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bcons

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Problems with Rapalas
« on: Nov 12, 2014, 09:31 AM »
So I guess a couple others have heard of problems with the Rapala lures lately.  I did a google search and found some discussion of it years ago, but nothing recently.

Wondering if it's a bad batch or what.  Each of the 3 lures in the pics have caught 15-20 walleye, drum, or bullhead.
Then out of no where you cast and notice the lure won't dive.  The lips are gone.  2 of the 3 it looks like the entire lip just fell out.  1 there's actually a small broken piece of the lip still remaining, but not much of one.

Anyone else having similar problems?
These were purchased this summer




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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #1 on: Nov 12, 2014, 09:40 AM »
I have a couple with cracked lips, and two that have had this happen.  Based on past experience and the prices they get I expect them to be more durable.  I really don't use them nearly as much as I once did.  I shifted over to jigging.
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #2 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:10 AM »
 :o :o :o the secret color is revealed!
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #3 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:15 AM »
Quote from: chiefcatchemall on Nov 12, 2014, 10:10 AM
:o :o :o the secret color is revealed!


         :rotflol: :rotflol:    I was going to say the same about his post/picture  on the diehards thread...      ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #4 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:22 AM »
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #5 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:38 AM »
I also had the same problem as Bcons. Had it happen twice to me. Both on lures I bought this fall. Also one of my go to colors :laugh:











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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #6 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:41 AM »
Slowly have been starting to get a descent box of sticks together. Couple yrs back left car unlocked with box of sticks in it. Came back to car after I went in the store and it was gone. Learned my mistake.


Not a big fan of the thundersticks...prefer the raps myself




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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #7 on: Nov 12, 2014, 10:50 AM »
It comes from slapping them on the water to get the weeds off...   Happens to me....
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #8 on: Nov 12, 2014, 11:05 AM »
Quote from: Raquettedacker on Nov 12, 2014, 10:50 AM
It comes from slapping them on the water to get the weeds off...   Happens to me....

Except for me I haven't been slapping them on the water, the fish have been to close to my dock & don't want to scare them.
Also while it's happened to me before, it's been a rare occurrence, not like this  ??? ???
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #9 on: Nov 12, 2014, 11:08 AM »
Quote from: chiefcatchemall on Nov 12, 2014, 10:10 AM
:o :o :o the secret color is revealed!

Yeah I was really scared to post pictures this morning. My stress level was through the roof!  Letting people know black/silver & black/gold catch fish was nerve racking  ;D
Shhhh I also fish with most of those in Chief's Pic
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #10 on: Nov 12, 2014, 11:57 AM »
I like the challengers quite a bit myself. Much heavier and can cast them a good bit further. Good action as well. I'm not too afraid about letting others know what I'm throwing. Different every night depending on conditions and what they want my .02
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #11 on: Nov 12, 2014, 12:00 PM »
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #12 on: Nov 12, 2014, 12:33 PM »
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #13 on: Nov 12, 2014, 07:10 PM »
Quote from: Raquettedacker on Nov 12, 2014, 10:50 AM
It comes from slapping them on the water to get the weeds off...   Happens to me....
LOL  :laugh: I think we've all done that one before.  ;) Hate when that happens!!!
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Re: Problems with Rapalas
« Reply #14 on: Nov 13, 2014, 05:31 AM »
I use tsticks a lot chief and don't have these issues. I do smack them on the water too. I have a couple in my box that have caught well over 50 eyes a piece. I can only rememberer breaking 1 ever and I smacked it on a rock and broke it in half.

Bcons, I wonder if you called rapala if they would be helpful? This is some negative attention that I am sure they don't want.
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