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Post by bluefishbuster on Jun 17, 2009 0:12:13 GMT -4
Does anybody on here have any opinions on what types and/or models Rapala should consider making?
I've told Rapala that they should consider making a saltwater Shallow Shad Rap in size 9, 10, or 11. I say that because the SSR9 has caught me bluefish, striped bass, and 1 sea robin.
Seeing the Jointed Shad Rap and Shallow Shad Rap have been so good to me I think Rapala should consider making either a jointed version of the balsa wood SSR or a shallow diving version of the plastic JSR.
As for colors, colors I think Rapala should consider making on their popular crankbaits include Crappie, Smallmouth, Red, Tomatoe, Sucker, and Silver Stripe.
Red and Tomatoe would be 2 different colors but both have red with Tomatoe being red along the sides and bottom with a black back and Red is silver on the sides with a red back. Crappie, Smallmouth, and Sucker would all be natural colors. Silver Stripe would be something like S with black lines going horizontal or vertical.
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Post by muskiehunter on Jun 17, 2009 0:45:17 GMT -4
First off what the hell is a sea robin  Rapala should make a bunch of larger baits for Pike & Muskie  I would like to see Rapala make a jointed Super Shad Rap in Orange Silver Baby Bass like the RNR Special.  A jointed number 18, and a BIG Minnow Rap |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Jun 17, 2009 23:44:19 GMT -4
Sea robins are a saltwater fish. They are bottom dwellers that have a solid hard head, wing-like fins, and make a sound like a few catfish do while out of the water. Here's a link with a few pics marinebio.org/species.asp?id=43 |
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Post by andy83 on Jun 18, 2009 12:13:46 GMT -4
Or a Shallow Shad Rap 12,Countdown 18 ,Shallow Shad Rap 18 this would be cool |
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Post by andy83 on Jun 18, 2009 12:15:40 GMT -4
First off what the hell is a sea robin Rapala should make a bunch of larger baits for Pike & Muskie I would like to see Rapala make a jointed Super Shad Rap in Orange Silver Baby Bass like the RNR Special. A jointed number 18, and a BIG Minnow Rap Try the X-Rap Jointed 13 i think its a ok in the Colour HH |
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Post by Fishooked on Jun 18, 2009 14:05:23 GMT -4
Easy - TE9, TE11 ;D
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Post by alexvit on Jun 19, 2009 16:46:22 GMT -4
How about the Clown in the Original Floater. Bring it back in sizes 7, 9, 11, and 13 at the very least.
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Post by accessdenied on Jun 28, 2009 22:11:56 GMT -4
smaller skitter walk. maybe size 4 or 6. in CGH color.
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Post by fishfingers007 on Jun 29, 2009 3:22:22 GMT -4
smaller skitter walk. maybe size 4 or 6. in CGH color. im with you, small skitter pop and skitter walk size 4 or even smaller for the school seatrout  |
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Post by shadrap712 on Jun 30, 2009 1:06:52 GMT -4
They need to make a down deep husky in size 8. This would be a killer walleye bait. |
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Post by 10tacle on Jun 30, 2009 3:54:23 GMT -4
A CDJ in size 16 or 18 in Pike color with a moderate running depth would be great. |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Jul 2, 2009 0:57:37 GMT -4
Jun 28, 2009, 9:11pm, accessdenied wrote:
I definitely agree. Like what Heddon does with their Zaras.
Maybe Rapala should even consider making new natural colours for all of their freshwater topwaters. Instead of having BB and BG for just the SW, they should also consider having those 2 colours on the other 2 Skitters, including P and YP on all 3.
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Post by Fishooked on Jul 6, 2009 21:48:16 GMT -4
I know we did a similar thread awhile ago, but let's keep this going...this is giving me a great idea for a blog article..lots of good ideas so far... |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Jul 25, 2009 21:45:55 GMT -4
I recently checked out the Rapala web site and like what they've done with the XRW in size
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Post by bluefishbuster on Aug 3, 2009 15:04:06 GMT -4
How bout a HJ-4 and XR-4 special for trout and panfish?
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Aug 21, 2009 3:40:29 GMT -4
I would say more saltwater lures. It seems that Rapala are mostly concentrating on the 'Bass' community - nothing wrong with bass but what about us saltwater shore anglers?
I would like to see a deep diving floating lure - not too big but with a bit of weight - about 10 - 15 grams. Something that will be easier to get closer to the surface when getting close to the rocks at the end of a retrieve.
