Rapala · Suspending Jerkbaits
Rapala X-Rap XR10 Jerkbait, Clown
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- Item weight
- 0.01 kg
- Product dimensions
- 1 x 1.63 x 5.88 inches
Quick take
A 4 in jerkbait that darts aggressively on twitches and suspends motionless to trigger strikes.
The Clown X-Rap XR10 is a 4-inch suspending jerkbait that weighs 7/16 oz and works the 4 to 6 foot range. It darts hard on a twitch and holds in place on the pause. A good fit for anglers working bass, walleye and pike with a twitch-and-pause cadence.
Best for
- Fall and winter when fish are less aggressive
- Twitching retrieve through weed edges and structure
Skip if
- You need a lure that floats and doesn't require twitching
- You fish deep structure over 10 ft deep
Strengths
- Aggressive darting action triggers reaction strikes from bass
- Suspension at rest lets the lure hang in the strike zone on pause
- 4 in profile imitates a small baitfish realistically
Trade-offs
- Jerkbaits require active twitching and exhaust the angler's arm
- Suspending design means it sinks when fishing rests
- Internal rattle reduces silence in heavily pressured water
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Topwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
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
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Glass Ghost | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Silver, Silver Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Olive Green, Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Rap XR10 Jerkbait, Clown | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Clown | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), bass, walleye and pike & musky |
| Rapala X-Rap XR10 Jerkbait, 7/16 oz, Glass Ghost | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Glass Ghost | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Rapala X-Rap XR10 Jerkbait, 7/16 oz, Hot Steel | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Hot Steel | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft) |
| Rapala X-Rap XR10 Jerkbait, 7/16 oz, Rainbow Trout | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Rainbow Trout | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear water |
| Rapala X-Rap Jerkbait XR10, 4 in, 7/16 oz, Silver | Lure weight:7/16 oz | Length:4 in | Maximum diving depth:6 ft | Color:Silver | Suits:Mid (5 to 12 ft), clear and stained water, bass, walleye and pike & musky |
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 |
| Minimum diving depth | 4 ft |
| Maximum diving depth | 6 ft |
| Buoyancy | Suspending |
| Rattle | Yes |
| Color | Clown |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye and Pike & musky |
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 Clown.
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