The exaggerated action of the jointed body allows a slower retrieve to trigger sluggish or finicky fish. Near neutral buoyancy with a very slow rise – the X-Rap Jointed Shad will suspend when fished with a steel leader providing a very natural “wounded baitfish” action. The wide side flash and the noise from the body joint guarantee that this lure won’t go unnoticed even in murky water and low light conditions
Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad:
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Long casting suspending rap
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Xtreme kicking tail action
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Stainless Steel Through Wire Construction
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Natural Baitfish Profile
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Body length 13cm
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Weight 46g
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Fitted with 2 size 2/0 trebles
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Running depth 1.2 - 2.4 meters
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Colour perch
How To Fish Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad;
The wild action works great on a steady retrieve, slow and fast, but near neutral buoyancy allows a wide variety of presentations. Use a slow stop & go retrieve to attract cold water predators using very long stops if the bite is slow. You can enhance bite detection by sweeping your rod to the side and then – while letting the lure rest still – bringing the rod slowly back to pointing towards the lure. Retrieve slowly as you bring the rod back forward, just keeping a slight tension on the line but not moving the lure to feel even the slightest bumps and shyest bites. For a more aggressive approach, reel in faster and use a stop & go retrieve where you jerk the lure with the rod just before a short stop. The jerk followed by a stop will turn the lure sideways and make it an easy target for the predators.
