1/17/2024 0 Comments Rapala scatter rap walleye![]() ![]() Smaller crankbaits are a great way to differentiate your presentation from other anglers’ in pressured water. A crankbait that quickly loses its paint is a major headache, but the Scatter Rap has been very resistant to hook rash and teeth marks thus far. The body of the bait has also proved to be quite durable as well. I’ve been banging it off docks to solicit reaction strikes and the bill has held up nicely with no cracks or separation from the body. The Rapala Scatter Rap doesn’t just have a killer action-it’s tough, too. With a medium retrieve speed, you’ll be able to feel it’s vibration in your elbow as it scurries up and down throughout the water column. The Scatter Rap also changes vertical direction throughout the retrieve which drives bass absolutely nuts. Shad never swim straight, especially when panicked, and Rapala has done an outstanding job at imitating this natural, evasive action. Every time you add that fast reel turn, the Scatter Rap will kick out to the side, perfectly emulating a fleeing shad. A varying retrieve speed is absolutely essential to getting the most out of the Scatter Rap. This is one of the first crankbaits we’ve used where the angler’s understanding of the crankbait directly correlates with its success.įollowing a long cast with 8-pound monofilament or 10-pound fluorocarbon, reel at a slow-to-moderate speed while incorporating a few quick reel turns into your retrieve. If you try to fish it like a generic crankbait, you’re missing the essence of its design. It’s important to understand that the Scatter Rap isn’t designed to be mindlessly reeled or burned at high speeds. ![]()
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