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Rapala · Deep Diving Crankbaits
Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Crankbait, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Deep Diver, Psycho Chart
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- Item weight
- 0.05 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 5.51 x 1.38 x 1.57 inches
Quick take
A 5.5-inch deep-diving crankbait with a large lip designed for offshore trolling and casting to saltwater pelagics like tuna and wahoo.
This is the 20-foot model of the X-Rap Magnum, a 5.5 inch floating minnow bait with a long diving lip. It is built for trolling for big saltwater species like tuna and other offshore pelagics. At 1.6 oz in a bright chartreuse pattern, it suits anglers who want a large profile that reaches deep water.
Best for
- Trolling for big game fish offshore
- Casting near structure in saltwater
- Reaching depths beyond 15 feet on the retrieve
Skip if
- You fish freshwater or shallow water
- You need a lure that floats or stays shallow
Strengths
- Large diving lip reaches depth quickly without tuning
- Rapala crankbait action works out of the box
- Durable construction handles saltwater conditions
Trade-offs
- Large lip and weight make casting difficult in wind
- Deep diving requires faster retrieves to maintain depth
- Best used from boats where trolling is practical
Fishing fit
- Water
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Trolling
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | deep-diving crankbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 1.6 oz |
| Dive depth | Deep |
| Color | Psycho chart |
| Lip | Large diving lip |
| Casting | No tuning required |
What can I catch with this?
- Offshore pelagics
When and where to fish it
Its bright, high-visibility pattern suits stained and muddy water under an overcast sky or in low light. Crankbaits are often fished in spring and fall, when fish are feeding on baitfish.
- Season
- Spring
- Fall
- Water
- Pond
- Lake
- Reservoir
- River
- Clarity
- Stained
- Muddy
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
- Water temperature
- Cool (50 to 60°F)
- Warm (60 to 75°F)
- Fished from
- Bank
- Boat
- Kayak
How to fish it
A crankbait with a long lip needs a long cast to get down, so it is fished by deep cranking. This floating crankbait rises when you stop reeling, which makes a stop-and-go retrieve work.
Deep cranking
- Make the longest cast you can; a deep diver needs distance to get down.
- Hold the rod tip low and reel steadily until you feel the bottom.
- Keep the lure grinding along the bottom and pause when it deflects off rock.
Stop and go
- Crank the lure down with several fast turns.
- Stop for a second and let the lure rise slowly.
- Repeat all the way back to the bank or boat.
Steady cranking
- Cast past the target and point the rod tip down toward the water.
- Reel at a steady medium pace until the lure reaches its depth.
- Keep it ticking the bottom or the cover, and pause when it deflects.
How deep and around what
At 1.6 oz it runs down to 20 ft, in the deep zone, along drop-offs, rock and open water.
- Surface
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Mid (5 to 12 ft)
- Deep (12 to 25 ft) (this product)
- Very deep (over 25 ft)
- Maximum diving depth
- 20 ft
- Depth zone
- Deep (12 to 25 ft)
- Cover
- Open water
- Rock
- Drop-offs
What it imitates
Its bright pattern imitates shad and, in stained water, bluegill.
- Shad
- Bluegill
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Pink, Hot Pink UV, Lime Light UV, Psycho Pink PSYP | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Silver, Silver Blue mackerel | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Red Head UV | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Blue Fugsia UV BFU, Blue Sardine | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the depth you need to reach, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Maximum diving depth | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapala X-Wrap Magnum Crankbait, 5.5 in, 1.6 oz, Deep Diver, Psycho Chart | Lure weight:1.6 oz | Length:5.5 in | Maximum diving depth:20 ft | Color:Psycho Chart PSYC | Suits:Deep (12 to 25 ft), stained and muddy water, offshore pelagics |
| Rapala X-Rap Magnum Minnow, Wahoo UV | Lure weight:2 1/2 oz | Length:6.25 in | Maximum diving depth:30 ft | Color:Multi | Suits:Very deep (over 25 ft) |
About this type
A crankbait is a hard-bodied lure that wobbles on a steady retrieve; most have a lip that sets how deep they run.
On a lipped bait, a bigger or steeper lip usually sends it deeper.
Most lipped crankbaits float at rest and dive when reeled, so a pause lets the lure back up and away from a snag.
Compared with Jerkbaits: A jerkbait is worked with twitches and pauses and often suspends or floats; a crankbait is reeled.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1.6 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5.5 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 20 ft |
| Buoyancy | Floating |
| Lip | Long |
| Color | Psycho Chart PSYC |
| Color family | Chartreuse and bright |
| Target species | Offshore pelagics |
Common questions
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 20 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a floating lure.
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.6 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5.5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Psycho Chart PSYC.
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