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Bruce · Aug-03-13 4:17AM

I know that many of you like the X-rap for top water smallies. For fishing the Upper Potomac, what size works best and what color do you prefer?
Thanks,
Bruce

T. · Aug-03-13 3:30PM

I wouldn't call an X-rap a topwater lure, even the smallest ones run 2-3ft deep. I like firetiger pattern crankbaits for the upper Potomac and Shenandoah.

I'd suggest choosing the size based on how deep you want it to run. The floating minnows are more of a topwater lure. I've got an old 3.5" version in a the original firetiger pattern. I never throw it for smallies though. For crankbaits I like using the Strike King Bitsy Minnow, Mann's Baby Minus1, and Bomber 2A. The Bomber is the deepest running one I will throw for smallies, 2-4ft.

Ernie · Aug-03-13 4:04PM

Can't help much, I have a few but never use them (treble hooks). I agree with Travis, they are not really a top water bait.

I do know some smallie guys like them for colder water fishing.

Dominion Dan · Aug-03-13 5:05PM

Xraps can be topwaters. The original X-Raps were jerkbaits but since then, Rapala has made them a series of baits.

There are X-Rap walking baits,

X-Rap prop baits,

X-Rap poppers,

Ernie · Aug-03-13 5:23PM

Dan- what would be the name for the original jerk bait?

Dominion Dan · Aug-03-13 6:01PM

"X-Rap"

I know he only said "X-Rap", I just figured maybe he meant one of these others in the series or maybe others may not know they're out there. I can vouch for the popper, it works pretty well.

Bruce · Aug-04-13 3:00AM

Dominion Dan wrote:
"X-Rap"

I know he only said "X-Rap", I just figured maybe he meant one of these others in the series or maybe others may not know they're out there. I can vouch for the popper, it works pretty well.

Dan,
I'm not sure what I meant. I've seen the x-rap mentioned in some on-line forums for smallies. I assumed they were describing top-water lures, but maybe not. If I had left out any mention of top-water, what X-rap would you recommend for smallies? Color and size?
Thanks,
Bruce

hookup · Aug-05-13 8:44AM

I have no confidence in xraps, but plenty in Lucky Craft

78 & 100's.

Anything chartreuse, with a bit of purple, or sparkly

Dominion Dan · Aug-05-13 9:01AM

Bruce, they are probably referring to the standard X-raps which are jerkbaits, similar to a smithwick rogue but with a more erratic action. They typically dive a few feet where they suspend. I am not a fan. I have always thought of them as more suited for deep water smallie situations like up north although I am sure they work in shallow rivers like we have as well.

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#1 Aug-03-13 4:17AM

Rapala X-Rap

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Re: Rapala X-Rap

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Re: Rapala X-Rap

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Re: Rapala X-Rap

Dominion Dan wrote:

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