Rapala · Stickbaits & Minnows
Rapala Ultra Light Minnow, Size 6, 2.5 in, 1/8 oz, Yellow Perch
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- Item weight
- 1.6 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 2.5 in ultra-light minnow with weighted body and holographic eyes that casts far and sinks slowly for trout and panfish.
This 2.5-inch Rapala Ultra Light Minnow weighs 1/8 ounce and is built for shallow water, running about 2 to 3 feet deep. It sinks slowly, so it fits a slow retrieve where fish hold near the surface. The weight in its body helps a bait this small cast a good distance, and its lip gives a wobbling, rolling action as it moves.
Best for
- Trout in small streams and creeks
- Panfish in ponds and lakes with light tackle
- Anglers who want a small bait that casts surprisingly far
Skip if
- You target large bass in deep water
- You need a sinking or floating option
Strengths
- Weighted body casts far despite the small size
- Slow-sinking action mimics a struggling minnow
- Hand-tuned and tank-tested for consistent performance
Trade-offs
- At 1/8 oz it gets blown around in wind
- Slow sink means less control in current
- Tiny size limits the fish that will strike it
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
Specifications
| Type | ultra-light crankbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Color | Yellow perch |
| Running depth | 2 to 3 ft |
| Hook | 2 No. 8 treble |
| Eyes | 3D holographic |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 2 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Lip | Round |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.5 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 Yellow Perch.
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