Which Rapala do you like better? Floating, countdown, or jointed?! 🤔 Watch more trout fishing tips here: th-cam.com/play/PLlig7tUTrWvaKdCbd8Omfhj7IxuePwqID.html
Watched this show, went to store bought a Rapala, went to the lake the 3rd cast beautiful 12 inch rainbow trout hite the Rapala lure, first Fish in 30 years what thrill!!! I'm a fan for sure!!!
My pick is the Countdown in the smallest size the 25mm CD1 . I’ve caught Atlantic Salmon , Seatrout , Brown Trout and Rainbow. Little tip is remove split ring , use a fast link for quick changes , also double split ring on hooks 👌 Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
I didn't always catch fish when I went camping but I do now thanks to this channel, as soon as I changed to using a bumper of about 2-rod lengths and rapalas (jointed 7cm is my fav ) I am catching fish constantly, Last trip I had 20 plus brownies.
I recommend using a barrel swivel attached to the split ring on the bill. You get the same action, but when you’re using 2-6 lb line you don’t have to worry about the edge of your split ring cutting the line. Up the line about 10 inches I use another barrel swivel for added action. No split shot should be needed. Like panther Martin spinners. A number 2 means 2lb line number 4 is 4lb line and so on so forth. Use the right diameter line with the right size lure and you cast like a dream.
Countdown 5 or 7, brown trout color or rainbow trout for natural color. Also bright orange or blue if I want a bright not natural (depends on the day). I even use countdown in shallower water (instead of floating). Just retrieve them before they have a chance to sink. They weigh more and are easier to cast.
Great video! I love Rapala. For some reason, I find that the 1 1/2" rapalas have a tendency to tangle when casting so I've moved up to the 2" size in floater and sinking size. If it's windy, I find moving up to the 2 3/4" floater casts a little better. The sinking rapala are probably better in lake and rivers but I think for fishing streams and creeks of switching over to Rapala's ultra light minnow instead. I've been hearing good things about them. Their suppose to be slower sinking thus should help prevent snags.
A little tip to prevent that tangle in all lures, is to slow the lure during cast just a foot or two before it lands, then the lure will be turned in the air so the knot is towards you. It straightens it.
Man I’m so happy you make tutorial videos!! I just started fishing less than a week ago and have been obsessed with you channel! Keep grinding bro love the content
Just had to rob my daughters tackle box of lures I gave her. We got all three of those lol. Great video, you guys are my go to for trout educating. Tight lines !! Trout season is right around the corner for me.
Just going through some of the older vids you guys do. Marlin I really like your manner or talking to the camera. It seems like you are just simply talking and sharing what you know. Thanks from Oregon
I just did this recently and it brought me a lot of joy. My grandfather died when I was very young. I think he'd be happy knowing some of his gear is still being used today. Some of my earliest memories are of him teaching me to fish with dog food.
I’ve always been an in-line spinner guy when targeting trout. My buddy at work put me onto rapalas to mix things up and I’m glad you boys agree. Just picked up several and am waiting for the season to open!
I like the page been getting more into trout fishing I’m a avid walleye fisherman i do know a lot of them older rapalas don’t have the split rings we use a old school rapala knot it makes a crazy action that works for walleye I’m sure it work real well for trout also
Was taught how to fish by my dad when I was 6 yo 43 years ago using only Rapalas. Absolutely love them. However, over the past 43 years I’ve never once caught a fish wet the jointed Rapala. Have no idea why, I’ve tried and tried but finally gave up a few years back. Favorite patterns here in Utah are Rainbow, Brown and Silver. Find a ton of success with both Floating and Countdowns.
The lures that I use 90% of the time in streams when trout fishing is the number 3 or 5 brown trout pattern countdown. Works even better than spinners for me! Works amazing for steelhead as well! Great action in fast or slow water
In fast moving creeks and rivers I kill it with the Firetiger color scheme. However, the lures you show above are also killers for me in various situations. I love the jointed and floating the most for what I do.
