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Post by bluefishbuster on Nov 1, 2009 21:40:45 GMT -4
I'm always interested in knowing what the depths are for certain Rapalas. I know their site has the depths but what I'm saying is what is the depth range of a MR-9? For instance, I know the JSR goes from 4 to 15 feet but the JSR-4 ranges from 4 to 6 feet. So is there anywhere I can find the depth range on not just every type of lure but every size every type of lure comes in?
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Post by bacon on Nov 1, 2009 21:49:47 GMT -4
a few years back they had a chart book for all there lures for casted and trolled depth, i have a bunch of them if you want, but like i said, it was a few years ago, so the MR would not be in there i would guess. there might be more info like that on the rapala website, dont know if thats still there or not.
bacon
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Post by bluefishbuster on Nov 1, 2009 22:24:35 GMT -4
I've never seen any info on the Rapala web site other than saying the depth range of just the lure name instead of every different size.
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Post by Fishooked on Nov 1, 2009 22:53:26 GMT -4
I've never seen any info on the Rapala web site other than saying the depth range of just the lure name instead of every different size. You mean this? www.rapala.com/products/topbttm.cfmI don't think they would list each lure size for each model, it's just too much work involved if you ask me. Plus there are always variables such as line diameter and so forth. Obviously a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Nov 1, 2009 23:05:45 GMT -4
I've never seen any info on the Rapala web site other than saying the depth range of just the lure name instead of every different size. You mean this? www.rapala.com/products/topbttm.cfmI don't think they would list each lure size for each model, it's just too much work involved if you ask me. Plus there are always variables such as line diameter and so forth. Obviously a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. Top to Bottom isn't too much help. As you said, a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. But, a JSR-4's depth of 4-6 feet is what gives it the 'top range'. So what is the depth range of a TD-7 when a TD would range from 6-15 feet? |
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Post by walleye270 on Nov 1, 2009 23:09:29 GMT -4
There is a book called "Precision Trolling". I'm not sure how many of the lures in question are there, but there are a ton of them. We use this book for walleye fishing all the time. It tells you how many feet of line to let out to get a certain lure to a certain depth. Very helpful. Hope this helps.
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Post by Fishooked on Nov 1, 2009 23:14:42 GMT -4
You mean this? www.rapala.com/products/topbttm.cfmI don't think they would list each lure size for each model, it's just too much work involved if you ask me. Plus there are always variables such as line diameter and so forth. Obviously a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. Top to Bottom isn't too much help. As you said, a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. But, a JSR-4's depth of 4-6 feet is what gives it the 'top range'. So what is the depth range of a TD-7 when a TD would range from 6-15 feet? Well I suppose it's just trial and error I suppose. Rapala can't take into account all the variables such as line diameter, snaps or swivels, rod length, and the angle the angler is holding it, so they probably figured it's just best to give the the general range for each model. |
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Post by bacon on Nov 2, 2009 0:05:46 GMT -4
I've never seen any info on the Rapala web site other than saying the depth range of just the lure name instead of every different size. You mean this? www.rapala.com/products/topbttm.cfmI don't think they would list each lure size for each model, it's just too much work involved if you ask me. Plus there are always variables such as line diameter and so forth. Obviously a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. yeah, i was looking at that and feel a little embarressed for rapala and some of the depths listed for the lures, the jigging rap is a topwater?? seems like the could have done a better job with that graphic bacon |
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Post by Fishooked on Nov 2, 2009 0:10:04 GMT -4
Yep, total FAIL on that one...  |
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Post by muskiehunter on Nov 2, 2009 18:15:18 GMT -4
You mean this? www.rapala.com/products/topbttm.cfmI don't think they would list each lure size for each model, it's just too much work involved if you ask me. Plus there are always variables such as line diameter and so forth. Obviously a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. Top to Bottom isn't too much help. As you said, a JSR-4 would fall into the 'top range' of 4-15 feet, where as a JSR-7 would fall more near the bottom end. But, a JSR-4's depth of 4-6 feet is what gives it the 'top range'. So what is the depth range of a TD-7 when a TD would range from 6-15 feet? ;)You are going to have to experiment with your lures as to what depths the will dive  There are alot of variables to consider,line size,retreive speed,rod height,current(if any) what type of line are you using as certain ones have a faster sink rate which contributes to a lures final depth,etc,Here on the Great Lakes we use alot of lead core and copper line for trolling for salmon and trout. I have used a DT16 in 4 feet of water by varying retrieve speed and rod height.  The depths the have on the boxes are only a GUIDELINE.  |
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Post by casey10 on Nov 2, 2009 18:20:42 GMT -4
Our new sponsor, Aedans Outdoors, has the rapalla trolling and casting depths booklets for $3.49 I believe. i saw them today while i was checking out the site  |
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Post by canuck on Nov 2, 2009 19:05:01 GMT -4
Would you have thier web site address please ??
Thanks Andy
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Post by casey10 on Nov 2, 2009 21:06:35 GMT -4
Andy, Just click on his logo at the top of the page
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Post by bacon on Nov 2, 2009 22:42:52 GMT -4
Our new sponsor, Aedans Outdoors, has the rapalla trolling and casting depths booklets for $3.49 I believe. i saw them today while i was checking out the site [/quote i have several, sometime or another i got a bunch for a little bit of nothing. i can send you one for $1, but it seems alittle silly to have you send me or paypal me a single dollar, so just send me your address and i will send it to you, my treat. bacon |
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Post by canuck on Nov 10, 2009 19:39:19 GMT -4
Ok! thanks, I see it now, thanks again.
Andy
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