Rapala X-Rap Twitchin Shad 8cm 13g 0.3–0.6m Hot Perch

Rapala X-Rap Twitchin Shad — Walk-the-Dog Action That Triggers Reluctant Predators

The X-Rap Twitchin Shad is a hard-bodied subsurface lure built for anglers who want precise, trigger-ready action at a moment's notice. At 8 cm and 13 g, the Hot Perch colour is a natural pick when perch and pike are the target.

Wide Walk-the-Dog Action for Maximum Attraction

With each twitch of the rod tip, the X-Rap Twitchin Shad sweeps in a wide, side-to-side walk-the-dog motion just below the surface. This broad, darting action pushes water and catches light, drawing pike, large perch, and other predators from a distance — even in open-water situations where you need the lure to do the work.

Slow-Sinking Presentation with Spin-Stop Capability

The slow-sinking design lets you pause the retrieve and let the lure hang enticingly in the strike zone — a deadly technique for lethargic or pressured fish. The subsurface running depth of 0.3–0.6 m keeps it in the productive upper column without fouling surface debris, and the slow sink on pauses gives hesitant predators time to commit. Two VMC black-nickel size 4 treble hooks provide a reliable hook-up rate when they do.

Choose the Right Variant

All X-Rap Twitchin Shad 8 cm / 13 g variants share the same body, action, and hook configuration — the colour is the key differentiator. Match your choice to water clarity and target species:

• Hot Perch — warm perch-pattern tones; ideal for perch and pike in clear to lightly stained water

• Live Perch — realistic perch finish; clear-water situations where a natural look matters

• Hot Tiger Pike — high-contrast orange/tiger pattern; coloured or low-visibility water, pike focus

• Blue Ghost — translucent blue/silver; open water, zander, and clear conditions

• HLW (Hot Steel) — chartreuse/silver; dirty or murky water, strong-light days

• Hay — natural brown/tan; rivers and weedy environments

• ROL (Rocket Orange Laser) — vivid orange flash; low-light, overcast, or stained water

• FT (Fire Tiger) — classic chartreuse/orange; all-round high-visibility option

• Additional variants available without confirmed colour attributes

Facts

• Length: 8 cm

• Weight: 13 g

• Running depth: 0.3–0.6 m

• Swimming action: walk-the-dog, slow sinking, subsurface

• Hooks: 2 × VMC black-nickel treble, size 4

• Body: plastic hard-bait construction

• Colour: Hot Perch

• Target species: pike, perch, zander, and other predators