Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater, 5-1/2 in, 1-1/2 oz
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Options
Color: Spotted Minnow
Length: Body Length: 5-1/2"
- Body Length: 5-1/2"
- Body Length: 4-3/4" not in Spotted Minnow
- Item weight
- 0.05 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 5-1/2 inch aggressive saltwater jerkbait with corrosion-resistant hardware for nearshore and offshore species.
The Spotted Minnow X-Rap Saltwater is a 5-1/2 inch suspending jerkbait that weighs 1-1/2 ounces, so it stays in the strike zone between twitches. It runs 4 to 8 feet down and is built for striped bass, walleye and pike. The 2/0 hook size suits anglers working flats, shorelines and offshore edges.
Best for
- Striped bass and large saltwater predators in coastal areas
- Jerk and pause retrieves over flats and drop-offs
- Situations where aggressive darting action triggers strikes
Skip if
- You fish freshwater only
- You need a walking topwater action
Strengths
- Corrosion-resistant hardware withstands saltwater exposure without degradation
- Aggressive darting jerkbait action mimics distressed or fleeing prey
- 1-1/2 oz weight allows long casts and reaches deeper structure
Trade-offs
- Jerking technique requires experience and upper body strength
- Large size 5-1/2 inch may spook smaller fish species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5-1/2 in |
| Weight | 1-1/2 oz |
| Depth | 4-8 ft |
| Hook | VMC perma steel |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
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 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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Spotted MinnowThis 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 | Hook size | Maximum diving depth | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Saltwater, 5-1/2 in, 1-1/2 oz | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:5.5 in | Hook size:2/0 | Maximum diving depth:8 ft | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water, striped bass and offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X Rap Saltwater 12 Jerkbait, Glass Ghost | Lure weight:— | Length:4.75 in | Hook size:— | Maximum diving depth:— | 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 | 1 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Hook size | 2/0 |
| Color | Spotted Minnow |
| Color family | Natural |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics and Striped bass |
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 Spotted Minnow.
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