Rapala · Saltwater Lures
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Jerkbait, 1/4 oz, Purple Chartreuse
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- Item weight
- 22.68 g
- Product dimensions
- 4 x 2 x 1 inches
Quick take
A saltwater jerkbait with an integrated rattle and hard-cutting darting action, designed for stripers and other aggressive species.
A compact 3-1/8 inch X-Rap Saltwater jerkbait in Purple Chartreuse that weighs 1/4 oz. It runs about 3 to 5 feet deep with a hard darting action and a rattle. A good pick for working shallower water for striped bass and pelagic species.
Best for
- Saltwater stripers and inshore species
- Aggressive jerkbait and twitch retrieves
- Anglers seeking casting distance
Skip if
- You fish freshwater only
- You prefer steady retrieves over erratic action
Strengths
- Integrated rattle attracts fish through sound and vibration
- Hard-cutting action on twitches mimics distressed baitfish
- Long-range casting system enables distance work
Trade-offs
- Jerkbait action requires active rod movement
- Rattle may attract unwanted fish species
- Hard plastic body can chip or crack on rocky structure
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How deep and around what
It runs to 5 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Purple ChartreuseThis one | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver, Silver Blue Mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Mangrove Minnow, Olive Green, Spotted Minnow | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Blue Sardine | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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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 | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Jerkbait, 1/4 oz, Purple Chartreuse | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Length:3.125 in | Maximum diving depth:5 ft | Color:Purple Chartreuse | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft), stained and muddy water, striped bass and offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Jerkbait, 14, Silver | Lure weight:1 1/2 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:7.9 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, striped bass |
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 | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.125 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Purple Chartreuse |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics and Striped bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.125 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Purple Chartreuse.
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