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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 14 Jerkbait, Blue Sardine
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches; 1.41 ounces
Quick take
14 inch saltwater jerkbait with glass ghost finish for jigging and twitching offshore species.
The Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 14 in Blue Sardine is a 5.5-inch suspending jerkbait for anglers working saltwater shorelines and flats. It dives to about 8 feet and holds its position between twitches, which suits a pause-and-twitch retrieve. Its blue sardine finish is a pattern for anglers who want a bait that matches a common baitfish.
Best for
- Large saltwater jerkbait presentations
- Stripers and mackerel
- Open water jigging
Skip if
- You fish small baits
- You need shallow-diving lures
Strengths
- Large 14 inch profile attracts big offshore fish
- Glass ghost finish balances visibility in saltwater
- Jerkbait action triggers strikes in active fish
Trade-offs
- Large size requires heavy tackle and line
- Minimal product information limits confidence
- Requires aggressive jerking technique
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
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 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
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 | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 14 Jerkbait, Blue Sardine | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Blue Sardine | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), muddy water |
| Rapala X-Rap Saltwater, 14, Glass Ghost | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Color:Glass Ghost | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), 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
| Length | 5.5 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Blue Sardine |
| Color family | Dark |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 5.5 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 Blue Sardine.
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