The all new Rapala Clackin' Rap is here! Although I have not been able to use this fantastic new lure, because the ice still covers the lakes, I have had the opportunity to talk to a Rapala representative about the new bait design. The lipless crankbait made a strong first impression on me.

First of all, the clacking sound the lure makes is really impressive. Inside the lure is a single stainless steel ball. As the lure wiggles through the water it's side to side motion makes the stainless steel ball contact the stainless steel metal discs on the outside of the lure. The sound is great. I have used other high tech baits, such as HiTek Tackle's XR50, and I have to say that the Rapala Clackin Rap simply has the better sound. Of course, I am not a fish, so we will have to put the lure through some real fishing to see if they like it. I have a suspicion that fish like bass, are going to love this thing.

What is just as impressive are the colors and eyes of this lure. The eyes are very lifelike.The colors of the lures are both striking and flashy. The lures have a translucent textured body with an internal holographic flash foil. The lure just looks good.

This crank bait is 3-1/8" long and weighs in at 7/8 oz. There is no doubt in my mind that this lure will cast like a bullet. You'll be able to get this thing out there with relative ease.

In addition, the lures come with the VMC Sure Set hooks on the belly. If your wondering what Sure Set hooks do... Sure Set hooks are made to hook those fish that miss. If you've been fishing long enough you know what I am saying. Sometimes the fish misjudge their srike. The Sure Set hook has the ability to hook these near miss fish.

At Jax Cat Tackle, we carry a wide variety of Clackin' Raps. Check them out by clicking here!

If you have used a Clackin' Rap please leave your comments and opinions so others will learn about this new offering from rapala.