Rapala X-Rap Magnum XRMAG10 Red Head

I have been using it this past week in the Hudson river up by the Newburgh Beacon bridge with much success in the fire tiger colorit seems to be a very popular color for the Striped bass. To the point where I had to change the hooks out because they were bent so badly from catching fish.

Another great lure from Rapala

You've probably read all the positive reviews on this lure from the saltwater anglers who posted before me. Let me tell you, it works great in fresh water as well. I purchesed my first one prior to leaving on one of our annual fly-in trips to northern Ontario. I wanted a larger lure capable of reaching 30' to drag through a long bottleneck between the two lake basins where it reaches depths of 40+ feet and large Pike are known to reside. That orange & chartreuse Hot Head pattern caught a 45" Northern on its first trip down to the depths and has continued to put big, deep-dwelling fsh in the boat on every trip since. It's tough as nails, standing up to numerous Pike teeth & bouncing off all the boulders in the area with barely a mark on it. Thanks again Rapala. I'm ... MoreYou've probably read all the positive reviews on this lure from the saltwater anglers who posted before me. Let me tell you, it works great in fresh water as well. I purchesed my first one prior to leaving on one of our annual fly-in trips to northern Ontario. I wanted a larger lure capable of reaching 30' to drag through a long bottleneck between the two lake basins where it reaches depths of 40+ feet and large Pike are known to reside. That orange & chartreuse Hot Head pattern caught a 45" Northern on its first trip down to the depths and has continued to put big, deep-dwelling fsh in the boat on every trip since. It's tough as nails, standing up to numerous Pike teeth & bouncing off all the boulders in the area with barely a mark on it. Thanks again Rapala. I'm hooked!

Don't go south without one (or more)

I am unsure as to where/how I found out about this lure but sure am glad it happened. Using the Dorado color in the Lower Keys this winter was a ticket to success. I began using it to troll "on the reef" to try for those illusive grouper but quickly found that Cero, Spannish and King Mackeral loved it (and it stood up to their teeth), Jacks, Snappers and even a Blue Runner thought it too good to pass up. Often fishing alone I could only run a single line on really windy days, if only one lure could be used this was it. When I could run two I would experiment with other colors, they worked but not ever as well as the Dorado for me. I had to come home for a while but keep hearing from some of the others with whom I shared this secret weapon and it is still going ... MoreI am unsure as to where/how I found out about this lure but sure am glad it happened. Using the Dorado color in the Lower Keys this winter was a ticket to success. I began using it to troll "on the reef" to try for those illusive grouper but quickly found that Cero, Spannish and King Mackeral loved it (and it stood up to their teeth), Jacks, Snappers and even a Blue Runner thought it too good to pass up. Often fishing alone I could only run a single line on really windy days, if only one lure could be used this was it. When I could run two I would experiment with other colors, they worked but not ever as well as the Dorado for me. I had to come home for a while but keep hearing from some of the others with whom I shared this secret weapon and it is still going strong having recently added a very nice Cobia to the list of accomplishments. When I return there is no doubt I will take a good selection, never can predict what will be next season's hot color but I know what I will start out with!

Get one!

I troll mostly ballyhoo rigs but I always like to drag 1 Rapala on a wire line. These things are great. They really do dive deep. I once had to put on the snorkel gear and dive one off the bottom. It was all of 30ft!Good for Wahoo out deep and Kingfish and Grouper in the shallows. ...even at night!Last w/e caught (and released) a Marlin that hit the firetiger.BE CAREFUL reeling it in. There's so much load on it that it fires out of the water like a rocket full of hooks.

Nice lure for deep trolling

Great lure to use when marking fish at a certain depth. Runs true at high speeds and has great action. Acrylic lip takes a lot of abuse. They have a nice finish that holds up well to a lot of strikes. Split rings and hooks very strong.

Plug and Eagle claw hooks

Bought this plug along with a 50 pack of Eagle claw non-off set circle hooks . The hooks were short counted by 4 .Or there were only 46 hooks in a supposed to be 50 count box . Told the store and nothing was done .

Rapala X Rap Magnum 15

Exceptional trolling lure for speeds up to 4.2 mph. Have purchased multiple color choices and have had tremendous success with catching Gag Grouper inside Tampa Bay.

They work

These lures work. I have caught yellowfin and black grouper, mutton snapper, barracudas, a wahoo and a few tuna on these. My friends have fared even better with these though. One friend even caught a triggerfish on a silver xrap 10.

Works

No surprises, other than casts better than expected. Hooks are too small for what I’m using for (gag) so I replace with 1/0 or 2/0 vmc9626ps. Can use single inlines too. I’ve been attaching with tactical angler clips #75 and up with no problems.Color seems to matter for me but varies day to day.

trolling for striper

I've been using this lure to troll for striper in the Napa river, usually witha 4 in white curly tail worm as a trailer. It has produced keeper striper both outings (since I bought them) and has performed well.in all ways. I like it because it dives to a precise depth and can be trolled fast or slow. When trolled on 15 lb mono or 30 lb braid it works well and dives to depth with about 100 ft of line out at 1-2 mph. The saltwater hooks and heavy plit rings stand up to striper slamming the bait HARD.