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Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap Suspending Jerkbait, 3.125 in, 1/4 oz, Moss Back Shiner
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Options
Color: Moss Back Shiner
- Moss Back Shiner
- Hot Mustard Muddler
- Purple Ghost
Size: 3-1/8"
- 3-1/8"
- 4"
- Item weight
- 0.02 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1 x 1 inches
Quick take
A 3.125-inch suspending jerkbait with aggressive darting action, designed for twitch-and-pause retrieves targeting bass and pike.
The Rapala X-Rap 08 is a 3-1/8 inch suspending jerkbait that runs between 3 and 5 feet, putting it in mid-depth water on a twitch-and-pause retrieve. Its suspending action keeps the bait in the strike zone during pauses, and its darting, slashing movement suits anglers after bass, walleye and pike. The Moss Back Shiner finish gives the lure a baitfish look for anglers who want a natural profile in the water.
Best for
- Jerkbait fishing for bass and pike
- Mid-depth presentations in lakes and rivers
- Anglers using twitch-and-pause retrieve techniques
Skip if
- You need a lure that floats or sinks steadily
- You prefer steady retrieve presentations
Strengths
- Suspending design keeps lure in strike zone longer on pause
- Aggressive slashbait action triggers reaction strikes
- Durable body and strong hardware handle repeated jerks
Trade-offs
- Jerkbait retrieve style requires active rod work and skill
- Three-to-five foot running depth limits deep-water fishing
- Suspending design sensitive to line-weight changes
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | suspending jerkbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.125 in |
| Running depth | 3-5 ft |
| Color | Moss back shiner |
| Hooks | VMC black nickel |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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 to 5 ft, in the shallow zone, over grass and around wood.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft) (this product)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 5 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
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 Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Moss Back ShinerThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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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
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.125 in |
| Minimum diving depth | 3 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 5 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Color | Moss Back Shiner |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
How long is it?
It is 3.125 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 5 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a suspending lure.
What color is this version?
This version is Moss Back Shiner.
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