Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, 1/4 oz, Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
A suspending jerkbait with aggressive darting action and an integrated rattle that triggers reaction strikes from bass, walleye and pike.
This gold Rapala X-Rap 08 is a suspending jerkbait about 3 1/8 inches long and 1/4 oz. It runs 3 to 5 feet down and carries a rattle, so it works for twitch-and-pause retrieves in shallow to mid-depth water. It suits anglers working trout, panfish and bass with a casting setup.
Best for
- Twitch-and-pause retrieves in moderate depths
- Bass and walleye fishing in cooler months
- Anglers who prefer reaction-strike lures
Skip if
- You need a floater for shallow-water topwater work
- You fish in dense weeds where the trebles will snag
Strengths
- Hard-cutting, aggressive darting action provokes strikes
- Integrates a long-casting system for distance
- Suspends to keep the lure in the strike zone on pauses
Trade-offs
- The treble hooks snag in weeds and heavy cover
- Suspending action makes it less suitable for open water
- Requires an experienced hand to work the retrieve rhythm
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs to 5 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
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver, Silver Blue, Silver Blue Mullet | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green mackerel, TR (Brown Trout) | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Mackerel, Blue Sardine | 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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, 1/4 oz, Glass Ghost | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.125 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Glass Ghost | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear water |
| Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, 1/4 oz, Gold | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.125 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Gold | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained water |
| Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, 3-1/8 in, Silver | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.125 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), clear and stained 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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.125 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.125 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold.
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