Bass fishing in the mid west I was always told to use a tight knot on rapallas that come with a split ring, but u use a rapalla knot for the hard ring. Kinda like a bowlin knot with a fisherman's backing it up. Thanks for the vids
Man that’s literally all I use. Every year we go to Rainy Lake in Ontario for Lake Trout, Pike, and Walleyes and all I use is Rapala black and silver countdown, floaters, and deep runners. Sometimes gold works well too but that’s it and we hit the limit every year
For me, I started using Rapalas for bass. My local pond was heavily pressured with everyone throwing soft plastics which the fish had come to recognize and generally avoid. Trying something different I found they loved the original floating Rapala. I used to turn up, catch 5 or 6 smallish bass and leave while everyone else throwing soft plastics hadn't gotten a single bite.
When fishing in Rivers and Streams, the small Rapala that looks like a Rainbow trout works the best for me. But my go-to river and stream lure is the Mepps #2. Fishing the Chattahoochee, Mepps #2 is champ as far as my experience. When bank fishing on the Chattahoochee (where legal) using nightcrawlers are king. When wading and drift fishing (where legal) drifting red wigglers are King.
If I was on any trout water and could only have one lure, it would be the old Mini Fat Rap in Orange and Gold. This lure has never let me down! Sadly, you can't get them any more.
I use a silver original floating minnow. I have caught a few trout off of it, but it absolutely slays bass and perch. I tie the line directly to the loop on the lure with a barrel swivel about 3 feet from it. I'm definitely going to give the countdown lure a try because the floating minnow can be a challenge to cast far out. Great video!!!
Original orange, small. Have caught everything from trout, crappie, perch, bluegill, bass etc. etc. Great all around bait, even for new fisherman or woman, everything hits a Rapala.
The split ring actually interferes with the action on those floating units, especially the little ones. Also, where you tie onto the little solid eye makes a huge difference. If you slide yer knot on to the top of the loop, it will run the lure higher. Also you can adjust your knot to the left or the right to cause the lure to finesse to one side or tother. I would never add a split ring to a floating lure.
Helps alot I'm born and raise in hawaii and just moved to Utah and have had the hardest time catching a fish in utah its alot different then hawaii fishing
I have gotten one trout on a rapala countdown but in p&t "ponds" on premieres people mostly fish with powerbaits on weighted hooks & floats. Boring way to fish but it catches more trout if they've been intrpduced just recently.
A cd-7 is the only one to use on a river. Put a dropper on it with about 10 inches of line add a black wooly bugger and it gets even better. Been doing this for 40 years , so it is tried and true.
Other similar lures coming out of Finland are from Nils Master, Karikko and Jesse for example, they are almost even more popular than rapala in Finland now. Absolute beasts at catching fish, especially pike, perch and zander. I bet they are not sold in NA but if you can find some, buy them!
Silver and black, gold and black, brown trout, work great in Maine for Brookfield, browns, rainbows, and landlocked salmon. Use as light of line as you dare for the species targeted.
Rapalas are great, yes, but also great are Flatfish! I never hear/see anyone talking about Flatfish for trout but they are so effective. They have a much more tantalizing wobble than Rapalas.
Love your channel, I am an old fart spin fisherman and you guys have helped me with many new ideas to try this fall. Now for THE most important issue at stake here...how to pronounce RAPala, which is how I understand it should be pronounced...very controversial!! Apparently they are made in Finland and this is how they say it. Please help clear up this huge issue! Thanks amigos!
As much as I love pulling those behind the boat, I seriously have to ask if you're sitting in an old Valco.. the transom tabs are so familiar. I have an ancient one that I love!
Have you ever tried adding live worms to one of the hooks for a possible added benefit or would the weight of a live worm mess up the swimming pattern/action of the lure or either that combo would look awkward for the fish you're trying to catch? I know this video is 4 yrs old but after watching it I went out purchased 5 of the ultra lite Rapala's & 2 tiny Rat-L-Traps.
i use rapals often over here in wales ,from the smaller versions up to the j13 , countdowns are brilliant fish catchers ,j13 i use for sea bass and 9cm floters and countdowns for sea trout and brown trout ,the golden juvinile works well for sea trout and browns, i like the 9cm for sea trout f09 gfr great action on them especialy if the river is dirty, i also use the smaller versions i have a few different in my tackle box, and they are not bad value for the money, tight lines yall
#7 original rainbow, I have caught literally hundreds of fish on it. I have had days where we trolled 4 poles all with #7 original rainbow and we put 60+ fish in the boat. Best part is that ALL species of fish will hit them. We caught Largemouth, Smallmouth, Rainbows, Browns and Yellow Perch all in the same day trolling.
