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Rapala X-Rap Pop 07 Topwater Lure, 2.75 in, 3/8 oz
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Quick take
A 2.75-inch topwater popper with deep cup lip and internal rattle that creates loud pop and splash on every snap and tug.
The Rapala X-Rap Pop in Yellow Perch is a topwater popper with a deep cupped lip that throws a loud pop and splash on each snap. Its internal rattle adds commotion, and a flash feather teaser tail trails its black nickel hooks. The arched body and wide head suit bass fishing in thick cover or over deep, clear water, where anglers want a bait that gets noticed on the surface.
Best for
- Early morning topwater bite for bass and panfish
- Fast-moving lure presentations
- Anglers who want maximum splash and commotion
Skip if
- You fish clear water with selective, cautious fish
- You want subtle surface presentations
Strengths
- Deep cupped lip creates explosive pop and splash
- Internal long-cast mechanism delivers distance
- Internal rattle adds sound attraction without weight
Trade-offs
- Loud action works best in turbid water or low light
- Cupped lip can tangle in vegetation
- Heavy trebles may cause short lure life on rocky bottoms
Fishing fit
- Species
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Topwater
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater popper |
|---|---|
| Size | 07, 2.75 in |
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Hooks | Two No. 5 treble, VMC black nickel |
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 to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse Ghost | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Pearl Grey Shiner | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Yellow PerchThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Pop 07, 3/8 oz, 2.75 in, Chartreuse Ghost | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Chartreuse Ghost | Suits:Stained and muddy water |
| Rapala X-Rap Pop 07, 3/8 oz, 2.75 in, Clown | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Clown | Suits:— |
| Rapala X-Rap Pop 07 Topwater Lure, 2.75 in, 3/8 oz | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Length:2.75 in | Color:Yellow Perch | Suits:Clear water |
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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 2.75 in |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Yellow Perch |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 2.75 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Yellow Perch.
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