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Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 14cm, Silver Blue Mackerel, Rattling
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A saltwater slashbait with integrated rattle that produces aggressive, hard-cutting darting action.
This Rapala X-Rap Saltwater in Silver Blue Mackerel is a 5.5-inch suspending slashbait that runs between 4 and 8 feet deep, so it holds its depth between retrieves. Its internal rattle and long casting system give it an aggressive, darting profile for mackerel and other saltwater species. At 1.5 ounces, it suits anglers who want a hard-cutting hard bait for working the upper water column.
Best for
- Saltwater gamefish in open water
- Mackerel and striped bass
- Topwater presentations
Skip if
- You fish heavy structure
- You prefer quiet lures
Strengths
- Hard-cutting darting action drives aggressive strikes
- Integrated rattle attracts fish from distance
- Durable saltwater construction resists corrosion
Trade-offs
- Metal construction adds weight
- Rattle may spook clear-water fish
- Hand-tuning requires verification
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Striped bass
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater slashbait |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver blue mackerel |
| Material | Metal |
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink UV | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Silver Blue MackerelThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Spotted Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Head UV | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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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 | 1 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 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 1 1/2 oz.
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 Silver Blue Mackerel.
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