My pop had quite a few of these and I guess I just never knew how to use them and was always discouraged because I never seemed to catch anything. Only have stock trout locally in man made lakes. I like the info, just wish We had fish down in orange county like you guys have. Always wanted to travel to go fishing just never had anyone interested enough to spend the money to go on a nice trip. Amy suggestions on taking a trip up your way? Would love to reel in some of those big fish! Round here mostly trout and cats. Sturgeon and striper get big. Not really my thing. I would appreciate any advice or info for guide fishing and what not around your area. Thanks for making vids that make me want to fish every time I see them!👍🏻
#5 rapala: countdown in hot mustard color #5 rapala: floater in hot steel Zman flashback mini chatterbait with a berkley powerbait mousetail as a jig/spinner. Absolutely devastating lure.
Swivels work just fine, I've always used them on Rapala lures without any issues. And you're right, it makes it super convenient to change out lures as needed. Good tip is use the silver jointed Rapala, size J7. I've dubbed that specific one the miracle lure, it smashes trout, largemouth, smallmouth, wiper, i even got a pike on it
Hey, there thanks for the video. I always use a 25cm leader when I'm fishing trout so I can unclip and clip different lures.. What do you think? It's good or no?
I catch trout, bass, and bluegill with my Rapalas as well as rooster tails. The fish always bite on the rapalas in a lake, pond or stream. I don't see to many guys using them, mostly just worms and powerbait so I think it's a new presentation for the fish
Where I am in B.C. We are only allowed one, single barbless hook. Which location would you put the hook on, front or back? Would you consider a feather or blade for balance on the other , empty hook spot?
split rings? Tie a loop knot. I always upgrade my hooks - get red nail polish and paint the belly hook....teeth and pliers wear it off but you can retouch it quickly
Fill a kitchen or bathroom sink with some water and try them. Use a fine tipped permanent marker to write a small "F" for float or "S" for sink on each. Of course, remember almost any lure with a plastic "bill" or "beak" in front will sink.
Hard to tell on the older ones. You can feel the subtle differences in weight in your hand if you take your time with it. The newer production has the model info printed on the underside of the lure body.
Is it alright to use a snap on the end of your leader or even a snap swivel? Or do you recommend tieing the lure right to the leader? Just wonder because if you change out your lure enough during the day you’ll blow through leaders
Which Rapala do you like better? Floating, countdown, or jointed?! 🤔
Watch more trout fishing tips here: th-cam.com/play/PLlig7tUTrWvaKdCbd8Omfhj7IxuePwqID.html
a black and silver one been good for me. (Southern Utah, 5000 to 8000 ft.
Bottom walker with a slow death and smile blade kill them
Flickershad hooks some big ones
Black and silver in the 4 inch size is my favorite for casting around under cut banks...the fish crush them!
Rapala angry birds are nice👍🏼🎣 Know them?
Watched this show, went to store bought a Rapala, went to the lake the 3rd cast beautiful 12 inch rainbow trout hite the Rapala lure, first Fish in 30 years what thrill!!! I'm a fan for sure!!!
Nice!
That’s awesome Ed!
Damn in 30 years I didn't catch a fish last year and I thought it's been a while
That’s amazing man. Tight lines!
What color pattern of Rapala?
Okay so I bought & tied on a F5 Original Rapala in the brown trout color and in an hour I reeled in 4 trophy rainbows. I can’t thank you enough man.
My pick is the Countdown in the smallest size the 25mm CD1 . I’ve caught Atlantic Salmon , Seatrout , Brown Trout and Rainbow. Little tip is remove split ring , use a fast link for quick changes , also double split ring on hooks 👌 Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪
I didn't always catch fish when I went camping but I do now thanks to this channel, as soon as I changed to using a bumper of about 2-rod lengths and rapalas (jointed 7cm is my fav ) I am catching fish constantly, Last trip I had 20 plus brownies.
