Rapala · Saltwater Lures
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Jerkbait, 14, Silver
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- Item weight
- 0.04 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A saltwater jerkbait with an integrated rattle and hard-cutting darting action, designed for stripers and other aggressive species.
This is the largest 14 cm size of the X-Rap Saltwater slashbait, a jerkbait with a darting action and a rattle. It weighs about 1.5 oz and works from roughly 4 to 8 feet down. It suits anglers who want a big saltwater hard bait for striped bass and other inshore predators.
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
Specifications
| Type | saltwater jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 |
| Color | Silver |
What can I catch with this?
- Striped bass
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 7.9 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
- 7.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Chartreuse | 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 MackerelThis one | 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 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3.9 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 7.9 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | 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 7.9 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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