Rapala · Swimbaits
Rapala XROU17 Hybrid Lure, 17 cm, 40g
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- Item weight
- 0.04 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 8.31 x 1.02 x 4.21 inches
Quick take
A hybrid lure combining a rigid body with a soft tail for pike and large fish.
The Rapala XROU17 is a 17 cm hybrid lure with an ABS body and a soft PVC curly tail, and a spare tail comes with it. It sinks slowly and runs about one meter deep, which fits anglers working pike along weed edges and shallow structure. The UV5 color and needle-point hooks give it a bright, ready-to-fish option.
Best for
- Pike and musky in weedy and structured lakes
- Casting and retrieving in open water
- Lures that combine durability with action
Skip if
- You fish for panfish or small species
- You prefer single-material lures
Strengths
- Hybrid construction balances castability and action
- Soft tail adds movement the rigid body alone cannot
- Sinking design reaches bottom feeders
Trade-offs
- Larger size may intimidate smaller fish species
- Soft tail requires occasional replacement
Fishing fit
- Species
- Pike & musky
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | hybrid swimbait |
|---|---|
| Length | 17 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 40g |
| Tail | Soft PVC |
How deep and around what
It runs to 3.28 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
- 3.28 ft
- Depth zone
- Shallow (to 5 ft)
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| OG (Orange Green) | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Green Motoroil Uv, Live Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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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 XROU17 Hybrid Lure, 17 cm, 40g | Lure weight:1.411 oz | Length:6.69 in | Maximum diving depth:3.28 ft | Color:UV5 (5W-50UV) | Suits:Shallow (to 5 ft) |
| Rapala XROU17 Hybrid Lure, 6.69 in, ROL | Lure weight:1.411 oz | Length:6.69 in | Maximum diving depth:— | Color:ROL | Suits:— |
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 | 1.411 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.69 in |
| Maximum diving depth | 3.28 ft |
| Buoyancy | Slow sinking |
| Color | UV5 (5W-50UV) |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1.411 oz.
How long is it?
It is 6.69 in long.
How deep does it run?
It runs to a maximum depth of 3.28 ft.
Does it float or sink?
It is a slow sinking lure.
What color is this version?
This version is UV5 (5W-50UV).
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