 feet in the Houdini color. Its stop-and-rip action halts sharply on a slack-line retrieve, which suits anglers working bass, walleye and pike along flats, points and shorelines. It is a fit for anglers who want a lure that holds its place in the water during a pause.
Best for
- Jerkbait presentations with pauses
- Bass 4-5 ft deep
- Fishing structure with subtle movement
Skip if
- You need continuous swimming motion
- You fish deeper than 5 ft
Strengths
- Boot tail provides ripping flash on jerks
- Hard-stop design enables precision depth maintenance
- Yellow Perch color matches common prey
Trade-offs
- Requires skilled jerkbait rod technique
- 1/2 oz weight unsuitable for distance casting
- Suspension characteristics change with water temperature
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
How deep and around what
It runs to 5 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
- 5 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 Jerkbait, 1/2 oz, Houdini | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Houdini | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala Ripstop, 4 3/4 in, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Length:4.75 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Pack count | 1 |
| Color | Houdini |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Houdini.
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