Rapala MaxRap Long Range Minnow 12cm 22g Live Blue Mackerel

Rapala MaxRap Long Range Minnow — Cast Further, Catch More in Saltwater

The Rapala MaxRap Long Range Minnow is a dedicated saltwater hard bait engineered for long-distance casting and aggressive presentations on predatory fish. At 12 cm and 22 g in Live Blue Mackerel, it combines striking realism with serious fish-catching performance.

Maximum Casting Distance in Any Conditions

The MaXCast (Maximum Cast) weight transfer system shifts tungsten balls toward the tail during the cast, dramatically extending range even into headwinds or driving rain. The aerodynamic profile keeps the lure stable and on-track through the air, so you land on target more often and cover more water per session.

A Strong Rolling Action That Works at Any Speed

Retrieve it fast for an aggressive, erratic presentation that triggers reaction strikes, or slow it right down — the MaxRap Long Range Minnow still produces a strong rolling action at low speeds. The holographic foil and scale detailing create intense flash, while the oval line-tie split ring ensures natural movement at every retrieve pace. VMC Needle Sharp inline hooks provide solid hook-up rates on hard-mouthed sea predators.

Choose the Right Variant

The MaxRap Long Range Minnow 12 cm comes in two weight classes and a range of colours suited to different light conditions, water clarity, and target species. Use the guide below to match your selection to the situation:

• Live Blue Mackerel — 22 g — Strong Rolling Action — Saltwater/Casting: The current variant. A bold blue-mackerel baitfish pattern ideal for open saltwater; the 22 g weight maximises cast distance in exposed, windy marks targeting bass, mackerel, or garfish.

• Live Ayu — 22 g — Rolling — Saltwater/Casting: A natural baitfish finish for clearer, calmer conditions; suits bass and sea trout over sandy or rocky ground.

• Live Baby Sea Bass — 20 g — Strong Rolling Action — Slow sinking: Slightly lighter slow-sinking version; a juvenile sea bass silhouette effective when fish are feeding sub-surface in moderate current.

• Live Mullet — 22 g — Rolling — Saltwater: Realistic mullet colouration; a strong choice around estuaries and harbours where mullet are a key prey species.

• Flake Anchovy — 22 g — Rolling — Slow sinking: Anchovy flash pattern for inshore marks; the slow-sink presentation works well over shallow reef or in the surf.

• Flake Blue Sardine — 22 g — Strong Rolling Action — Saltwater/Casting: Deep blue sardine flash; a versatile open-water colour for bass, pollack, and pelagic species in coloured water.

• Flake Mullet — 22 g — Strong Rolling Action — Saltwater/Casting: Mullet-flash finish for estuary and harbour fishing with an aggressive retrieve.

• Flake Glass Ghost — 20 g — Rolling: Translucent ghost pattern; works well in clear water or when fish are pressured.

• FRST / BSRDL — 20 g — Strong Rolling Action — Slow sinking/Casting: Additional colourways in the lighter slow-sink class; consult colour charts for exact finish details.

Facts

• Length: 12 cm

• Weight: 22 g

• Colour: Live Blue Mackerel

• Lure type: Minnow (hard bait)

• Swimming action: Strong Rolling Action

• Fishing technique: Casting

• Water conditions: Saltwater

• Weight transfer system: MaXCast tungsten ball system

• Finish: Holographic foil with scale detail

• Line tie: Oval split ring

• Hooks: VMC Needle Sharp inline

• Supplied: 1 lure