Rapala · Saltwater Lures
Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Slashbait, 4 in, Silver Blue Mackerel
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- Item weight
- 4.54 g
- Product dimensions
- 4.06 x 0.98 x 0.98 inches
Quick take
A 4 in hand-tuned saltwater plug with hard-cutting action and internal rattle.
This 4-inch slashbait is a saltwater version of the X-Rap, a suspending minnow plug with a rattle and a darting, hard-cutting action. It runs about 4 to 6 feet down and weighs 7/16 oz, so it casts well from shore or boat for larger inshore species. Anglers who like to twitch and pause a jerkbait will find the suspending pause fits that style.
Best for
- Offshore and inshore saltwater species
- Aggressive casting and retrieves
- Low-light and night fishing
Skip if
- You fish calm water with finesse
- You prefer soft plastics over hard baits
Strengths
- Holographic inserts and aggressive design trigger strikes
- Internal rattle adds sound beyond visual action
- Integrated casting system enables distance
Trade-offs
- Hard construction cracks easily on snags
- Aggressive action is tiring to cast repeatedly
- Treble hooks catch on structure and seaweed
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | saltwater plug |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Color | Silver blue mackerel |
| Hooks | Perma Steel 3X treble |
| Feature | Holographic inserts |
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 6 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
- 6 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
| Lure weight | 7/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Silver Blue mackerel |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 4 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 6 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver Blue mackerel.
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