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

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

The Rapala X-Rap Twitchin Shad (XRS) is an 8 cm, 13 g hard plastic lure built for aggressive predator fishing — combining a seductive walk-the-dog wobble with a slow sink that keeps the bait in the strike zone longer. The Hot Tiger Pike colour delivers bold contrast and flash designed to attract pike in particular.

Wide Walk-the-Dog Swimming Action

With a broad, side-to-side walk-the-dog action, this subsurface lure creates maximum water disturbance and flash even at slow retrieves. The distinct lateral sweep mimics a wounded baitfish, triggering reaction strikes from pike, large perch and other predators that let a standard retrieve pass them by.

Slow-Sinking Presentation for Lazy Predators

The slow-sinking behaviour unlocks a critical technique: pause the retrieve and let the lure hang — then twitch it back to life. This stop-and-go cadence is especially effective when predators are finicky or holding tight to structure, coaxing bites that a constantly moving lure would never earn.

Choose the Right Variant

All variants share the same 8 cm body, 13 g weight, 0.3–0.6 m running depth and 2 × VMC treble hooks size #4. Colour is the key differentiator — match it to your target species, water clarity and light conditions.

• Hot Tiger Pike — high-contrast orange/black tiger pattern; ideal for pike in stained or coloured water; the current variant

• Hot Perch — natural perch flank colouring; effective for perch and pike in clear to lightly stained water

• Live Perch — realistic perch finish; suits clear-water situations targeting perch and pike

• Blue Ghost — subtle blue/silver translucent pattern; good in clear, bright conditions or under pressure

• Hay — natural brown/gold tone; versatile option for mixed predator fishing in moderate visibility

• HLW — holographic lateral line finish; strong in low-light or overcast conditions

• ROL — red/orange lateral pattern; effective trigger colour in murky or coloured water

• FT — additional finish option; suitable for general predator fishing across varied conditions

Facts

• Lure length: 8 cm

• Lure weight: 13 g

• Running depth: 0.3–0.6 m

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

• Hook configuration: 2 × treble hooks, size #4 (VMC Black Nickel)

• Body material: plastic (hard bait)

• Colour: Hot Tiger Pike

• Target species: pike, perch, and other predatory fish

• Technique: twitching, stop-and-go, spin-stop retrieve