Rapala · Jigging Raps & Darters
Rapala Vertical Jigging Rap, 5/16 oz, Pink Tiger UV
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Quick take
A balanced 2-inch jigging lure designed for vertical presentations through holes or over structure in winter and open water.
This Rapala Jigging Rap in Pink Tiger UV is the 2-inch size, weighing 5/16 oz with a single No. 10 hook. Its balanced body darts and glides when jigged vertically beneath the angler. It suits hardwater trips and open-water jigging for perch, walleye and pike.
Best for
- Ice fishing for walleye, pike and perch
- Vertical jigging over deep structure in summer
- Panfish and small trout in reservoirs
Skip if
- You need a lure for horizontal casting
- You fish only shallow water
Strengths
- Balanced design allows tight vertical jigging without rod work
- Darts and glides on the pause to trigger strikes from suspended fish
- Works year-round; designed for both ice and open water
Trade-offs
- Single hook snags easily on structure; best over deep water
- Requires vertical presentation; not suitable for casting
- Limited color selection across sizes
Fishing fit
- Species
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
- Trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Glow Pink Squirrel, Glow Slimy Lime, Orange Tiger UV, Pink Tiger UV, Silver Fluorescent ChartreuseThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Helsinki Shad, Pure Chrome, Regal Shad, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl White | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Glow Green Tiger, Glow Hot Perch, Green Tiger UV, Nordic Perch, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome Red, Glow Red Tiger, Gold Fluorescent Red, Redfire Crawdad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple Shades | 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 | Lure weight | Length | Hook size | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala Vertical Jigging Rap, 2 in, 5/16 oz, Juicy Lucy | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 10 | Color:Juicy Lucy | Suits:— |
| Rapala Vertical Jigging Rap, 5/16 oz, Pink Tiger UV | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 10 | Color:Pink Tiger UV | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Rapala Vertical Jigging Rap, 5/16 oz, Silver | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Length:2 in | Hook size:No. 10 | Color:Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Rapala Vertical Jigging Rap, 5/8 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Hook size:No. 7 | Color:Bluegill | Suits: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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 in |
| Hook size | No. 10 |
| Color | Pink Tiger UV |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Pink Tiger UV.
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