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FREE OFFER Rapala® Original Floating® Minnow
Rapala's Original Floating Minnow is the lure that started it all and is still one of the most popular lures around. Whether twitched on the top as a surface bait, retrieved as a shallow runner, weighted with a split-shot for medium depths or bottom walked off a sinker rig, the Original Floating Minnow's wounded minnow action continues to be irresistible to game fish.
Rapala's Original Floating Minnow is the lure that started it all and is still one of the most popular lures around. Whether twitched on the top as a surface bait, retrieved as a shallow runner, weighted with a split-shot for medium depths or bottom walked off a sinker rig, the Original Floating Minnow's wounded minnow action continues to be irresistible to game fish.
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is this lure ideal for fishing trout in ivers and streams ? which ones would work best for me ?
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I would think that it would work well for trout. Our favorite colors are the silver and gold Original Rapala in sizes F-05, F-07, F-09. Not many trout in Iowa - we use them for crappies, and all types of bass.
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the rapala floating minnow in #3,#5, is a great lure for trout in running water.cast cross current & let it drift downstream until its at about 10 o" clock then tighten up on the bail and let it drag across the current! the trout will come up and slay it!A:
I can't say I have fished in the states but over here in Australia they work well in Trout streams and lakes. While I have used many colors the most consistent ones are 5cm floating Brown Trout in clear water and a 5cm floating Firetiger in discolored or dirty water.Regards and Good Fishing
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Hey Mickstry small 5-7cm floating originals in silver,gold, blue/silver,rainbow and brown trout patterns.cast upstream and let swim through pools and eddies,at the end of the swing allow lure to sit in one place and give it some extra action with your rod.if your fishing for bigger trout try 9-13cm originals.
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This lure will work for trout when they are in shallow water in the spring or if they are feeding on top. When the water is warm the large trout will be deep this lure will only dive a couple of feet. I would try a small in-line spinner.Details:
i want a place that i can fish from the bank. When should i fish there? and what should i use? (the place can be anywhere; creek, pond, lake, or river)and secondarily, whats a good place to fish for crappie and/or catfish
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use the 2nd smallest rapala floating minnow Perch Color. Boat docks late at night or early in the morningA:
Good place for big catfish are on the james dont know about crappie. Use live bait for cafish a slider sinker with leader. size 5 circle hook. Fish late afternoon or in the morningA:
I fished from the banks of Tenessee river and the streams that run off the tenessee river. Just look for a spot with slow moving water and some shrubs in the water. I've had best of luck in those particular areas.Answers
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6lb mono w/ 6' rod and spinning reel.A:
I use a 6'6" spinning rod medium action which has a lot of flex. I've always used Berkely Smoothcast 8lb test with this set up, and I'm happy with the distance. I attach it with a black colored swivel...oh, I've caught plenty of fish like this too, if that helps :)
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use light line and a lite rod and reel combo.A:
Try a long (7' or better) whippy spinning rod with 3-4 pound line.
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a trick i use for farther casts is putting a float high up on my line. it wont work when youre fishing deep depths though. you can atach a swivel to your line for a little extra weight.
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FAQ....i get these alotwell first f05 is light
so to cast abetter distance you must get a light spinning combo
i recommend superlight browningcombowith 4 to 6 lb. line and you should be casting so well youll be surprised at yourself
Catch and Release!!!!
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cast it on light line & spinning gear - I wouldn't go over 8# test with that small of a lure. If you HAVE to use it on heavier line, just put a splitshot or 2 on your line about a foot ahead of the lure.A:
Lite weight lures arent made to be cast out 50 or 60ft. short casts with accurate placement is what they are made for.
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Use lighter line or a lighter power rod. If your using a medium power rod go to a Med.-light or even a lightDetails:
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wow great question.I am from northern canada and have caught a lot of big lakers.
so for jigging you should try a big tora tube with a trailor(we used these for years before those tiger tubes came out,slide in a 6-8 inch piece of sucker o,tulibee9Herring) or whitefish inside the tube.allow to settle on bottom,small jigs or lay it on the bottom will entice mammoth size lakers.white or Chartruese colors work well.
For trolling try big Husky devels,large Len thompson spoons,big williams whitefish spoons or big flatfish.
Realy big trout wont chase trolled spoons or plugs but up to 30-40 pounders will.
For realy big monster lakers you need to jig them
Good luck
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try a #18 Rapala Floating Minnow or a big spoon behind a downrigger ball...
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Great baits for lakers are rapala minnows, countdowns, huskyjerks, and shad raps. Troll these lures and you should get into some good lakers!Images for this Answer
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http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_20741____SearchResults use a downrigger and a fish finder or if you have no downrigger use leadcore line.Details:
I am wondering if a #4 hook is too big on the f11. I am worried if the hooks are too small.Answers
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great question.you want to maintain as much as the action as it has right out of the package.try bigger and bigger hooks until they tangle,throw the bait off or sink the lure.
On most of my hard baits I replace the standard hooks with bigger,higher quality hooks.
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a no. 6 would work great.A:
I upsize the hooks on the F7's and F9 to size 6. The F11 can most likely handle #4's but it's no big deal to swap them out again if you don't like how it fishes with them.A:
Rapalas are very sensitive to this sort of thing. ANY hook size change will result in an upset of the balance and action.