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Fished with the silver/black/red jointed rapala and caught over 12 trout, it was unreal.
By way of Alcova Wyoming
Good vid!
I recommend using a barrel swivel attached to the split ring on the bill. You get the same action, but when you’re using 2-6 lb line you don’t have to worry about the edge of your split ring cutting the line. Up the line about 10 inches I use another barrel swivel for added action. No split shot should be needed. Like panther Martin spinners. A number 2 means 2lb line number 4 is 4lb line and so on so forth. Use the right diameter line with the right size lure and you cast like a dream.
I just add a tiny solid ring to the split ring.
Caught a 30" tiger for a new Utah
catch and release record at that time. Have caught many 25" + rainbows and browns on Rapalas,
WORLDS GREATEST LURE!
You are so easy to listen to and understand. Thank you. Have Used Original Rapala’s in Colorado for YEARS !!:)
Countdown 5 or 7, brown trout color or rainbow trout for natural color. Also bright orange or blue if I want a bright not natural (depends on the day).
I even use countdown in shallower water (instead of floating). Just retrieve them before they have a chance to sink. They weigh more and are easier to cast.
I love the countdown for this exact reason, so easy to cast and they catch fish
It's a pain when you count down and get snagged on the bottom first time. Lol. Buy two.
Great video! I love Rapala. For some reason, I find that the 1 1/2" rapalas have a tendency to tangle when casting so I've moved up to the 2" size in floater and sinking size. If it's windy, I find moving up to the 2 3/4" floater casts a little better. The sinking rapala are probably better in lake and rivers but I think for fishing streams and creeks of switching over to Rapala's ultra light minnow instead. I've been hearing good things about them. Their suppose to be slower sinking thus should help prevent snags.
A little tip to prevent that tangle in all lures, is to slow the lure during cast just a foot or two before it lands, then the lure will be turned in the air so the knot is towards you. It straightens it.
Man I’m so happy you make tutorial videos!! I just started fishing less than a week ago and have been obsessed with you channel! Keep grinding bro love the content
Just had to rob my daughters tackle box of lures I gave her. We got all three of those lol. Great video, you guys are my go to for trout educating. Tight lines !! Trout season is right around the corner for me.
Just going through some of the older vids you guys do. Marlin I really like your manner or talking to the camera. It seems like you are just simply talking and sharing what you know. Thanks from Oregon
Go raid grandpas tackle box! He knew you'd need them someday!
I just did this recently and it brought me a lot of joy. My grandfather died when I was very young. I think he'd be happy knowing some of his gear is still being used today. Some of my earliest memories are of him teaching me to fish with dog food.
I always switch out the trebble hooks to red ones. More natural and I get more strikes.
I switch all trebles to single barbless.
@@zzz7zzz9 .. I want to catch my fish, not poke them and then let them go.
Why is red more natural?
@@OfficialParkit resembles bleeding/wounded fish.
@@frankiefernandez5252 ah didn't think of that, thanks!
Caught my personal smallmouth bass by trolling a rainbow trout countdown Rapala 🎉 excited for this video
Just got 27 rapala lures new in the boxes for 10 bucks at a yard sale, can’t wait to try em
I’ve always been an in-line spinner guy when targeting trout. My buddy at work put me onto rapalas to mix things up and I’m glad you boys agree. Just picked up several and am waiting for the season to open!
The Perch color rapala just slams! The best lure I’ve ever bought.
I like the page been getting more into trout fishing I’m a avid walleye fisherman i do know a lot of them older rapalas don’t have the split rings we use a old school rapala knot it makes a crazy action that works for walleye I’m sure it work real well for trout also
Was taught how to fish by my dad when I was 6 yo 43 years ago using only Rapalas. Absolutely love them. However, over the past 43 years I’ve never once caught a fish wet the jointed Rapala. Have no idea why, I’ve tried and tried but finally gave up a few years back.
Favorite patterns here in Utah are Rainbow, Brown and Silver. Find a ton of success with both Floating and Countdowns.
