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Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow, 11 Cm, Hot Steel
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Quick take
A balsa minnow with erratic sweeping action that mimics a scattering or wounded baitfish fleeing from predators.
The Scatter Rap Minnow 11 cm in Hot Steel is a floating balsa minnow about 4.3 inches long that runs 6 to 9 feet deep. Its Scatter Lip gives an erratic, sweeping swim that suits casting and trolling for a wide range of gamefish.
Best for
- Finesse tactics where natural action triggers strikes
- Trolling in moderate depth
- All-species freshwater fishing from panfish to bass
Skip if
- You need to cast into wind or heavy cover
- You fish very shallow water or topwater only
Strengths
- Erratic evasive action is unique among crankbaits
- Balsa construction provides realistic baitfish profile
- Wide color selection suits various water conditions
Trade-offs
- Dive depth of 6-8 feet is shallow; not for deep structure
- Erratic action requires active rod work to maximize
- Balsa is fragile; will crack if cast into rocks or docks
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Bass
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
How deep and around what
It runs down to 9 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 9 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Camouflage,Brown Trout, Green,Yellow Perch, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Fluorescent Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow, 11 cm | Lure weight:0.21 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Blue | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water |
| Rapala Scatter Rap Minnow, 11 Cm, Hot Steel | Lure weight:0.21 oz | Length:4.33 in | Maximum diving depth:9 ft | Color:Hot Steel | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
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 | 0.21 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.33 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 9 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Hot Steel |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.21 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.33 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 9 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Hot Steel.
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