Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 0.6–1.5m 53g Scaled Baitfish

Rapala Twitchin' Rap — Subsurface Jerkbait Built for Pike

The Rapala Twitchin' Rap is a large-profile, balsa-bodied jerkbait designed for aggressive pike fishing just below the surface. At 12 cm and 53 g, it casts well and responds to the rod with satisfying precision.

Balsa Construction for Instant Response

The balsa body keeps the Twitchin' Rap lively and reactive under rod pressure. Its buoyant, wide profile sits in the subsurface zone — typically 0.6–1.5 m — making it ideal for targeting pike holding in shallow water or over vegetation where heavier lures would snag.

Versatile Retrieve Techniques

Fish the Twitchin' Rap with the rod tip low and downward, using short twitches to trigger a walk-the-dog gliding action. It also responds well to stop-and-go retrieves, giving you multiple presentations in a single session. The VMC Coastal Black hooks in size 2/0 are robust and corrosion-resistant, suited for both fresh and coastal environments.

Choose the Right Variant

All Twitchin' Rap 12 cm variants share the same 53 g weight, 0.6–1.5 m running depth, and gliding swimming action. Select your colour based on water clarity and light conditions:

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 53g — Scaled Baitfish: natural baitfish finish; twitching, walk-the-dog, stop-and-go; broad subsurface appeal for pike in clear to lightly coloured water

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 53g — Hot Pike: twitching retrieve; high-contrast pattern suited to low-visibility or coloured water

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 53g — Halloween: twitching retrieve; bold colouration for dark or stained conditions

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 53g — Classic Red & Black: twitch, stop-and-go, walk-the-dog; classic high-visibility combo

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap TWR12 PEL — Live Perch: twitching, walk-the-dog, stop-and-go; perch-imitation finish for pike hunting near perch schools

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap TWR12 YSH

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap TWR12 DDG

• Rapala Twitchin' Rap 12cm 53g — Scaled Roach: twitching, walk-the-dog, stop-and-go; roach-pattern finish for natural presentation

Facts

• Lure length: 12 cm

• Lure weight: 53 g

• Running depth: 0.6–1.5 m

• Lure type: Jerkbait

• Swimming action: Gliding

• Water zone: Subsurface

• Retrieve techniques: Twitching, walk-the-dog, stop-and-go

• Hook configuration: 2 × VMC Coastal Black, size 2/0

• Body construction: Balsa

• Target species: Pike

• Delivery: 1 jerkbait in selected colour