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Rapala X-Rap Saltwater, Size 12
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Options
Color: Olive Green
- Olive Green
- Blue Sardine
Size: Size 12
- Size 12
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 4.75 in saltwater slashbait with aggressive darting action and integrated rattle, for large saltwater species.
This Rapala X-Rap Saltwater in size 12 is a 4.75-inch olive green slashbait with a rattle that adds sound to its darting action. It dives to about 8 feet, which suits anglers working the upper water column in saltwater. The long-cast design makes it a practical choice for reaching fish from a distance.
Best for
- Striped bass in inlets and open water
- Redfish and other hard-charging species
- Situations requiring aggressive casting
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats with skittish fish
- You need a finesse saltwater lure
Strengths
- Hard-cutting aggressive darting action drives fish to strike
- Integrated long casting system reaches distant structure
- Holographic inserts provide additional flash
Trade-offs
- Aggressive action works best on feeding fish
- Lure is best suited for casting over trolling
- Size makes it heavy and requires stronger tackle
Fishing fit
- Species
- Striped bass
- Redfish
- Offshore pelagics
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater slashbait jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Size | 12 |
| Length | 4.75 in |
| Hooks | Treble |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Olive GreenThis one | 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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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 | 4.75 in |
|---|---|
| Maximum diving depth | 8 ft |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Olive Green |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How long is it?
It is 4.75 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 8 ft.
What color is this version?
This version is Olive Green.
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