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Post by Fishooked on Jul 7, 2010 7:32:33 GMT -4
Well, yesterday I got a package I certainly wasn't expecting. After seeing some pics and info of the new Clackin Minnows and Clackin Cranks, on a whim I contacted Rapala and humbly asked if it was possible to 'field test' these lures... So I guess if you never ask, you'll never find out! So here is what was inside: (sorry for the flash on some of these)  Rapala 2011 Master Catalog  Some killer Terminator Spinnerbaits  Trigger X plastics, the Hammer worm I am dying to try!   New Sufix braided line  Crankin Rap CRR08 in Melon Shad, and Crankin Rap CRR10 in Regal Shad  Clackin Rap CNR-9 in RCW (its huge!) and CNR-7 in Hot Steel  New sizes Trolls-To Minnow 10 TTM10 and new size Trolls-To Shad TTS10, different and unique diving lip on the TTS10  And the ones I have been dying to see in person.... Clackin Minnows, size CNM-11 in Silver Blue, and CNM-09 in Clown  And the Clackin Cranks, CNC-74 in Silver Blue, and CNC-53 in Rusty Crawdad...the 74 is a nice, beefy crank with a solid & strong looking bill that you should be able to throw into anything!   |
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Post by casey10 on Jul 7, 2010 8:22:03 GMT -4
Ted, I dont think all those goodies will fit in your canoe  U can forward any leftovers to me for testing also!! |
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Post by bulldog21 on Jul 7, 2010 14:40:52 GMT -4
Congrats Ted.
Let us know what all you catch!
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Post by bassin81 on Jul 16, 2010 5:01:01 GMT -4
wow i really want to try the hammer worm in the 13" inch size when are they suppose to be coming out ?
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Post by qbert on Jul 16, 2010 14:52:01 GMT -4
Wow that is awesome!! Congrats Ted, and everyone else who makes this site what it is!! Getting a package from Rapala USA with all that new stuff seems like a pretty big deal to me!!! Keep up the good work and who knows what the future holds for RapalaNation!!!
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jul 18, 2010 1:28:55 GMT -4
Ted, now that you've got back from NC and settled in a bit, can you post some specs for the Clackin' Minnows -- mostly interested in their weights (grams would be good - save me calculating  )  |
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Post by nathenpd on Jul 18, 2010 15:16:50 GMT -4
You are one lucky guy  Let us know how they do, and be sure to take pictures  |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jul 26, 2010 11:51:40 GMT -4
Ted, have you managed to do any testing of the products you received?
How is the New Sufix braided line? Better than the old Sufix braid?
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 26, 2010 12:02:45 GMT -4
Ted, have you managed to do any testing of the products you received? How is the New Sufix braided line? Better than the old Sufix braid? I have done some testing, but not everything yet. I am in the process of trying to do a product review for the Clackin Crank (I love it so far). I have used the spinnerbaits, the TriggerX Hammer Worm & Big Moe, and the Clackin Minnow. The new sizes of the Trolls To & Clackin Raps will most likely end up in the giveaway 'pile' - since technically they aren't 'new' models, and dont want to open those. I dont really use braided line but I am going to give it a try; I am no expert on braids so I do not know how much anyone can put stock in my review of it. |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jul 26, 2010 12:32:30 GMT -4
Ted, have you managed to do any testing of the products you received? How is the New Sufix braided line? Better than the old Sufix braid? I have done some testing, but not everything yet. I am in the process of trying to do a product review for the Clackin Crank (I love it so far). I have used the spinnerbaits, the TriggerX Hammer Worm & Big Moe, and the Clackin Minnow. The new sizes of the Trolls To & Clackin Raps will most likely end up in the giveaway 'pile' - since technically they aren't 'new' models, and dont want to open those. I dont really use braided line but I am going to give it a try; I am no expert on braids so I do not know how much anyone can put stock in my review of it. How were the Clackin' Minnows? Do they cast good? and did you catch anything on them? When your done with the braid - don't throw it away - I personally know someone that would be able to make good use of it and give a review into the bargain |
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 26, 2010 12:57:02 GMT -4
No luck on the Clackin Minnow yet - the two colors I have (Clown & Silver Blue) dont seem to work too well on my lake. But they cast a mile, I am sure you will love them for that very reason... |
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Jul 26, 2010 13:33:20 GMT -4
No luck on the Clackin Minnow yet - the two colors I have (Clown & Silver Blue) dont seem to work too well on my lake. But they cast a mile, I am sure you will love them for that very reason... So what are you waiting for -- send them post haste I'm sure I could do a good review for you |
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