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Post by rocfish on Feb 18, 2011 22:22:05 GMT -4
Kicking myself! Was sitting on the couch last night with my smart-phone, waiting and watching an ebay auction that was scheduled to end at 11:45p.m. And, dammit I fell asleep and missed it!
Does anyone have, or know where I can get an X-Rap 8 TBRB (Tropical Blue Rasbora)? The auction was from Malaysia, and claimed to be a special run color.
Thanks to anyone that can help.
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Post by bulldog21 on Feb 18, 2011 22:26:13 GMT -4
who was the seller........?
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Post by rocfish on Feb 18, 2011 22:43:23 GMT -4
Seller was "hybridlycan", checked his other items and he doesn't have another listed.
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Post by Fishooked on Feb 18, 2011 23:04:52 GMT -4
Keep looking around they will most likely crop up again.
At one point we had a brief stint where all of a sudden we had a ton of Malaysian users signed up here, but I haven't really seen them since.
You could try making a post on our Facebook page too that might help...
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Post by bulldog21 on Feb 19, 2011 0:28:12 GMT -4
Just ask him. He will most likely sell you one if he has another.
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Post by bulldog21 on Feb 19, 2011 2:02:49 GMT -4
It could be your lucky day....I sent you a PM
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Post by rocfish on Feb 25, 2011 18:13:53 GMT -4
Still looking, anyone out there have a line on a XRap08 in Tropical Blue Rasbora (TBRB)?
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Feb 25, 2011 18:41:05 GMT -4
i am looking for you also i hope we can find one john...
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Feb 27, 2011 11:29:32 GMT -4
the same seller has one in x-rap size 8 in the color ( TGCL ) Do not know if you have this one.
john.
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Post by jmcfish10101973 on Feb 27, 2011 13:10:19 GMT -4
look at the psot i started the title is x-raps in special colors lot of 4 this one is in thier
john.
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Post by rocfish on Apr 21, 2011 21:57:16 GMT -4
Finally won the Malaysian Specials in an ebay bid. Hope they arrive safely! Coming form S.E. Asia. Unfortunately, it was also the beginning of the "Rapala Flu" taking a hold of me. I figured if I got these special 4 on the way, then maybe I could collect ALL the Xrap08 models. I think it shouldn't be that daunting a task. The Rapala USA website shows just 19 versions, and I already have won two more ebay lots (4 each), so I just need to get 11 more of the colors offered in America, and I've only seen 1 or 2 other foreign/special colors besides the Malaysian specials (which I should be receiving shortly)  Problem is, now I'm officially a collector. Up until now, the 200 or so Rapalas I own have all been taken out of the boxes and used for actual fishing. What have I got myself into...  |
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Post by Fishooked on Apr 21, 2011 22:37:05 GMT -4
Seller was "hybridlycan", checked his other items and he doesn't have another listed. I saw he had been relisting them quite a bit as of late. The only other special color I had seen was a RH model....then again check to see if you have the US Goby color as well. Also are you factoring in the Australian Floating X-Raps too?  Yes, what have you gotten yourself into....  |
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Post by Fishooked on Apr 21, 2011 22:38:48 GMT -4
Also keep in mind that some newer model lures like the X-Rap may quietly discontinue a color and it seems that it is not noticed or missed by many, so you have to be dilligent...
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Post by qbert on Apr 21, 2011 22:47:57 GMT -4
Well, just a heads up,the same seller as you mentioned before in this post has the redhead on e-bay now. There are quite a few more than the 19 you referred to though. There are 8 sureset models on the rapala usa site, and also these from Japan: AYU, BSRD, CG, RH, SPM, CBPK, CSPM, CSRD, CSRR, PCD. Also there was a Goby, that I think was a Dick's Sporing Goods exclusive. It looks just like the muddler patterns. I'll post a pic of it because I actually have that one. I am far from an expert so I'm willing to bet there are a few more that I don't know of too!! Good luck hunting!!!!  |
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Post by qbert on Apr 21, 2011 23:10:58 GMT -4
Actually on the Rapala World site, they have the lure shown as being Muddler, but I am positive it said Goby on the box when I bought it.
