Hi all well this weekend for some reason I finally got some bass on rippin raps a size 5 for 2 years could not get one to bite on it until this weekend. The original rattlin rap always worked good. What are your favorites for large or smallmouth bass? For me I have learned to down size sizes 8 or 9 etc. I like the countdowns and husky jerks in size 8 or 10. Later in the year I like jointed shad raps favorite color is glass white or red craw.
In the spring I like x raps
Shadow rap jerk bait in perch
Largemouth – Husky Jerk size 13 in Tennessee Shad. Long before Pointers, Visions, Reranges, Cutters, etc., this was catching bass, a lot of bass. Cons are that it does not have a weight transfer system and the hooks are “ok”. Pros are that it absolutely catches fish, is affordable, and comes with “ok” hooks. I say “ok” hooks because they decent, but definitely not top shelf. So that’s a pro and a con. Good enough to get by but not good enough if money is on the line.
Smallmouth – X-Rap in Pink. Angry smallmouth. Enough said.
What body of water? I have favorites for many different lakes and rivers. Ranges from the ole fat raps, rattle raps, husky,….often wish fish didn’t have such a wide variation in food sources
Balsa Fat Rap
Probably not what you’re looking for, but my favorite Bass lure from Rapala is the skitter prop!
Later in the year a DT-10 is tough to beat.
The DT Series is about the only Rapala lure I will use. They pair with the Strike King XD series extremely well to cover all depths and has a different enough wobble that enables you to catch fish in all types of conditions with those two series of cranks.
Probably not what you’re looking for, but my favorite <strong class=”ido-tag-strong”>Bass lure from Rapala is the skitter prop!
Yes! I don’t understand why the skitter PROP (not pop) is so hard to find in stores. Only place I’ve seen it on shelves in the last couple years is Cabelas.
I also love X-raps.
Whatever one that they won’t eat…
In all seriousness, I don’t fish bass that often. When I do, it seems x-raps trigger quite a few bites. It seems like they often hit anything that comes across their face in the rip rap on Pool 4 in the summer though if we’re looking for walleyes.
Probably not what you’re looking for, but my favorite <strong class=”ido-tag-strong”>Bass lure from Rapala is the skitter prop!
I like the skitter pops, without the prop. I also like to replace the rear hook with one a size larger.
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