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Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 10, Blue Sardine
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4 in saltwater slashbait with aggressive darting action and integrated rattle, built to withstand saltwater giants.
The X-Rap Saltwater 10 is a 4-inch suspending slashbait that darts hard and sits in the strike zone on a pause. It runs to about 6 feet and carries a rattle, so it suits inshore anglers working shallow flats, rips and structure. This Blue Sardine pattern gives a baitfish look for casting and twitching.
Best for
- Saltwater game fish in open water
- Casting to aggressive feeding fish
- Anglers seeking topwater commotion
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats or confined areas
- You need a subtle presentation
Strengths
- Hard-cutting action drives fish to strike aggressively
- Integrated rattle adds auditory attraction
- Long casting system maximizes distance
Trade-offs
- Aggressive action tires the arm during extended sessions
- Darting motion makes it easy to foul-hook on overhead casts
- Rattle can spook cautious fish in clear water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater slashbait |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue sardine |
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 6 ft, in the mid depth zone, along grass edges and rock.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft) (this product)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 6 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
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 | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Blue Sardine |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Sardine.
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