Blessings,
Nigel
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Post by bluefishbuster on Sept 20, 2009 22:54:05 GMT -4
Here's some others I've thought about lately
SR12
RNR12 for Bass, Pike, and Walleye
XRS10
XRSH10
SRRS9
JSR9
GSR9
FR in T, RT, BT, and OGMD
SR and SSR in OGMD
SSP in Bunker, Striper, SD, S, B, and some sort of silver plated MU or SH
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 20, 2009 23:07:22 GMT -4
Here's some others I've thought about lately SR12 RNR12 for Bass, Pike, and Walleye XRS10 XRSH10 SRRS9 JSR9 GSR9 FR in T, RT, BT, and OGMD SR and SSR in OGMD SSP in Bunker, Striper, SD, S, B, and some sort of silver plated MU or SH I think the SSP comes in MU....maybe? I know I have a pic somewhere... |
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Post by walter on Sept 21, 2009 10:54:21 GMT -4
1)skitter pop 3 or 4
2)skitter prop 3 or 4
3)give us back shallow fat raps and husky
4)lipless countdown 07 - 09 (well, the "tramviere" - local italian lure very similar to this - costs only 4 or 5 euros)
5)lower the prices!!! rapala lures in italy cost a lot!!!
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Post by cdj711 on Sept 21, 2009 11:05:48 GMT -4
Hi Walter.
maybe you didnt notice, the H13 is back in the so called RAPALA CLASSIC COLLECTION; even in some new colors like YP and SM.
you can find a lot (well, some) on ebay ...
just 10 or 12 colors total, and only for europe, but back it is.
the same for SFR; a few years ago SFR-5s were coming to (eastern) europe, and some made it to germany, a few shops here still carry them.
but i guess when you say SFR, you are talking about the #7.
i cant see in the future, but i would guess the SFR-7 will be one of the very next to come back in the CLASSIC edition...
wolfgang
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Post by walter on Sept 21, 2009 20:44:53 GMT -4
Hi Walter. maybe you didnt notice, the H13 is back in the so called RAPALA CLASSIC COLLECTION; even in some new colors like YP and SM. you can find a lot (well, some) on ebay ... just 10 or 12 colors total, and only for europe, but back it is. the same for SFR; a few years ago SFR-5s were coming to (eastern) europe, and some made it to germany, a few shops here still carry them. but i guess when you say SFR, you are talking about the #7. i cant see in the future, but i would guess the SFR-7 will be one of the very next to come back in the CLASSIC edition... wolfgang hello, thanks for the info. i checked the online catalog, and yes, they finally reintroduced the husky in italy!!! it wasn't there the last time i checked ;D ;D ;D it's a sad thing it is forbidden in my province (since it has 3 trebles... here we have ridiculous legislation, many times i feel ashamed for living in italy), many years ago a friend of mine had one and we used it for small pikes... it was a great lure. i hope i can get one, i will remove the central treble, else i'll get a magnum. now, for the fat raps... they aren't there. it looks like they aren't on sale in italy. i hope they start reselling the balsa ones the next year, those were simply great. |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Sept 21, 2009 22:43:57 GMT -4
Here's some others I've thought about lately SR12 RNR12 for Bass, Pike, and Walleye XRS10 XRSH10 SRRS9 JSR9 GSR9 FR in T, RT, BT, and OGMD SR and SSR in OGMD SSP in Bunker, Striper, SD, S, B, and some sort of silver plated MU or SH I think the SSP comes in MU....maybe? I know I have a pic somewhere... I know it comes in the colour MU. I have it. But what I said was some sort of colour like a silver plated Mullet or Shiner. Get it? Not the regular MU. A shiney, silver plated MU something like the colour on the F called Shiner. I know they used to make the silver plated SSGRMU, SSBMU, and SSGMU, but they never made any sort of silver plated version of your regular MU. |
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 22, 2009 7:39:20 GMT -4
I think the SSP comes in MU....maybe? I know I have a pic somewhere... I know it comes in the colour MU. I have it. But what I said was some sort of colour like a silver plated Mullet or Shiner. Get it? Not the regular MU. A shiney, silver plated MU something like the colour on the F called Shiner. I know they used to make the silver plated SSGRMU, SSBMU, and SSGMU, but they never made any sort of silver plated version of your regular MU. Yeah, I get it...but it looks shiny enough to me  I mean honestly how many more silver plated mullet versions did they need? They can't make every model come out in Gold, Rapala staple color, - including the SP -, but yet they needed 3 different silver plated mullet versions? And those worked out so well they discontinued them...just sayin'... |
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Post by bluefishbuster on Sept 23, 2009 22:13:57 GMT -4
If you look at one in real life then it'll remind you of the SSR14 MU. I still don't get why it's shiney in the pic on the Rapala web site.
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