Rapala · Saltwater Lures
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 12, 3.5 in, Silver/Blue Mackerel
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- Item weight
- 22 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Aggressive hard-cutting saltwater slashbait with internal rattle for casting to schooling fish.
The Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 12 is a 4-3/4 inch, three-quarter ounce slashbait with a suspending body that runs to about 8 feet, built for anglers who want to rip it for erratic action or troll it for a steady wounded-minnow swim. Its silver blue mackerel finish is a fit for mackerel and other coastal baitfish patterns. An internal long-cast system adds distance to each throw.
Best for
- Casting to schooling mackerel and smaller pelagics
- Saltwater flats and nearshore structure
- Fast-paced feeding activity
Skip if
- You fish deep dropoffs requiring weighted lures
- You need a larger profile for stripers or tarpon
Strengths
- Aggressive slashing action mimics wounded baitfish
- Internal rattle calls fish from a distance
- Durable construction handles saltwater corrosion
Trade-offs
- Slash action is tiring to work all day
- Small profile limits strikes from larger fish
- Saltwater use requires rinsing and maintenance
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater slashbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22 g |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How deep and around what
It runs down to 8 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
- 8 ft
- Depth zone
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Rock
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
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 | 3/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Silver Blue Mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Blue Mackerel.
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