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Rapala X-Rap Saltwater Topwater Lure, 10 cm, Anchovy
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Color: Anchovy
- Anchovy
- Baitfish not in 10
Size: 10
- Item weight
- 1.44 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3.94 x 1.61 x 0.94 inches
Quick take
A 10 cm Rapala X-Rap built tough for saltwater with VMC Perma steel hooks and erratic wounded-minnow action on the twitch.
The Rapala X-Rap Saltwater in Anchovy is a suspending lure for saltwater anglers, running about 4 to 6 feet deep, which suits shallow flats and reef edges. Its suspending action lets it hold in the strike zone during a pause, and two No. 3 hooks come on the bait. At about 0.44 ounces, it is a compact choice for coastal fish.
Best for
- Casting to saltwater game fish in clear water
- Twitching and topwater presentations for stripers and snapper
- Anglers who want proven saltwater-grade lure construction
Skip if
- You fish shallow water under 2 feet
- You want a steady retrieve topwater
Strengths
- Twin VMC Perma steel hooks hold up in saltwater
- 3D holographic eyes attract fish in clear water
- Erratic slashbait action mimics a dying baitfish on the twitch
Trade-offs
- At 10 cm it works mainly at 1.2 to 1.8 m depth range
- Slashbait action requires active twitching, not steady retrieve
- Topwater lures lose effectiveness in choppy water
Fishing fit
- Species
- Offshore pelagics
- Bottom fish
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | topwater lure |
|---|---|
| Length | 10 cm (4 in) |
| Weight | 1.44 oz |
| Diving depth | 1.2-1.8 m (4-6 ft) |
| Hook | VMC Perma steel, No. 3, twin hooks |
| Eyes | 3D holographic |
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
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 | 3.94 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Anchovy |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 7/16 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.94 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 Anchovy.
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