Rapala Flash-X Skitter 22cm 33g GM

Rapala Flash-X Skitter 22cm 33g GM – Needlefish Imitation for Explosive Saltwater Surface Strikes

Built to soar and skitter across the surface, the Flash-X Skitter perfectly mimics the fleeing needlefish—a favourite prey of saltwater predators that simply cannot resist the chase.

Unmatched Casting Distance and Stability

The tapered prismatic body design acts as a keel, keeping the lure head-up and tracking true even during aggressive, high-speed retrieves. Combined with its optimised weight distribution, the Flash-X Skitter achieves impressive casting distances to reach feeding fish far from shore or boat.

Extreme Flash and Durability for Big Game

A metalized plastic coating delivers intense flash above and below the waterline, triggering reaction strikes in bright or broken light conditions. The wire-through construction ensures this lure withstands hard-hitting saltwater species and heavy drag pressure without failure.

Choose the Right Variant

All Flash-X Skitter 22cm variants share the same 33g weight, floating action, and premium VMC 7556 3X treble hooks (#4 & #2). Select your colour based on water clarity and light conditions:

• GM – versatile metallic finish for a broad range of conditions

• AYU – natural baitfish pattern for clear water

• S – classic silver for bright, sunny days

• SBM – subtle blue mackerel tones for overcast skies

• SFC – sardine-style finish for schooling baitfish scenarios

• MAHI – vibrant tropical palette for stained or murky water

• MU – bold multicolour flash in low-light situations

• HDHPU, HDRHU, HDWHU – holographic variants for maximum reflection

• NF – needlefish-realistic colouration

Facts

• Length: 22 cm

• Weight: 33 g

• Swimming action: floating, skittering topwater

• Hook configuration: #4 & #2 VMC 7556 3X trebles

• Construction: wire-through for big-game durability

• Body: plastic with metalized coating

• Lead-free

• Designed for saltwater predators