Rapala X-Rap Haku Jerkbait Smelt On The Beach

Rapala X-Rap Haku — Jerkbait Built for Pike, Color: Smelt On The Beach

The Rapala X-Rap Haku is a hard-bodied jerkbait engineered for serious pike fishing, pairing a snag-resistant hook system with a seductive gliding action. At 14 cm and 74 g, it casts well and covers water efficiently in open lake and river conditions.

Snag-Resistant Hook System That Stays in the Fight

The hook rig rests recessed in a belly channel, shielding the hooks from weeds, submerged branches, and other structure. When a pike strikes, the rig releases from the body instantly, putting the hook in direct contact with the fish and greatly reducing the chance of losing it mid-fight.

Versatile Gliding Action on Jerk or Stop-and-Go

A sharp rod twitch produces a fast, wide side-to-side dart — ideal for triggering reaction strikes. Switching to a stop-and-go retrieve extends each glide, letting the lure hang temptingly before the next impulse. A brisk wind-in between pauses mimics a fleeing baitfish convincingly. The Smelt On The Beach finish adds a subtle, natural baitfish profile suited to clear-water conditions where a realistic colour matters.

Choose the Right Variant

All X-Rap Haku variants share the same 14 cm / 74 g body, 3/0 VMC hooks, and gliding jerkbait action — colour is the key differentiator for matching local forage and light conditions.

• Smelt On The Beach — natural baitfish tones; clear water, bright conditions, open lakes

• Artistic Burbot — muted, detailed burbot pattern; deep or stained water

• Battle Scars — predator-scarred baitfish look; pressured pike

• Hot Tiger Pike — high-contrast tiger stripe; coloured or churned water

• Live Perch — perch imitation; rivers, mixed predator fishing

• Bright Parrot — vivid attractor colour; low light, murky conditions

• 5W-50UV — UV-reactive; deep water, overcast or night sessions

• Twilight Zone — dark, subtle; dusk/dawn, deep zones

• Scaled Roach — roach imitation; natural forage matching

• Blue Ghost — blue-tinted ghost finish; ultra-clear, gin-clear water

• Additional variants (no colour listed) — check product listing for current colour

Facts

• Target species: pike

• Lure type: jerkbait (hardlure)

• Length: 14 cm

• Weight: 74 g

• Hook size: 3/0

• Hook model: VMC® 4551 Coastal Black

• Body material: impact-resistant ABS

• Swimming action: gliding

• Retrieve techniques: jerking, stop-and-go

• Delivery: 1 lure in selected colour