I put in-line single hooks on my Rapala lures. Less damage to the fish for return. Regards Stephen
The lures that I use 90% of the time in streams when trout fishing is the number 3 or 5 brown trout pattern countdown. Works even better than spinners for me! Works amazing for steelhead as well! Great action in fast or slow water
In fast moving creeks and rivers I kill it with the Firetiger color scheme. However, the lures you show above are also killers for me in various situations. I love the jointed and floating the most for what I do.
In the Northland: It's called Rap-A-La, and I used a floating "Rainbow" to land a Brown (and released) a great thrill to the morning.
You are correct Rap-a-la is the correct way of pronouncing it as seen on their corporate videos.
Bass fishing in the mid west I was always told to use a tight knot on rapallas that come with a split ring, but u use a rapalla knot for the hard ring. Kinda like a bowlin knot with a fisherman's backing it up. Thanks for the vids
I've been throwing jointed raps since I was a kid, always great for a wide variety of species.
I catch trout and everything on the black and silver countdown , even caught a 8 lb flathead on it !
Man that’s literally all I use. Every year we go to Rainy Lake in Ontario for Lake Trout, Pike, and Walleyes and all I use is Rapala black and silver countdown, floaters, and deep runners. Sometimes gold works well too but that’s it and we hit the limit every year
For me, I started using Rapalas for bass. My local pond was heavily pressured with everyone throwing soft plastics which the fish had come to recognize and generally avoid. Trying something different I found they loved the original floating Rapala. I used to turn up, catch 5 or 6 smallish bass and leave while everyone else throwing soft plastics hadn't gotten a single bite.
Bro right now I am killing it locally in ponds with the rap. Bass are going crazy
When fishing in Rivers and Streams, the small Rapala that looks like a Rainbow trout works the best for me. But my go-to river and stream lure is the Mepps #2. Fishing the Chattahoochee, Mepps #2 is champ as far as my experience. When bank fishing on the Chattahoochee (where legal) using nightcrawlers are king. When wading and drift fishing (where legal) drifting red wigglers are King.
My go to as well is mepps with a dressed hook if I can find them. They've doubled in price now
Perfect timing. They just stocked my local lake. Def gonna grab a Rapala
I tried the countdown, it's the best lure I've used for wiled trout. Great lure, highly recommended.
I'll pick up two tomorrow
If I was on any trout water and could only have one lure, it would be the old Mini Fat Rap in Orange and Gold. This lure has never let me down! Sadly, you can't get them any more.
I use a silver original floating minnow. I have caught a few trout off of it, but it absolutely slays bass and perch. I tie the line directly to the loop on the lure with a barrel swivel about 3 feet from it. I'm definitely going to give the countdown lure a try because the floating minnow can be a challenge to cast far out. Great video!!!
Original orange, small. Have caught everything from trout, crappie, perch, bluegill, bass etc. etc. Great all around bait, even for new fisherman or woman, everything hits a Rapala.
The jointed rapala is my go to. Best lure I have used thus far.
Caught a couple nice Browns on a local river using Rapala CD 3 brown trout pattern. They work ! Thanks for the video !
The split ring actually interferes with the action on those floating units, especially the little ones. Also, where you tie onto the little solid eye makes a huge difference. If you slide yer knot on to the top of the loop, it will run the lure higher. Also you can adjust your knot to the left or the right to cause the lure to finesse to one side or tother. I would never add a split ring to a floating lure.
Most Rapala lures are ment for a Rapala Knott which you can use with or without a splitring.
Size f05 and f07 here. Black/silver, and hot steel. Hot steel is my #1 producing color on 20-23" brookies here in mn.
I love this freaking good video!
I like the way you show and talk about how to fish, your very good keep up the great video
Ivé been Rapalas for over 40 years for trout in Australia. have a lot that I like but the 7 cm brown trout pattern would be number one
Helps alot I'm born and raise in hawaii and just moved to Utah and have had the hardest time catching a fish in utah its alot different then hawaii fishing
I have gotten one trout on a rapala countdown but in p&t "ponds" on premieres people mostly fish with powerbaits on weighted hooks & floats. Boring way to fish but it catches more trout if they've been intrpduced just recently.
