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Post by fishing_in_israel on Nov 16, 2009 10:47:24 GMT -4
Do these things actually exist? Floating X-RapsI can't find anywhere to buy them  Nigel |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Nov 17, 2009 12:44:32 GMT -4
Does Jason have any of these? Don't think so....  |
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Post by Jason on Nov 17, 2009 21:50:48 GMT -4
Yah Im not much of new lure guy " I do have a few , dont get me wrong " . But on a side note . I do have the very first proto type of the X rap coming to me ;D . I will see if thats a floater and let you know .
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Nov 18, 2009 2:29:30 GMT -4
Yah Im not much of new lure guy " I do have a few , dont get me wrong " . But on a side note . I do have the very first proto type of the X rap coming to me ;D . I will see if thats a floater and let you know . I'm sure that the [Australian] Floating X-Rap is going to be a collector's item - it's already nearly impossible to track one down and they are only available in Australia. More rare than those Japan specials...... Nigel |
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Post by Jason on Nov 18, 2009 10:09:08 GMT -4
The Japan Specials are by no means rare . Just a color specialized for there region .
Ive got some friends in Australia . I will see if they can come up with a few of these floaters for you .
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Nov 18, 2009 11:06:39 GMT -4
The Japan Specials are by no means rare . Just a color specialized for there region . Ive got some friends in Australia . I will see if they can come up with a few of these floaters for you . That would be great I'll look forward to hearing from you  Nigel |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Feb 22, 2010 6:50:22 GMT -4
how are we getting on in tracking down some floating xraps  , any members from australia shed some light on these, i have a better chance of finding rocking horse poo  only need a couple , or even one  but i dont even see them on there own ebay |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Feb 22, 2010 11:44:20 GMT -4
how are we getting on in tracking down some floating xraps , any members from australia shed some light on these, i have a better chance of finding rocking horse poo only need a couple , or even one but i dont even see them on there own ebay Here is a link to an Australian shop that has them in stock - hope you got lots of money X-Rap Floating |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Feb 23, 2010 4:45:04 GMT -4
thanks nigel, i will attempt to get some |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Feb 23, 2010 6:05:42 GMT -4
thanks nigel, i will attempt to get some If you want to add another 1 for me I can send you the cost + help in the shipping.... Nigel |
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Post by Fishooked on Feb 23, 2010 8:27:49 GMT -4
If you guys pay that kind of money you are  There has got to be a better way...although I have zero contacts so I can't be of much help...  |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Feb 23, 2010 9:08:15 GMT -4
If you guys pay that kind of money you are There has got to be a better way...although I have zero contacts so I can't be of much help... hey ted , you've not heard of mad dogs and english men |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Feb 23, 2010 10:19:33 GMT -4
If you guys pay that kind of money you are There has got to be a better way...although I have zero contacts so I can't be of much help... hey ted , you've not heard of mad dogs and english men And don't forget the "the midday sun" of which we have an abundance.... |
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Post by muskiehunter on Feb 23, 2010 22:46:35 GMT -4
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Post by fishfingers007 on Feb 24, 2010 4:03:48 GMT -4
yah a little to much , but you have to remember im in the uk where the price of lure is nearly double yours $25 A doller is about the same price here as the xrap mag or what you may pay for a special, its the post that will make it a lot more  |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Mar 3, 2010 6:12:44 GMT -4
I've been wearing my Sherlock Holmes hat recently and came up with the following from a contact in Estonia: Hi Nigel, We contacted the factory. This was special order for Australia. But the body was XR. As it was special order then they can use the code they want and it was FXR. Order was made in autumn and was all sent to Australia. Unfortunately nothing was left here ... So the only place where you can find these lures is Australia. Regards, Jyri So, it'll cost a small fortune to have them shipped from Down Under.... But wait.... I have a friend in Oz, so maybe he might just be able to send them cheaper than the tackle shop would....... I'll write to him now.....  |
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Post by Jason on Mar 3, 2010 10:00:14 GMT -4
Sounds like a good leed . Let me know if it pulls thru |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Mar 3, 2010 10:49:46 GMT -4
Sounds like a good leed . Let me know if it pulls thru My friend wrote back already and said "No problem, don't worry about the money they are only $25 - what colors do you want".  Wow, what a friend!  I wrote back that actually I have a couple of friends that would also like some and that I really want to pay for them. He said that there is a large store on his way to work that he can buy them in. However I checked their web site and none listed So I wrote them asking if they can get them..... I will wait for their reply and if negative I will ask my friend to get them from the online store. We will wait and see..... |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Mar 3, 2010 12:11:34 GMT -4
well done nigel  let us know how you get on |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Mar 12, 2010 6:42:28 GMT -4
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Post by fishfingers007 on Mar 12, 2010 13:30:59 GMT -4
at last ;D, but one of my customers has just come back from australia ,visiting family, i have been told they are coming here (uk) next month, and i've asked if they would bring some over with them and im told if they can find them they will, so there is light at the end of the tunnel |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Apr 3, 2010 7:26:43 GMT -4
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Apr 3, 2010 10:14:39 GMT -4
That does look cool! Show us the other photos.... Who was the seller? Does he have any more? Was it expensive? And the shipping? I'm waiting for a couple to arrive from my friend in Australia - maybe in time for my birthday |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Apr 6, 2010 11:10:59 GMT -4
Got my Australian Floating X-Raps today My friend sent me 3 of them: FXR12 TOSD (Tenn. Olive Shad) FXR12 PRT (Parrot) and an FXR12 MBS (Moss Back Shiner)     FXR12 MBS (Moss Back Shiner) FXR12 PRT (Parrot)Going to try them out this coming Saturday morning  ........ |
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Post by hmrdwn66 on Apr 7, 2010 22:47:53 GMT -4
those are good looking lures!!!
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Apr 8, 2010 12:46:12 GMT -4
I was getting stuff ready for an early start on Saturday when a thought occurred to me - "I wonder if those floating X-Raps float in freshwater?" (They're designed to float in saltwater which has a higher specific gravity that freshwater. Suspending freshwater lures will float in saltwater.)
Anyway, I got a deep container and yes they do float in freshwater! Which means that if you guys need a long casting, extreme action, 2.5m diving jerkbait that floats over those sunken logs -- then look no further than the Australian floating X-Rap - if you can get hold of one!
I have a spare. Perhaps I might be willing to trade it....
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Post by bass309 on Jun 4, 2010 23:51:39 GMT -4
Those are awesome man! great pics and colors. well worth evey penny!
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Post by keesvanderlaak on Feb 15, 2011 16:20:20 GMT -4
I want one |
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Post by fireman1979 on Jul 24, 2011 15:29:41 GMT -4
I want one too
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Jul 25, 2011 14:10:32 GMT -4
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