Rapala Techniques

xx_4179 · March 12, 2009, 1:16pm

quote:
Originally posted by Rapala VMC - Fred
Hi Minnow,
My guess is that not many places can catch senangin from rocky shoreline and Penang is one. Dun tell me that you are Jeffrey, good friend of Daniel Wan?

Yes Fred, Jeffry here. Daniel did mention that you were going to come to Penang. Didn’t get to talk much in detail though, but glad that you and Rapala are at MFN already!

Heard you guys had a great time at Jarak the other weekend!
Lots of pictures at his blog too! Very nice

xx_7291 · March 13, 2009, 10:15am

Nice updates fellow Rapala Fans…

Sure do learn alot from you guys.

Bro TS,
Attach pictures if you have any. Are you talking about walk-the-dog technique with a cadence?

xx_6819 · March 13, 2009, 12:16pm

NNope…this one works only by the drive of a rod…no cadence needed no prerequisite skill oso…just do Zorro’s famous Zig-Zag…it works…if only Rory’s arround…

p/s:- warning Zorro-ing using other lures than Rapala wud endup with frustration.

Lengkuas, TS, Mizan, Sabri Jaring, Abe Mat

xx_7291 · March 16, 2009, 9:35am

Allow me to share some of my technique for Toman

Technique name: POP-A-LOT
Lure used: Skitter POP or Chug Bug
Target species: Toman
How it’s done: There’s 4 phases of coverage.

Phase 1: Cast to a target zone, pop relatively fast all the way. Do it 3 times
Phase 2: Cast to the same zone, pop half the speed of phase 1. Do it 3 times
Phase 3: Cast to the same spot, pop half of phase 2. Do it for 3 times. By now the lure should be really slow
Phase 4: Again cast to the same spot, and let the lure sit at the surface. Every 5 secs,give a minor twitch where the lure will dance at the same spot without moving far away from the initial spot.

Prepare your heart~

Usually anytime within the 4 phase, there will be a strike anytime. Depending how aggresive the Tomans are.

xx_6819 · March 17, 2009, 12:58pm

quote:
Originally posted by Rapala-Vince
Allow me to share some of my technique for Toman

Technique name: POP-A-LOT

Lure used: Skitter POP or Chug Bug

Target species: Toman

How it’s done: There’s 4 phases of coverage.

Phase 1: Cast to a target zone, pop relatively fast all the way. Do it 3 times
Phase 2: Cast to the same zone, pop half the speed of phase 1. Do it 3 times
Phase 3: Cast to the same spot, pop half of phase 2. Do it for 3 times. By now the lure should be really slow
Phase 4: Again cast to the same spot, and let the lure sit at the surface. Every 5 secs,give a minor twitch where the lure will dance at the same spot without moving far away from the initial spot.

Prepare your heart~

Usually anytime within the 4 phase, there will be a strike anytime. Depending how aggresive the Tomans are.

Lengkuas, TS, Mizan, Sabri Jaring, Abe Mat

xx_6819 · March 17, 2009, 12:59pm

yet to posses any rapala popper…how pathetic…

Lengkuas, TS, Mizan, Sabri Jaring, Abe Mat

xx_4179 · March 17, 2009, 2:58pm

Another popper technique…

Technique name: Lengthy Pop? Pause-Pop? Paddle Pop? Skitter Pop!
Lure used: Rapala Skitter Pop
Target species: So far, targeted specifically Toman & PB only
How it’s done: Cast out the lure, retrieve slack (but not the lure), lengthy pause (maybe 5 seconds?) short pop once or twice. Repeat same cycle - retrieve slack, lengthy pause, short pop…

Tried on two different occasion:

landed a close to 2kg peacock bass
lost the popper to a momma toman

The take (on both occasions) was when the lure moves (when you pop) right after the lengthy pause. My guess is the fishes were curious, eyeing the popper, instincts kicked in when lure was popped.

xx_7284 · March 18, 2009, 11:40pm

Hi minnow,

Nice peacock bass on the Skitter Pop. Thanks for sharing about the techniques used.

