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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap 10 Suspending Jerkbait, 4 in, Hot Head
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Options
Color: Hot Head
- Hot Head
- Purple Ghost
- Purple Gold
- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches
Quick take
Four-inch suspending jerkbait with hard-cutting action and internal rattle for triggering strikes.
The X-Rap 10 is a 4-inch slashbait that suspends when paused, so it can hang in the strike zone between sharp darts. It runs about 4 to 6 feet deep on a cast and retrieve, which suits shallow to mid-depth bass and walleye water. Its hot head color and translucent holographic body give it a bright profile for anglers working jerkbaits in clear or stained water.
Best for
- Bass and pike around structure
- Aggressive slashbait presentations
- Anglers using jerkbaits as main lure
Skip if
- You prefer steady retrieves
- You fish clear water where aggressive action spooks fish
Strengths
- Aggressive darting action triggers strikes from reaction
- Suspends and rolls to trigger follows on pause
- Internal holographic foil flashes to attract distant fish
Trade-offs
- Requires proper jerking technique to be effective
- Aggressive action may spook fish in clear water
- VMC hooks may corrode in heavy saltwater
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Pike & musky
- Striped bass
- Speckled trout
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Body | Textured translucent |
| Hook | VMC black nickel |
How deep and around what
It runs down to 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Purple 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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Hot Head |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Hot Head.
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