Rapala X-Rap Jointed Shad Lure 13cm – Crankbaits and jerkbaits

• Savvy anglers turn to the XJS when a slow presentation is key. Built with all the premium qualities of the X-Rap line, its slow, seductive action triggers finicky fish. Neutrally buoyant with a slight rise on pause.

Features

• Jointed Body
• Internal Textured Finishes
• 3D Holographic Eye
• Neutrally Buoyant
• Premium VMC® Black Nickel Hooks
• Hand-Tuned & Tank-Tested

Specifications

• Running Depth: 1.2-2.4m
• Body Length: 13cm
• Weight: 46g
• Hooks: Two No. 2/0

How to Fish

• 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.