Rapala Maxrap Crankbaits MXR17 17cm 0.3–0.9m 28g FHC

Rapala MaxRap MXR17 FHC – Maximum Casting Distance for Demanding Predators

The 17 cm MaxRap delivers exceptional casting performance thanks to its patented MaxCast mechanism and tungsten-ball balancing, reaching wary fish that other lures cannot.

Unmatched Casting Range

An aerodynamic body profile combined with internal tungsten weighting gives you pinpoint accuracy at distances most hard baits struggle to achieve. The patented MaxCast system shifts weight rearward during the cast, then resets for a perfectly balanced retrieve.

Versatile Retrieve Options

Rip the MaxRap with sharp rod twitches for erratic, darting escapes, or use a steady retrieve to produce Rapala's classic wounded-minnow wobble. On the pause it suspends, giving hesitant predators the trigger they need to commit.

Choose the Right Variant

The MaxRap series spans four sizes and numerous colour patterns. Match length, weight, and finish to your target species and conditions:

• MXR11 (11 cm / 13 g, 2× #6 hooks) – Lighter option for bass, perch, and trout in calm water or when targeting finicky fish

• MXR13 (13 cm / 15 g, 3× #6 hooks) – Versatile mid-size for sea bass, pike, and mixed inshore species

• MXR15 (15 cm / 23 g, 3× #4 hooks) – Bigger profile for pike, zander, and coastal predators; handles moderate current

• MXR17 (17 cm / 28 g, 3× #4 hooks) – Current variant (FHC – Flake Hot Chartreuse); maximum castability for large pike, musky, sea bass, and open-water trolling; ideal when visibility is low or fish respond to high-contrast flash

Facts

• Length: 17 cm

• Weight: 28 g

• Running depth: 0.3–0.9 m

• Action: wounded-minnow wobble, suspending

• Hooks: 3× VMC Needle Sharp inline trebles, size #4

• Body: tough plastic with internal holographic foil and laser-etched scales

• Rigging: oval split-ring line tie

• Hand-tuned and tank-tested