Rapala · Offshore Trolling Lures
Rapala X-Rap Magnum Saltwater
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- Item weight
- 0.03 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Quick take
The X-Rap Magnum 30 in Purple Mackerel is a 6-1/4 inch, 2-1/2 oz offshore trolling plug that works down to about 30 feet. It carries two 4/0 hooks and a darting jerkbait action. Trollers chasing tuna, wahoo or mahi will find it sized for big pelagics.
Best for
- Tuna, wahoo and large offshore species
- Fast trolling presentations
- Open water offshore fishing
Skip if
- You fish inshore shallow water
- You need light-duty lures
Strengths
- Largest in the X-Rap series reaches 30 ft at trolling speed
- Corrosion-resistant hardware handles saltwater giants
- Effective for yellowtail, yellowfin, bluefin and wahoo
Trade-offs
- Requires offshore boat and heavy trolling tackle
- Speed capabilities wasted in calm or inshore situations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Trolling
- Casting
- Skill level
- Advanced
Specifications
| Type | offshore saltwater jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Depth | 30 ft running depth |
| Speed | Up to 12 knots |
| Hooks | #4/0 |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
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 30 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
- 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HD Lime Light UV, Silver Fluorescent Chartreuse | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| HD Silver Blue Mackerel, Silver Blue Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Spotted Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| HD Red Bait, HD Red Head UV, Red Head | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Green Mackerel | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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| Blue Sardine, HD Blue Sardine, Purple MackerelThis one | 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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Trolling Lure, 1 1/8 oz, HD Squid | Lure weight:1 1/8 oz | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:1/0 | Maximum diving depth:15 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), striped bass and offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Trolling Lure, 1 5/8 oz, HD Squid | Lure weight:1 5/8 oz | Length:5.5 in | Hook size:2/0 | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), striped bass and offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Trolling Lure, 2.4 oz, HD Wahoo UV | Lure weight:2.4 oz | Length:6.3 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | Suits:Offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Saltwater | Lure weight:2 1/2 oz | Length:6.25 in | Hook size:4/0 | Maximum diving depth:30 ft | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), muddy water, striped bass and offshore pelagics |
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 | 2 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.25 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 30 ft |
| Hook size | 4/0 |
| Color | Purple Mackerel |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 2 1/2 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.25 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 30 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Purple Mackerel.
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