X-Rap Jointed Shad - XJS- Rapala

Savvy anglers turn to the XJS when a slow presentation is key. Built with all the premium qualities of the X-Rap line, 

its slow, seductive action triggers finicky fish. 

Neutrally buoyant with a slight rise on pause.

Features:

Jointed Body

Internal Textured Finishes

3D Holographic Eye

Neutrally Buoyant

Premium VMC® Black Nickel Hooks

Hand-Tuned & Tank-Tested

Specifications:

How to Fish

The wild action of X-Rap’s Jointed Shad works great on a steady retrieve; slow and fast, but with near neutral buoyancy allows a wide variety of presentations. Use a slow stop-&-go retrieve to attract cold water predators, employing very long stops if the bite is slow. You can enhance bite detection by sweeping your rod to the side and then (whilst letting the lure rest still) bringing the rod slowly back to pointing towards the lure. Retrieve the slack line slowly as you bring the rod back forward, just keeping the slightest tension on the lure to feel for slight bumps and shy bites.

For a more aggressive approach, reel in faster and use a stop & go retrieve where you jerk the lure with the rod just before a short stop. The jerk followed by a stop will snap the lure sideways and make it an easy target for predators.

X-Rap Concept

You never forget the first time you threw an X-Rap… the slow-rolling flash on a steady retrieve; the way a hard snap or twitch sends it into action. An action so unique it spawned a whole new category – the Slashbait.

Let’s face it; the X-Rap finish can’t be beat! Just the right color patterns, all with internal holographic foils, 3D holographic eyes, internal textured scales and gills. Each X-Rap verifies the utmost in lure design.

Many X-Raps are built for Xtreme casting, with their specially designed internal long-cast system that sends the lure flying off into the distance, landing with pinpoint accuracy and kicking straight into that world class Slashbait swimming action.

Growing to include a vast number of lure families for both freshwater and saltwater applications, there is an X-Rap for any fishing excursion.