Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala Skitter Walk 08 Suspending Jerkbait, 3.1 in
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3.1 inch suspending jerkbait that walks side to side on the surface and holds its depth when paused.
The Skitter Walk 08 in shad translucent is a walk-the-dog lure with a weighted tail that helps keep its hooks in place during a pause. Its natural baitfish finish suits anglers working bass, walleye or pike with a steady twitch-and-pause retrieve.
Best for
- Finicky bass in clear water
- Pike and walleye in cooler months
- Topwater fishing with stop-and-go retrieves
Skip if
- You fish heavy weeds; it will tangle
- You need a lure that floats at rest
Strengths
- Suspending body stays in the strike zone when you pause
- Side-to-side walk action is visible even at distance
- Realistic scale pattern and finishes
Trade-offs
- Jerkbaits take practice to fish effectively
- Treble hooks snag brush and weeds
- At 3.1 inches it is too small for trophy pike
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.1 in |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chartreuse Head, Holographic Bone Chartreuse, Holographic Orange Gold | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Chrome, Holographic Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Bluegill | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold Chrome | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Holographic 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 | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Skitter Walk 08 Fishing Lure, 3.125 in, Bluegill | Length:3.125 in | Color:Bluegill | Suits:Clear water |
| Rapala Skitter Walk 08 Fishing Lure, 3.125 in, Chrome | Length:3.125 in | Color:Chrome | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rapala Skitter Walk 08 Fishing Lure, 3.125 in, Gold Chrome | Length:3.125 in | Color:Gold Chrome | Suits:Stained water |
| Rapala Skitter Walk 08 Suspending Jerkbait, 3.1 in | Length:— | Color:Multi | 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.
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