Rapala X-Light Minnow Crankbaits 5cm 0.6–0.9m 4g pink clown

Rapala X-Light Minnow – The Ultralight Standard for Stream Fishing

A compact 5 cm crankbait engineered for long casts and irresistible action in shallow currents, perfect for ultralight enthusiasts chasing trout and perch.

Exceptional Casting Distance Despite Minimal Weight

The X-Light Minnow's optimised weight distribution allows you to reach distant spots that other ultralight lures simply cannot. At just 4 g, this slow-sinking minnow flies true and lands precisely where wary fish hold—behind boulders, along seams, and in tight pockets.

Stable, Enticing Action Even in Strong Currents

Thanks to its L-shaped diving lip, the X-Light Minnow maintains a lively rolling and kicking swimming action at depths of 0.6–0.9 m, even when retrieved slowly or worked against heavy flow. This makes it an outstanding choice for streams and rivers where lesser lures lose their appeal.

Choose the Right Variant

The X-Light Minnow 5 cm 4 g range offers multiple colour patterns to match diverse conditions and forage:

• Pink Clown – High-visibility attractor for stained water, low-light conditions, or when fish respond to provocative colours

• Live Roach – Natural baitfish imitation for clear-water roach and minnow feeders

• Ghost Shinner – Subtle translucent finish for pressured fish in gin-clear streams

• Fire Tiger – Classic chartreuse-and-orange contrast for murky water and aggressive takes

• Ayu – Realistic sweetfish pattern favoured for trout and predatory species in Asian-inspired fisheries

• Clown – Bold multi-colour scheme for triggering reaction strikes

• Live Perch – Lifelike perch markings ideal when small perch are on the menu

• Glassy Gill UV – UV-enhanced finish for extra flash in deeper or overcast conditions

Facts

• Length: 5 cm

• Weight: 4 g

• Running depth: 0.6–0.9 m

• Action: slow-sinking minnow with rolling and kicking movement

• Hooks: 2 × VMC 4651 BN treble hooks, size 10

• Lip: L-shaped for current stability

• Eyes: 3D holographic