Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, 1/8 oz, Rainbow Trout
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- Item weight
- 4 Grams
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 4 x 2 inches
Quick take
Aggressive suspending jerkbait with hard-cutting action and integrated rattle system.
This 2-1/2 inch Rapala X-Rap in Rainbow Trout is a suspending jerkbait that weighs 1/8 oz and carries a rattle. It runs about 3 to 8 feet down, so it suits trout and other fish holding in shallow to mid-depth water. Twitch it and pause it, and the lure hangs in place between jerks.
Best for
- Bass and walleye in pressured water
- Twitch-and-pause retrieves
- Spring and fall transitions
Skip if
- You prefer floating or sinking jerkbaits
- You fish very shallow water
Strengths
- Hard-cutting aggressive darting action
- Suspends at rest for precise control
- Integrated rattle attracts fish
Trade-offs
- Requires active twitching technique
- Aggressive action spooks cautious fish
- May trigger missed strikes from strikes
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 down to 8 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
- 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Ghost Body Length | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Crystal Shad, Silver Body Length | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Brown Trout, Olive Green Muddler, Perch, River Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Purple Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Hot Blue Frost | 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, 1/8 oz, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Length:2.5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Rapala X-Rap Deep Jerkbait, 3.125 in | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.125 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Snowstorm | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait, Deep Diving Hard Bait | Lure weight:— | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:Slick | Suits:Bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Rainbow Trout |
| 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 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Rainbow Trout.
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