My fave is a little biddy original in perch deadly for trout
How about a video using a Lead core line?..truly love your videos..thanks
I'm the opposite I like to take the split ring off. Different strokes for different folks great vid brother.💪🤠👍
A cd-7 is the only one to use on a river. Put a dropper on it with about 10 inches of line add a black wooly bugger and it gets even better. Been doing this for 40 years , so it is tried and true.
balsa is the lightest wood you can find. for sinking type they use lead inside
Other similar lures coming out of Finland are from Nils Master, Karikko and Jesse for example, they are almost even more popular than rapala in Finland now. Absolute beasts at catching fish, especially pike, perch and zander. I bet they are not sold in NA but if you can find some, buy them!
Do the floating original and the jointed rapala do the same thing or should I get both of them
Silver and black, gold and black, brown trout, work great in Maine for Brookfield, browns, rainbows, and landlocked salmon. Use as light of line as you dare for the species targeted.
You mention adding weight to a trolling line with the floating rapalas. How do you weight a Lure for Trolling and how much weight ? Thanks.
Splitshot
Rapalas are great, yes, but also great are Flatfish! I never hear/see anyone talking about Flatfish for trout but they are so effective. They have a much more tantalizing wobble than Rapalas.
The Green black and yellow camo flatfish is trout slayer
This is my choise Rapala for trouts! Weldone fisherman!
Thanks for the video! Caught a small mouth on number 3 yesterday after watching this video!!
Love your channel, I am an old fart spin fisherman and you guys have helped me with many new ideas to try this fall. Now for THE most important issue at stake here...how to pronounce RAPala, which is how I understand it should be pronounced...very controversial!! Apparently they are made in Finland and this is how they say it. Please help clear up this huge issue! Thanks amigos!
Tuning in from Kenai, AK. Just moved here and getting into fishing, this was a big help!
Glad to see you guys are focusing more on youtube content. I really enjoy the channel 👍
As much as I love pulling those behind the boat, I seriously have to ask if you're sitting in an old Valco.. the transom tabs are so familiar. I have an ancient one that I love!
TheShyloke Not sure the brand of it. It’s my little pond/lake hopper
You provide great info and I like the ‘which lure works best’
Have you ever tried adding live worms to one of the hooks for a possible added benefit or would the weight of a live worm mess up the swimming pattern/action of the lure or either that combo would look awkward for the fish you're trying to catch? I know this video is 4 yrs old but after watching it I went out purchased 5 of the ultra lite Rapala's & 2 tiny Rat-L-Traps.
Rapala lures truly kick ass. been using them for ovet 30 years. And yes, their is no equal!
i use rapals often over here in wales ,from the smaller versions up to the j13 , countdowns are brilliant fish catchers ,j13 i use for sea bass and 9cm floters and countdowns for sea trout and brown trout ,the golden juvinile works well for sea trout and browns, i like the 9cm for sea trout f09 gfr great action on them especialy if the river is dirty, i also use the smaller versions i have a few different in my tackle box, and they are not bad value for the money, tight lines yall
Do you have any color or size recomendayions for rainbow trout fishing?
Hey, I saw you at the expos! I started watching your channel not too long ago and I’m enjoying the content. Keep up the good work!
The tazzy devils work a treat where I’m from for trout so I’ve never had to use a rapala. I’m going to try these out though for sure.
Thank you for a fantastic video! Great info and I am addicted to Addicted to Fishing! 😂
#7 original rainbow, I have caught literally hundreds of fish on it. I have had days where we trolled 4 poles all with #7 original rainbow and we put 60+ fish in the boat. Best part is that ALL species of fish will hit them. We caught Largemouth, Smallmouth, Rainbows, Browns and Yellow Perch all in the same day trolling.
Do you use a weight to get down lower when trolling these for rainbows?
Bs u not i went pier fishing and caught a crab with one😂😂
My pop had quite a few of these and I guess I just never knew how to use them and was always discouraged because I never seemed to catch anything.
Only have stock trout locally in man made lakes. I like the info, just wish We had fish down in orange county like you guys have. Always wanted to travel to go fishing just never had anyone interested enough to spend the money to go on a nice trip.
