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X-Rap lure

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Anyone have success with the new Rapala X-Rap lures? I have caught some walleye and pike on them so far.. the action is really nice from this lure.
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Here is a vid with big jim showing ways to work the the X-RAP......

http://www.canadianangler.ca/video/Big% ... hnique.WMV
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Some good tips... thanks!
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Ihave used 1 lure in the past 3 weeks besides an Xrap amazing lure when fished with laot of confidence. Ive caught fish and more fish havent got skunked yet every colour ive thrown ive gotten somthing to react to it. Walleye, bass, Pike, even brown bullhead. crazy.... trust me they catch fish... just throw it with confidence and often hint sweeping action...
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Any recommendations as to where to buy them? I have been having trouble finding a particular colour that I want to add to my collection.
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I think every tackle shop and fishing isle in the world has this lure on it's shelf :wink:....... And I have yet to put one in my box :shock:
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I am new to the sports fishing scene. :) What are your recommended top 5 spots to buy tackle? So far I have gone to le Baron (good) and Canadian Tire :?
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Paddletails (Winchester)

Baitcasters (Close to Carlton place and Perth)

Sports Action (On St Laurent Blvd)

Manotick B&T (River Rd Manotick)

All great staff and all extremely helpfull!!!!

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Is there good fishing in Winchester?
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Not good fishing in Winchester, but good fishing stuff.

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Beginner question

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When fishing with a lure on this, do you put any additional bait on? If so, what?

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Post by jig head »

Well My success with the x-rap has been pretty good for pike. I do not believe you put on an additional bait. I think it might mess up the action of the x-rap.
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Post by wolfe »

Hubby had business up north today and stopped at a sports store on the way home. He picked up a few goodies, including two XR's. Heard good stuff about them (pike & walleye). Staff dude said when he fishes them, he brings the rod across his body to kind of rip them, then on the pause, the fish slam 'em. Makes sense, as I've fished this method with other baits (rapalas, etc.) We'll give them a go this summer & see...

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Post by Muskiemagnet »

Good looking lure, but way too small for pike. I'm holding out till they make one at least six inches.
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It's all about size with you, MM! :lol:
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