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Post by Compre on Mar 17, 2010 14:08:07 GMT -4
Hi all.. I'm Rhie, I'm from Indonesia. Hope my english isn't too bad hehehehe. btw, Im a single and work as goverment officer in safety transportation department. So glad to join here with all rapalanation around the world. Fishing is my hobby since i was in elementary school but as a kid I just do fishing with traditional method. Now, its been 4 years since I have my very first lure, even I dont know the name of that lure, a gift from my friend. at that time I even dont know casting fishing method. as time goes by, that lure was abadoned. and one day when I open internet and see the casting method for fishing, I was excited and in my mind there's one big question : is this thing same with my lure? and it is possible for this thing used for fishing in my place who have very different species compared in USA. I must try this! I went to tackle shop and buy some stuff. One day I went to a lake and cast all the way. whoooww... a snakehead striking my lure. And that was my first fish, my first experience and my very happy moment doing fishing. After that i go back at home, checking internet and find out the lure that i have is RAPALA. yes rapala x-rap XR08 rainbow trout. Then... rapala become my choice even its hard to find this lure in my own town. Thanks to rapala, thanks to my friend who giving this rapala as a special gift Hi Rhie, I heard a lot about snakeheads for being good fighters. Is that true? I have eaten them but haven't fished them yet. |
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Post by qbert on Mar 17, 2010 16:30:30 GMT -4
 I hope by joining this group, I can learn some tips and tehniques and use Rapala lures more often. Btw, I am looking into getting myself the Husky Jerk HJ6 or 8 for trout. Do you have any suggestion on what size and color for trout and bass? or any other type of lures? I am eyeing on the Xrap Xtreme action slashbait XR06 or XR08. thanks much!  Welcome!! Don't know much about using them for trout, but I love the xr8 for bass. I've used a ton of different colors successfully, but really like the perch, clown, and of course silver!! I like the x-rap's versatility. You can straight retrieve it, twitch it to give it that darting action, and pause it a second to let it suspend. I can't count how many times I've gotten a hit right on or after the pause. Just keep switching up your retrieve until you find what is working in that spot that particular day!! |
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Post by Compre on Mar 17, 2010 18:45:17 GMT -4
Thanks for the tips qbert
do u happen to know how the countdown works?
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Post by qbert on Mar 17, 2010 20:27:37 GMT -4
Don't know much about the countdown. All I know is that it is supposed to sink at a rate of 1 ft. per second, so if you are fishing in 6 ft. of water, wait approximately 6 seconds and it should be near the bottom. I'm sure some members with more countdown experience would be able to help you more with retrieval techniques and things like that. No matter what rapala you need info on, someone here can help!!!
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Post by Fishooked on Mar 17, 2010 20:59:26 GMT -4
Hi Ted, My name is Hans, I live in Southern California and love to fish whenever I can. I mainly fish for trout in the local pond and lakes, mostly from the shoreline. So far I've had only 2 Rapalas and haven't used them very often. Mostly using spoons and inline spinners. I hope by joining this group, I can learn some tips and tehniques and use Rapala lures more often. Btw, I am looking into getting myself the Husky Jerk HJ6 or 8 for trout. Do you have any suggestion on what size and color for trout and bass? or any other type of lures? I am eyeing on the Xrap Xtreme action slashbait XR06 or XR08. thanks much! Welcome!  Well, I dont do as much trout fishing as I used to - and I sure dont know anything about fishing in California, but I do know about fishing from shore. I'm assuming these lakes are probably deeper than your average lake, considering they're holding trout? If it were me, I would get lures that would give you the best casting distance without going too large. HJs work well, but you may not be able to get much distance on them, the same size XRap will probably go farther. Countdowns up to size 7 are a good choice, you basically just count them down to 1 foot per second. Also the new Flat Rap in size8 casts surprisingly well too, and even the new Clackin Rap in size 6 is worth a try - will definitely cast like a rocket! Good luck and welcome aboard! |
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Post by Compre on Mar 18, 2010 1:22:50 GMT -4
Thank you for the tips Ted,
The local lake is small and not deep at all, maybe 10-15ft deep only. In the summer it turns into Catfish lake and wild bass lake.
I'll look at the BPS for the Flat Rap.