Amy suggestions on taking a trip up your way? Would love to reel in some of those big fish! Round here mostly trout and cats. Sturgeon and striper get big. Not really my thing. I would appreciate any advice or info for guide fishing and what not around your area.
Thanks for making vids that make me want to fish every time I see them!👍🏻
My biggest brown trout was 11.3 pounds and I caught it on the small brown trout orginal repla I live in cape breton Canada
#5 rapala: countdown in hot mustard color
#5 rapala: floater in hot steel
Zman flashback mini chatterbait with a berkley powerbait mousetail as a jig/spinner. Absolutely devastating lure.
I find using a loop knot with crank / jerkbaits for trout gives them a better action
Are the Rapala still effective if you add a swivel to them? I like to add swivels to my lures so I can switch them out with ease if I need to
Swivels work just fine, I've always used them on Rapala lures without any issues. And you're right, it makes it super convenient to change out lures as needed. Good tip is use the silver jointed Rapala, size J7. I've dubbed that specific one the miracle lure, it smashes trout, largemouth, smallmouth, wiper, i even got a pike on it
Hey, there thanks for the video. I always use a 25cm leader when I'm fishing trout so I can unclip and clip different lures..
What do you think? It's good or no?
Great video as always Marlin, there is a reason Rapala has been around for years, somethings always just work.
Rapala holds the world record for world records.
I catch trout, bass, and bluegill with my Rapalas as well as rooster tails. The fish always bite on the rapalas in a lake, pond or stream. I don't see to many guys using them, mostly just worms and powerbait so I think it's a new presentation for the fish
I use em.. I have solid red floating jointed type.. I've caught some nice ones. But the Rebel WEE-CRAW smashes them 👍
Y'all should make a video with you guys just going to the store where you buy all your tackle And just talk fishing while you're doing it
emilio chavez Good idea!
That's a great idea
I have not used one since I was a kid, but I will buy a few and give them a shot.
I’ve tried a technic for the last few days and would like to share it with you and your followers, how do I send it to you, by video?
Thanks for sharing marlin.Gonna try them
Great video! You can skip the split ring, and tie a rapala knot tho. Less waste.
Good vid. But bro, rule 101 dont tie directly to a split ring. Use a solid ring to tie to, then you can change out your lures easily and securely
Hello Addicted Fishing. Do you have, or do you plan to make a squid fishing video? I would really love to see one. Thank you.
he has a pleasant voice, especially when he’s not yelling at Clint
Don Best Clint deserves to be yelled at sometimes! Lol
You guys are the best. Love the vids keep up the good work!
Need expert advice: for medium fast current in Boise River, knee deep water or less, what size Rapala should I use?
Where I am in B.C. We are only allowed one, single barbless hook. Which location would you put the hook on, front or back? Would you consider a feather or blade for balance on the other , empty hook spot?
split rings? Tie a loop knot. I always upgrade my hooks - get red nail polish and paint the belly hook....teeth and pliers wear it off but you can retouch it quickly
Love this video. I am from Southern Idaho.
First fish I ever caught on a suspending jerkbait was a trout while bass fishing.
Thx for the tips... very awesome explanation for every detail.... and I do have question .. what line you use for those lures?
I like the original small floating Rapala, but they all work great.
Cilla from Mesa, AZ
Once a lure has been removed from the packaging, how do you tell just by looking if it will float or sink? My dad gave me a bunch. Thanks!
Fill a kitchen or bathroom sink with some water and try them. Use a fine tipped permanent marker to write a small "F" for float or "S" for sink on each. Of course, remember almost any lure with a plastic "bill" or "beak" in front will sink.
Hard to tell on the older ones. You can feel the subtle differences in weight in your hand if you take your time with it. The newer production has the model info printed on the underside of the lure body.
Are the sinkers better for winter fishing? I heard the fish stay deeper in colder weather.
Countdowns and small rattlin raps are my go to
Is it alright to use a snap on the end of your leader or even a snap swivel? Or do you recommend tieing the lure right to the leader? Just wonder because if you change out your lure enough during the day you’ll blow through leaders
The manufacturer recommends tying directly to the lure, but I haven’t noticed any detriment when using snaps.