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Post by Fishooked on Sept 7, 2011 9:03:12 GMT -4
At times it can't hurt to grovel - sees as that I haven't emailed the folks at Rapala in awhile, I figured I would hit them up to see if I could trouble them for some 2012 lures to preview. So here are a few:  X-Rap Prop 12 in Yellow Perch, X-Rap Pop 7 in Chart Ghost  Rippin Raps in sizes 05(Silver Blue), 06(Chrome), and 07(Yellow Perch)  The new UL series Ultralight Minnow 04, Ultralight Minnow 06, Ultralight Shad 06  The bad news is this is all they sent me  But the good news is that I do not plan on reviewing ALL of them - that job will fall on YOUR shoulders...details to come... |
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Post by roeroeyerboat on Sept 7, 2011 9:14:41 GMT -4
Nice work ted  |
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 7, 2011 9:48:26 GMT -4
And if anyone would like to be considered for receiving one of these lures (before the rest of the world gets them), you must be willing to provide a well-written review of the lure you will receive. Frankly, I could use some material for my blog  and I haven't had time to write anything in forever, LOL. Which would also include pictures of the lure 'in action', and hopefully with fish on the end of it as well. If anyone is interested, merely post in this thread - instead of opening this up to everyone, just the ones that make the effort to participate and contribute... |
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Post by 90collector on Sept 7, 2011 11:19:04 GMT -4
That smallest rippin rap is one of the few new lures I am considering buying, and that would be based on the price. IMO $4 would be a good price for it, considering its common to find rattlin rapalas from $2-$4. Most likely i will just have to wait and see which ones hit the sale bin and then try those ones out
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 7, 2011 12:32:53 GMT -4
That smallest rippin rap is one of the few new lures I am considering buying, and that would be based on the price. IMO $4 would be a good price for it, considering its common to find rattlin rapalas from $2-$4. Most likely i will just have to wait and see which ones hit the sale bin and then try those ones out The RPR-06 is the size I like the most, although the larger RPR-07 is a much nicer looking lure than expected. I am most looking forward to using the X-Rap Prop personally, although this is not all of the new 2012 lineup, unfortunately... |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 7, 2011 13:11:33 GMT -4
Ted, I would be interested in testing out the extreme action popper #7. It should be good for smbass and pickeral. Thanks Casey
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 7, 2011 13:22:21 GMT -4
All, just for clarification purposes, anyone interested in fishing a lure and doing a review - the lures assigned out will be randomly to a randomly chosen person. But the lure is yours to keep once you're done with it. Also, unless I can get more, I am going to try the X-Rap Prop this weekend  that is if it ever stops raining around here  |
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Post by wsteneker on Sept 7, 2011 13:44:34 GMT -4
Hello Ted
I would be intrested in testing out one of those Ultra Light series for lots of Perch over here.
Tight lines
Wijnand
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Post by fireman1979 on Sept 7, 2011 14:16:27 GMT -4
I would sure love to try one out, in benefit of the site and review of the new 2012 lures! Ofcourse would love the prop or pop, think the fish here in the Netherlands would like them very much m8!
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Post by pascal on Sept 7, 2011 15:58:32 GMT -4
I'm also curious about the X-Rap Pop and X-Rap Prop.
Just like fireman1979, I would also like to try them in the Netherlands and write a review about it.
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Post by turttle on Sept 7, 2011 18:35:09 GMT -4
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Post by guinessforstrength on Sept 7, 2011 20:29:19 GMT -4
HEY THERE!!! If you have any left for someone to try out, I would love to try any of them out here in Colorado! I fish the rivers, lakes, reservoirs from out in the plains to the mountains! Would try and give you an accurate review of most conditions and hopefully some pix of some fish with that lure!
Thanx
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Post by bkbobbit on Sept 7, 2011 21:22:14 GMT -4
I would love to try any of the Rapala prop lures on lakes in Southern Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Been wondering about the action.
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Post by qbert on Sept 7, 2011 21:26:32 GMT -4
I would love to give this a try!! The only worry I have is if I were to end up with the rippin rap, I feel like I may not be able to give the best review possible. I have never had any success on any lipless crankbaits, and little experience even using them at all. Any of the others though, I feel like I could provide a decent review for, and probably some video as well!!!
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Post by swampfootnc on Sept 7, 2011 21:27:37 GMT -4
Ted, I would be interested in the review, also... Do lots of trolling husky jerk-6's & 8's in brackish water in eastern N.C. Multiple species here and will get some good pics... Lots of new brush piles & fallen trees after Irene came through... The bite is on here... Big fish eat little fish... Driving home happy...
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Post by sfw1960 on Sept 7, 2011 21:38:19 GMT -4
I think those Rippin' Raps have 5LB LargeHAID written all over them!! Fall's coming in Michigan, and in between walleye trips - I like to beat a bass senseless now & again!  |
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Post by thecrankincracker on Sept 7, 2011 21:44:35 GMT -4
I would love to feed that rippin rap to some of these Fl bass!
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Post by fishing_in_israel on Sept 8, 2011 0:14:16 GMT -4
Those UL minnows look killers for the small inshore fish around the reefs, especially the Ultralight Minnow 04. Here's a photo of a nice sized blue runner that I caught on a CD-1:  |
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Post by hissu on Sept 8, 2011 3:10:20 GMT -4
I would like to get Husky Jerk Jointeds to test Walley, those other lures is trash. I already testing them here and i don't get them nothing.
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Post by juhiz83 on Sept 8, 2011 6:48:00 GMT -4
I have been testing some of those lures also and that UL shad in SBR silver brown color works great on perch  |
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Post by radiation74 on Sept 8, 2011 8:02:43 GMT -4
I'd love another excuse to have to spend some time on the water, I'm in.
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Post by 66kingfisher on Sept 8, 2011 12:33:24 GMT -4
I would love to test and review one of Rapalas new lures.....So count me in.
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Post by aikido09 on Sept 8, 2011 15:06:06 GMT -4
I'd like in on this too Ted...
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 8, 2011 15:22:57 GMT -4
I would like to get Husky Jerk Jointeds to test Walley, those other lures is trash. I already testing them here and i don't get them nothing. So hold on a second - you folks in Finland have these models already? I think it's folly to call something 'trash' if you haven't caught anything on them yet..if that's the case then I can certainly pass your name up if it comes up. |
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Post by amemark on Sept 8, 2011 17:30:42 GMT -4
I would lik to field some of the lures that are coming out.
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Post by basskandy on Sept 8, 2011 18:50:13 GMT -4
Would love to get my hands on the X-Rap Propbait ....
Be perfect to try in our upcoming club championship.
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Post by gdog on Sept 8, 2011 20:13:31 GMT -4
Would love to try out a new Rapala and send you a report on it. My 10 year old son will be right along my side as we try it out. I think he might even enjoy fishing more than I do.
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Post by ospreynn on Sept 8, 2011 20:31:29 GMT -4
Ted, I would love to test the x-rap prop. I really like the skitter prop, and I believe that two props and a slightly larger body will be better!!
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Post by ospreynn on Sept 8, 2011 20:33:41 GMT -4
Also, forgot to ask, is the rippin rap 5 body the same lenght as the rattlin rap 5. I'm guessing the 5 stands for 5cm as in the rattlin. How does the body of one compares to the other?
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Post by calicopro on Sept 9, 2011 11:52:11 GMT -4
ospreynnjust pulled out my 2012 catalog, and the rippin rap 5 is the same as the Rattlin' Rap 5 (both 2" long) Hope this helps, Larry
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