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Rapala · Walking Baits
Rapala SKV10 Pencil Bait Skitter V, Chrome, 3.9 in
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Options
Style: 10cm/14g
- 10cm/14g
- 4" (V10) not in Chrome
Color: Chrome
- Item weight
- 14.06 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A 3.9-inch pencil bait with translucent body and 3D eyes for a walk-the-dog retrieve.
The Rapala Skitter V is a 4-inch floating topwater pencil bait with a translucent body and 3D holographic eyes. Its V-shaped body and tail weighting produce a quick walk-the-dog action with a long glide on slack line. The chrome 10 cm, 0.5 oz version suits anglers working inshore gamefish and bass from the surface.
Best for
- Inshore saltwater species
- Surface feeding fish
- Tight cover and shallow flats
Skip if
- You need a lure for deep water
- You want a floating rest lure
Strengths
- Translucent body with 3D holographic eyes mimics small baitfish
- Pencil shape works for quick turning and side-to-side walk
- Round bend hook suits saltwater quick strikes
Trade-offs
- Pencil baits require continuous retrieve to create walk-the-dog action
- Translucent plastic can cloud and lose translucency over time
- Holographic eyes may fade with sunlight and saltwater exposure
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Snook & tarpon
- Redfish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | pencil bait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14.06 g |
| Eyes | 3D holographic |
| Body | Translucent |
| Hook | Round bend |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Color | Chrome |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Chrome.
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