08-11-04, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
Here's a hint.......................................... I like rapala!
What's your opinion? -StetsD |
08-11-04, 10:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
My opinion = spinnerbaits all the way LOL.
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08-11-04, 11:01 AM | #3 |
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STRIKE KING ;D
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08-11-04, 03:01 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
im with ya StetsD- ya gotta love the rapala ;D
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08-11-04, 03:17 PM | #5 |
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Zoom W.E.C.
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08-11-04, 03:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
I odn't use crankbaits. Everywhere I fish has tons of snags so I almost always use soft plastics. But when I do fish up north, you gotta love rapala.
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08-11-04, 03:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
A crankbait like any other bait is just a tool. They're designed to do a specific job. If a Rapala is the best tool for the job, I'll use it. If something else is, I'll use that.
Having said that, I will admit that I do like the Original Rapala floating minnow better than other baits in the same class. Being balsa they float differently, but the Rebel minnow is real close behind it. I don't really care for other Rapala crankbaits. |
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Bandits and Poe's are my favorites...The RC-1 and RC-3 are two fish catching baits,but like Cajun said,theyre just another tool,and you need the right tool for the right job
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08-11-04, 05:20 PM | #9 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
[quote author=CajunBass link=board=news;num=1092231152;start=0#7 date=08/11/04 at 14:39:09]A crankbait like any other bait is just a tool. Â*They're designed to do a specific job. Â*If a Rapala is the best tool for the job, I'll use it. Â*If something else is, I'll use that.
Having said that, I will admit that I do like the Original Rapala floating minnow better than other baits in the same class. Â*Being balsa they float differently, but the Rebel minnow is real close behind it. I don't really care for other Rapala crankbaits.[/quote] Cajun, I just got to say when it comes to crankbaits rapala does all jobs, not just one. But I do get your point. -StetsD |
08-11-04, 05:49 PM | #10 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
I am very successfull using a 6-8 foot diving crank bait
in 5 feet of water, and ALWAYS use RAPALA seaphantom |
08-11-04, 09:11 PM | #11 |
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Stets,
I am with ya Bro, notice my signature DT6's are awesome! In fact I never met a rapala I didn't like ;D Kybasser |
08-11-04, 09:16 PM | #12 |
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i dont know how to use them ???
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08-11-04, 10:16 PM | #13 |
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Scott,
these rapala's work for you. You just throw them out there, and reel them in at a preferable speed. |
08-11-04, 10:50 PM | #14 |
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oh lol thanks
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08-11-04, 11:37 PM | #15 |
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Stets, Rapalas are great baits, no question. In clear water a shad rap is a great lure to throw.
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08-11-04, 11:49 PM | #16 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
Rebbassar,
I love and look foward to all your answers and opinions. Remember your the reason I got that BPS extreme reel (5:2-1 gear ratio) and 6'0 M action rod combo sitting in my garage right now. I have caught over 10 bass on it so far, and I love it. |
08-12-04, 01:51 AM | #17 |
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StetsD, Norman DD 22. Gets them deep.
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08-12-04, 08:40 AM | #18 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
Rapala does make a good crankbait, and i use them alot, however, i have had some that have the trebles placed too close to each other and they hook together when casting long. You know immediatly when it's done it , you can feel it on the retrieve. I dont even remember the model, it's one of Rapala's mid diving CB in shad color.
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08-12-04, 09:16 AM | #19 |
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You know. I haven't thought of a Shad Rap in years. I used to catch a lot of fish on them. I'll have see if they're still in tackle box. The number 8, shad color was the only one I think I ever caught a fish on.
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08-12-04, 02:24 PM | #20 |
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I like Matzuo. Just had better success. I do use DT 6,10,16 on occassion. For shallow running baits haven't found anything better than Matzuo. For trolling walleyes I'll use Storm. I guess I use a lot but am partial in some cases.
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08-12-04, 05:52 PM | #21 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
The only crankbaits I use are Bandit and Luckycraft.
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08-13-04, 03:03 AM | #22 |
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Re: Rapala vs. All other Crankbaits?
I like the DT series but I'm partial Luhr-Jensen myself That Speedtrap is hard to beat!
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08-13-04, 03:19 PM | #23 |
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why dont none of yall like bagleys i got alot of them and some rapalas but i like them new 2 eyed bagley crankbaits it will let it run it shallow or deep i like them crome colored rapalas
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08-13-04, 03:23 PM | #24 |
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wat about a crome rat-l-trap?
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08-13-04, 03:39 PM | #25 |
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VERY good bait, Scott.
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