Rapala · Multi-Jointed Swimbaits
Rapala X-Rap Otus Curl-Tail Hybrid, 25 cm, ABS Body
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- Item weight
- 1.76 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 0.44 x 0.88 x 4.23 inches
Quick take
A 25 cm hybrid lure combining rigid X-Rap body with pulsating curl tail, sized for large pike in cold water.
The X-Rap Otus in Hot Pike is a 9.8-inch jointed-style hybrid that pairs a jerkbait body with a big curl tail. It sinks slowly and swims about 2 to 3 feet down, rolling side to side while the tail pulses behind it. That slow, wafting action suits pike and other large predators when the water is cold and fish are sluggish. Two size 2/0 treble hooks are fitted and a spare tail comes in the pack.
Best for
- Cold water pike and musky fishing
- Slow, deliberate retrieves where tail pulsation matters
- Predators that respond to hybrid lure action
Skip if
- You are fishing fast-moving current where depth control is difficult
- You prefer single-tail lures over double-tail designs
Strengths
- ABS body rolls side-to-side while curl tail pulses independently
- Soft tail secured with 6-point stainless plate prevents loss
- Slow sink rate allows it to suspend and swim naturally on pause
Trade-offs
- At 25 cm it is large and difficult to cast on light line
- Treble hooks snag easily in weeds and wood
- Soft PVC tail can wear with repeated strikes
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | hybrid curl-tail bait |
|---|---|
| Length | 25 cm |
| Running depth | 0.5-1 m |
| Tail | Soft PVC curl tail on 6-point stainless locking plate |
| Hooks | VMC Coastal Black treble |
How deep and around what
It runs to 3.28 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
- 3.28 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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 | 3.17 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 9.84 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 1.64 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 3.28 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | Hot Pike |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3.17 oz.
How long is it?
It is 9.84 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3.28 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Hot Pike.
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