Rapala is putting an emphasis on saltwater with its new Coastal Lures being unveiled in 2017. Included are several lures that will be of interested to anglers targeting stripers, blues, and tuna.
X-Rap Long Cast
X-Rap Long Cast and X-Rap Long Cast Shallow are available in sizes 12 and 14 and come in 12 distinct color patterns. The size 12 models measure 4-3/4 inches, weigh 1-1/4 ounces and come armed with two 3/0 VMC Tin Finish 4X-Strong In-line Single Hooks. The size 14 models measure 5-1/2 inches, weigh 1-7/8 ounces and sport two 5/0 VMC Tin Finish 4X-Strong In-line Single Hooks.
Rapala’s new Husky Magnum lures feature a translucent heavy-duty plastic body, an internal scale pattern, flash foil, a distinct high-frequency rattle and a slow rise on the pause that combine to create attraction like no other coastal trolling bait.
The Husky Magnum 15 can be trolled as deep as 15 feet. It measures 5-1/2 inches and weighs 1-1/4 ounces. The Husky Magnum 25 can be trolled as deep as 25 feet. It measures 6-1/4 inches and weighs 2-3/8 ounces, and is perfect for trolling up stripers during the spring and fall migrations.
I’ve been striper fishing for years with the rapala lures and they work when nothing else does truly the best
I use the xrap 40 and 30 in Long Island Sound. 50lb braid with 60lb leader around 8 feet. 2.5 knts in 45 feet of water. I let out line behind the boat for about 15 seconds or so and lock it up. Ive had very good action using this method from mid May into June. Bunker pattern seems to be my go to pattern.
Bought a rapala husky magnum 15 and could not get it to dive 15 feet. It stayed on top of water. Line was hard tied to lure