Rapala · Lipless Crankbaits
Rapala Ultra Light Rippin' Rap 04, Pearl Grey Shiner
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- Item weight
- 5.31 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4-inch lipless crankbait with a hard vibrating action for shallow topwater fishing.
The Rapala Ultra Light Rippin' Rap 04 is a small lipless crankbait, about 1.57 inches long, that sinks and carries a loud BB rattle. Its pearl grey shiner finish and textured scale body suit anglers who want a compact, flashy lure for bass. It can be cast a long way or worked with a vertical jig, so it fits both open-water casting and cover near the bottom.
Best for
- Bass in shallows and flats
- Fast-paced retrieve fishing
- Open water structure
Skip if
- You need a lure that floats at rest
- You fish heavy weeds or shallow vegetation
Strengths
- Vibrating lipless body creates disturbance bass can detect at distance
- Made in the USA with proven design
- Light weight works on lighter line and rod
Trade-offs
- Lipless design sinks, so requires constant retrieve to stay at target depth
- At 5.31 g it is difficult to cast far on light rods
- No built-in rattles, relying only on vibration
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
Specifications
| Type | lipless crankbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 4 |
| Weight | 5.31 g |
What can I catch with this?
At 0.176 oz, this lipless crankbait is sized for bass, crappie and trout.
- Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
When and where to fish it
Its rattle helps fish find it in stained or muddy water and in low light. Its white or pearl pattern stays visible in lightly stained water and under cloud.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cold (under 50°F)
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A lipless crankbait sinks, so you choose its depth by counting it down, then reel it, rip it or lift and drop it.
Count down and reel
- Cast and count as the lure sinks, about a foot a second, until it reaches the depth you want.
- Reel at a steady pace, fast enough to feel the lure vibrate.
- Speed up or slow down to hold it just above the grass or the bottom.
Ripping it out of grass
- Reel the lure so it ticks the tops of submerged grass.
- When it bogs down in the grass, snap the rod to rip it free.
- Be ready as it breaks loose; strikes often come right then.
Yo-yo
- Let the lure sink to the bottom on a tight line.
- Lift the rod to pull the lure up a few feet, then lower it and let the lure flutter back down.
- Watch the line on the fall; most strikes come as it drops.
How deep and around what
At 0.176 oz it sinks slowly, so it is usually fished shallow, over grass and along the bank.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Grass
What you need with it
A 0.176 oz lipless crankbait is usually fished with a spinning rod, a spinning reel and 6 to 10 lb line.
- Spinning rodsA medium-light or medium rod casts a light lure and keeps small treble hooks pinned.
- Spinning reelsA spinning reel handles light line without backlash.
- Monofilament lineStretches, which keeps the hooks pinned when a fish shakes; 6 to 10 lb for this weight.
Pairs with
A 0.176 oz lure pairs with a medium-light or medium rod with a moderate-fast action and with 6 to 10 lb line.
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Rod power | Medium light or medium |
| Rod action | Moderate fast |
| Rod lure weight | 1/8 to 1/2 oz |
| Line test | 6 to 10 lb |
What it imitates
Its white or pearl pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Shad, Pink,Multi | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Pearl Grey ShinerThis one | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
|
| Green Tiger UV | 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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About this type
A lipless crankbait is a flat-sided, sinking hard bait that vibrates tightly when it is reeled.
It has no diving lip, so it runs as deep as you let it fall and casts a long way for its size.
Most hold rattles, and the line ties on the back, which keeps the nose down and the body shaking on the retrieve.
Compared with Crankbaits: A lipped crankbait floats at rest and dives to a set depth; a lipless one sinks and is fished at whatever depth you count it down to.
Facts
| Lure weight | 0.176 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.57 in |
| Buoyancy | Sinking |
| Lip | None |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Pearl Grey Shiner |
| Color family | White |
Common questions
Does it float or sink?
It is a sinking lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 0.176 oz.
How long is it?
It is 1.57 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pearl Grey Shiner.
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