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Post by Compre on Mar 18, 2010 1:31:59 GMT -4
Don't know much about the countdown. All I know is that it is supposed to sink at a rate of 1 ft. per second, so if you are fishing in 6 ft. of water, wait approximately 6 seconds and it should be near the bottom. I'm sure some members with more countdown experience would be able to help you more with retrieval techniques and things like that. No matter what rapala you need info on, someone here can help!!! Thank you qbert |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Mar 18, 2010 4:42:38 GMT -4
Thanks for the tips qbert do u happen to know how the countdown works? hi i use the countdown for salmon and trout in the rivers, i use them all the time, mostly 5cm & 7cm in black and silver or rainbow in clear water ,orange or blue in coloured, fish with a fast retrieve to spark a chase, i dont use the countdown method but if the water is deep use it untill you find the fish, in warm water they should still come to you |
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Post by Fishooked on Mar 18, 2010 7:35:11 GMT -4
Thank you for the tips Ted, The local lake is small and not deep at all, maybe 10-15ft deep only. In the summer it turns into Catfish lake and wild bass lake. I'll look at the BPS for the Flat Rap. The trout manage to survive the summer? Are you more located in the northern part of the state? Around here trout would never survive the summers unless they had 20' holes to hang out in... |
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Post by muskiehunter on Mar 18, 2010 12:41:13 GMT -4
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Post by Compre on Mar 18, 2010 14:34:41 GMT -4
Thank you for the tips Ted, The local lake is small and not deep at all, maybe 10-15ft deep only. In the summer it turns into Catfish lake and wild bass lake. I'll look at the BPS for the Flat Rap. The trout manage to survive the summer? Are you more located in the northern part of the state? Around here trout would never survive the summers unless they had 20' holes to hang out in... I live in the Southern California and trout don't survive here in the summer specially not in the lake where I fish. Some of the lakes here are in the 6000ft altitude and deep but still we have to troll for them. The lake that I fish will turn into a catfish lake in the summer until October when they start to stock the trout again. Basically, I am in the 2 weeks to fish for them as the temperature here is already in the lower 80 fahrenheit. There is a lake in Northern California that I really enjoyed to fish for trout, salmon and smallies called Lake Almanor. Good fishing there. |
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Post by Fishooked on Mar 18, 2010 14:43:58 GMT -4
Oh ok so its stocked then - that makes sense.  When I was a kid they used to stock this pond in the park near my house with trout for the annual 'fishing contest' for kids. Of course the pond was only 4 feet deep all the way around, by June whatever trout were left were turtle food...  |
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Post by Compre on Mar 19, 2010 2:20:02 GMT -4
Thanks for the tips qbert do u happen to know how the countdown works? hi i use the countdown for salmon and trout in the rivers, i use them all the time, mostly 5cm & 7cm in black and silver or rainbow in clear water ,orange or blue in coloured, fish with a fast retrieve to spark a chase, i dont use the countdown method but if the water is deep use it untill you find the fish, in warm water they should still come to you I was thinking to get the black silver, fire tiger and the clown to try them. I hope I can get the chance to try them in 2 weeks time. Thanks mate. |
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Post by qbert on Mar 19, 2010 7:47:36 GMT -4
In my opinion, you can't go wrong with those colors!! Clown has been working really well for me so far this year!!!
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Post by wildrice64 on Mar 21, 2010 18:51:38 GMT -4
hi im a45 year old fisherman here in michigan love to fish and do alot of it had a pretty decent winter for ice fishing , the ice came on alittle later but still seemed to do ok, do most of my fishing on saginaw bay (lake huron) just before ice out got quit a few nice pearch about 50 or so that were over 12 inches, one 15 , missed the one that was 3 inches bigger but thats fishing looking forward to the spring fishing here , waleye tornys starting end of next month ill trow up some more pics with my next post fish on!
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Post by Fishooked on Mar 22, 2010 7:38:00 GMT -4
hi im a45 year old fisherman here in michigan love to fish and do alot of it had a pretty decent winter for ice fishing , the ice came on alittle later but still seemed to do ok, do most of my fishing on saginaw bay (lake huron) just before ice out got quit a few nice pearch about 50 or so that were over 12 inches, one 15 , missed the one that was 3 inches bigger but thats fishing looking forward to the spring fishing here , waleye tornys starting end of next month ill trow up some more pics with my next post fish on! Welcome aboard!!! |
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Post by gregorborsuk on Mar 27, 2010 17:25:03 GMT -4
Hello.
Coming from a Polish and I am a new user.
Fishing is my passion and hobby.
I would like to meet new people who will teach me new ways of catching fish on wobblers and other bait.
Catching only Rapala wobblers company because they have a great job and look /
I often fall prey to the sum and pike, pike-perch less.
I greet all those who read my message, breaking a stick because it speaks to us
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Post by jagermeistered on Mar 29, 2010 2:35:16 GMT -4
Hello, Im John from Alberta Canada. For the longest time I thought Rapalas were primarily just for Bass, But then I saw people here were using them in the river and catching monster Rainbows. I am really looking forward to start collecting "Countdowns". |
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Post by casey10 on Mar 29, 2010 10:08:21 GMT -4
Welcome aboard and good luck with the rainbows. What type and pattern is being used? It may be good here in NB.