xx_5477 · March 20, 2009, 7:34am

Morning my dear Rapala’s, can someone actually explain to me what is the right way to play with the shad rap (old one - floating balsa)…[:D][:D] Now I’m using it as per my experiment..Maybe my friend here can advise a little bit…[;)]

Technique name: I.S.A. (Ikut suka aku)…[:D][:D][:D]
Lure used: Rapala Team Esko (TE7) - Red Tiger
Target species: Barramundi
How it’s done: Cast out the lure, medium/slow retrieve/reelin’, after a few reelin’/retrieving, have a 1 or 2 short jerkin, then retrieve it again & repeat the same steps…[^][^] The idea is to immitate the sick fish…[:o)][:o)] Just my 2 cents…[:D]

…The Best Is Yet To Come…
“support the underground anglers”

syarizads@pop.iwk.com.my

xx_7291 · March 20, 2009, 10:00am

Bro Jat,

Practically i see that you are doing the right way. But maybe you dont understand the reasons behind

Allow me to share my 2cents

Lure is meant to intimidate the predator fish
Lure is meant to look like a easy food
To fish effectively with lure, you need to understand the species well.

Eg Toman

Cannot tahan when there’s something disturbing the fries
Structure based
Big appetite
Curious and very territorial.

Based on the 4 points above, i can gauge 4 different type of ‘attacks’ from anglers.

Pop the fries, or use a diver
Even tho there’s no rises/splashes from Toman, see any potential structure and lure them out.
Use BIG lures for higher chance.
Erratic motion of the lure.

Of course, the lure size, color, noise level, action vary with anglers ler..

xx_5477 · March 20, 2009, 12:38pm

[quote]Originally posted by Rapala-Vince

Bro Jat,

Practically i see that you are doing the right way. But maybe you dont understand the reasons behind

Allow me to share my 2cents

Lure is meant to intimidate the predator fish
Lure is meant to look like a easy food
To fish effectively with lure, you need to understand the species well.

Eg Toman

Cannot tahan when there’s something disturbing the fries
Structure based
Big appetite
Curious and very territorial.

Based on the 4 points above, i can gauge 4 different type of ‘attacks’ from anglers.

Pop the fries, or use a diver
Even tho there’s no rises/splashes from Toman, see any potential structure and lure them out.
Use BIG lures for higher chance.
Erratic motion of the lure.

Of course, the lure size, color, noise level, action vary with anglers ler.. :)

thanks for the advise…[:)]

…The Best Is Yet To Come…
“support the underground anglers”

syarizads@pop.iwk.com.my

xx_7284 · March 20, 2009, 2:44pm

Hi jat,

Vince has highlighted those pointers and they are good tips for luring.
Just to share, Shad Rap depending deep or shallow can be used for many circumstances. The deep version is very good for fishing snags. Cast as near to the snag as possible, with 1-2 twitching to bring the lure down, and then let it float. Twitch it again and retrieve it constantly. The fish will usually hit after the first twitch or the second.Twitching it and then retrieving imitate a baitfish that is trying to flee. The predator will want to eat his meal before the baitfish escape, so they will hit the lure.

For the shallow version, constantly retrieving is one of the nicest action as it is “tighter” or use a slower retrieve like the one you described.

xx_5477 · March 20, 2009, 5:30pm

Thanks Fred, will surely try out the tips…[;)]

…The Best Is Yet To Come…
“support the underground anglers”

syarizads@pop.iwk.com.my

xx_6819 · March 26, 2009, 1:38pm

quote:
Originally posted by Rapala-Vince
Bro Jat,
Practically i see that you are doing the right way. But maybe you dont understand the reasons behind

Allow me to share my 2cents

Lure is meant to intimidate the predator fish

Lure is meant to look like a easy food

To fish effectively with lure, you need to understand the species well.

Eg Toman

Cannot tahan when there’s something disturbing the fries

Structure based

Big appetite

Curious and very territorial.

Based on the 4 points above, i can gauge 4 different type of ‘attacks’ from anglers.

Pop the fries, or use a diver

Even tho there’s no rises/splashes from Toman, see any potential structure and lure them out.

