Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Magnum
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.1 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
The X-Rap Magnum 20 is a 5-1/2 inch jerkbait with a large diving lip that takes it down to about 20 feet. It weighs roughly 1 5/8 ounces and carries two 2/0 VMC hooks. Anglers trolling or casting for big saltwater species or deep muskie and pike will find it a fit for working deep water.
Best for
- Large bass and pike in deep structure
- Aggressive jerkbait presentations
- Big game freshwater species
Skip if
- You fish shallow water
- You need finesse presentations
Strengths
- Massive diving lip takes the X-Rap deep effectively
- Aggressive darting action triggers strikes from big fish
Trade-offs
- Large lure and heavy weight require strong tackle and arm strength
- Deep diving capability unnecessary in shallow water
- Aggressive action less effective on passive fish
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait slashbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.1 lbs |
| Depth range | 15-30 ft |
| Construction | Plastic |
| Hooks | VMC Perma Steel |
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
It runs down to 20 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 20 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Moss Back Shiner, Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Albino Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Brown Trout, Perch, Yellow Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Belly | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold, Gold Olive | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Purple MackerelThis one | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | 1 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 15 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
| Color | Purple Mackerel |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 5/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 20 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Purple Mackerel.
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