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Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Slashbait, 4.75 in, Silver
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- Item weight
- 22 g
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
Aggressive saltwater slashbait that darts and slashes with a built-in rattle for offshore species.
The Rapala X-Rap Saltwater 12 is a suspending slashbait about 4-3/4 inches long, made for saltwater anglers working from the surface down to about 8 feet. Its suspending buoyancy lets it hold depth between pauses, which suits both sharp ripping and steady retrieves. A rattle and an internal long-cast system add to its pull when cast or trolled.
Best for
- Casting to aggressive saltwater predators around structure
- Open-water and surface action presentations
- Anglers targeting stripers, jacks, and other game fish
Skip if
- You fish shallow water only
- You want a sinking lure; this is built for casting and surface action
Strengths
- Hard-cutting darting action triggers aggressive strikes
- Integrated rattle adds sound attraction to visual presentation
- Proven saltwater design built to withstand larger fish
Trade-offs
- Treble hooks catch structure easily in rocky areas
- Cast-intensive fishing tires your arm quickly
- Larger size limits casting distance on lighter tackle
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater slashbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 22 g |
| Hooks | Treble |
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
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 |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
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.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver.
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