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The F11 hooks do seem a bit undersized, but that hasn't been a problem for me. The hooks have incredible strength, and I haven't lost one yet on a walleye, pickerel, or pike. My advice is to stick with the original hooks.I notice that I tend to catch most of my fish on the front hook, so if I were to replace a hook, it would be that one. I would be worried about the overall lure balance, though.
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the factory hooks are fine - I've caught walleyes on the #11 original minnow approaching 8 pounds with no problems or hooks straightened...Details:
I bought the smallest one so how do i use this. thanks for your helpAnswers
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use ultra lite gear and twitch it on the top.
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Make certain when you tie this lure on that you have a loop (1" or so) in the line. You may want to search the web for the Rapala knot. Slightly difficult to tie, but when you get it right, the lure swims perfectly. If you tie your line directly to the lure with no loop, it won't have the action you need.Once tied properly, cast and reel...don't need a fancy retrieve.
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use the small one. GET IT IN PERCH COLOR. Find a boat dock with bass and sunnies. Cast out. Reel in with sharp jerks and pauses. Catches them every time. Hope this can help.
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just toss it out near any type of weeds or rocks, let it sit still for a moment, then give it a twitch or two... wait, then repeat this over and over, or try alternating between random twitching and just reeling it back in. Fish WILL eat this! (see picture)Images for this Answer
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love this questionwill catch them and smart buying smaller size
use it by firstcasting out on light line 4lb.on light combo rod and reel...when it hits surface let it sit cuz you may get a strike than jerk it with the rod to provoke an attack..than stop and begun twitching 3 or so times than stop and continue tillretrieve use this inrivers and small ponds
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Cast out next to some shrubs in the water twitch your lure 2x reel in about 4-5 inches of line give it 2 more twitches. Repeat 3x maximum. Then just reel in at a quick constant pace you may get a reaction strike.A:
Rapalas are easy to use - the floaters only run 1-4 feet under the surface, so don't try to use them in deep water (over 10 feet). All you need to do is reel them back at a slow to medium pace and give them a small extra jerk now and then during the retrieve to make the swimming more erratic.
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when you cast it out, let it sit there without moving it until the ripples are gone. then twich it then let it float back to the top and just do it repidiatly.Answers
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model F03 will definetly catch you tiny bass and other small fish. probably some big ones to.
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Not certain why you're looking for 0.5 lb bass, but absolutely it will catch that size as well as a 5.5 lb bass.A:
Personally, I've caught largemouth bass anywhere between 6" to 20" on the F7's and F9's. Black/silver has always worked great for me. The Rainbow Trout color of this size works for me too, although I dont see it listed anymore?
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yes i have caught 2 inch long rock bass and 5 inch lond smallies... not lying this thing will catch anything
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I've caught bass smaller (lenght of the bait) than the bait #13 I throwA:
Depends on the size. Yes, this lure is capable of catching any size bass large or small mouth. I've caught alot of small bass.A:
Yes,I have caught 0.5lb bass with this lure before.I'd use one of the smaller sizes for em'.A:
Yes, I recently lost mine, but I would catch bass that were pretty small with it. I used the size f5.Q:
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would anyone reccomend this for chain pickerel, and if you would, please reccomend a size and colour.
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Yes. I just got this lure in the mail last night, took it out today and caught a 13" chain pickerel. I used a Silver F07.A:
I have caught a Chain Pickerel on a floating jerk bait. It wasn't a Rapala but I wouldn't see why a rapala wouldn't work. I used a bright orange color when I hooked up.
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Yes. Get the medium size . Perch color...they love it...and reel in with sharp jerks and somewhat long pauses. they crush it ... cast by boat docks and submerged boulders
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yes, pickerel will eat this - use bright colors, size #9 or #11, twitch it near weeds in the spring & summer
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i would recomend this lure for pickerel any day ive caught tons of pickel on this lure ive caught the on the one that is i thinl 3an a half inches long silver works great for pickerel
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Absolutely! For Chain Pickerel and Northern Pike, I prefer to use the F-7 size.In my opinion, the F-9 and larger do not have enough action for these apex predators. If you'd like to use a larger lure, I love using a Jointed floater (J-9, J-11), but for Non-Jointed Floating Rapalas, I prefer F-7 in either a yellow perch for clear water, or the brighter colors, especially in stained water.
I have caught large pickerel and pike on a little Rapala F-7 (see picture below for a yellow perch Rapala F-7 and a 28" Pike)
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2 treble hooks.
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1 treble hook. perfect for bluegill!
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2 hooks of courseCatch and Release.!>
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this minnow has two hooks. A small big fish minnow.Answers
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You may be looking for a Prop, Skitter Prop, Torpedo, or other blade baits. Rapala and Heddon make great top water baits. Maybe it's one of those. If not, maybe a buzzbait or chatterbait. I'm not quite sure where to direct you because there are many top water blade baits.
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its the rapala skitter prop and you can look it up on basspro
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sounds like you're describing the Heddon Torpedo... or if you want a minnow shape, the Smithwick Devils Horse.
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If your talking about Rapala then you would be referring to a skitter prop. Most tackle stores and major retailers carry them.http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_29817____SearchResults
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