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Post by fishfingers007 on Mar 29, 2010 10:52:23 GMT -4
hi , the countdown is one of the most used trout/salmon lures in the uk, as for collecting , the countdown must be one of the most varied models out there as far as colours go, a good one to collect, what size were you thinking ? i love the countdown for both collecting and to use on the river. |
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Post by jagermeistered on Mar 29, 2010 19:30:02 GMT -4
hi , the countdown is one of the most used trout/salmon lures in the uk, as for collecting , the countdown must be one of the most varied models out there as far as colours go, a good one to collect, what size were you thinking ? i love the countdown for both collecting and to use on the river. Size 7, Rainbow trout / brown trout and the blue/silver. |
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Post by hmrdwn66 on Apr 2, 2010 19:37:21 GMT -4
Hey All, My name is Marcus, I live in central to North Idaho. I have just started fishing  in July of 09'. I am a Correctional Officer by night and dad (3 girls) by day and fisher man in between. I just bought my first 3 Rapala's the other day for about a buck a piece a Wal-mart. I have the Rapala fishing for the Wii, and well I am hooked (sorry for the pun). Looking forward to catching my first fish with my Rapala's. In the Pic this is my first "big" steelhead and one of 3 that day!!! Thanks for your time and see ya around Attachments:
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Post by walter on Apr 4, 2010 10:20:35 GMT -4
welcome!!!
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Post by walleyeclown on Apr 13, 2010 9:37:43 GMT -4
Hello there, My name is Bob and I must say this is a cool site ;Dv I found it on Facebook and was very impressed when I came here. Those custom painters here are something else those thugs are all works of art ;D ;D ;D I can't wait to find out more about my favorite lure maker. BTW my favorite fish is the Walleye and lure color is Clown.Still irks me that they discontinued it  |
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Post by walter on Apr 13, 2010 10:01:34 GMT -4
welcome!!!
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Post by Fishooked on Apr 13, 2010 11:11:13 GMT -4
Hey All, My name is Marcus, I live in central to North Idaho. I have just started fishing in July of 09'. I am a Correctional Officer by night and dad (3 girls) by day and fisher man in between. I just bought my first 3 Rapala's the other day for about a buck a piece a Wal-mart. I have the Rapala fishing for the Wii, and well I am hooked (sorry for the pun). Looking forward to catching my first fish with my Rapala's. In the Pic this is my first "big" steelhead and one of 3 that day!!! Thanks for your time and see ya around Welcome aboard! I have a feeling if you stick around here long enough more Rapalas might find their way into your tacklebox.... |
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Post by Fishooked on Apr 13, 2010 11:17:31 GMT -4
Hello there, My name is Bob and I must say this is a cool site ;Dv I found it on Facebook and was very impressed when I came here. Those custom painters here are something else those thugs are all works of art ;D ;D ;D I can't wait to find out more about my favorite lure maker. BTW my favorite fish is the Walleye and lure color is Clown.Still irks me that they discontinued it Bob, aboard! Well, its good to know that the Facebook page is finally pulling it's weight and bringing some new people in! I agree on the the Thugs - its kind of a shame that some of the others that dont have as many votes look so much better in person too. Hopefully those guys will gain a lot more fans & have a bigger following as a result! |
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Post by bacon on Apr 13, 2010 22:46:23 GMT -4
hi bob and welcome. yeah, it sucks the the clown is gone, but you can still get it from time to time, and the shadrap can be found in clown at fleet farm, sizes 5 and 7 only. it will be good to have you around, bacon Hello there, My name is Bob and I must say this is a cool site ;Dv I found it on Facebook and was very impressed when I came here. Those custom painters here are something else those thugs are all works of art ;D ;D ;D I can't wait to find out more about my favorite lure maker. BTW my favorite fish is the Walleye and lure color is Clown.Still irks me that they discontinued it |
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Post by liketobekvd on Apr 15, 2010 20:33:28 GMT -4
Hello all, My name is Jeff and I love to fish for smallmouth bass Using Rapala's of course.I never thought this many folks collect Rapala's  I was surfing facebook and stumbled across this site and I must say its going to take me awhile to go through everything  WOW there is a ton of Rapala's I never new existed  Look forward to getting to know everyone here ;D |
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Post by walleyeclown on Apr 15, 2010 20:38:18 GMT -4
hi bob and welcome. yeah, it sucks the the clown is gone, but you can still get it from time to time, and the shadrap can be found in clown at fleet farm, sizes 5 and 7 only. it will be good to have you around, bacon Hello there, My name is Bob and I must say this is a cool site ;Dv I found it on Facebook and was very impressed when I came here. Those custom painters here are something else those thugs are all works of art ;D ;D ;D I can't wait to find out more about my favorite lure maker. BTW my favorite fish is the Walleye and lure color is Clown.Still irks me that they discontinued it Thanks bacon for the welcome Its good to be here.I have been trying to absorb all this info on the different Rapala's  |
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