Use BIG lures for higher chance.

Erratic motion of the lure.

Of course, the lure size, color, noise level, action vary with anglers ler..

So right…as experienced.

Lengkuas, TS, Mizan, Sabri Jaring, Abe Mat

xx_7291 · March 26, 2009, 1:45pm

Fellow Rapala Fans,

Anymore on the Rapala techniques that we can share?

xx_1886 · April 1, 2009, 9:30am

Looks like nobody actually post anything on Rapala Skitter Prop !

Here is my take on it. Skitter prop is nonetheless a less used propeller lure as it doesnt give much confidence level to it. Same goes to me as I never really have full faith on any propeller lures till one day, i was inspired by another angler on his fruitful trip with a propeller lure. Likewise, a lot of time is the action, and the propeller design.

Prop is best use to scan shallow areas or just by the weed edge and working a drop off from the boat, casting to edge n work it out.

Here is how I present em;
1)Casting to drop off- From boat cast your lure as close to the weed edge/bank, let it be parallel or perpendicular to the edge. Let the lure sit about 5-8 sec before a short walk (without the prop bursting) inching on surface and continue with a short sharp jerk on the rod for a short prop action. Cont with the short walk and super short prop. Mix it up in between, try from slow to fast propping and drag-prop (reeling in slack line and move your whole arm inwards, creating a massive bubble trail and pause as long, n cont again)

2)Working shallow water infested with weeds- Best bet is that the undergrowth weeds is just 5 inches to 1 feet of water (or up to 1m) cast it out, let it sit (this is vital as no darn fish will jus drop from sky and start panicking..ehehe) start with a short prop constantly from slow to fast propping. Best if the undergrowth weeds has a clear open pod, thats their best strike zone. Work this pockets from a walk the dog action to fast propping creating massive bubble trail.

Ill let the rest to digest this as there are heaps more presentation to this kind of lure. A lure can represent easily about 10 presentation esp on a propeller lure from tuning the propeller to the front snap hook…more to come…TRY IT !

once an angler, always an angler

xx_7284 · April 2, 2009, 8:22am

Thanks Ming, keep it coming. I am sure all the brothers here will look forward to more tips in this section. These tips can be applied to other brand of lures [:D] Rapala objective is to promote lure fishing and sports fishing, we are always open to share our knowledge.

Here is one deadly technique for Chug Bug lovers especially for targetting Siakap at night.
Retrieve the Chug Bug really slowly and steadily, forming a bow wave and slides on the water surface, no splashes, no pop. The idea is to imitate mullet (belanak) swimming on the surface. This is very effective if you are fishing for Siakap at night and especially if you can hear them boofing the mullets.

xx_1886 · April 2, 2009, 9:27am

Not a worry fred, glad to be sharing !!..I find a lure reveals alot of other action when you work it more or possibly found the unique action by accidental !..ehehe..

Another lure that I will not leave out from my lure box is the mighty CHUG BUG !!..This is one helluva versatile lure, i mean very very versatile. No doubt about its application to barra, the really slow retrievem,pop,splash works wonder. I remember once ive kept trying for this PB spot and only water pockets that we can work our lure. The diameter of the water pocket is no larger than 3m. Now ive tried all med fast to fast popping for half and hour n decide to change a mighty slow popping mix wit walk the dog action. In no time i was strike by a massive PB, if i can remember correctly it was a 54 or 56cm PB ! Now thats a thumper…ehehe

off topic: Fred for the Rapala Lure Design Competition, can i submit the packaging (as proof of purchase)of other lure brands under RAPALA VMC product. Such as the Storm, Williamson,Luhr Jensen, Blue Fox etc packaging >

once an angler, always an angler

xx_7284 · April 2, 2009, 10:35am

Hi Ming,

Please send it with the Rapala box as proof of purchase. Wow… that is a nice size PB, yes.. it does work on FW fishes as well ha…

xx_1886 · April 2, 2009, 12:13pm

Thanks Fred !..hope to share more stories and techniques..

once an angler, always an angler