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Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala X-Rap Magnum Minnow, Wahoo UV
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- Item weight
- 0.1 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5.5-inch deep-diving crankbait with a large lip designed for offshore trolling and casting to saltwater pelagics like tuna and wahoo.
The 30-foot version of the X-Rap Magnum is a large minnow bait with a long lip that takes it down to serious depth. It runs about 6.25 inches and 2.5 oz, which suits trolling for wahoo and similar offshore fish. This one comes in a Wahoo UV pattern.
Best for
- Trolling for big game fish offshore
- Casting near structure in saltwater
- Reaching depths beyond 15 feet on the retrieve
Skip if
- You fish freshwater or shallow water
- You need a lure that floats or stays shallow
Strengths
- Large diving lip reaches depth quickly without tuning
- Rapala crankbait action works out of the box
- Durable construction handles saltwater conditions
Trade-offs
- Large lip and weight make casting difficult in wind
- Deep diving requires faster retrieves to maintain depth
- Best used from boats where trolling is practical
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 2 1/2 oz it runs down to 30 ft, reaching fish that hold on deep structure and in open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft) (this product)
- Maximum diving depth
- 30 ft
- Depth zone
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Drop-offs
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink, Hot Pink UV, Lime Light UV, Psycho Pink PSYP | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver, Silver Blue mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head UV | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Fugsia UV BFU, 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 depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Crankbait, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Deep Diver, Psycho Chart | Lure weight:1.6 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Psycho Chart PSYC | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Minnow, Wahoo UV | Lure weight:2 1/2 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:30 ft | Color:Multi | Suits:Very deep (over 25 ft) |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 2 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 30 ft |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Wahoo UV |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 30 ft.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.25 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Wahoo UV.
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