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Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Ultra Light Minnow, Size 4, 1.5 in
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
A 1.5 inch hard body minnow for trout and panfish on light spinning gear.
A compact 1.5-inch minnow plug in a natural rainbow trout finish, sized for ultra light spinning gear. It weighs about 1/8 ounce, sinks slowly and works in the top 2 to 3 feet of water. A good fit for anglers casting to panfish and trout.
Best for
- Small trout in streams and lakes
- Panfish in ponds
- Ultralight spinning rigs
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover requiring snag-free designs
- You want long casts on light line
Strengths
- Hand tuned and tank tested for balanced action
- Compact size matches natural forage
Trade-offs
- Light weight reduces casting distance in wind
- Small hook and body mean less hookup percentage on aggressive takes
- Requires careful line management to avoid breakoffs
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Crappie
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | hard body minnow |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 |
| Weight | 0.01 kg |
| Hook type | Knife edge point |
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs to 3 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
- 3 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Shad, Silver Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 Ultra Light Minnow, Size 4, 1.5 in | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala Ultra Light Minnow Lure, Trout | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:1.5 in | Maximum diving depth:3 ft | Color:Trout | 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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Rainbow Trout |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Rainbow Trout.
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