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Post by Jason on Apr 22, 2011 9:03:51 GMT -4
Actually on the Rapala World site, they have the lure shown as being Muddler, but I am positive it said Goby on the box when I bought it. Mine say Goby as well. If I remember correctly. All the ones from Dicks said Goby. And all the others from around the world say Muddler. |
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Post by rocfish on Apr 22, 2011 18:33:25 GMT -4
Yeah, I think I only want to get any different color I see in the one size, XRap08. For example, I know there is a saltwater line with a few unique patterns (sardine, mackeral, etc.) but the others like silver & black that is a crossover from the freshwater line I'm not going to bother with. So, that should take care of most of the sureset line as well, as I think most are familiar patterns with different hooks. And identical patterns marketed under different box names (goby vs. muddler) won't be pursued either. But, I will be checking ebay and other website avenues for any unique foreign patterns. If I limit myself in this way I should make my collection venture achievable, and get a nice display out of it, which is what I'm striving for. |
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Post by bulldog21 on Apr 22, 2011 18:35:39 GMT -4
That's how I started out. I was positive that I would ONLY collect SR-5 Shad Raps...I think I went a little off the path. Good luck  -Ryan |
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Post by happyshad on Apr 24, 2011 8:50:30 GMT -4
Finally won the Malaysian Specials in an ebay bid. Hope they arrive safely! Coming form S.E. Asia. Unfortunately, it was also the beginning of the "Rapala Flu" taking a hold of me. I figured if I got these special 4 on the way, then maybe I could collect ALL the Xrap08 models. I think it shouldn't be that daunting a task. The Rapala USA website shows just 19 versions, and I already have won two more ebay lots (4 each), so I just need to get 11 more of the colors offered in America, and I've only seen 1 or 2 other foreign/special colors besides the Malaysian specials (which I should be receiving shortly) Problem is, now I'm officially a collector. Up until now, the 200 or so Rapalas I own have all been taken out of the boxes and used for actual fishing. What have I got myself into... One heck of a pastime Rocfish!  Enjoy it! |
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Post by rocfish on May 1, 2011 10:25:06 GMT -4
Just got the "malaysian special" colors in the mail yesterday from the overseas ebayer. They are too cool! Now I'm waiting on the red head that I won from the same seller. Anyone have a line on stores selling the colors available here in the states at a discount? I won a few ebay auctions where I was able to get a couple small lots of different colors that worked out to about $5-6 a lure. I'm just not ready to shell out the $8 a lure for the common colors at the stores just yet.  |
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Post by hellangler on Jun 26, 2011 10:11:33 GMT -4
The Malaysian Specials were produced as Rapala Malaysia was organizing a lure coloring design competition. The designs were chosen based on 4 top Malaysian fishes. That's what I heard so far.
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Post by fishohio614 on Jun 26, 2011 12:22:52 GMT -4
Kicking myself! Was sitting on the couch last night with my smart-phone, waiting and watching an ebay auction that was scheduled to end at 11:45p.m. And, dammit I fell asleep and missed it! Does anyone have, or know where I can get an X-Rap 8 TBRB (Tropical Blue Rasbora)? The auction was from Malaysia, and claimed to be a special run color. Thanks to anyone that can help. I always do this too. One time I was waiting to bid on something on my smart phone and I lost my internet capabilities. Boy was I mad. |
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Post by fireman1979 on Jul 8, 2011 17:24:15 GMT -4
I love these X-raps, would be a killer to have them in my collection some day...
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Post by tttkkk on Jul 8, 2011 21:31:37 GMT -4
The XR8 Malaysian specials are available (USD$11) from a guy in Thailand at www.7seasproshop.com. He ships very fast, uses EMS, and shipping rates are reasonable. I have ordered from him several times with great success. He also has an assortment of other interesting Rapala stuff that is generally hard to find. Easy to spend a lot of money pretty fast there. |
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Post by roeroeyerboat on Jul 9, 2011 6:31:55 GMT -4
The XR8 Malaysian specials are available (USD$11) from a guy in Thailand at www.7seasproshop.com. He ships very fast, uses EMS, and shipping rates are reasonable. I have ordered from him several times with great success. He also has an assortment of other interesting Rapala stuff that is generally hard to find. Easy to spend a lot of money pretty fast there. Some good looking stuff on that site but it wont let me sign up for a account with a UK phone number  |
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Post by tttkkk on Jul 9, 2011 11:00:00 GMT -4
The guy that runs the place name is Joe (at least that's how he signs his mail) , send him an email info@7seasproshop.com), he can probably set you up.
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Post by fireman1979 on Jul 23, 2011 4:48:14 GMT -4
He doesn't seems to have the special XRAPS, but it's nice to see that the lures are cheap.
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